Cynthia Denise Boals Thornton, 70, of Troutman, N.C., followed the yellow brick road home to reconnect with those who preceded her on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born on
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William F. Glacken
William F. Glacken of Troutman, N.C., formerly of Winchester, Mass., passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family after a long battle with
A Servant’s Heart: Pam Navey honored for contributions to SPD, community
BY DEBBIE PAGE Over a hundred people gathered Thursday afternoon to heap praise on Statesville Police Department Community Resource Coordinator Pam Navey, who is retiring after serving 40 years in various
Viewpoint: Abused, neglected children benefit from Guardian ad Litem program
BY DANIELLE SWEET When I first read a newspaper article about the Guardian ad Litem program of Iredell County, I was a stay-at-home mom with two middle school-age sons. I
Dr. Ronald Green Dennis
Dr. Ronald Green Dennis, 78, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away at home with family by his side on December 26, 2023. Ron was born on June 28, 1945, in High
Better Business Bureau offers tips for holiday returns and exchanges
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
Restaurant owner teams up with I-SS to make holidays brighter for foster children
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Burritos N Ribs owner Ana Johnson, along with Iredell-Statesville Schools Coordinator of Alternative Learning Services Mark Vaughn, helped put some smiles on children’s faces Wednesday morning. For
Statesville Woman’s Club donates gifts for SPD’s annual toy drive
Special to Iredell Free News During the Statesville Woman’s Club’s December luncheon meeting, the club collected unwrapped toys for children in need in the community for Christmas. Members brought art
Year in Review: 2023 was a banner year for the City of Statesville
BY COSTI KUTTEH Following the pandemic, the “new normal” in Statesville is in full swing. While zoom meetings are hardly a thing of the past, more and more meetings are
Daniel Edward Darnstaedt Sr.
Daniel “Big Dan” Edward Darnstaedt Sr. of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Westbrook, Conn., passed away unexpectedly at age 57, on December 20, 2023. Big Dan was working as a
Local FBLA students recognized for excellence at regional conference
BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference was hosted by Crossroads Arts and Science Early College at Mitchell Community College
East Iredell Elementary students showcase leadership during Academic Day (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School recently hosted Academic Day which allows students to spotlight what they have learned so far this school year. “It makes me proud that
Circle of Giving presents proceeds from Winter White Gala to two nonprofits
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Circle of Giving recently presented the proceeds of its Winter White Gala to two local nonprofits. Representatives of Purple Heart Homes and A Servants Heart for
Bridget Renee McKeny
Bridget Renee McKeny went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023. Bridget fought a long and courageous battle against cancer never ceasing to display her faith and
Health Beat: Study shows increased risk of heart attack around Christmas holiday
Special to Iredell Free News When you think of winter health concerns, you may think of colds, flus, respiratory illnesses, or even temperature-related diseases like hypothermia or frostbite. However, the
Gov. Cooper instructs N.C. emergency officials to prepare for Santa’s arrival
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With Christmas rapidly approaching, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina.
Crazy Cool Collectibles: ‘It’s an experience’
BY JAIME GATTON He’s a little bit crazy, a little bit cool, a self-described “goof” and an unabashed “mama’s boy.” He’s Brad Kalmikoff, owner of Crazy Cool Collectibles at 348
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 22)
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
Luther Rankin Conger Jr.
Luther Rankin Conger Jr., 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a short period of declining health on December 14, 2023. Luther was born in Statesville,
William Neal McGinn Jr.
William Neal McGinn Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born December 3, 1946, to the late
Michael Eugene Randolph
Michael Eugene Randolph passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence in Statesville, N.C. He retired from Harley Davidson Manufacturing of York, Pa. He is survived by his
Iredell County receives clean audit for fiscal year 2022-2023
FROM STAFF REPORTS Martin Starnes & Associates has presented the Iredell County Board of Commissioners with a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Cassie Wilson, a
Feeding Community Health event set for January 23 in Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that one in 10 people live with a food allergy? Studies also show that 25 percent of Americans avoid an allergen when
Iredell Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses
Special to Iredell Free News As the flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious
Viewpoint: Practice of adorning graves of ancestors rooted in ancient traditions
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR This time of year, I can walk through any cemetery and see a plethora of holiday florals adorning the graves of those who have passed on. Christmas
Rotary Club of Greater Statesville raises $25,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently held its 2023 Rotary Reverse Raffle at the Statesville Country Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Club
Louise Shoemaker
Louise “Weezie” Shoemaker, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2023. Louise was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 13, 1946, to the late Joe Johnson and Mildred Feimster.
United Way Endowment for the Future awards nearly $90,000 to nonprofits in Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has announce the recipients of the 2023 Endowment for the Future Grants. The Endowment for the Future Committee received
Troutman Council denies rezoning request for North Fork Business Park expansion
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members deadlocked Thursday on a request by Butch Bouwens to rezone 43 acres to light industrial rezoning in an effort to expand the nearly
Photo Gallery: First responders show support for chief through 27-mile benefit ruck
PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM Under harsh weather conditions, personnel from Shepherds Fire-Rescue and Mooresville Fire-Rescue and members of the community embarked on the 27-mile Ruck for Robinson Benefit on Sunday
Three I-SS students selected for Million Girls Moonshot STEM program
BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell-Statesville Schools students have been selected to be a part of a special STEM-focused program through Million Girls Moonshot 2023 N.C. Flight Crew. The students are:
Hope’s Journey: Mitchell Community College student working to end food insecurity
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College Agribusiness Technology student Hope Ostane-Baucom is the recipient of the Food-Inspired Resilience and Equity Internship with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems,
Iredell County Tax Office 2024 Property Tax Listing Notice
IREDELL COUNTY TAX OFFICE 2024 PROPERTY TAX LISTING NOTICE North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during
Mary Ellen Hughes
Mary Ellen Hughes was born on Wednesday, July 24, 1940, in Rowan County, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Virginia and the late John K. Neely. The family
Edna Kathleen Coates
Edna Kathleen Robinette Coates, 96, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at The Greens of Hickory. She was born on December 30, 1926, to the late Lawson
ICSO personnel honored during Annual Employee Appreciation & Awards Dinner
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its Annual Employee Appreciation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 14. More than 450 deputies, detention officers, family members