FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners gave preliminary approval on Monday to the establishment of a Downtown Social District. Under the criteria tentatively approved Monday, permitted establishments could sell alcoholic…
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug charge after he was apprehended following a foot pursuit involving officers from several law enforcement agencies. [caption id="attachment_38084" align="alignright" width="152"]…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang member who was on probation for a felony conviction faces new charges in connection with the theft of firearms following an investigation by the…
Special to Iredell Free News As part of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s 133rd Annual Celebration, Rob Gill, owner of Gill’s Painting, was honored with the 2021 Strong Award…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in the 900 block of Fifth Street early Tuesday morning. Statesville Police Department personnel responded to the area of Fifth…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are scheduled to consider three big requests from Iredell-Statesville Schools on Tuesday. The commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Iredell County…
Special to Iredell Free News The day after the May 17 primary the State Board of Elections will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted…
Betty L. Parker Johnston, 90, made the transition to another level of existence on May 13, 2022. Betty was born in Wilkes County on Parker Farm Road to Leslie Spurgeon…
Reverend Ervel Raymond Jones was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He left this world suddenly on May 7,…
Frank Miller Flory, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home, Sunday May 15, 2022. Frank was born December 14, 1930, in Lancaster, Pa., and was the son of…
Vernon “Shorty” Delayne Brown, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1945, to the late…
John Deters, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1932, in the Netherlands to…
[caption id="attachment_38050" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photos courtesy of Dana Leigh Photography[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News The 12th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run raised $33,000 to support…
Special to Iredell Free News We’ve all felt sad before. It’s a normal reaction to the stressors of daily life. But, if your sadness lasts more than a couple of…
[caption id="attachment_38045" align="aligncenter" width="550" class="popover-hover"] Mooresville Girl Scout Troop #13179 had a great time and worked hard to give back to the community by receiving and sorting donated food to send…
[caption id="attachment_38040" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Pictured in the front row (from left) are Deborah G. Jones, niece; Honoree Jaylynn Morrison; and Patricia Gabriel Peterson, niece. Back row: Herman Gabriel, nephew; Doris…
[caption id="attachment_38036" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Good Shot Judy will perform at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday, May 22.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell will wrap…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN In most elections, you can classify candidates for elected office into two distinct groups — the known and the unknown. The first group is typically made up…
Harry Dale Shaffer, 93, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on May 14, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1928, in Knox Dale, Pa., to the late Harry and…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 6 ♦ Daniel Brown Chambers Jr., 22, of Ledgehill Road, Statesville, charged with disseminating obscenity and…
[caption id="attachment_38007" align="aligncenter" width="809"] The South Iredell Fire-Rescue station.[/caption] BY DAN GITRO The 1950s and ’60s were a turning point for the fire service in Iredell County. During the next…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recently recognized Battle of the Books team winners and their coaches with a certificate. “This year’s students should be commended for…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently welcomed its alumni to a memorable weekend filled with displays of history, a sharing of kinship and opportunities for networking with…
[caption id="attachment_37984" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Capt. Allen Robertson (center) poses for a photo with his wife Chelsea and his father, Ken Robertson.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County native Capt….
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Which candidates have the support of prominent residents and current and former elected officials in the upcoming Republican primary election? Who has a broad base of financial…
[caption id="attachment_37924" align="aligncenter" width="721"] Mitchell Community College held its 2022 commencement ceremony on Saturday morning. Graduates completed their associate degree and other course related certifications.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER When Brian…
Frederick Arthur Wermuth III, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of High Bridge, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends following a brief…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2022 at the Agriculture & Science Early College turned their tassels Friday afternoon before a large crowd of friends and family members. Principal Billy…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News collaborated on a series of candidate interviews for the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All City of…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News collaborated on a series of candidate interviews for the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All City of…
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Labor recently recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet at the Gatherings Catering and Event Center…
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[caption id="attachment_37866" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Olivia Zsarmni and Ciniah Rosby are competing in the 2022 USA Gymnastics Men’s and Women’s Development Program National Championships this weekend.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After…
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Western Avenue Baptist Church hosted Joy Prom 2022 on Friday at the Statesville Civic Center. The theme for this year’s event was “Under the Stars.” Joy…