Linda Lou Eckman Watts, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away in the early morning on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Linda was
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Patty Jo Oliphant, 91, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 10, 1932, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host a community forum on Tuesday, November 7, to address critical health issues facing county residents. This event will take
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary School’s Family Reading night was both fun and successful, organizers said. Reading Nights are designed to show students and their families the value of
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council member George Harris is campaigning for re-election by
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE At Troutman Town Council meetings, Eddie Nau’s law enforcement background is
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council candidate Matt Crates, vying for for one of
Ms. Kristen Elizabeth Chapman Parker, 49, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on March 26, 1974, to the late Billy Fred “Mickey” Chapman and Shirley Doby Chapman. She departed this
Roggie Allen Patterson, 70, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on March 13, 1953, in Iredell County, he was the
Lucy Ann Durso Gasparre, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y., passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The actions of Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe and another prominent Republican are being scrutinized by party leaders following an incident that occurred after a local GOP
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 19 ♦ Christopher Enrique Avelar, 20, of Clear Springs Road, Mooresville, charged with four counts of
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,
BY KARISSA MILLER Bill Daggett, founder of Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education, told Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members that Artificial Intelligence tools can
Mr. Walter G. Westmoreland, 86, was born in Iredell County on February 15, 1937, to the late Lenoir Westmoreland and Bertha Heaggans Westmoreland. He departed this life on Wednesday, October
Richard Bruce Ralph, a resident of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the age of 76. Richard was born on January 20, 1947, in Newburgh, N.Y.,
Bettie Marie Bell Gatton, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home. Born on May 21, 1932, in Iredell County, she was the daughter
Mary Marie Johnson Schwartz, 89, of Little River, S.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edwin Richard
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce helped its oldest member, Johnson Greenhouses, celebrate its 90th anniversary on Thursday. Owners Ron and Cheryl Matthews were delighted to welcome
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
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will host a Health & Wellness Fair during its meeting on Thursday, November 2. The meeting, which will be held in
BY KARISSA MILLER About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and Mooresville Graded School District were bused to the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday for the second annual Careers on Wheels
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry announced this week that will run for re-election in 2024. “I am proud to announce that I will be running for re-election
Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House in Statesville hosted a Raptor Faire for the Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center on October 15. Guests enjoyed food samples of
Special to Iredell Free News The Flow Automotive 20th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest will be held in in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 4. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Pamela Elaine Lawrence was born on November 1, 1962, in Iredell County to the late Brisk Clemmons and Emma Lawrence. Pamela passed away at the Gordon Hospice House on Saturday,
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
Mr. Carl Tee Duncan, 78, was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., on March 14, 1945, to the late Joseph Cottene Duncan and Aileene Wade Duncan. He departed this life on
Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Beard, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born on February 8,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Theresa Knight has taken a calculated risk in her bid to win a seat on the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education. She’s betting that her
Special to Iredell Free News Applications for the 2024 Iredell Extension Master Garden Training Program will be accepted beginning Monday, November 13. The 2024 class begins in February and runs
Tristin Shane Tackett of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the age of 24 on October 25, 2023. Tristin was born along side his twin, Casey Tackett, on September 27, 1999,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue was awarded an ISO Class 1 rating by the N.C. Department of Insurance on October 26. Mooresville Fire-Rescue has achieved and maintained this
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office celebrated another group of Citizens Academy graduates on Thursday night. Around 30 participants and their family members came attended the event at
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 15 ♦ A boy, Maverick Asean Justin Williams, born to Brandon and Tiara
Edith Hoyle Dobbins, 93, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully on September 23, 2023, in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on January 24, 1930, the daughter of the late