BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com What city would you want to have a heart attack in? The answer is Seattle, which has more CPR-trained people per capita than any other U.S.
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Mooresville Graded School District is both nationally and internationally recognized as a premier public school district ranking as one of the top 10 districts out of 115 local education agencies
Helen Rebecca Perry, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 21, 2022, at her home. Helen was born September 9, 1932, to Claude Morris and Nettie Morrow Morris Adams.
Randy Lee Tucker, 63, entered into rest on July 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife Marcella and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Lee
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About a dozen Troutman Police Department officers joined kids from age 6 to high school and a few parents for a fun community event on Saturday
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 27 ♦ A girl, Legacy Jarai Williams, born to Genae Chambers of Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant early Sunday morning. Officers received a report about 5:11 a.m.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Joseph Michael Allen, 37, of Lismark Drive, Mooresville, charged with habitual impaired driving, misdemeanor DWI
Phillip Edward Pope, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 18, 2022. Phillip was born to John and Katie Morrison Pope on January 1, 1943. Phillip is preceded in
FROM STAFF REPORTS With three days remaining until the run-off election, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh picked up the endorsement of another former rival. Joseph Glasgow, who finished fourth in the
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment has approved a special use permit for the construction of the new Weathers Creek High School on town-annexed property at 246
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and
FROM STAFF REPORTS With about a month remaining until the start of the new school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are working hard to fill about 200 open positions at schools
Sandra Elizabeth Kykes Ruehrwein, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Former Statesville city councilman and mayoral candidate Michael Johnson has publicly endorsed Mayor Costi Kutteh in Tuesday’s run-off election. Kutteh, who is seeking a fifth term in
Laura Leigh Compton Overman, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died July 17,2022, at her home. Born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 6, 1962, she was a daughter of Robert Bryant
Kyle Patrick Mahoney, 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022, at his home in Denver, N.C. Kyle was born on March 13, 1979, in San Ramon, Calif., and lived
Charles Allen Warren, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully of natural causes on July 12, 2022. Warren was born in Mooresville on August 27, 1936, the son of William Allen
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,
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the Statesville mayoral race to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and plans for the city. This is
Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House in Statesville will host a BBQ and Bluegrass fundraiser featuring The Wood Family Tradition on Saturday, July 30. Bluegrass and barbecue
Special to Iredell Free News During a special meeting on Sunday, July 17, after more than a year of searching for a pastor, the congregation at Oakdale Baptist Church off
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory on Thursday afternoon signed a proclamation “terminating the Iredell County State of Emergency” related to COVID-19 that has been
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State of North Carolina recruiters will participate in a Virtual Government and Non-Profit Jobs Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request earlier this week to rezone approximately 6.03 acres along Ostwalt Amity Road from residential agricultural to general
Thomas “Tommy” Newton Brown, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, in his home. He was born on August 21, 1958, to David and Mafielda Brown.
Ms. Anissa “Buffy” Chambers, 50, of Statesville, N.C., was born on May 2, 1972. She was the daughter of the late Willie O. T. Chambers and Geneva Brown. Anissa entered
Jared John Holland, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at this home on July 18, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1986, in Minnesota. Jared enjoyed sprint car racing
STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy participants and members of the Iredell County Explorers learned about the dangers of speeding and texting while driving
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — A Statesville man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison on Wednesday for selling firearms without a license and illegal gun possession.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County begin implementing EnerGov, a new permitting software, on July 26. Collaborative efforts from teams in several Iredell County departments and staff from numerous
BY KARISSA MILLER Habitat for Humanity held a kick-off ceremony for the construction of four new homes being built on McLaughlin Street in Statesville Wednesday morning. Now that the COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As key COVID-19 metrics increase in North Carolina and the U.S. due to the BA.5 variant, Gov. Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolinians