Editor’s Note: Mooresville Commissioner Tommy DeWeese made the following comments during Monday’s board meeting. BY TOMMY DEWEESE I just completed my first year as a commissioner and asked if I
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I-SS Board to consider motions to censure Vice Chair Kubiniec, strip him of leadership position
by KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell announced Monday night that he will make a motion during the October 9 board meeting to strip Vice Chairman
Red Vest Day: Lowe’s associates make an impact at Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont was recently selected as one of a hundred recipients from across the country for the 2023 Lowe’s
One Good Thing: Mooresville’s inaugural Longest Table event draws huge crowd for free meal, conversation (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE Under a bright October sun, over 1,000 community members gathered at Mooresville High School’s Blue Devil Boulevard on Sunday for the Longest Table event to build and
Northview Church of Christ hosts special needs carnival (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Church of Christ hosted a special needs carnival on Saturday. Children and adults with special needs were the guests of honor at Northview Church of Christ
ICSO Felony Arrests: September 22-28
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 22 ♦ Traci Lynn Call, 32, of Lakeview Drive, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
A Mother’s Mission to Save Lives
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Susan Tolle didn’t set out to be a crusader for suicide prevention. Yet it became her life’s mission after her adult daughter nearly died by suicide. For
Letter to the Editor: Lawton has been a difference-maker for Ward 4 and entire city
To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to express my support for Amy Lawton’s candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Statesville City
2023 Life Walk provides support for Pregnancy Resource Center of Statesville (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDON TEMPLETON The Pregnancy Resource Center of Statesville provides support and services for about 500 women each year. On Saturday, people from across the Iredell County participated in the
Alan Wayne Templeton
Alan Wayne Templeton, 55, formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1968, to the late Frank and Madeleen Templeton. Mr.
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 29)
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
Emma Raymond
Emma Raymond, 21, a beloved daughter, sister, friend and resident of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on September 24, 2023. Emma’s
Giving Back: Boys & Club of the Piedmont members working to refurbish, recycle old computers
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has launched a new business venture, Students in Training (SiT), to help find new homes for refurbished computers and
Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education continues to meet secretly
IFN Investigation: Board members held 50 meetings via text message over five-month period starting in late March BY MIKE FUHRMAN All but one member of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of
6th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month (Video)
Special to Iredell Free News The 6th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., at ESC Park in Troutman. The
Timothy Alexander Barber
Mr. Timothy Alexander Barber, 48, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 7, 1975, to Elizabeth Ann Teasley Young and the late John Walker Barber Sr. He departed this
Jo Ann Deal Flummer
Jo Ann Deal Flummer, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home. Jo Ann was born March 12, 1941, in Iredell County. She was
New state budget directs $82.3 million to local governments and nonprofits in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has appropriated a total of $82,309,549 to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Iredell County. The biennium budget, which was approved on September
Falconer Foundation awards $10,000 scholarship to Statesville High graduate
Special to Iredell Free News A recent Statesville High School graduate has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County. The scholarship
Clyde Caldwell Millsaps Jr.
Clyde “Buddy” Caldwell Millsaps Jr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 24, 2023, at Accordius Health in Mooresville. He was born May 10, 1950, in Mooresville, and was
Iredell Ready launches online resource for workforce development, career exploration
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Ready coalition welcomed community leaders, business and industry representatives, and education professionals to its Iredell Ready Workforce Forum on Monday to unveil the organization’s new
Payne Chiropractic Center celebrating 30 years of service to Statesville community
BY SALLY NIX Dr. Jeffrey Payne’s personal experience with chiropractic care led him to alter his career path and dedicate 30 years to improving the quality of life for patients
Rudee Lawson Boan
Rudee Lawson Boan quietly passed from this life to the next on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born July 11, 1934, in Cheraw, S.C., to Earl and Viola (Watson)
Jose Alberto Vazquez
Jose Alberto Vazquez, 26, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Jose was born on September 6, 1987, to Francisco Vazquez and Silvia Trejo. Jose enjoyed collecting guns and going out
Nola Speedy Smith
Nola Speedy Smith, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 9, 1942, in New Somerset, Ohio, to the
Dennis Robert “Bob” Lauffenburger
Dennis Robert “Bob” Lauffenburger passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 77. Bob was born and raised in Warren, Pa., to the late Robert and
Gracie Lake Norman Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Offense students win four medals at World Championships
Special to Iredell Free News Competition was fierce with a record-setting 10,000 athletes from across the globe, including more than 2,000 black belts, all competing to win in their bracket
Raymond Harold Conrad Sr.
Raymond Harold Conrad Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1953, in Elizabeth, N.J., to the
Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce to host area’s premier ‘fun-raising’ event
Special to Iredell Free News The countdown is on for an evening that promises to be nothing short of spectacular! R. Gregory Jewelers, the esteemed High Roller sponsor, invites everyone
Local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Awards
Special to Iredell Free News The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often
Signups for Iredell COAST Community Christmas Program begin September 30
Special to Iredell Free News For the third year in a row, Iredell COAST will sponsor its annual Community Christmas Program. Iredell COAST Community Christmas provides local children with a
Viewpoint: Book banners present real threat to freedom, unity
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. The “book-banning mommas” in our community and elsewhere are consciously ignorant in their thinking. They say they are Christians, but remind me of Hitler’s Nazi
Tammy Faye Lambert
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy Faye Lambert, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met. Tammy, a beloved resident of Harmony, N.C., departed
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 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
Iredell commissioners respond to criticism about tax rate, defend investment in Jennings Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a light meeting agenda this week, but several commissioners had plenty to say on a variety of matters. After members
Election Watch: Statesville Council candidates discuss priorities at forum
FROM STAFF REPORTS All seven candidates for three contested seats on the Statesville City Council in the October 10 election participated in a forum on Wednesday at the Iredell County