Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Education has approved a new policy aimed at boosting opportunities for high school students to enroll and succeed in…
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PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nearly 500 people and their dogs enjoyed much of what Rescue Ranch had to offer at the 2nd annual Dogtoberfest on Saturday. It was a beautiful…
Sue Atwell Beam, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born July 27, 1936, in Mooresville, N.C., to Henry…
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Crystal Hobbs lost her 15-year-old son Tristan when he took his life in 2018. She has since dedicated her life to urging teens to talk about…
Special to Iredell Free News Through a partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the University of Greensboro research team, the City of Statesville is conducting a Community Needs Assessment…
[caption id="attachment_44853" align="aligncenter" width="900"] The descendants of former county manager Don Stevenson Sr. and board from 1943-1949 presented the County Manager Beth Mull with a missing photograph Tuesday night. From…
On Friday, October 7, 2022, heaven gained another angel, Iris Loyd Mayberry, 91, of Union Grove, N.C. Iris was born on September 6, 1931, in Iredell County, N.C., to the…
[caption id="attachment_44845" align="aligncenter" width="767"] Law enforcement, healthcare, industry and other community organizations participated in the first ever Careers on Wheels field trip at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday. [/caption] BY…
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold an “Afternoon Out” family-friendly community event on Sunday, October 23, in Downtown Mooresville. This free event, which runs from…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. State Board of Elections has released detailed guidance aimed at ensuring all voters can safely and securely cast their ballot and election…
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is proud to announce Dawn Kufahl has accepted the role of director of operations. [caption id="attachment_44820" align="alignright" width="175"] Dawn Kufahl[/caption] In this position,…
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Assistant Director of Planning Planning Department Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Department Automotive Mechanic Garage Building Maintenance Technician…
Hazel Guy Waugh, 97, of North Kelly Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 6, 2022, with her devoted sons at her side. Born September 8, 1925, in the Scotts…
Arnold “Arnie” Joel Anderson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Born on January 20, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa,…
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Arthur Julius “A.J.” Barbee completed his earthly journey, joining his beloved wife Jerry. A.J. was born May 30, 1932, in…
Tammy Michelle Scott, 59, daughter of the late Colis and Eloise Rankin Scott, was born May 30, 1963, and departed this life on October 5, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital…
Special to Iredell Free News A Georgia man faces a felony hit-and-run charge in connection with a crash in a work zone on N.C. Highway 150 in Mooresville. [caption id=”attachment_44801″…
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy died Friday while working at Scotts Elementary School. [caption id="attachment_44798" align="alignright" width="175"] Deputy Marty Joe Lewis[/caption] School Resource Officer Marty Joe…
[caption id="attachment_44795" align="aligncenter" width="312"] Mooresville resident Ben Martin will get to meet his favorite driver, Kyle Busch, this weekend.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Race fans will take over the…
BY KARISSA MILLER Before the Iredell County Board of Commissioners moves ahead with the countywide property revaluation, resident Jill Schooley wants board members to consider the volatile housing market, rising…
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site Manager Scott Douglas will discuss the cultural significance of the local fort during the French and Indian War era during…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Statesville Civic Center. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face additional charges in connection with a shooting on Vernon Lane last month following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. [caption id="attachment_44112" align="alignright" width="150"]…
BY KARISSA MILLER If plans come together correctly, Statesville Christian School will begin the first phase of construction of a multi-use outdoor space by the end of October. “I’m excited…
Mary Frances Holland, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She is now celebrating with her Lord and Savior. Mary…
Sanford Eugene “Gene” Isenhour, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Gene was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 11, 1942, the…
Clara Evelyn Ball McAllister, 97, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Evelyn was born November 5, 1924, in…
Jessika Nikole Rae Perry, 29, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jessika was born July 16, 1993, in Rhode Island to the late Laurence…
Special to Iredell Free News Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are seeing a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge…
[caption id="attachment_44749" align="aligncenter" width="960" class="popover-hover"] Pictured (from left) are Jessica Lemons, Piedmont Mediation; Shanika Turner, Aftershock Youth Empowerment; Ron Matthews, Statesville ABC Board member; Clarissa Young, Boys & Girls Club;…
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases involving H & I felony charges were disposed of in Iredell County District Court on September 27: ♦ Lynette Aldridge pleaded guilty…
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Christopher Alan Jones, 44, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1978 in Charleston, S.C., to Diane Lewis Jones and the…
Gwen Yarger-Kane, PhD, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., beloved wife of Eugene T. Kane, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 4, 2022. Gwen was born on March 1, 1936,…
Michael Anthony Troncellito, Sr, 72, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1950, in Hoboken, N.J., to the late James and Evelyn…
Our beloved wife and mom, Angelia “Angie” Marie Plyler Bryden, left our Earthly home for her Heavenly eternity on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born in Mooresville, N.C., on…