Timothy “Tim” Cale Kyles, 36, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Tim Kyles was born October 9, 1986, in Forsyth County, N.C., the son of Melissa “Missy”
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Special to Iredell Free News The 7th Annual Pay It Forward 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at Stumpy Creek Park in Mooresville. This unique event is hosted by
Republican candidates decide not to participate in forum sponsored by Statesville Chamber and Our Schools First BY KARISSA MILLER Candidates vying for three open Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education seats
Special to Iredell Free News Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, has signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility at the Statesville Regional Airport. This additional site
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recognized employees at city’s water treatment plan this week for earning the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award from the N.C. Division
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man fan faces felony felony drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. In early October 2022, MPD officers
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mitchell Community College recognized the contributions of two dedicated supporters of the college by renaming two buildings on the Mooresville campus in their honor. Long-time Board of
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve a special-use permit that will allow for the expansion of the Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing facility. The expansion
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant reduction in crime in the latest annual crime report. Each year the N.C. State Bureau of
Joshua C. Forkiner, 34, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1988, in Baltimore, Md. Joshua is the son of Angela
Walter Jackson Adams, 85, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on October 18, 2022, at Autumn Care in Statesville after a brief illness. Jack was born March 5, 1937, in
Robert “Bob” Asquith, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., with family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife of
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went
Statesville woman thankful for cardiologist who discovered heart condition Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your breathing is so labored that it’s difficult for you to walk or move. Completing
Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville Arts & Events is excited to announce the Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series will kick off this season with the exciting
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on Sheriff Darren Campbell’s plan to create a new detective position to focus on investigating threats against
Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Robert W. Lee, raised at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville was instilled with the idea that prayer was important. But it
Mrs. Connie Cleo McClain, affectionately known as “Granny,” was born in Iredell County on October 12, 2022, to the late Lucious Lane McWhorter and Ina Caroll McWhorter. She departed this
Marietta Ramsey Upright, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1941, in Iredell County to the late Brownlow and Mary
Paul Jennings “PJ” Cline was welcomed home by his Creator on Oct. 14, 2022. He was 85 years old. He was loved as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
David Ray Bass, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home. David was born on November 3, 1935, in Iredell County to the late
Laura Marie Hall, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 14, 2022 in her home. She was born March 30, 1976, in LaSalle County, Ill. Laura was preceded in death by
Emily Elizabeth Landis, 39, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on May 24, 1983, in Mecklenburg County to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a development plan with LandSouth for a 126-acre project that includes the construction of a new road that will connect U.S.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and North Carolina Collaboratory are leading a joint $6.73 million effort to spur research on the impact
Special to Iredell Free News Join a retired park ranger for a two-mile hike through the autumn woods of Lake Norman State Park on Sunday, October 30. The hike begins
Special to Iredell Free News To commemorate the second annual Soulful Sunday Jazz fundraiser and the six-year anniversary of Speak Life & Live, community members from all across Iredell gathered
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will offer a Domestic Violence Support Group, beginning October 26, in Mooresville. Because healing from this type of trauma requires a safe
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ A boy, Atlas Cheng Valdivia, born to Christopher and Xyokee Valdivia
Mr. James Ray Smyre Jr., 54, was born in Iredell County on July 29, 1968, to the late James Ray Smyre and Carolyn Keaton Smyre Jones. He entered into eternal
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Our Schools First will host a forum for candidates for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Wednesday,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity High School Alumni Association is partnering with the Iredell-Statesville Schools Foundation for Excellence in Education to provide college scholarships to local students in perpetuity. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Teens and children ages 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, which is specifically made to protect against the latest
BY TODD CARVER I write this fully anticipating my political suicide. In today’s political climate, there can be no greater sin than speaking out against a fellow member of one’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court recently held its 2022 Educational Conference in Dare County. In addition to daily training seminars
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection is ramping up for Statesville residents who perform their own yardwork, and this year the city’s Sanitation Division has a new