Eileen McLoughlin Gubelman, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1944, in New York to the late
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Mr. David R. Jolly Jr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 9, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 16, 1942,
Doris Faye Roberts Hedrick, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Doris was born in Iredell County on September 3, 1947, to the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s tough to make a lasting impression on voters in three minutes. But that’s what a group of local candidates attempted to do during the Statesville Branch
BY JEFF McNEELY This is a tale like many of my fellow neighbors and friends who grew up and live in Iredell County. It’s about a simple life of hard
BY MIKE FUHRMAN John Gallina owes his life to a friend and brother in arms who insisted he and other members of his unit work late into the night to
Special to Iredell Free News For over 40 years, Bobby Joe Bingman was a farmer in Statesville. He was always ready to help those less fortunate, often lending them financial
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County Safe Kids Coalition will host a drug and syringe take-back event on Tuesday, March 19. The event will
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple drug charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Randall Antonio Carr, 44, of Glade
Thomas Dwight Russell Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 9, 2024. Tom was born on April 12, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Melvin
Albertus Wayne Stikeleather, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, February 10, 2024. Wayne was born in Iredell County on February 28, 1930, to
Chan Henderson Evans, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Accordius Health of Mooresville. Chan was born on December 24, 1966, in Iredell County to
BY KARISSA MILLER Fourth-grader Jack Kendall focused intently on standing as still as a mannequin as he waited patiently for someone to press the small circle on his hand so
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 2 ♦ Stephanie Taylor Stafford, 34, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny, two counts
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
To the Editor: The “circus” is in town? Wow, what a professional way to address a group of volunteers who serve the community. Now the town manager wants to send
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell County Homelessness Coalition shared some success stories of helping those without housing get the needed assistance for self-sufficiency or help to return to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Civic Center hosted the 2024 Comic Con on Saturday. Photo Gallery
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
Sandra Jean Harris Knauf, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Washington, D.C., on January
Donna Taylor Bass, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 12, 1947, in
Walter Allen Rabon, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Mr. Rabon was born September 29, 1954, in Catawba County. He
Raymond Louis Corper Jr., 78, of St. Johns, Fla., died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. He was born in
Special to Iredell Free News The Friends of Fort Dobbs is preparing to undertake the second phase of a multi-year improvement project at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy M. Sharpe, who is assigned to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 16 ♦ Quavantis Dasean Austin, 22, of Huntersville Commons Drive, Huntersville, charged with common law conspiracy. ♦
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a conditional mixed residential zoning request by Nest Homes for the 134-unit River Rock townhome development planned for an 11.52-acre
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will host its second annual Creek Week March 4-9. The Town’s Stormwater Division is working with various town departments as well
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 24 ♦ A boy, Lincoln Ladd, born to Luin and Taylor Ladd of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders set the record straight this week by detailing efforts to prevent students from accessing books that are inappropriate for their age at the public
Rachel Mills Powers, 86, of Mooresville, N,C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born on April 3, 1937, in
Graham Lee Mullis, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Graham was born June 24, 1940, in Iredell County
Linda Gay Bailey, 78, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Iaeger, W.Va., departed this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, surrounded by Family and friends at Atrium Wake Forest University
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER It seems alarming to many that the social fabric of our nation is tearing. The social compact that knits us together in mutual regard is
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina man wanted on fugitive warrants has been arrested following a fraud investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest