Kirt Donald Millsaps, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Kirt was born on February 14, 1937, in Alexander County to…
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Allen “Mac” Lee McCary, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health. Allen was born on April 29,…
Wee Marie Prewitt Gyan. 71, affectionately known as “Poochie,” was born on January 14, 1953, in Drew, Miss., to the union of O’tice “Nan” Staples Prewitt and Willie James Prewitt,…
Mrs. Jerri Debrasha Turner Holder, 51, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist hospital. Celebration of Life services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024,…
When a person dies, it is typically left to the immediate family to carry on the legacy and the memory. That is not the case for Ann Marie Lackey, survived…
Janice Camillia Lawing Thornton, 91 of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024, with loved ones surrounding her. She was born in Gaston County, N.C., on March 30,…
Patsy Thompson Wilson, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the late Lorenzo and…
Donald Lewis Miller, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and resident of the Lake Norman – Mooresville, N.C., community, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the age of 70. He was…
Special to Iredell Free News Roots in the Round will host its first fundraising event, Brunch & Bluegrass, on Sunday, March 24. This event, which will be held at the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into illegal drug activity at a residence in Harmony culminated with the arrest of three suspects. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the…
DeVante Milik Clark, 27, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born January 26, 1997, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $167,387 economic development incentive for an automotive supply manufacturer based in Mooresville. MacLean Fogg and MacLean Curtis are planning to…
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 The Statesville Fire Department has successfully completed a comprehensive inspection conducted by the N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS. The inspection has resulted in the…
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its Spring 5K event on Sunday, April 28, at North Iredell High School. Participation in…
Ann Lynn Funderburk Mank, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Atrium Health University Hospital. She was born March 11, 1939, in Belleville, Ill., to…
Sandra Sue Clough Keller, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Francis Leroy…
Angela Teresa McNeill, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 19, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. She was born on January 9, 1958. Angela was a very loving, thoughtful, generous,…
Grace Elgevia Davis, 97, formerly of 905 Henkel Road and Brookdale Center in Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born January…
Mrs. Elaine B. Steele, 100, of the Pines at Davidson, N.C., died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 8:19 a.m. She was born April 21, 1923, in Macon, Miss., Noxubee…
Rhonda Lynn Newell Shumate, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1967 in Wythe County, Va.. She was the daughter…
[caption id="attachment_71784" align="aligncenter" width="698"] The Christian Mission staff (pictured from left): Amy LaCount, executive director; Diane Smith, volunteer coordinator; Scotty Moore, assistant director; and Sandy Tabor-Gray, substance use support program…
Special to Iredell Free News Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brian Sohovich of Statesville recently qualified for the firm’s Impact conference, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 413 successful financial…
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. [caption id="attachment_71777" align="alignright" width="256"] Hannah LaForge[/caption] Hannah LaForge, 15, was…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a rezoning request for a 500-plus unit housing development planned for a 100-acre parcel off Mocksville Highway. The proposed…
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR If you make your way to Old Fourth Creek Burying Ground on any given day, you’ll probably see a man with a long grey beard and glasses…
Special to Iredell Free News For over 15 years, Haunted Statesville has presented ghost walks designed to offer a distinctly memorable experience. Participants will learn the true haunted history of…
Special to Iredell Free News Energage has presented EnergyUnited with its 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million…
[caption id="attachment_71745" align="aligncenter" width="664"] Rescue Ranch Founder and President Krissie Newman discusses the nonprofit’s mission on Wednesday at Twisted Oak in Statesville.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch, a humane education…
Lucas Miguel Miller, 15, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on March 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 2, 2008, to Celso Vera and Elsa…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 7 ♦ A boy, Kade Maxton Porter, born to Kyle Porter and Kaysie…
Special to Iredell Free News Bobcat Company has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies. The Most Innovative Companies honor places Bobcat in the spotlight among…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has hired Rodney Harris to serve as assistant county manager. He will begin work on April 22. [caption id="attachment_71727" align="alignright" width="152" class="popover-hover"] Rodney…
[caption id="attachment_71722" align="aligncenter" width="448" class="popover-hover"] Linda Hicks was honored for 37 years of service. Pictured (from left) are Hicks and Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader; back row: Commissioners Gene…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Chief Financial Officer Angie Davis presented the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the Mooresville Graded School District Board on Tuesday night. The $27,658,284 budget, which reflects a $1,157,960…
Evelyn Bollerup, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The family will hold services in New York at a later date. Roma…