Hartmut Norbert Pannwitz, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 23, 2023. Hartmut was born on September 4, 1944, in Germany. Hartmut was preceded in death by his stepson,
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Nina Marie McGuire Garris, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Nina was born on December 15, 1959, in Tazewell County, Va.,
Rella Sharpe Wilson, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at her home. Rella was born on November 27, 1926, in Iredell County to the late
Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, N.C., left this life on the morning of April 15, 2023, within a split second. He died doing what he loved, skating on his
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the N.C. Department of Public
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20, to mark the beginning of construction for the Perendale Solar Farm. The ceremony was held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Although Theatre Statesville’s new rehearsal and space was severely damaged by the fire in Downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning, the show will go on. The nonprofit plans
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in which a teenager was injured. Officers responded to a call for shots fired on Inglewood Road
PHOTO BY BEN WATTS STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN & BRANDY TEMPLETON A massive fire caused significant damage to several buildings in downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning. Statesville firefighters saw smoke
BY DEBBIE PAGE North Iredell High School senior Trinity Webb captured the Dogwood Queen crown on Saturday night at Shearer Hall on the campus of Mitchell Community College as part
Mrs. Neva Mae Sturgis Sherrill, 82, was born on August 3,1940, to the late Robert Lee Sturgis and Clara Houston Sturgis. She passed away on Friday, April 21, 2034, at
Jeffrey Darrell Crews, 57, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Rebecca Deal
Janet Rae Adams Morton, 84, left this life behind on April 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She lived a good life and loved with her whole
Carol Eileen Peebles Baksa, 79, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Ernie Baksa and the daughter of
David Hugh McDonald, 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2023. He leaves behind dear friends and a much beloved family. He will be greatly missed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased
BY KARISSA MILLER Emery Guenther may be young, but she is using her voice – and personal experience — to be an advocate for people with epilepsy. The Brawley School
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A small group gathered outside of the Iredell County Hall of Justice on Monday afternoon to mark the beginning National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. District Attorney Sarah
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host an opening for its newest exhibit, “Pollination Investigation,” on Friday, April 28. The exhibit is a poster exhibition that explores the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mitchell Community College Student Government Association will host it inaugural Cars on Campus Fundraiser on the Statesville campus on Saturday, April 29. The event,
Toni Jean Cox Dewey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on April 15, 2023. Toni was born on September 20, 1943, in Tennessee. She was the daughter of the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Circle of Giving will present its fifth annual “Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition” on Sunday, April 30. Gospel music will fill Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium
BY KIM McKINNEY Emily Noland was a full-time nurse working with medically fragile kids when she started baking on the side for Josh’s Farmer’s Market in 2012. Eight years later,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 14 ♦ Nehemiah Deanna Arnette, 25, of Heather Lane, Statesville, charged with two counts of possession
Scott Douglas Simpson, 73, of Casper, Wyo., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a brief illness on Thursday April 6, 2023 in Casper, Wyo. Scott was born in
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,
BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy transformed into a science museum Thursday night as parents and students enjoyed an evening of science interaction. Students sat in awe and wonder as the
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 4 ♦ A girl, Raelyn Cash Rovira, born to Nathaniel and Jessica Rovira
BY KIM McKINNEY Chrystal Johns follows a simple rule when deciding what clothing to sell at Wicked Wardrobe, her boutique in Downtown Statesville. “It has to be cute, it has
Freddy Allen Pope, 89, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was called home by his Heavenly Father to manage the Kingdom’s Charleston Grey watermelon patch. Freddy loved nothing more
Robert “Bob” Lee Smith Jr., 78 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. Bob was born June 2, 1944, in Norfolk, Va., and was the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN From crime scene investigators to probation officers, there are many unsung heroes connected to the local criminal justice system. In Iredell and Alexander counties, Colleen Medwid’s name
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 You may have seen the letters “MD” following a doctor’s name, but have you seen “DO?” If a doctor went to an allopathic medical school,
BY KARISSA MILLER Three Crossroads Arts and Science Early College students will be heading to the Future Business Leaders of America’s national competition this summer after they earned a second-place
REQUEST FOR BIDS I-CARE, Inc. is accepting subcontractors’ bids for a home energy efficiency project under the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The contract requires the