Harold Eugene Hanks, 92, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Savior on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Harold was born August 25, 1929, in
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Eric Jamison Stanley, 39, of Polo Road, Winston-Salem, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 3.4 percent. There are 93,456 workers in the county’s labor force. In May, there
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 MIKE FUHRMAN A couple of weeks after going on the market, the Signal Hill Mall property in Statesville is drawing serious interest from developers. Colliers International, a multi-billion dollar
Mary Aileen Mayhew Pope, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on March 13, 1938, to the
Paul Francis Greene, 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. Paul was a native of Suffolk County, N.Y., and a son of the late John Emmanuel
Robert Lee “Bob” Spencer, 84, passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on July 5, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center. He was born on September 11,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported two additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 this week. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of
Nell Marlin McNeely Sherrill, 99, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at The Citadel of Mooresville. She was born June 9, 1923, to the late
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, Piedmont HealthCare has more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Five new television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday. Combined,
UPDATE: According to the SPD, both teens have been located! Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help locate two missing teens from
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a series of events and videos from and within the community broadened Statesville Housing Authority’s views about engaging neighbors and demonstrated the importance of providing
Lisa Zachau Wolfram, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away July 5, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Celle, Germany, on October 21, 1935, to the late Otto
Wanda Attice Davis Springer, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 6, 2022. She was the birth daughter of Cone Clinton Davis and Margie Attice Roberts Davis Todd. Her
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident faces numerous charges in connection with the theft of automobile parts from two businesses following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS As a part-time code enforcement officer for the City of Statesville, Leslie Marion is often tasked with telling folks that they have to remove junked vehicles and
BY STEPHEN DE MAY From the grocery store to the gas pump, North Carolinians are all feeling pinched by the rising costs of many of the products we rely on daily.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioner listened attentively Tuesday evening as nearly a dozen residents asked them to deny a developer’s request to rezone property near the intersection of Perth
Special to Iredell Free News Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. Scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards. It’s
Special to Iredell Free News The Fifth Street Ministries Christmas in July online auction will begin at noon on Friday, July 8. To view the auction once it is live,
Special to Iredell Free News Summertime means many things to all of us – lots of sunshine, BBQs, pool parties, plentiful gardens, and vacations with our families. For Iredell Water
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina.
Dr. Roger William Barker, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Barker was born
Billy “Bill” Ray Johnson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his home. Mr. Johnson was born in Iredell County, March 30, 1938, the son
Kellie Leigh Debusk Wright, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, July 2, 2022. Ms. Wright was born February 17, 1969, in Melbourne, Fla., the beloved daughter of John L.
Daniel “Dan” James Bonney, 70, of Troutman, N.C. passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on July 1, 2022. He was born in Jackson, Mich., on October 5, 1951,
Our beloved Shawn Darnell Whren Jr., 31, a resident of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on July 1, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Shawn was born on October 9, 1990,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 25 individuals on felony and misdemeanor drug warrants. The suspects were arrested between April and July.
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists interested in participating in the Fall Art Crawl set for Friday, September 16, in Downtown Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Tuesday approved the town’s $213,216,327 capital improvement plan for 2022-2027. The comprehensive plan for FY 2023 calls for $54,679,969 in capital expenses. Funding comes
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 24 ♦ Allen Jennings Campbell, 33, of Liledown Road, Taylorsville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
BY JEFF JAMES On June 1, the results from the latest North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey (NCTWCS) were released. The survey began as part of the North Carolina Governor’s
Margaret Kipling “Kippy” Josey Patterson, 58, passed away June 22, 2022, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. Kippy was born December 27, 1963, in Iredell County to the