Julia Ann Cook Hinson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., went into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Julia was born on February 7, 1942, in Iredell…
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Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge has applied for a special-use permit to operate a shooting range at its property off Wing Drive near Statesville. The…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Burritos N Ribs owner Ana Johnson, along with Iredell-Statesville Schools Coordinator of Alternative Learning Services Mark Vaughn, helped put some smiles on children’s faces Wednesday morning. For…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2023 was 3.5 percent, up 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased…
Ms. Ethel Lucille Sloan, 94, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2023, at Bermuda Run Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Advance, N.C. She was born on…
Bessie Elizabeth Dishman Kilpatrick, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 21, 2023, from her home in Iredell County. Bessie was born on July 4, 1931, in Iredell County….
James Larry Talbert, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was the husband of Diane White Talbert and the son of the late James Alvin…
Craig Donald Herman, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. Craig was born on March 30, 1971, in Buffalo, N.Y. He worked…
Ann Marie Groom McVannan, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born January 1, 1968, in Mississippi, she…
Virgil Carl Bustle, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died December 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Wilkes County, N.C., on July 17, 1931,…
Craig Alexander Sherrill, 43, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Born July 15, 1980, in Iredell County, N.C., he was a son of the late Susan…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Republican Women, the Republican Women of LKN, the Iredell Republican Patriot Men, the Iredell County Republican Men’s Club and the Iredell County GOP…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 15 ♦ Cameron Jamel Connor, 32, of no fixed address, Statesville, charged with two counts of…
[caption id="attachment_66837" align="aligncenter" width="677"] Lisa Mozer stands in front of Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church in Statesville and shares the historical importance of the architecture during a tour.[/caption] BY KARISSA…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper recently commuted the sentence of one person in a North Carolina prison and granted pardons of forgiveness to four others….
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An annual nationwide tradition will continue on January 1, 2024, as North Carolina joins other states in offering First Day Hikes at state…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 9 ♦ Albert Lee Kirk Jr., 56, of W. Wilson Avenue, Mooresville, charged with possession of a…
BY KARISSA MILLER Recent student performance data suggests Iredell County taxpayers are getting a solid return on their investment in public education. [caption id="attachment_15326" align="alignright" width="175" class="popover-hover"] Jeff James[/caption] During…
[caption id="attachment_66823" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (from left) are Statesville Woman’s Club Second Vice President, Wanda Rushton, Statesville Police Department Cpl. Chan Austin, Woman’s Club Publicity and Social Media Chair Lee…
BY COSTI KUTTEH Following the pandemic, the “new normal” in Statesville is in full swing. While zoom meetings are hardly a thing of the past, more and more meetings are…
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Daniel “Big Dan” Edward Darnstaedt Sr. of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Westbrook, Conn., passed away unexpectedly at age 57, on December 20, 2023. Big Dan was working as a…
Orie A. Helmuth, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 3 to…
[caption id="attachment_66805" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lake Norman’s FBLA members pose for a picture at the regional conference.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest…
[caption id="attachment_66798" align="aligncenter" width="600" class="popover-hover"] Hundreds of parents, family and community members attended Iredell Elementary School’s annual Academic Day. Guests learned more about what students are learning in the classroom…
[caption id="attachment_66788" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Representatives of Circle of Giving and Purple Heart Homes pose for a photo.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS The Circle of Giving recently presented the proceeds of its…
Lorene Marlow Gilleland, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 18, 1936, in Iredell County and was the daughter…
Bridget Renee McKeny went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023. Bridget fought a long and courageous battle against cancer never ceasing to display her faith and…
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,…
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board have announced the 2023-2024 Leadership Statesville class. Leadership Statesville is dedicated to fostering and…
Special to Iredell Free News When you think of winter health concerns, you may think of colds, flus, respiratory illnesses, or even temperature-related diseases like hypothermia or frostbite. [caption id=”attachment_66773″…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With Christmas rapidly approaching, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina….
[caption id="attachment_66761" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Troutman Elementary School’s FCA chapter held a cereal drive to help fill up the Blessing Box located at Troutman Town Hall.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary…
Annie Lucille Austin, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born February 16, 1926, in Union County, N.C., she was…
Diane Scothorn Kennedy, 63, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed from earth into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family….