Timothy Scott Nelson, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.. Born on April 23, 1956, in Berrien County, Mich., he was
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Denis Frank Targia, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center. Mr. Targia was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 12,
Doris Ellen Shoemaker Pope, 91, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Compass Health Care in Spencer, N.C. Mrs. Pope was born in Iredell County on
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are sitting at a restaurant and notice the person in the booth behind you is choking. Luckily, someone in the restaurant knows how
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students will pay a little bit more for breakfast and lunch during the 2022-2023 school year. Following a vote by the Board of Education on
STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER The Statesville Family YMCA held its first Cultivation Farmers Market on Monday. The event featured 20 vendors, live music, inflatables for
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was jailed overnight on charges that he crashed his vehicle into a golf cart near Fort Dobbs, killing a man and a young child.
Rev. William C. Vigue, 68, died suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2022, in Mooresville, N.C. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Mariano Vigue. Born in Danbury, Conn., on March
Harry Weaver, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on June 9, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Harry was born on February 26, 1937, to Harrison Weaver and Eva Parkinson of Poke
Richard Leon Faust, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Faust was born on February 10, 1945, in Norfolk, Va., and
Rebecca McKenzie Gregory, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Mrs. Gregory was born February 2, 1936, in Gaston County and was
Michael Irvin Henderson, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Michael was born October 23, 1964, in Statesville to Wayne Irvin Henderson and Carolyn Dianne
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the state.
Volume 1, Issue 1 Spring 2022 The Iredell-Statesville Schools Bible Association (ISSBA) was founded in 1994 by a small group of local citizens dedicated to teaching Bible classes in the local
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and Newbern Avenue around
Special to Iredell Free News The 2022 Carolina Brotherhood Memorial Ride will kick off on Monday, June 20, at 7 a.m. at 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Mooresville Police Department
Special to Iredell Free News The word “cancer” makes most people shudder. However, for oncologists, doctors who specialize in treating cancer, this word is part of their daily vocabulary—and they
Harry Watson Hall, 74, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Watson was born on January 9,
Brian Lewis Young, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on July 2, 1969, in
Susan Ann Kee Lambert, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 11, 2022, at Novant Health Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on April 3, 1947, in
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Sandra Donawa is more than just a coach. She is a mentor to young men on and off the court for Hoops for Christ, an organization
Special to Iredell Free News In His Steps Dance, a local non-profit ministry for girls going into their 15th year in ministry, is excited to announce its free, one-day Christian
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 Bring your friends and family as the Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT takes the stage on June
Special to Iredell Free News For nearly a year, a group of Statesville area residents has worked determinedly to establish an organization to support local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
Leroy Daugherty, 84, of Statesville N.C., passed away on June 10, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born July 12, 1937, to William Columbus Daugherty and Rhoda Daugherty in
Margaret Owen Rogers, 89, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home. She was born on October 21, 1932, in Rowan County, N.C., to
Peggy Lou Lesley (June 22, 1931 – June 10, 2022) Wow! What a life! Even at almost 91, my mother was feisty and full of spirit. She was also full
Barbara Elaine Pharr Foster, 66, of Union Grove, N.C., went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on November 19, 1955, in
Nancy Capps Benfield, 86, of Wilkesboro, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Statesville. Mrs. Benfield was born June 30, 1935, in Asheville, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center is offering a summer full of fun-filled activities. Full-day, half-day and one-day camps will begin June 13 and run until
The policy of the Town is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunity. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color, marital status,
Special to Iredell Free News The year 1973 marks a pivotal moment in Mitchell Community College’s history, signifying its transition from a private two-year institution to a public community college.
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions of the following cases during recent terms of court in Iredell County: ♦ Joshua Rice pleaded guilty to
PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During West Iredell High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night, honor speaker Brylee Gibson teared up as she spoke of the memories