Donnie Lewis Alexander, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1945, in Mooresville to the late John “Jude” and Margaret White
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools principals at the district’s low-performing schools on Monday told the Board of Education that they are doing everything they can to reach every child. They
Tess Ray Gunther, 81, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away suddenly while battling cancer on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born May 29, 1941, to Charles and Hazel Ray
Michael David Kistler, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1974, in Mooresville to Larry Douglas Kistler and the late
Kathleen “Katie” Abrams, 51, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in 1971 in Saint Petersburg, Fla.,
Albert Roger Frisbee, 65, passed away on March 9, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Alma Justice Frisbee
William Edgar Russell, 80, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Mr. Russell was born in Cleveland, N.C.., on February 25, 1943, to the late Mack Russell and Mary Justus Russell.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the N.C. Department of Public
Keith Lee Jewell died peacefully on March 11, 2023, after a short illness in Statesville, N.C. He was born July 29, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to Adrian Lee Jewell and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of North Center Street on Monday. Officers responded to a residence about 12
Winford Samuel Seegar, 76, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Seegar was born in Seffner, Fla., on June 30, 1946, the
Special to Iredell Free News After five months in three hospitals, a four-month coma, and time in a short-term rehabilitation facility, Patricia Moore was left with the lingering effects of
Claudia “Tootsie” Marie Sebastian Morrison, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Morrison was born March 20, 1947, in Iredell County, N.C., the
William Harold Jenkins, 83, went to be with the Lord at his home in Olin, N.C., on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Mr. Jenkins was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Robert Ryan Todd, 65, of Statesville, N.C., was found after his passing in his home on March 8, 2023. Bobby was born at Fort Bragg, N.C., on January 21, 1958,
Insomniacs Inc. creates access, support for minority arts and culture BY MIKE FUHRMAN Tevin Carr admits he was a little skeptical when his friend Jordan Darty invited him to come watch him
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge this year and raised $11,400 to help fund research and help children with special hearts.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Mark Richard Bennett, 39, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially began issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax refunds on Friday, March 10. Taxpayers may begin receiving refunds
Carolyn “June” Styers Lippard, 91 of Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born in Gaston County on September 1, 1931, to the late James Maynard Styers and
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,
Local educator has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students BY MIKE FUHRMAN A brief conversation with then-Iredell-Statesville School Superintendent Terry Holliday about 20 years ago changed the arc of Amy
Special to Iredell Free News Inner Wheel of Statesville recently enjoyed two activities in the community. The first was a fundraiser at the Statesville Rotary meeting at the Statesville Country
Amanda Rae Williams Brookshire, 55, passed away on Thursday morning, March 9, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. She was born in Iredell County on December, 27, 1967, the daughter of the
Teela Blankenship , 74,of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 9, 2023. She was born October 26, 1948, to the late Branson Blankenship and Mary Mullins Blankenship. She was a loving mother,
Ronald John “Ron” Hanuscin, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ron was born on February 4, 1948,
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group, recently announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product
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 DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved four Unified Code of Ordinance text amendments and changes to the town’s water and sewer policy and fees at its meeting on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Our free magazine, “IFN Monthly,” is widely available throughout Iredell County. The March cover story features Andy Pendleton, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shared memories
Lucille “Babe” Carpenter was born in Iredell County on April 12, 1935, to the late Allen Carpenter and Flora Summers Carpenter. She departed this life on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Mrs. Jo Ann Bellamy Morrison, 83, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 8, 1940, to the late Ralph and Ollie Johnson Bellamy. She departed this life on Friday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday morning. Officers responded to the Bank of America
Henry Brooks Grantham, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1957, in Greensboro, N.C., to the late Carson and Mary Jane
Paul Leon Harris, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 8, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, where he fought a good fight to the very end.
Peggy Annette Lewis Gober, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Burke County. Peggy was born May 19, 1968, in Iredell County to the