Sylvia Diane Heaggans Young, 62, was born on July 15, 1961, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., to the late Rufus Sr. and Catherine Miller Heaggans. She entered her…
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The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of…
Special to Iredell Free News Despite efforts to combat infant mortality, North Carolina’s 2022 infant mortality rate mirrored that of 2021, remaining 6.8 deaths per 1,000 births. Iredell County’s infant…
Special to Iredell Free News In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday followed by a moment of silence to honor the…
Special to Iredell Free News Teachers now have the chance to bring their dream lesson plans to life with the help of Bright Ideas education grants from EnergyUnited. This year…
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all local artists to submit their work celebrating the rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community to be considered…
[caption id="attachment_73422" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The men’s volleyball teams pose for a photo after Wednesday’s “Spike Out Cancer” game.[/caption] BY JAIME GATTON A desire to raise money for cancer research motivated…
BY KARISSA MILLER More than 2,000 people participated in Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, dining on pancakes and sausage while supporting the important mission of the Boys & Girls Club…
Ira Hersh Bomze, 88, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia on January 23, 1936, to Meyer and Faye Bomze. He and Suzanne Sokoloff eloped to…
Perry Kevin Mason, 67, of Statesville passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1956, in Cook County, Ill. No services…
Lorraine Ruth Wagoner, 85, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 17, 2024, after a short time in hospice care. Lorrie was a great friend, a sister, a…
Ms. Lula Mae Rucker, 89, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 14, 1934, to the late James Garfield Rucker and Cornelia Scott Rucker. She departed this life on…
Mrs. Dovie Ijames, 85, daughter of the late Flora Collins Gregory and the late J.B. Gregory was born January 9,1939, in Davie County, N.C. Mrs. Dovie Ijames attended Davie County…
Robert “Bob” Endres, 68, passed away on April 14, 2024. Bob grew up in New Jersey and joined the Navy in 1973. He received many letters of commendation while in…
Marion Lavonne McCollum McCrary, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Yadkin County on November 12, 1937,…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative detailed the community’s escalating needs as the spring temperatures rise and more unhoused persons set up in tent encampments. Fifth Street Ministries Executive…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 3 ♦ A boy, Randy Carrol Hall III, born to Karleigh and Randy…
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing Transformers, will be sent out on April 29, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse at…
[caption id="attachment_73355" align="aligncenter" width="781"] Pictured (from left) are Chief Glenn Kurfees, Lt. Justin Yox, Cpt. Jason Smith, Retired Fire Chief Andy Weatherman, D.C. Kyle Bell, and Lt. William Wilson.[/caption] Special…
Bonita Illona Allison, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Affectionately known as “Bonnie,” she was born July 24, 1951, to the late James and Mary…
Emilee Regina Hinson, 19, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born on March 30, 2005, to Randal Lee Hinson Sr. and Sue Ann…
John Lee Mayberry, 83, of Harmony, N.C. passed away at Gordon Hospice House on April 17, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1940, to the late Rayford Mayberry and…
Raymond Leon Johnson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on June 4,…
Silas David Benfield, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Nevada…
Mrs. Mildred Dobbins, 92, was born in Iredell County on April 2, 1932, to the late William Smyre and Fannie Glenn Smyre. She departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024….
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of athletes, coaches and supporters from across the county converged on Statesville High School on Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual Iredell County Special Olympics Spring…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host an evening of spoken word poetry on April 18. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will showcase the…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan for a new agriculture center and farmers market at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Vice Chairman Bert Connolly…
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer…
Advertisement for Bids Invitation to Bid — Street Improvement Project Statesville Resurfacing 2024-2025 Sealed bid proposals for Street Improvement Project-Statesville Resurfacing 2024-2025 will be sent out on April 26, 2024…
[caption id="attachment_73233" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Members of the Class of 2023 at South Iredell High School celebrate their big day. (Lisa Crates photo)[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools and…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Residents of the Pinnacle Shores subdivision won a hard-fought battle Monday night as the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners denied a developer’s request to build 108 condos…
Wilfred Oscar Hawes, 69, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1955, in Connecticut to the late…
[caption id="attachment_73213" align="aligncenter" width="680"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM Firefighters from Troutman, Wayside and Shepherds fire departments responded to a house fire on Winford Road in Troutman at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday….
A. Carol Rimmer, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Carol was born on February 16, 1944, in Iredell County to the…
Mr. Jeffery Edward Parson, 59, was born in Iredell County on August 19, 1964, to the late Gus Edward Parsons and Myrtle Sue Gregory. He departed this life on Wednesday,…