Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate held steady at 3.3 percent in Iredell County in July. Iredell County has a labor force of 98,554 individuals. Some…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 23 ♦ Cameron David Ellis, 23, of Spicewood Circle, Troutman, charged with two counts of disclosing…
[caption id="attachment_60549" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Nursing Fundamentals students at the Career Academy and Technical Students held a blood drive on August 30. Pictured (from left) are Meghan Bieber, Emma Wakeland, Jamie…
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…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Valerie Ann Somerson. Valerie passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, cherished memories and strength and love….
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 City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Lake Norman High School students face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, August 25, ICSO Resource Officers at…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County officials gathered on Friday night to cut the ribbon and formally open the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair as families, couples, and teens looked on….
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville for the final Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the season. The concert featured Chicago Rewired: The Premiere Chicago Tribute…
STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTO BY SHANE NIXON Forty-three people died from substance overdose in Iredell County last year, according to Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Executive Director Shane Nixon. On…
Diana Schum Fucci, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 27, 1963, in…
John Dewey Fulbright, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Dewey was born to Howard and Rozetta Stone Fulbright on…
Edward J. Muir of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Magnolia N.J., passed away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2023, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by…
Lawson Holland passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2023, after declining health at the age of 70. Lawson was born on September 29, 1952, in Mooresville, N.C.,…
Lorene Rash Johnson, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Greens of Mapleleaf. Mrs. Johnson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 8, 1936,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who brought a firearm to the open house at West Iredell High School has been identified following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office….
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Thursday announced the launch of the FuseArt Statesville Project, an initiative that aims to elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal while…
BY SALLY NIX It is increasingly common to see ribbons and wristbands of every color symbolizing various health initiatives. September serves as the cancer awareness month for childhood cancer, ovarian…
Correction: An early version of this article incorrectly reported the age of the shooting victim. FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old boy was fatally wounded by an older sibling who found…
[caption id="attachment_60392" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Rescue Ranch hosted its annual Boots, Buckles and Bourbon fundraiser at The Preserve at Southern Distilling on August 26. WCNC meteorologist Larry Sprinkle, pictured here with…
Karen Bedella Johnson Philemon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born July 31, 1962, in Mecklenburg County,…
Jerry Morrison Gibson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., left this earth for his Heavenly home, in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mr. Gibson was born October 22,…
Larry “Swamp” Delano Huggins, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mr. Huggins was born in Gaston County, N.C., on September 22, 1953….
Ralph Ernest Reavis, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1941, to the late Jesse…
William Anthony Adams, known by friends and family as Tony, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Tony was born on August 9, 1982, in…
Steven Eugene Reavis, 68, of Belmont, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, August 29,…
Eileen Mary DeGennaro, 80, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Born on August 26, 1943, in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter…
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome the newest member of the OB/GYN team in Statesville, Dr. Mariana Ellington. She will join tenured physicians, Dr. Margot…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Before a room packed with concerned neighbors on Monday night, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended against approval of a request from MI Homes to…
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed of during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Daniel Butterhof pleaded guilty to Felony Breaking or Entering Motor…
Special to Iredell Free News Friends, family members and colleagues came together for a Retirement Celebration on Wednesday to honor the remarkable careers of City of Statesville employees Kevin Rankins…
[caption id="attachment_60349" align="aligncenter" width="407"] Statesville native Dani Kerr performed live on “America’s Got Talent” on Tuesday night.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a pair of performances that won hearts here at…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced an investment to help tackle North Carolina’s school bus driver shortage crisis by allocating $1 million in…
Prince Job Hanacho Atako, 94, of Brooklyn, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2023. He was the first born son of Chief Samuel Nna and Mom Lovina Atako…
Arthur Marquis “Mack” Harris was born in Henderson, N.C., on August 9, 1961, to Stella Norwood and the late Waverly McKinley Harris. He departed this life on August 27, 2023,…