To the Editor: The “circus” is in town? Wow, what a professional way to address a group of volunteers who serve the community. Now the town manager wants to send
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell County Homelessness Coalition shared some success stories of helping those without housing get the needed assistance for self-sufficiency or help to return to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Civic Center hosted the 2024 Comic Con on Saturday. Photo Gallery
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
Sandra Jean Harris Knauf, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Washington, D.C., on January
Donna Taylor Bass, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 12, 1947, in
Walter Allen Rabon, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Mr. Rabon was born September 29, 1954, in Catawba County. He
Raymond Louis Corper Jr., 78, of St. Johns, Fla., died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. He was born in
Special to Iredell Free News The Friends of Fort Dobbs is preparing to undertake the second phase of a multi-year improvement project at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy M. Sharpe, who is assigned to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 16 ♦ Quavantis Dasean Austin, 22, of Huntersville Commons Drive, Huntersville, charged with common law conspiracy. ♦
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a conditional mixed residential zoning request by Nest Homes for the 134-unit River Rock townhome development planned for an 11.52-acre
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will host its second annual Creek Week March 4-9. The Town’s Stormwater Division is working with various town departments as well
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 24 ♦ A boy, Lincoln Ladd, born to Luin and Taylor Ladd of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders set the record straight this week by detailing efforts to prevent students from accessing books that are inappropriate for their age at the public
Rachel Mills Powers, 86, of Mooresville, N,C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born on April 3, 1937, in
Graham Lee Mullis, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Graham was born June 24, 1940, in Iredell County
Linda Gay Bailey, 78, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Iaeger, W.Va., departed this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, surrounded by Family and friends at Atrium Wake Forest University
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER It seems alarming to many that the social fabric of our nation is tearing. The social compact that knits us together in mutual regard is
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina man wanted on fugitive warrants has been arrested following a fraud investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 24. The Cherokee and British
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently appointed a new member to its Board of Directors and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper will give the opening remarks at the 2024 Statesville Area Growth and Excellence Awards and Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 15. “We
Abimael “Abi” Christopher Vargas, 63, of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville. He was born September 6, 1960, in
Sandra Brosius Bainbridge, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on September 17, 1943, in
Vickie Sue Brown, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her home. She was born September 2, 1952, in Iredell County to the late Vernon
Mary Marvine Hunter, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born in Circleville, Ohio. Mary is survived by her son Hunter Thomas (Vanessa); her
William “Scott” Bellew, 61, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Mills; and two granddaughters, Luna and
John Howard Phipps, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. John was born February 10, 1940, in Iredell County and was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges following a pursuit by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Ricky Delorenzo
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) can now immediately track your call with GPS and pinpoint the nearest trooper, after an upgrade to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC Board is moving ahead with planning for a second location, although no target date for beginning construction has been selected. The board is watching
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Board Chair Dorothy Hensley asked community members some sobering questions on Monday as she welcomed them to the “In The Know” event’s “day
Special to Iredell Free News Award-winning artist Shellem Cline is returning to his hometown for a very special concert on Saturday, March 9. The event will be held at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Wednesday in connection with a shooting that occurred on Garfield Street last summer. Craig