Rebekah Ann Lindsay Brooks, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born December 3, 1933, in Davidson County
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Special to Iredell Free News Renowned musician Kyshona will peform at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, March 28. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., promises an unforgettable evening
BY DEBBIE PAGE Board Chair Dorothy Hensley began the March meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell by sharing the news that Executive Director Shane Nixon resigned. The board regretfully
Special to Iredell Free News The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will visit Statesville Regional Airport on April 30 through May 2. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Star, the award-winning line of bourbons and rye whiskeys from North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company, is preparing to release a special edition Southern Star
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Garrison Bennett is headed to Hollywood following his impressive “American Idol” debut on Sunday night. Bennett, who lives in Hickory, advanced to the next round
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Piedmont HealthCare held the company’s annual bowling event on Saturday. The outing supports Yokefellow Ministry. Various local businesses donated items for a silent auction and for the
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has launched HIVE, which stands for Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage. This new volunteer center is focused on offering a
Lynn Cranfill Armstrong, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on March 19, 2024. Born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on November 11, 1947, to the late William T.
Thomas Edward Stanley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. At Mr. Stanley’s request, there will be
William Shawn Baker, 49, of Cooleemee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Baker; his daughter, Ashley Baker; his
Simeon Humes Jr. was born to the late Simeon Humes Sr. and Hattie Helen Humes on March 23, 1934, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. He was known as
On January 5, 1959, the sun rose and Debbie’s journey on this earth began. On March 23, 2024, the sun set and her heavenly journey began. Debbie Webster Queen was
Brenda Mae Thomas Cook, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Brenda was born on September 3, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Marvin Orville
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville inducted three new club members on March 12. Club members, club officers and District Governor Deb Corbett were present to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted February 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction Award
Request for Bids I-CARE, INC. is accepting subcontractor bids for a BPI Certified Quality Control Inspector to perform final inspections in Iredell and Lincoln counties under the North Carolina Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS Career Academy and Technical School Masonry Instructor Robert Waugh and four Masonry I students competed in the South Central 42nd Old Castle Adams Top Trowel and Line
Special to Iredell Free News The March meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC-NC) Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Arts and Culture Community
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 Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair opened the March meeting by reminding members that there is no normal. “Things are constantly changing, and we have to keep up
Ms. Annie Ruth Little, 70, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on December 15, 1953, to the late Enis Little and Elwillie Geter Little Barkley. She departed this life on
Mr. Jiles Willie Walters, 70, was born in Franklin County, N.C., on August 23, 1953, to the late Jiles Walters and Dazell Stallings Walters. He departed this life on Wednesday,
Rakeya Denise Stevenson, 35, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on Tuesday, April 26, 1988, to the late Raleigh Arnold “Rock” Stevenson Jr. and Charlotte Denise Cannady. She departed this
Anthony Lee “Tony” Scherman, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Rochester, Mich., passed away suddenly on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born June 8, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio,
Glenda Raye Pope Murdock, who was affectionately known as Ginger and Googa, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 8 ♦ Christopher Brandon Gay, 38, of no fixed address charged with parole violation. MARCH 12
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,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2024 Spring Art Crawl showcased more than 60 artists in 50 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville on Saturday. Photo Gallery
BY KARISSA MILLER Students, parents and teachers filled the cafeteria at Coddle Creek Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, on Thursday night to enjoy music performances during Multicultural Night. Music
Special to Iredell Free News During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, six child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties will work together to bring increased awareness to a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced the hiring of Chris Petsko as the new assistant vice president of the Iredell Physician Network. Petsko received his bachelor’s and
Johnnie Michael Lewis, 76, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Johnnie was born on March 3, 1948, in Charlotte, N.C., son
Dale Allen Coombes, 68, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1955, in Edgar County, Ill. He was the son of
Jasper “JT” James Tedder Jr., 82, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. JT was born on August 18, 1941, in Iredell County