BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials announced a plan Monday to develop a small affordable housing development for veterans and first responders. Mayor Miles Atkins said the town had purchased
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools has become one of the state’s leading school systems for choice programs such as the dual immersion language program in Spanish. At Lake Norman Elementary
Douglas Edward Robinson of Mooresville, N.C., has passed away at age 67, as of Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born
Neal Dwayne Stone, 84, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born in Bethany, Okla., to the late Neal and Ila Woodfin Stone. He was
Karl Dean Kenneth Koehler, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., ended his pilgrimage here on earth on November 16t 2022. Ken was born on May 26, 1950, to Virginia and Karl in
Angela Michelle Jones Collins, 54, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away after an extended illness on November,19,2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Angie was born February 27, 1968, in Washington County, Va.,
Edward McClough, 77, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the home of his daughter. Born on November 12, 1945, in Catawba County, N.C., he was
James Angus McRacken Sr., 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Summit Place Assisted Living in Mooresville, N.C. A Celebration of his Life at New
Christy Hill Fox, 52, of Statesville, N.C., entered the heavenly gates on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was surrounded by her family following a two-year battle with Adrenal Cancer. Chris
Wesley Edward Sprinkle, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 18, 1938, to the late
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season will officially kick off in Downtown Statesville with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 10 ♦ Arnaz Luther Deyon Smiley, 36, of N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Ga., charged with
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 Since Iredell Memorial became the first North Carolina hospital to receive a Certificate of Need for transitional care just over a decade ago, its Skilled
Special to Iredell Free News Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, is encouraging North Carolinians to exercise caution while preparing Thanksgiving dinner. “Thanksgiving is a
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed November 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on those days. Revised
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 The Statesville Woman’s Club filled backpacks for Bella’s Backpacks for its October service project. The backpacks include comfort items for children served by the Dove
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Six distinguished North Carolinians were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this week during a
Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host a female leadership symposium on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Statesville Country
Special to Iredell Free News It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will open its renovated skate park, located at 748 W. Iredell Avenue, on Saturday, December 3, with a free public celebration
On June 29, 1940, Sadie Belle Minor Smith, affectionately known as Sate to her friends and family, was born to the late Bishop Clarence Minor and Mother Rachel Jones Minor
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Doris Willard turned 99 years old on Friday. She celebrated a day early by bowling three games — and eating “just a little” birthday cake — with
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was unable to corroborate a report of a threat of violence at North Iredell High School on Thursday. ICSO personnel investigated the
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive
Special to Iredell Free News As millions of Americans living with diabetes are also living with chronic wounds that won’t heal, the Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center is raising
Special to Iredell Free News As Creighton and Tracey Gibson celebrate their 20 years of award-winning Home Instead franchise ownership in Statesville, their reasons for starting their in-home care agency
Special to Iredell Free News As families gather this Thanksgiving, the community is also invited to come together as family at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 23,
Virginia Ruth “Ginger” Miller Revalee, 51, of Cleveland, N.C., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to Edward Miller and Susan Rodden Miller. Ginger was
Roger Raymond Napier, 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on November 16, 1926, in Berkey (Lucas County), Ohio, he was
Dorothy Ann Roland Evans, 82, of Harmony, N.C., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Ashe County on February 22,
Baby Elijah Maurice Thompson was born sleeping on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Novant Health, Huntersville, N.C., to Maurice Thompson and Octavia Nicole Cagle Thompson. He leaves to cherish his
Mrs. Essie Steele, 86, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 22, 1935, to the late Lonnie Burton Chambers and Sena Mae Simmons Chambers. She departed this life on
Avery Charles “Chuck” Settle Jr., 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 16, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1960, to Avery Charles Settle Sr. and Louise Deckman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four individuals suspected of breaking into Flow Toyota and stealing four vehicles are in custody following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Statesville Police Department