Beatrice “Bunnie” Hawkins, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Hawkins was born April 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was…
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Kenneth William Reece Jr., 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Mr. Reece was born May 3, 1946, in Rutherford County, N.C. He…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries. Within the last…
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…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man is charged with sexually assaulting a woman he lured to the campus of Northview Academy early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the…
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering with the United Way of Iredell County and other local organizations as part of a new statewide program focused…
[caption id="attachment_60058" align="aligncenter" width="978"] North Iredell High School held a dedication ceremony for the school’s new synthetic turf field on August 18.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Before the 2023 season opener,…
BY BRUCE A. JOHNSON Nearly three years ago, I was sworn in as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Statesville Housing Authority (SHA) and the Iredell Statesville…
Ms. Laura Mae Clark, 90, of Troutman, N.C. was born on January 3, 1933, to the late Fred Stevenson and Lottie Mae Clark. She departed this life on Wednesday, August…
Peggy Jo West Smith, 87, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late…
Lorene C. Johnston, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Johnston was born January 23, 1931, in Davidson County, N.C. She…
William Thomas Jones III, 57, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. Born on December 22, 1965, in Iredell County, he was the son…
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville announced the resignation of Town Manager Randy Hemann on Thursday. Hemann, who has led the town’s administrative staff since September of…
Special to Iredell Free News Faced with an ongoing challenge that affects close to 20,000 Iredell County residents, the Iredell County Health Department and United Way of Iredell County are…
Edward Henry Bellicourt, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Paul and Catherine…
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. [caption id="attachment_60021" align="alignright" width="150" class="popover-hover" alt="" height="193"]Albert Stewart[/caption] After receiving…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is warning residents of an increase in motor vehicle thefts within the Statesville area. Since January 1, SPD officers have responded…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 9 ♦ A girl, Sawyer Torvi Hinceman, born to Eric and Holly Hinceman…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Fire investigators have been unable to determine the cause and origin of the fire that destroyed three buildings in Downtown Statesville on April 25. The City of…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Electric Materials, will be sent out on September 4, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse…
Carolyn Paulette Land Anderson, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born on June 3, 1950, in…
David Franklin Reese, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.. He was the husband of…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 13 individuals on charges stemming from ongoing narcotics investigations. The suspects were directly involved in the…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Elections is holding its first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest. All Iredell County students grades K-12 are eligible to enter….
Special to Iredell Free News LKN Communication & Leadership Club is offering local students an opportunity to harness and hone their communication and leadership skills. An informational meeting is scheduled…
[caption id="attachment_59965" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The Isaacs will perform in Statesville on September 9.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell will open its new season on Saturday, September…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 21 ♦ Jacob David Cochrane, 29, of Sunshine Drive, Maiden, charged with financial identity theft. JULY 22…
Special to Iredell Free News When you are pregnant or have just become a new mother, you may receive a lot of advice about breastfeeding from family, friends, or even…
Jay Ambrose Parker, 88, was born February 13, 1935, in Taylorsville, N.C. He passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was one of eight children. He was a member…
Mrs. Donna Marie Dunlap Glaspy, 58, of Troutman N.C., was born September 19, 1964, to Reverend Modean Howard Dunlap and the late Deacon Shirley William Dunlap. She departed this life…
Louise Murdock Moore, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 18, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Lake Wood and…
Billy Ernest Teal, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Billy was born on June 27, 1943, to the late Vernon and…
Howard “Mickey” Ray Gaither, 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Davie County, N.C., to the late William…
Betty Lou Manning, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023. Betty was born in Bath County, Va., on February 12, 1931, to the late Harry Houston Jolly and…
Melda Faye Johnson Showfety, 81 of Harmony, N.C., died Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on February 21, 1942, to the late Greeley Dexter Johnson and…
[caption id="attachment_59932" align="aligncenter" width="653"] Iredell County Emergency Management & Fire Services Director Kent Greene provides details on the early morning explosion on Barber Loop near Mooresville.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN When…