James Franklin Rickert Jr., 70, of Cleveland, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 6, 2022. James was born August 29, 1951, to James Sr. and
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Apostle Bishop Teroy Young, 73, was born in Iredell County on December 31, 1948, to the late Vick Young and Pauline Patterson Young. He departed this life on Thursday, August
Mabel Fox Waugh, 82, of Stony Point, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2022. She was born November 27, 1939, in Alexander County to the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a tobacco and vape shop over the weekend. Officers responded to 1355 Shearers Road
FROM STAFF REPORTS Incumbent Steve Johnson has held onto his seat following a recount of ballots cast in the July 26 run-off election for two at-large seats on the Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville School’s teacher who was free on bond sex charges involving a minor faces additional charges as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreene3ws@gmail.com There has been an increase in overdoses and overdose deaths in Iredell County over the past few weeks. Terri Blankenship, a member of the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applicants for the 2022-2023 Leadership Statesville program. Leadership Statesville is a nine-month program whose mission is
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department honored three officers during a promotional ceremony held by Chief David Onley on Monday at Statesville City Hall. Marc Carmona was
District will also spend $4 million for renovations at Harmony Elementary BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will close the aging ADR administrative building in Statesville and relocate ADR staff
Richard Haskell Lippard, 96, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away August 5, 2022. Richard was born March 19, 1926, to Mary Pearl Lippard. Richard was preceded in death by his
New superintendent discusses what attracted him to the Mooresville Graded School District, areas in which it excels and his plans for his first year, and more.
Special to Iredell Free News Aqua North Carolina reported Monday the discharge of 12,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to the ground at 180 Heronwood Road near Lake Norman State Park.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent fraud case involving the use of counterfeit currency. On
FROM STAFF REPORTS Third-place finisher James Pressly has requested a recount of ballots cast in the July 26 run-off election for two at-large seats on the Statesville City Council. In
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 94 million Americans have borderline high or high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet many people have no idea
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Jessica Fox to Fox Internal Medicine, previously known as Full Circle Family Medicine. This transition will be following Dr. McNabb’s retirement
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the Fall 2022 season of Girls on the Run in Iredell County. The nonprofit is also seeking volunteer coaches. Participants
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars will hold Blue Jeans, Beats and Bling fundraiser at the Crawford Farm on Saturday, September 10. The event will raise money
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 29 ♦ Kevin Dwayne Reavis, 43, of Graig Lane, Stony Point, charged with assault by strangulation
Mildred Irene Hoover Deese, 93, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, N.C. Mildred was born August 20, 1928, in
Wiley Dwight Wallace, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. He was born in Iredell County on November 24, 1936, the son
Freda Mae Potter, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1940, to Dolph and Elizabeth Bowling Cantrell. Freda
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Prichard is afraid of heights. And she’s not a big fan of flying either. But when she jumped out of an airplane in Rowan County last
Patricia Mayhew Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was called home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Pat lived a life full
David Randall Perry, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on August 4, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1959, in Statesville to the
Brenda Wilson Gardner, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Mooresville to the late Milas
Alexander “Alex” Christian Turner, 26, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Alex was a man of many interests. He shared a love of
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live has continued its annual summer camps to help keep kids active and thinking throughout the summer. This summer’s enrichment program included
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 District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following criminal cases in Felony H & I District Court on July 26: ♦ Santos Aguirre
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The Hebrew prophet Jeremiah cried out on behalf of his people and nation. It was wracked by rampant greed and deceit, and the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long
No music. No problem. Technical difficulties with the sound equipment may have prevented Phatt City from taking the stage for this week’s Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Concert, but it
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Elections conducted its canvass of the July 26 municipal elections on Friday morning. The board reported the following official results: Town of