Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County EMS personnel Dawn Toohey, Avery Stone and Pat Lowe recently shared information about their work with Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 173. They
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Local History: Presbyterian churches thrived in early years of Fourth Creek Settlement
Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of a series. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR April consists of Holy Week (including Easter) and Passover, so the month is full of meaning for faithful
Murder victim’s family mourns loss of beloved ‘jokester,’ calls for end to senseless violence
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Zion Syncere Wilder’s friends and family members laughed and cried, rejoiced, and cried some more on Saturday afternoon as they celebrated his life and tried to make
New Hope Baptist Church to host women’s conference on April 28
Special to Iredell Free News New Hope Baptist Church will host a free Women’s Conference on Friday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. Phyllis Foy, a women’s motivational Speaker and senior
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
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 handicapping
NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite”
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With warmer weather on the way, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking
Community Good Friday Service planned for April 7 at First Baptist Church of Statesville
Special to Iredell Free New After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, several Statesville churches are once again coming together to observe Good Friday. This years’ service will take
Troutman Elementary celebrates National School Breakfast Week (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Making sure students are nourished and ready to start their day, Troutman Elementary School celebrated National School Breakfast Week earlier this month. The theme this year was
Charles Granville Taylor Sr.
Charles Granville Taylor Sr., 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born into a farming family in Brazil, Miss., on October 31, 1930. The
Kathleen Edwards Standish
Kathleen Edwards Standish, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1954 in Ypsilanti, Mich., to the late John and Marlene
New I-SS board member connecting with teachers and students
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Abby Trent believes it’s important to recognize local teachers and staff who are going the extra mile to support students. She
Beasley to deliver keynote address at Statesville Branch NAACP’s annual banquet
Special to Iredell Free News For the first time in three years, the Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will again host its annual
Spring Art Crawl to showcase more than 80 artists throughout Downtown Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Spring Art Crawl will showcase more than 80 artists in 46 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville. The free event is
Peter “Pete” Paul Gosselin
Peter “Pete” Paul Gosselin, 82 of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1941, in New Britain, Conn., to the late
William “Tom” Thomas Busby Jr.
William “Tom” Thomas Busby Jr., 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on September 6, 1945, in Jersey City, N.J.,
Linda Anne Halliday
Linda Anne Halliday, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away on March 23, 2023, after a short illness. She was the devoted wife of Jim, loving mother to Andy
Harmony Elementary students raise more than $8,000 for school with Farm Fun Run (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of Harmony Elementary fifth-graders screamed and smiled as they got ready for the school’s Farm Fun Run on Thursday. “The most important rule today is to
Iredell commissioners exploring ways to regulate short-term rentals in response to neighbors’ complaints
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are committed to addressing complaints caused by the occupants of short-term rental properties. The board held a special meeting earlier this week in an
Lois Laws Justice
Lois Laws Justice, 92, of Statesville, N.C., was born on May 14, 1930, to G. Mac Laws and Mamie Frye Laws. She joined them in Heaven, along with her brothers
A New Journey: I-CARE program helps drive career change
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in quality assurance in a manufacturing facility and helping assemble semi-trucks
Jeffrey William Leber Sr.
Jeffrey William Leber Sr., 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away March 20, 2023. He was born to Zacquelin Leber and James Leber Sr. on July 4, 1956, in Charlotte, N.C.
Health Beat: Don’t complicate healthy eating
Special to Iredell Free News Healthy eating should be simple — eat your fruits and vegetables, limit your processed foods, and drink plenty of water. Unfortunately, with the overwhelming amount
Letter to the Editor: N.C. lawmakers should give local governments ability to require developers to pay impact fees
To the Editor: An impact fee is typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer. The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a
I-SS students connect with local employers at Career Fair (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist student job seekers during Wednesday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was presented by the
Edith Geraldine Davidson
Geri Davidson passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., to Howard and Ella Staley. In addition to
The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announces lineup for women’s leadership symposium
Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that hall of famer, SiriusXM Radio humorist, and best-selling author Jane Jenkins Herlong
Iredell commissioners take a stand for all life from ‘womb to tomb’
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that states life begins at conception and should be protected through all life stages. Iredell
Richard Lee Whitlow Sr.
Richard “Dickie” Lee Whitlow Sr., 80, of Mount Mourne, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.
Mary Margaret Wermuth
Mary Margaret Novak Wermuth, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Glen Gardner, N.J., to the late Rudolph
Friends trying to raise money to cover Zion Wilder’s funeral expenses
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Statesville man who was murdered last week are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. Zion Wilder, 19, was fatally wounded
Statesville Council takes no action on request to boost pay for SFD personnel
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Council members took no official action on Monday after being presented with a proposal to provide all Statesville Fire Department employees with a nearly $8,000
Dana Judson Coley
Dana Judson Coley, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Dana was born and raised in Statesville, graduated from North Iredell High
Major Milestone: Sherrill family celebrates matriarch’s 100th birthday (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mabethel Luaury Mills Sherrill is officially a centenarian. Born to Pink and Ester Mills on March 20, 1923, Sherrill is now the matriarch of a large family
Statesville Woman’s Club begins Comfort Critters project for Dove House, gears up for Wine & Dine with a Purpose
Special to Iredell Free News Local Historian Joel Reese discussed the 100-year anniversary of the Iredell County Library and the ties that it shares with the Statesville Woman’s Club during
Lee Dellinger Fine Art attracting art lovers, artists to Downtown Statesville
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” Copies are available at more than 80 locations across Iredell County. BY KIM McKINNEY The path
Jacob Hanson
Jacob “Jay” Rence Hanson, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on March 17, 2023, with his wife by his side. Jay was born on August 26, 1936, in Greensburg, Pa.