Donna Theresa Barnes, 72, of Union Grove, N.C., beloved wife of Jerry Lee Barnes, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 3 , 2023. Donna was born
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Traci Leona Mason, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Traci was born in Iredell County on July 1, 1959, to the late James “Dalmer” Mason and
Special to Iredell Free News Sixty-five artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte and beyond are showcasing their talent and creativity in the 41st Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition, which
To the Editor: As Statesville residents prepare for their municipal elections, I want to speak out on behalf of Jennifer Thorson DiFiore, candidate for the Ward 4 seat on the
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Bill Leonard, founding Dean and Professor Divinity Emeritus at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, will lecture on the future of American Religion on
June Bradley Quick, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born in Augusta County, Va., on May 18, 1943, to the
William Buck Church Jr., known to many as Sandy, beloved resident of Mooresville, N.C., avid Tar Heel fan, and bad-ass Marine, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 3,
Angela Bustle Pendergrass, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. A visitation for Angela will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Rosalie Hignutt, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. No services will be held in Statesville at this time. Mrs. Hignutt will
Mr. Tom Sherrill of Aiken, S.C., entered into rest on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born September 5, 1940 at Statesville, N.C., to the late Otis
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina budget (HB 259) became law Tuesday without Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. The budget includes more than $600 million
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to our valued clients, the Iredell County Health Department announces the temporary closure of clinical
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) announced recent contributions totaling $6,200 to Mooresville Arts and The Christian Mission, a pair of local non-profits located in Downtown
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, which specializes in advanced industrial CNC technologies, opened its doors recently to manufacturers who have panel processing applications and are looking to improve
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted a “Night Out” in Downtown of Tuesday evening. Photo Gallery
Donald Lane Stewart Sr., 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Stewart was born September 30, 1946, in Iredell
After almost 50 years, my parents are together again. Our dad, Carlin M. Gardner, 96, of Statesville, N.C., entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Our dad was
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Gifted, International Baccalaureate and Online programs Kelly Hinson shared with school board members an update on the IB programs on Monday evening. I-SS
Robert James Johnson passed away peacefully at his North Carolina home on October 2 , 2023, at age 94. Robert was born November 19, 1928, in Statesville, N.C. He grew
Joshua Michael Bryer, 46, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Bergen County, N.J., on August 31, 1977. Josh is survived by his
Jean Alice Matthews Nims, 78, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Ocala, Fla., and Framingham, Mass., passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces more than a dozens charges, including felony fleeing to elude and multiple drug charges. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, recently welcomed Dr. Caitlin D. Basnight to Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Basnight is a
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a special-use permit, clearing the way for Purple Heart Homes to construct four additional tiny homes on property owned by
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Educators convicted of sexual misconduct against students will now face harsher penalties under new legislation approved by the General Assembly. The “Protect Our Students
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
William Gary Campbell, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Gary was born July 13,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen face gun and drug charges as a result of a collaborative effort by the Statesville Police Department and N.C. Probation & Parole. On Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville held a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 1, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Father Brad Mullis
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
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
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
Thomas Wayne Sloan 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 29, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. Wayne was born April 18, 1938, in Iredell County to the
BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES An estimated 800 folks descended on ESC Park in Troutman for the 6th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery on Saturday to enjoy an