Billy Ray King, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., entered into Heaven on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence. Born January 29, 1944, in Duplin County, N.C., he was the son
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BY KARISSA MILLER Building robots and programming them to complete tasks may seem like a daunting task. It involves engineering, technology and creativity, but for a group of Iredell-Statesville middle
BY MIKE FUHRMAN & KARISSA MILLER Barring voter approval of a new bond referendum authorizing a property tax increase, Iredell County commissioners appear highly unlikely to provide up to $200
Larry Bruce Vanhoy, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. He was a 1954 graduate of
John Davis Sims Jr., 80, of Mebane, N.C., and formerly of Brown Street in Troutman, N.C., died Monday March 13, 2023, in Compass Healthcare and Rehab Nursing Home. He was
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BY KARISSA MILLER The smell of thousands of pancakes sizzling on the griddle filled the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday during the inaugural Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A total of 431 athletes participated in the 2023 Iredell County Special Olympics Spring Games at Statesville High School on Wednesday and
BY KARISSA MILLER Student at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, conducted research on projects of their own interest related to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. Students started
Nancy Virginia Burchett McGraw, 73, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1949, in Alleghany County, N.C., to
Hazel Eloise Bass Odom, 90, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born
Susan Harris Nielsen, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, on February 20, 1946, to
Robert Joseph Kelly Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. Bobby Sr. was born on October 9, 1945, in Derby, Conn., to the late William
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction Award and the Robert A. Warriner III, MD, Clinical
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four suspects face multiple felony drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that culminated with a raid on two homes. Sheriff Darren Campbell said narcotics
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new analysis of North Carolina test results from the 2021-2022 school year shows that students made significant strides from the previous year
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are still available for the Downtown Statesville Wine Walk, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. The premier local event for wine lovers, the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN There’s something absolutely magical about the Special Olympics. In an era where reports of mass shootings, civil unrest and political rancor dominate nearly every news cycle, there
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the 2022-2023 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Youth Leadership program were recognized on Wednesday at the Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill in Statesville. Forty-plus juniors received certificates
Josie Benfield Woodside, 58, passed away on April 16, 2023. She was born February 19, 1965. Josie passed away due to medical issues. She was a very loving wife and
Edward James Perrett, 79, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on January 23, 1944, to Alfonso Perrett and Mary Flasco Perrett. In addition
Ronnie William Briggs, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary Darnell Briggs and the son of the late
Sheila Ann Clendenin, 72, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on June 4 1950 to the late
Neal Paul Randol, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 13, 1952, to the late Leonard Randol
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL About 100 Iredell County Special Olympians competed in the Spring Games at Statesville High School on Wednesday morning. Aided by an equal number of volunteers, the
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School FFA Chapter will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The
BY KARISSA MILLER Eight Iredell-Statesville Schools students have been selected to participate in the 2023 session of the Governor’s Schools of North Carolina in subjects ranging from mathematics to visual
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation recently awarded grants from its Grateful Patients & Families Fund to three patient care projects. The goal of the fund is
BY KARISSA MILLER Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County showed its appreciation for its dedicated volunteers by hosting a luncheon and recognition ceremony at Kinsleeshop Farms in Statesville on
Phil Clayton Pitman, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on August 4, 1936,
Charles Dale Hagler, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1952, in Mecklenburg County to
Richard Henry Davis, 84, went to be a member of the heavenly choir on April 13, 2023. He leaves behind many great friends and family. He was loved by many
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Benny Reid Wilhelm, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council cemented its resolve to the upkeep and restoration of the Green Street Cemetery during Monday’s council meeting amid accolades for its dedication
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the March 10 robbery of a Statesville bank has been apprehended in Pennsylvania. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Thomas Bzik,