Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman is still accepting entries for the 19th Annual Independence Day Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the Independence Day Parade will…
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the appointment of two new principals on Tuesday: I-SS Virtual Academy Yolanda Lindsay, assistant principal at the I-SS Virtual…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an attempted robbery and assault that occurred Saturday. [caption id="attachment_75350" align="alignright" width="151"] Erskine Morrison[/caption] Iredell County…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Two Statesville City Council members who were offended by comments that Councilman Steve Johnson made during last Monday’s council meeting are demanding he apologize for the remarks….
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Willie Sharpe, 73, of Olin, N.C., died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Iredell County on October 3, 1950, he was a son of…
Mrs. Janice Mae Fox Ballard, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on November 4, 1937, she was a…
Thomas “Tommy” Owen McDonald Jr., 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Tommy was…
Stephen Duncan Bradley of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024. He was born in 1941 in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to the late Stephen Duncan Bradley and Virginia…
Wesley Todd Crawford, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident on Friday, May 10, 2024. Todd was born on April 13, 1968, in Iredell County…
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day, Dino Edition, on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Christian Ministries will present its inaugural Hunger Games Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at Caldwell Park and the Statesville Country Club. Players can…
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue is relaunching the MFR Explorers Program. This program provides 14- to 18-year-olds invaluable experience and knowledge of the fire service, including what our…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A judge has dismissed six Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members from a lawsuit filed by Iredell Free News that seeks to prevent the board from meeting…
Deborah “Debbie” Austin Nichols, 72, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1951, in Rochester, N.Y., to the…
Special to Iredell Free News The Evening Exchange Club of Lake Norman is partnering with The Troutman Exchange Club to host the second annual Walk of Heroes in Downtown Troutman….
Rev. Dr. James Roy “J.R.” Speece, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born May 29, 1933, in a log cabin…
Elizabeth “Lib” Howington Reynolds, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on December 4, 1931, in…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse. Each year, by North Carolina law, the ABC Board…
[caption id="attachment_75265" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM Traffic backed up on Interstate 77 on Monday morning after a Jeep being towed behind a camper caught fire. Mooresville Ladder 5…
Editor’s Note: As Iredell Health System celebrates its 70th Anniversary on May 1, it’s not just a celebration of passing time. It’s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of the…
Editor’s Note: May is Cemetery Appreciation Month. This is part I of a two-part series. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I have had several people in the last few months reach out to me…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums is now accepting registration for two upcoming summer camps. Mad Scientist Camp, which will be held June 10-14, offers participants a chance to…
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,…
Gerry James Steele, 76, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1947, in Mooresville, N.C., to the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Davion Domonic Peterson, 29, of Elks Shoals Church Road, Alexander, charged with two counts…
[caption id="attachment_75233" align="aligncenter" width="695"] Susan Tolle was presented the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service in Raleigh on May 6. (Photos by Jody Taylor) [/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE Statesville resident…
[caption id="attachment_75227" align="aligncenter" width="345"] Karissa Miller with her mother, Mary Stewart, at Mackinac Island in 2023[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER I have fond memories of my brother and I waking up…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools hosted a Prom for students with exceptionalities on Friday, May 10, at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center. The Chick-fil-A Leadership…
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, manufacturer of American-made CNC machining centers, brought together its CNC manufacturing team, CNC vendors, and over 200 prospective customers and distributors for a…
BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of new Mitchell Community College graduates who earned their associate degrees, diplomas or professional certificates were honored Saturday during a pair of commencement ceremonies at the…
Mr. Anthony Jerome Dye Jr., 28, of 1120 Alexander Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 15, 1995, and was the son of Anthony Jerome Dye Sr….
Patrick “Paddy” Andrew Moran, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born on September 30,…
Nathan Lucas Brawley, 15, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born on March 21, 2009, in Iredell County, N.C., to Neel Brawley and Mandy…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 24 ♦ Robin Lynn Douglas, 37, of Ethel Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine. APRIL 25…
[caption id="attachment_75160" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Agriculture and Science Early College high school students held their graduation ceremony at Buck Shoals Cabins in Hamptonville.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Forty-five Agriculture and Science Early…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has announced its plan to open a second variety store in Statesville. The Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store…