Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An advisory group of school leaders convened for the third time Wednesday to discuss revising the state’s unpopular A-F school performance grading model….
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Sylvia Anne Greene Williams, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Sylvia was born on February 23, 1944, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Alexander S….
God granted us an angel by the name of Kanan Tyzir’ Smith on October 20, 2022. Although our time with him was cut short, on November 4, 2022, our hearts…
[caption id="attachment_46590" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Pictured (from left) are Coach Charlton Muhlari, Charlotte Brewer, Taitlyn Lanning, Stella Howard, Kenzie Atkinson, Claire Reyes, Kensley Hoover, Mia Walsh, Addison Whitman, Madilyn Fann, Sawyer Robitzer. [/caption]…
FROM STAFF REPORTS For the second time in six months an Iredell County jury has failed to reach a unanimous verdict after weighing the prosecution’s evidence against one of several…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Republican Party continued its dominance in Iredell County on Tuesday as GOP candidates prevailed in every partisan race, including the race for three seats on the…
BY KARISSA MILLER All veterans are invited to the annual Iredell County Veterans Day ceremony and BBQ lunch on Thursday, November 10, at West Iredell High School, 213 Warrior Drive…
Mrs. Ella Mae Sharpe Parker, 90, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 22, 1932, to the late Hugh Merlin Sharpe and Oatie Mae Lackey Sharpe Nixon. She departed…
Mrs. Cindy Francine “Wue” Glover, 64, was born on November 19, 1957, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late C. L. Darty and Mary Frances Glover Harris. She departed this…
Mrs. Angela Ann Ramseur Pedroza, 67, of 209 Wooten Street, Statesville, was born in Cabarrus County on September 3, 1955, to the late Commodor and Annie Nicholas Ramseur. She departed…
Ms. Tiwanda Sharice Seeley, 49, was born April 8, 1973, in Newark, N.J., to the late Anna Mae Berry and Ronald Seeley. She departed this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022….
Brandy Lee Tabor, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a five-year plan for athletic stadium upgrades at all five district high schools. The plan includes improved lighting, new…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a community pet pantry project to assist community members struggling to afford pet foods in these difficult economic times. The pet…
[caption id="attachment_46553" align="aligncenter" width="800" class="popover-hover"] Pictured (in front, from left) are Natasha Smyre and Jessica McCleese; (standing from) Terry Joyner, Mayor Costi Kutteh, Turkessia Brown-Evans, April Nesbit, Konni Bell, John…
Special to Iredell Free News 158 On Main — a popular craft cocktail bar in Downtown Mooresville — is preparing to once again transform into Miracle on Main, a holiday-themed,…
[caption id="attachment_46543" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (from left) are Mayor Costi Kutteh, SFD Captain Eddy Harpe, SFD Captain Danny Fisher, SFD Firefighter Travis Akins, and Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Bell.[/caption] Special…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect in motor vehicle break-in in western Iredell County. On Wednesday, October 26, deputies…
Jerry “Granddaddy” Lee Weatherman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1940, in Forsyth County, N.C., to the late Robert…
Joe Fletcher, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 5, 1931, in Mt….
Betty Deal Matthews, better known as “Memaw Betty,” passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 7, 2022. She will be lovingly…
Betty Hall Miller, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Betty was born on April 16, 1946, in Loray to…
BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School held a school wide Veterans Day assembly Monday morning ahead of the holiday, which gave everyone a chance to thank their favorite veterans…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The North Iredell High School woman’s volleyball team capped a perfect season on Saturday by winning the NCHSAA Class 3A state championship. After breezing through their first…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department will conduct a live burn training exercise on Thursday, November 10, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 203 Island Ford…
[caption id="attachment_46488" align="aligncenter" width="381"] Reid Watson (left) and Brantley Lippard spent a recent school holiday on trash patrol in the Town of Troutman.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS Reid Watson and Brantley…
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Parks & Recreation has joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation…
[caption id="attachment_46475" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Cub Scouts in Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne place an American flag on a veteran’s grave at Fair View United Methodist Church.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free…
Robert Edward Lambert Sr., 68, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. A Memorial Service may be held at a…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 27 ♦ Jonathan Ray Lowman, 36, of Lundy Road, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor…
Arvel Dewayne “Po” Henderson, 64, passed away on November 3, 2022. Mr. Henderson was born August 6, 1958, to Mr. John Henderson and Mrs. Frankie (Culpepper) Henderson. Dewayne did his…
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Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no garbage collection on this day….
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will honor local veterans with seven different Veterans Day events November 7-12. The weeklong celebration will begin with a Flag Processional…
Special to Iredell Free News When Deborah Chambers’ cardiologist told her that if she didn’t quit smoking, cigarettes would kill her, she took the advice with a grain of salt…
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the…