Jeffrey “Jeff” Caroll Benfield, 66, of Statesville, N.C., died on June 4, 2024, at the Gordan Hospice House. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, he was the son of the late…
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Special to Iredell Free News Four suspects were apprehended by Mooresville police officers following two vehicle chases and foot pursuits early Thursday morning. About 4:22 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s $321.8 million budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 on Tuesday evening. The final budget included several changes from the…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Tractor Supply is hosting a pet adoption event on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The pet adoption event, which…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department has announced the formation of the South Statesville Junior Police Ambassadors. This new initiative will create up to four part-time/temporary positions…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A U.S. District Court judge has thwarted an effort by federal regulators to block the sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center…
[caption id="attachment_76895" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Pictured (from left) are Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship Co-Chair Barb Thorson; Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship Co-Chair Stephanie Gill; scholarship winner Natalie Nunez; Club President Dana White;…
Mr. O’Bryan Tyquawn Glaspy was born in Iredell County on April 29, 1987, and was the son of Bryant Keith Scott and Kinna Glaspy. He entered into eternal rest on…
Shelbie (She’) Lynn Smith, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She is rejoicing in the arms of Jesus, peacefully at home with her Pawpaw, whom…
Edward Peter Favier, 88, Mooresville, N.C., passed away June 3, 2024, at his home. Edward was born March 29 ,1936, in Clinton County, Mich., to the Late Leo Bernard Favier…
Michael Thomas Davis, born on April 15, 1940, in Reidsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was a man…
Donald Webster Galliher Sr., 93, of Lake Norman, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 4,2024, at his home. Mr. Galliher was born March 4, 1931, to the late Arthur Furches…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Police Department officers apprehended an escaped prisoner from Pennsylvania on Tuesday and charged a woman with harboring a fugitive. [caption id="attachment_76872" align="alignright" width="150"] Jamie Craig[/caption] [caption…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board approved fee increases, the school nutrition procurement process, nutrition and technology bids, and heard a report on the district’s drug…
In the early morning of June 5, 2024, a gifted and loving man took off to the land of an Uncloudy Day, taking with him pieces of innumerable hearts. It…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina students’ mental health is improving as they become more physically active, according to the results of the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior…
[caption id="attachment_76850" align="aligncenter" width="542"] Frye Gaillard will read from several of his books during the next installment of the Art & Soul series.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Frye Gaillard,…
More than a dozen local organizations, companies will participate Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s annual Career Fair will be held on June 18 at the Charles…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 44,000 North Carolina educators are now practitioners in the science of reading as the final cohort of educators completed professional development as…
Mrs. Gloria Elaine Reid Ramseur, beloved daughter of Louis Allen Reid and Sarah “Sadie” Scott Reid, was born in Iredell County, on December21, 1948. She entered into eternal life on…
Laura Lee Doughman Combs, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on December 1,…
BY STACY LETT CAIN After gaining some concessions from developers, the Statesville City Council members voted Monday to approve the first reading of a rezoning request for the former Stamey…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners approved a developer’s requests to rezone and annex 31 acres off Rinehardt Road during Monday’s board meeting. North State Development is planning to build…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Career & Technical Education Tim Woody reviewed highlights of the 2023-2024 school year and mapped out plans for the upcoming school year during…
Special to Iredell Free News After decades of providing healthcare to women in Statesville and the surrounding area, Dr. Roshnara Singh is preparing for the next chapter in her career….
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the School Breakfast, School Lunch…
James Pressly Dagenhart, 93, a native of Statesville, N.C., and lately of Rock Hill, S.C., died Saturday, June 1, 2024, following a ten-month illness. He was born August 12, 1930,…
Ms. Lisa Dianne Crispell, 53, of Conover, N.C., was the daughter of Sandra Cornelius Crispell and the late Edwin Charles Crispell. She was born in Thomkins County, N.Y., on January…
James Edward “Eddie” Brown Jr., 63, of Union Grove, N.C., died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Yadkin County on…
Roany Bennette Thomas Sr., 91, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully laid down his earthly body on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to return to his heavenly Father. Born on November 26, 1932,…
[caption id="attachment_76755" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Sandy Durham retired from American Renaissance School on May 31.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN For 26 years, Sandy Durham has been the smiling face that greets American…
Editor’s Note: This is part II of a two-part series. The first column is available HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I had a huge response to the first article in this series,…
[caption id="attachment_76746" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Shirley Kunkle for Iredell Health System from 1961 to 2007.[/caption] Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. The nonprofit’s success is s…
Special to Iredell Free News Kids in America – Totally 80’s Tribute Band will take the stage in Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 7, for the first concert of the…
“Betty Jo” White Gamble Moore, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 28, 1931,…
It is with great sadness to inform you that Jeffrey Allen Ammerman went to be with our Lord on May 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He had…