BY BECKY WAGNER What profession provides world-class care and is considered the most honest and ethical profession? Individuals working in this career field can walk an average of 4 to
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BY KARISSA MILLER A business inside Northview Academy is gaining local attention and has even caught the eye of N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Phoenix Apparel Plus, the student-run screen
Special to Iredell Free News Paula Roberts-Ratcliff has been hired as the new director of Graduate Medical Education for Iredell Health System. Roberts-Ratcliff has over 20 years of experience in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in two break-ins faces felony charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office canine tracked her scent for more than a quarter mile, enabling deputies to
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring and Rising Hope Farms in Claremont have teamed up to offer Brighter Days Children’s Camp for youth ages 5 through 14 who have
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mocksville man faces drug and gun charges after being stopped for riding a dirt bike on West Memorial Highway by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff
Mr. Eddie Marshall Johnson, 71, was born in Rowan County on May 28, 1951, to the late Henry Johnson and Minnie Rivers Johnson. He departed this life on May 7,
Larry Steve Blevins, 61, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away May 8, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Larry was born March 30, 1962, in
Maria Luisa Hernandez-Baza, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Pedro Serrano Hernandez, Luis Serrano Hernandez, Juan Serrano Hernandez, and
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ernest W. Kidwell Jr. of Statesville, N.C., on May 2, 2023, at the age of 65. Ernest was
Amanda Kay Payne, 50, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on November 10, 1972, to Joseph Charles Payne Jr. and Kay
Special to Iredell Free News The Sunshine Volunteers have generously donated $20,000 to Mitchell Community College to support students pursing a medical career. The donation came about in the wake
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The study at the Green Street Cemetery in Statesville has been one of the most important and rewarding projects I have ever been involved with. Last year,
BY DEBBIE PAGE David Saleeby urged the Troutman Town Council to allow installation of some type of speed calming measures near the J. Hoyt Haynes Memorial Troutman Library at the
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club hosted Charlotte FC’s coaching staff at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Monday evening. The MLS coaches conducted training
BY KARISSA MILLER Ruby Payne’s “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” offers insight into the challenges that students who grow up in poverty face in their everyday lives. More than 150
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh has proclaimed May 7-13 as National Travel and Tourism Week in Statesville. During the May 1 City Council meeting, the mayor
John Willie Campbell, 68, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away May 4, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. John was born July 9, 1954, in Iredell County to
Angela Isabell Ortiz Gonzalez, 78, of Olin, N.C., departed this world on April 30, 2023, from Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Angela was born on March 22, 1945, in
Billy Ray Lipe, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on August 18, 1947, in Iredell County,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South River Baptist Church held its third annual barbecue fundraiser Thursday. Pastor Scott Townsell and church members grilled the chicken and prepared the 3,000 meals for the
BY KARISSA MILLER When State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and senior staff from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction toured Iredell-Statesville Schools recently, district officials provided their guests with a meal
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and the Iredell Health Foundation will host a Cancer Survivor event on June 3 at 7 p.m. during the Statesville Owls’ season
FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the 2023 Iredell County Longest Table event have made arrangements to serve up barbecue chicken, side dishes and desserts for the upcoming gathering at Statesville
Patricia Ann Cain, 84, entered into Heaven on May 6, 2023. She was born December 31, 1938, to Myrtle and Lewis Kemmerlin. Pat stood out in a crowd with her
Calvin Tilden Shinn Jr., 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born August 13, 1924, he was the son of the
Martha Ann Blevins, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Visitation for Mrs Blevins will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, from 2 until 3
BY JOHN GREEN It seems like just a few days ago I wrote an editorial regarding National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. Obviously, time flies, as it has been
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Michael Andrew King, 19, of Arrowbrook Road, Harmony, charged with burning churches or other
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,
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL The 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run was held Saturday morning in Statesville. The event raises money to support the Rainbow Kidz,
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
Nelson Arroyave, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born on February 7, 1956, in Colombia,
Cleo Johnson McCoy died May 5, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on March 2, 1932, in Iredell County to the late James Lewis and Naomi Goforth Johnson.
A little over 12½ years ago, on September 2, 2010, our world was blessed to have Caitlyn Ann Yoder become a part of us. She changed and inspired our family