Special to Iredell Free News The final artisan farmer’s market of the season at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will be held on Tuesday, December 19. Local farmers will be joined…
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John H. Walker, 83, of North Iredell, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He married the love of his life, Shirley Walker, at…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Doug Knight has filed to run for another term. [caption id="attachment_66381" align="alignright" width="175"] Doug Knight[/caption] Due to redistricting, Knight…
Mr. Eugene Eric Sherrill, 46, was born in Iredell County on April 21, 1977, to the late Tony Hart and Valerie Sherrill. He departed this life on Saturday, December 9,…
Ms. Patsy Ann Johnson, 71, was born in Iredell County on June 7, 1952, to the late John Johnson and Rossie Maddox. She departed this life on Saturday, December 9,…
Judy Fleming Lowrance was born November 8, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C., raised in Mount Mourne, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Boone, N.C. She passed away on December 12,…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Hulbert (nee York), a deeply loved soul whose presence graced this earth for 76 years. Margaret peacefully…
Alice Cartner Waugh, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Mocksville, N.C. She was born on June 6, 1945, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Richard Clayton…
Nancy Carol Cocilo Harris, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab in Mooresville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on April 16,…
Julie Jorn Everett, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home. Julie was born on November 22, 1963, in Omaha, Neb., daughter of Geraldine…
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School teacher Ron Higdon has been presented a statewide award in recognition of his “demonstrated excellence in the classroom, superior production achievement, and…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for the 2024 elections ended on Friday. The primary election is scheduled for March 5, and the general election is November 5. The following candidates…
[caption id="attachment_66351" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Randy Marion Ford Lincoln associates adopted more than 90 seniors through Home Instead’s annual Be a Santa to a Senior.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN Employees at Randy…
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…
[caption id="attachment_66306" align="aligncenter" width="640" class="popover-hover"] Pack 173’s Wolf Den scouts pose for a photo with Mount Mourne firefighters.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming display of appreciation for…
John Otto Ridenhour, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack House. He was born August 12, 1948, in Iredell County to…
Richard “Rick” Loyd McIntosh Jr., 60, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1963, in Charlottesville, Va., to Richard L. McIntosh…
Thomas “Gene” Haire, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Gene was born In Iredell County on May 22, 1939, to the late Albert Wiley Haire and…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_66285" align="alignright" width="147"] Amanda Wolowitz[/caption] [caption id="attachment_66286" align="alignright" width="137"] Justin Perdue[/caption]…
[caption id="attachment_66281" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (from left) are Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, West Iredell High Principal Ben Johnson, I-SS Board chairman Bill Howell, Cadet Mack Shook, Cadet Cameron Morrison,…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After an EF-1 tornado caused significant damage in Wake County, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging the state’s consumers to check with their insurance…
[caption id="attachment_66275" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Dr. Susan Lee has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN in Statesville.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome Dr. Susan…
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed during recent terms of in Iredell County H & I Felony District Court: ♦ David Merritt pleaded guilty to Assault…
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students got a surprise visit from Santa Claus and his elves on Wednesday morning. It was all part of a planned holiday event…
Mr. Robert Lewis Turner II, 59, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 15, 1964, to the late Robert Lewis Turner Sr. and Cornelia Louise Wasson Turner. He departed…
Rickard Kyle Deese, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1948, in Mooresville to the late Bob…
Johnnie Jackson Ziats, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 11, 1948,…
Charles Taylor Taft, 94, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his family in Statesville, N.C. He was born to Herman and Marion…
BY DEBBIE PAGE During Tuesday night’s Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting, Senior Resident District Judge Dale Graham performed swearing-in ceremonies for board newcomer Monica Bender and re-elected…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to adopt the $290 million budget resolution for the 2023-2024 school year. The district receives funding from local,…
Special to Iredell Free News Construction of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit expansion is on track for 2024 completion. Iredell Health System is expanding the hospital…
Special to Iredell Free News First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will present a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The concert will be…
Kara Lynne Warren, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William Kenneth Warren and Brenda Wilhelm Warren. Kara…
James William Hastings of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on July 27, 1948, to the…
Lucille Naomi Brown, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Jurney’s Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 21, 1923, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to…
Howard Parker, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1943, in Savannah, Ga., to the late James…