Mr. Corey Norris Jones, 54, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 4, 1969, to the late Robert Ernest Chambers and Charlene Valerie Gwynn. Corey graduated from Statesville High…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Wednesday announced the arrests of 16 suspects as the result of targeted drug enforcement operations. Six of the suspects were on…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man was charged with felony indecent liberties with a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_63418" align="alignright" width="150"]…
BY DEBBIE PAGE At the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center luncheon on Tuesday, Executive Director Beth McKeithan revealed that over 65,000 children are sexually abused each year in the United…
BY DEBBIE PAGE On early Tuesday evening in downtown Mooresville, a group of purple-attired advocates “Walked a Mile in Their Shoes” to bring understanding of the devastation caused domestic violence…
BY DEBBIE PAGE In an effort to address the Town of Troutman’s traffic woes, Assistant Planner Andrew Ventresca presented the town’s proposed Troutman Mobility Plan to the Planning & Zoning…
Lester Elmer Stoner, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1927, in Madison, Ind. to the late Raymond and Mabel…
Ms. Lisa Karen Chambers, 62, was born on January 1, 1961, to the late George Henry Chambers and Mary Edna Turner Chambers. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 24,…
C. Leonard Knox, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on February 26, 1950, in…
Diane F. Lawler Heal was born 1948 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Huntersville, N.C., surrounded by her loving family. Diane graduated from…
Martha Jane Harris Lundy, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her residence. Martha was born November 8, 1939, in Iredell County and was the daughter…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he is directing $1.4 million in federal funding to assist schools in expanding school breakfast programs. The funds…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Branch NAACP President Eric Todd Scott Sr. has been elected to the North Carolina State NAACP Executive Committee. [caption id="attachment_63375" align="alignright" width="157"] Eric Todd Scott Sr.[/caption]…
Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host Drive-Thru Trick or Treating through the lower bays of Station 1 on Halloween night from 6 until…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and Board of Education members reviewed the district’s strengths and performance for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday morning. There was plenty to be…
[caption id="attachment_63364" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Rep. Patrick McHenry[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS During a recent trip to Statesville, where he spoke with business leaders during a Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon…
Special to Iredell Free News Center Stage Alliance will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” opening Thursday, October 26, at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood…
Paul Eugene Hyde, 80, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Buskirk, N.Y., passed away at home on October 22, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. Born April 23,…
Rebecca Lee Shell was born on September 8,1939, in Statesville, N.C. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, in her beautiful Lake Norman home surrounded by her devoted daughter,…
Doris L. Lippard passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 23, 1931, to the late Pless and…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is kicking off the 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in…
BY CADEN BOST I’m excited to share my journey and findings from my recent graduation project, which aimed to answer a compelling question: How can major businesses benefit from understanding…
Special to Iredell County Accidents happen, especially with little ones running around. Parents are often used to taking care of minor injuries like scraped knees or bruised elbows. However, every…
BY KARISSA MILLER Agriculture and Science Early College (ASEC) is the first school in Iredell-Statesville Schools to offer organized eSports. “We are extremely excited to reach students with a new…
Catherine Dobbins, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on August 14, 1953, to…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 12 ♦ Richard Allen Kruger, 40, of West Ballpark Road, Gaston, S.C., charged with five counts…
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,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Police Department officer has resigned rather than face possible disciplinary action for inappropriate comments he made recently at Troutman Middle School. Philip Castronovo, who worked…
To the Editor: Thank you to Statesville! On October 15, the Wallace Brothers Herbarium Highway Historical Marker was erected on Front Street. As Issac Wallace’s great-granddaughter and the last direct…
STAFF PHOTOS Thousands of people enjoyed a beautiful day at the 2023 Carolina BalloonFest on Saturday. Strong winds prevented the mass ascension, but the crowd enjoyed a day of live…
Rev. Oland “Olin” Bernis Isenhour, 89, of Statesville, N.C., retired Methodist church minister, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at…
Beatrice “Bebe” Elizabeth Davidson Weston, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence. Bebe was born March 19, 1932, in Statesville and was the daughter…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, an awards program created to honor people-first…
Benjamin Dell Reece, 66, entered this world in Atlanta, Ga., born to Elise and Marvin Reece of Smyrna, Ga. He passed away on Thursday, October 19. Ben was a veteran…
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 5 ♦ Marian Ilie, 45, of no fixed address, charged with common law conspiracy and misdemeanor contributing…