Eleanor “Ellie” Louise Carlson passed away after a long illness on June 9, 2024, at the age of 81 in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on January 1, 1943, in…
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Timothy Michael Watts, 57, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home following a long fought illness. He was born in Bristol County, Mass., on June 26,…
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will host an inspiring and soulful evening featuring “Amazing Grace,” the renowned documentary film showcasing the legendary Aretha Franklin, on…
Special to Iredell Free News Fred & June’s Books is partnering with Matt and Amy Myers to bring a “Normie”-themed scavenger hunt to Downtown Mooresville. With the goal of bringing…
[caption id="attachment_77223" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Iredell-Statesville Schools’ summer enrichment camps expose students to construction, welding, culinary, robotics, engineering, aviation and other trades and skills. [/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The sound of power…
Special to Iredell Free News During the summer months, the internet can be an essential tool for children and families, as digital technology can provide educational material and entertainment for…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 8 ♦ A girl, Camila Vazquez Porras, born to Juan Vazquez and Liliana…
Dennis “Denny” Dale Nantz, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on January 29, 1944,…
Barbara Loray Stockman, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven on June 6, 2024, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 15, 1947, to Elvert and…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The architect for Iredell-Statesville Schools’ new high school has recommended that the I-SS Board of Education select Monteith Construction for the project and approve the contractor’s bid…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members on Monday are expected to consider a motion to censure board member Mike Kubiniec for a second time. [caption id=”attachment_55120″ align=”alignright”…
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 The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 1 ♦ Ashlie Ann Natali, 39, of Mt. Ulla Highway, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Saturday was an exciting day for skateboarders in Statesville and the surrounding area. With the official opening of the new David J. Meachem Cultural, Arts, Sports &…
Fern Elizabeth Mathis Meredith, 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home. She was born in Wilkes County, N.C., on April 22, 1930, to the late…
Joyce Burrus Keever, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Keever was born February 20, 1935, in Newton, N.C., to…
Lawrence Carl Vogt, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Rochester, N.Y.,…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell Council on Aging hosted a large crowd for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new administrative offices on Thursday afternoon. The nonprofit recently completed phase I…
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: MAY 15 ♦ Conrad Alexander Burke, 45, of Michelle Linnea Drive, Charlotte, charged with organized retail theft and…
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County is accepting subcontractor applications for general contractors willing to perform home repair work in Iredell County under a variety of…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host the return of its Summer Art Camp from June 17-20. Professional artist and middle school art teacher Chrystal Ingersoll…
BY AMY FUHRMAN Downtown Statesville was packed as people turned out in large numbers as Kids in America — Totally 80s Tribute Band kicked off the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident and a juvenile face numerous charges in connection with the theft of two vehicles as well as charges related to several car…
Terrence “Terry” Dewitt Morton Sr., 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home. He was born September 6, 1937, in Anson County, N.C., to…
Ernest “Ernie” Cone Crymes Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Ernie was born July 16, 1943, in…
Cheri Ann Waugh Caldwell, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on June 6, 2024. She was born in Alliance, Ohio, on January 18, 1961, to Arthur Allen…
Raymond Mae Robbins Jr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at The Greens at Maple Leaf nursing facility on June 6, 2024. He was born in Rock Hill, S.C., on…
Colene Stroud Clarke, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home. Colene was born on December 18, 1932, in Iredell County and was the…
[caption id="attachment_77014" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (from left) are Ryshard Wingate, Jalen Sanders, Jayquan Curry and Tywon Tilman.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Four men who were apprehended by Mooresville Department…
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_77000" align="aligncenter" width="468"] Members of the National Charity League’s Lake Norman Chapter met at Broad Street Methodist Church to help the nonprofit Bridge of Hearts prepare for next year’s…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Miles Atkins has accepted the role of executive director for the Iredell Health Foundation. [caption id=”attachment_76997″ align=”alignright”…
[caption id="attachment_76963" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Retired Maj. Gen. James Mallory speaks with veterans Chester Middlesworth, Andy Pendleton and Garland Page during Thursday’s D-Day anniversary ceremony in Statesville.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN World…
[caption id="attachment_76936" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Camp Rainbow participants pose for a group photo on the final day of camp.[/caption] BY AMY FUHRMAN Willa Needham’s eyes filled with tears as she prepared…
Lydia Bryant Green, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1947, in Iredell County to Charles Gilbert Green and Winnie…