Kathryn “Katie Belle” England, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born on October 10, 1947, she was the wife of Mickey England and the daughter
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William Robert Inscore Sr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Wilkes County on May 12,
Linda Smith Norman Barnette, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 5, 1946, in
BY JAIME GATTON Law enforcement personnel and government officials gathered for the Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police’s memorial ceremony on Tuesday to honor local fallen law enforcement officers and
Larry Dale Campbell, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1945, in Monroe, N.C., to the
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald “Donnie” Dale Corns, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donnie passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at
Arlie Clyde Absher, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence. Born April 18, 1942 in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Lester
Susan Elizabeth Campbell Templeton, 76, of Union Grove, N.C., died peacefully at home on May 19, 2024. Susan was born in 1948 to B.W. Campbell and Annie Laurette Couch Campbell.
Special to Iredell Free News A motorcade to salute the ultimate sacrifices made by hundreds of thousands of U.S. military service members will end in Statesville on Saturday, May 25.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Fire-Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire in the Cherry Grove neighborhood. MF-R personnel responded to a
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Five new members of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame were inducted in a grand ceremony on Monday evening. Steve Rankin, the executive director of the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Increased hotel occupancy rates are fueling an increased interest in hotel development in the Statesville area. Cindy Sutton, executive director of the Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, announced the latest development
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of CAHPS
Spending plan calls for increases in water, sewer and solid waste fees; property tax rate unchanged FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Town Manager Tracey Jerome presented the proposed town budget for
Mrs. Elaine Barrett Grant, daughter of the late Ethel B. Greene and Raymond E. Fields, was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 17, 1933. She peacefully entered into eternal rest
Judy Carroll Shealy Kucewesky, 69, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounding by her family on May 18, 2024. Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Amanda Blake-Hughes
James Edward Gallagher Sr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. Born June 28, 1943, in Syracuse,
Antoinette “Toni” Marcano, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. Her husband of 45 years, Edward “Ed” Marcano, recently predeceased her. She is survived by
Tony Lee McLeoud, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born on December 28, 1948,
Special to Iredell Free News Local healthcare providers are stressing the importance of being careful around animals to avoid exposure to rabies, a serious disease. Recent events show why it’s
Dorothy Reavis Barr, 75 of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born October 10, 1948, to the late William Reavis
Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Reid Combs, 71, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1953, one of seven
Tommy Alvin Johnson Sr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born in Iredell County on June 25, 1942, to the late J.V. Johnson
Bette Luckritz Shannon, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the . Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on July 25, 1925,
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom film Festival will host a special screening of “The Big Lebowski” on Tuesday, May 21, at the Iredell Arts Council. This cult
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS The Statesville Branch NAACP celebrated its 90th Anniversary Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday evening. The event, which attracted more than
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. Highway Patrol, N.C. Carolina Wildlife Commission, and other agencies will hold a DWI and impaired driving
BY WEST CAUDLE On May 15, N.C. State Senate Republicans took 46 minutes to advance a repeal legislation protecting the physical health and safety of their fellow North Carolinians and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James was recently named the 2023-2024 Administrator of the Year by the N.C. Association of Scholastic Activities (NCASA). The NCASA Administrator
BY MIKE FUHRMAN For the second time in less than six months, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is expected to consider a motion to censure one of its members
Special to Iredell Free News The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) recently awarded the Iredell Human Resource Association its prestigious EXCEL Silver Award for the chapter’s accomplishments in 2023.
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 7 ♦ Nicholas Brannon Boles, 25, of Moonglow Lane, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from
Dorothy Ann Rogers Baity, a beloved resident of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born on August 1, 1945, in Rowan County, Dorothy
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts presented its fourth annual spring recital Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. The recital was held at North Iredell High School.
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School is set to officially launch its drone soccer program during the upcoming school year. “This is unique to West. We are the only