21st Annual Christmas in July event scheduled for July 18 Special to Iredell Free News The Fifth Street Ministries online auction and bake sale begins Sunday, July 11, and runs
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Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is searching for a Charlotte man who is wanted on numerous charges. Jeffrey Wayne Greene is wanted for Felony Intimidating a
Memorial ceremony honors memory of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell Special to Iredell Free News More than 150 voices came together on Friday morning to say her name and honor her memory:
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will close an Iredell County road for five months for a bridge replacement starting July 12. Branton Road will
Special to Iredell Free News As 2021 is a year following a federal census, some municipalities must evaluate and revise existing electoral district boundaries to account for growth and population
Mr. James Harold “Jim” Thewlis, 67, of Statesville, N.C., died in a motorcycle accident in Union County on July 1, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 14, 1953, he
Mrs. Mary Lillian Wilhite Wasson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 5, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Fred Wilhite and Mayo McWhorter Scott. She departed
Dale Trivette, 51, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021. He was born October 15, 1969, in Caldwell County, N.C., to the late Jones Trivette and Judy Kincaid. He was the
Special to Iredell Free News Tilley’s Dance Academy’s dance company members recently attended the Showstopper National Competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. While there, the students attended workshop classes for two
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College Foundation and Endowment for Excellence recently announced the establishment of a new current use scholarship, the Scott L. McClure Scholarship. The fund
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect in a crime that occurred in Mooresville on July 4. The case
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During Tuesday’s agenda review, Troutman Town Council voted on several matters and reviewed the much-debated livestock ordinance up for a vote on Thursday night. NEW POSITION
Special to Iredell Free News As a healthcare organization, Iredell Health System actively encourages and supports employees to achieve their healthy lifestyle goals. The nonprofit’s commitment to that philosophy was
Robert Thomas Hoyt Jr., 29, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Rob was born on July 10, 1991, in Rowan County, N.C., to Robert T. Hoyt
Special to Iredell Free News Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, will host “Breakout: Escape from Ordinary to Extraordinary,” an escape room-themed Vacation Bible School, on
Ellie Irvin Bryant, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Concord,
Donna Lynn Younger Stull, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 25, 1961, to the late Larry Joe Younger
Craig McNall “Bud” Bramley of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. He was a beloved husband and father and was an active in his community. He loved
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks on Wednesday announced his plans to retire from state service on August 1. Gov. Roy Cooper appointed
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to support businesses during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Town of Mooresville suspended strict enforcement of the town’s sign regulations. During this time,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Statesville men face misdemeanor weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Parks Drive and
BY KRISTIE DARLING Theatre in the manner of Shakespeare in the Park has always been a favorite of mine, and over the years I’ve had the pleasure to see many
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents
Katherine Elaine “Kitty” Menscer Kennedy, 71, of Love Valley, N.C., died Monday, July 5. 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 10, 1950, in Iredell County, she
Sarah Luecree Huie Nicholson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Maple Leaf HealthCare. Born on November 20, 1940, in Iredell County, she was
Nancy Duncan Hartness, 82, our beautiful mother and grandmother, crossed over on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after an extended illness from Alzheimer’s. She was born August 19 , 1938, to
Ronald Lee Munday, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Born in Iredell County on February 25, 1946, he was the son of the late James Richard Munday
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is looking for organizations and businesses, large and small, who are interested in holding a school supply drive for the upcoming school year.
Special to Iredell Free News Summer may seem like the perfect time to catch up on your long-overdue yard work, but be wary — the hot summer heat is no
Special to Iredell Free News Jack Burris’ journey as a Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) volunteer began when his wife was under hospice care. From her team,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced the creation of a new Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a first for North Carolina and the first
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will hold its first ever Community Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25. The event will feature a performance by Chairmen
BY CAROLYN SHERRILL Three words best describe Vera Grose Webster: she is a lady of Faith, Love and Service. She has deep roots in Iredell County and had a successful
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW The recent drive-by shooting of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell highlights need for fresh approach to improve opportunities in Statesville’s Southside community. The Southside community is known by many
FROM STAFF REPORTS Millsaps Trucking will present Jazz Night, a fundraiser for local nonprofit Speak Life and Live, at Rudy’s at Larkin Golf Club in Statesville on July 24. The
Mr. Kenneth Darrell Matney, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Novant Presbyterian-Main in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, July 2, 2021. A native of Buchanan County, Va., he was the