BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees, dressed in jeans and gardening gloves, spent time volunteering at Rescue Ranch on Tuesday morning as part of a company-wide community service initiative. A
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Special to Iredell Free News When it was time for Lee Swaenepoel to start planning for his Eagle Scout project, his mother suggested he give back to the Gordon Hospice
FROM STAFF REPORTS A resident of a local assisted-living facility has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his roommate following an investigation by the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 31 ♦ A boy, Archer Douglas Hollada, born to Brandon and Rafaela Hollada
Judy Eller Wood, 75, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., went to meet her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Judy was born on January 20, 1948, to the late Blake
George Ellis Mullins, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023. He was born in Champaign, Ill., on June 11, 1925, to the late Bess
Cuitlahuac “Cuiti” Mark Weber, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Montebello, Calif., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was
Minnie Lee Fox Bunton, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 10, 2023, at her home. Minnie was born in Alexander County on August 4, 1936, to the late Frank
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library began its annual summer reading program Monday with kick-off events at the main library and branches throughout the county. Big Bang Boom
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The City of Statesville and Iredell Water Corporation appear close to resolving a multi-million dollar lawsuit related to Iredell Water’s allegations that the city has been illegally
BY KARISSA MILLER & MIKE FUHRMAN A lively crowd, with some individuals arriving two hours early and holding signs calling for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign, attended
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was previously convicted of shooting a Statesville police officer is returning to state prison after entering an Alford plea to an assortment of charges
Martha Campbell Feimster, 85, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on June 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Martha was born in Iredell
Richard Francis Cullen (Dick, Dickie, Dad, Daddy, Pop), 89, of Statesville, N.C., unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after a brief bout of gallstones and complications brought on by
Gladys Gates Fulcher passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Brookdale-Peachtree Assisted Living in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by members of her family. Those who knew her wherever she lived need
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, has opened a new practice, Iredell Pain Management. Dr. John Edmiston has joined the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Girl Scouts of Iredell County recently held their bridging ceremony at Monticello Methodist Church, marking the progression of their movement through the Girl Scout
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation has a busy month ahead, including the summer’s first Party in the Park on Friday, June 16, followed by the the 18th Annual
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small team of volunteers in the FeedNC kitchen worked steadily to fill made-to-order requests for a large lunchtime crowd. Nearby, in the nonprofit’s pantry, shoppers were
R. Norman Harris passed away on June 10, 2023. He was born January 31, 1938, in Vero Beach, Fla., son of Ralph Edgar Harris and Bessie Steel Harris. He is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Andrew Vincent Wanat, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident that
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 26 ♦ Jeremiah Hernandez Freeland, 18, of Watercrest Drive, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved its 2023-2024 fiscal year town budget 4-0 on Thursday night. The budget features a $2.465 million total increase from this year, rising
Toni Leanne Lambert, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Born on September 26, 1979, in Iredell
Carol Connor Brendell, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born September 7, 1940, in Shelby, N.C., to the late Frank D. Connor and
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 RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has directed $3 million in new federal funding to provide support for aspiring teachers to become fully licensed teachers in
Special to Iredell Free News Elleigh Williams of North Iredell High and Yajat Govardhan of Crossroads Arts & Science Early College have been awarded EnergyUnited’s 2023 Empowering the Future scholarships.
PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES STORY BY COOPER HALL South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2023 on Saturday morning in a ceremony that featured a confetti cannon, moving speeches,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2023 at North Iredell High School marched into Raider Ravine Saturday morning to accept their diplomas. Looking out over the large crowd, Principal Diana
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
BY DUSTIN NIX JR. Statesville High School held its 131st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning. Attired in blue caps and gowns, 180 seniors marched onto the football field to
BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 500 seniors streamed down the steps in Lake Norman High School’s stadium on Saturday morning, marching together on their final journey as Wildcats to receive their
BY KARISSA MILLER It was a bittersweet moment as approximately 165 West Iredell High School graduates received their diplomas while Principal Ellyn Gaither bid farewell to their school on Friday
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
Rose Musi, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Toms River, N.J., passed away on June 7, 2023. Born in Amantea, Italy, on January 16, 1928, Rose came to America