Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch and the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children hosted a Family Fun Day on Monday. About 60 parents and their kids visited with…
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Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs are set to host an engaging takeover of the Artist Spotlight event, presented by the Iredell Arts Council, on Saturday, April 13. The…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved teacher supplements and additional stipends for EC and alternative teachers to aid recruitment beginning next school year during…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child exploitation material following a multi-agency investigation. [caption id="attachment_72938" align="alignright" width="151"] Joshua Lane[/caption] The Statesville…
Pursuant to NCGS 105-322, the Iredell County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who…
Sheila Dean Chenevey, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in her home. She was born in Robeson County, N.C., on March 26, 1963, to…
James T. Ramsey, affectionately known as “Jim,” was 85 when he entered into eternal rest at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born on…
Harriet Karlene Doby, 83, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2023. She was the wife of the late Garnet Doby and the daughter of the late Sidney…
Public Notice The Town of Love Valley is seeking competitive bids for an Arena Repair Project. All RFPs must be received by May 10, 2024. Please contact Lisa Riddick for…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council met with Town Manager Ron Wyatt and town department heads earlier this week to look at the town’s future needs and expected revenues….
[caption id="attachment_72894" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pictured (from left) are Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh, City Clerk Brenda Fugett and City Manager Ron Smith.[/caption] BY STACIE LETT CAIN After 14 years of service…
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the Rockin’ for a Reason charity concert, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 11, have decided to postpone the event due to weather. The…
To the Editor: Public education has always been the great equalizer, and North Carolina has always been a “light in the South” as far as education is concerned. In recent…
Special to Iredell Free News Preforming Arts Live Iredell will present “The Piano Men,” featuring award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter, on Saturday, April 20. The season-ending concert, which will…
[caption id="attachment_72873" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Linda Howard, District 767 chair; Sherry Harris, club treasurer; Genevieve Howard, district secretary; Frances Coffey; Ann Bejcek; Marianne Wiegman; Gail Pope; Diane…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Western Region of United Way organizations celebrated their partnerships with area businesses and individuals on Tuesday morning during the annual Spirit of North Carolina Awards at…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the forthcoming celebration of life for Patricia Ann Fesperman Brewer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. Born on September 21, 1943,…
Jane Marie Setterington, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away with family by her side on Saturday, April 6, 2024, due to respiratory illness. She was born on April 2, 1959,…
Christine Marjorie James, 90, who was known as Margie/Marjorie, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital with her family members, including her son, at her…
Brenda Jane Josey Walker, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents, David…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who was wanted in Gaston County on more than two dozen outstanding charges was jailed without bond following his arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Public Library has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $100,000 to expand its services through a mobile library. The…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council discussed two proposals for trash and recycling pickup to help combat rising prices for the services during its pre-agenda meeting on Monday. One…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education will select a construction company to build the new Weathers Creek High School by May 13, if all goes as planned,…
[caption id="attachment_72815" align="aligncenter" width="800"] More than a hundred people of all ages came out to Lake Norman State Park on Monday for the solar eclipse viewing party.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council, in collaboration with the Mitchell Community College Department of Fine Arts, will host a reception for the 2024 Student Art Show…
Special to Iredell Free News The much-anticipated Rock the Park Summer Concert Series is back and ready to ignite Liberty Park in Mooresville with an electrifying lineup of musical talent….
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — A Statesville man has been indicted by a grand jury on federal weapons charges. Trevaris Devar Kennedy, 21, is charged with possession of…
James “Ronnie” White, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born January 4, 1948, in Iredell County, N.C., to…
Patsy Bell Morrison, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 7, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Patsy was born July 29, 1935 in Tennessee to the…
Lucille Adams Pharr, 92, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on April 6, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after an extended illness. Lucille was born October 14, 1931, in Iredell…
Albert Mathew Gilbert Jr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gilbert was born January 27, 1946 in Saltville, Va., and was the…
Special to Iredell Free News Are you stressed? Most everyone will answer yes to that question at some point in their lives. In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host Spring Fest: Open House & Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its Statesville Campus,…
[caption id="attachment_72761" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured are members of the Wesley Walkers.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville began Wesley Walkers for the congregation in…
[caption id="attachment_72756" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Pictured (front row, from left) are CPS Administrator Karen Thompson, Dove House Program Manager Allegra Hope, Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader, Pharos Executive Director Tonya…