Melinda Moore Paulk, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on December 10, 1954, to…
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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_58695" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (from left) are Gary Creed, Edifice CEO; Stacy McGlamery, Parks and Recreation; Bert Connolly, Iredell County Board of Commissioners vice chairman; Melissa Neader, board chair;…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony woman who was wanted on several felony charges, including attempted murder, was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. [caption id="attachment_58691" align="alignright" width="150"] Kimberly…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials, Iredell County leaders and special guests cut a ceremonial ribbon on Thursday to officially open MGSD’s Selma Burke Middle School. MGSD Board…
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is underway for the 20th Annual Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament at the Statesville Country Club. The tournament, which is scheduled for Thursday, September…
Margaret “Peggy” Schultheis McDonough, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the…
Viola W. Wenzel passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, at 1:15 a.m. She was a resident of Autumn Care of Cornelius Assisted Living Facility at the time of her…
Mr. Brian Eugene Clark, 54, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 10, 1968, to Martha Ann Imes Clark and the late Wesley Alphonso Clark. He departed this life…
Ronald Eric Newton of Troutman/Mooresville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on July 23, 2023, at the age of 64. His loving wife of 28 years, Vicky, was by his…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 11 A boy, YuVon Elliott Wilds, born to Elliott and Michelle Wilds of Woodleaf….
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the second annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit on Wednesday. The event highlighted the impact of tourism on the local economy…
[caption id="attachment_58589" align="aligncenter" width="479"] Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell, pictured with his wife Stacy, is sworn in as president of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association by Superior Court Judge Joe Crosswhite.[/caption]…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Fourteen participants completed the innovative PhytoRX program at FeedNC on Wednesday During the course of the free, six-week program, participants learned to use nutritious food as disease…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association is seeking the community’s support to help stock its food pantry. On Wednesday, July 26, the nonprofit was forced to temporarily…
[caption id="attachment_58571" align="aligncenter" width="800" alt="" height="600"]Pictured are Greyson Whitman (front left), Jameson Whitman, Iredell County 911 Emergency Communications Radio Technical Support Jamie Barrier, Casey Whitman and James Whitman. The Whitman…
Mary Gay Cartner Ford, 75, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on April 28, 1948, in Statesville to the late…
Mrs. Mary Frances Chipley, 88, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September, 28, 1934, to the late James “Sonny” Chipley and Lucille Mildred White Chipley. She departed this life…
Kelly Wayne Fultz, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Norton, Va., and Orangeburg, S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at S. Mitchell…
Lula Ann Hill, 92, of Madison, W.Va., entered into her heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Mooresville, N.C., after a brave battle with a long illness. Lula was…
Donald Wilford Gilbert II, 26, passed away July 24, 2023. Donald was born in Meadville, Pa., on October 29, 1996, to Miss.Tammi Gilbert. Donald was known for his enormous heart…
Special to Iredell Free News A little sun exposure is good for you. Your body uses it to make Vitamin D, and it can even improve your energy and mood….
[caption id="attachment_58537" align="aligncenter" width="300" class="popover-hover"] Matthew Brown was captured by ICSO personnel Wednesday.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel on Wednesday captured a man who escaped from a…
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited Chief Operating Officer Brett Alkins has been appointed to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Strategic Technology Advisory Council (STAC). [caption id=”attachment_58534″ align=”alignright”…
BY AMY FUHRMAN Each child went around the table, sharing something they feel thankful for. “I’m grateful that I had such a good mom,” one teen shared softly. Next to…
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the beautiful piece Ms. Gatton wrote about her foster dog Khal. (Viewpoint: There’s nothing special about this absolutely amazing pup.) It’s folks like…
Mrs. Wanda Diane Stump was born in Iredell County on November 14, 1959, to the late Charles Henry Smith and Shirley Mae Stephens. She departed this life on July, 21,…
Beverly Ann Musante McElwain, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1943, in Warren, Pa., to the late Joseph and…
Larry Seagle, 69, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on July 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health. Larry was born May 13, 1954,…
Charles Kenneth Threatte, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. Kenneth was born on November 4, 1954, son of the late Benjamin Jackson…
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System are preparing to utilize the Ion Endoluminal System, a robotic-assisted technology that provides significant aid in the early detection…
[caption id="attachment_58495" align="aligncenter" width="501"] Sculptor John Ross poses for a photo with one of his artistic creations.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Two captivating sculptures created by talented sculptor John…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national…
Khamkeung “Kham” Phommarath, 70, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1953, in Viengtian, Laos,…
Jimmie Stewart Johnson, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was the husband of the late Linda Brown Johnson and the son of the late…
Peggy Goble Moose, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at The Citadel at Mooresville. Peggy was born on July 31, 1935, in Iredell County. She…