Gary David Shaver, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Gary was born on March 13, 1947, in Iredell County to the
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Union Grove man faces more than 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in Iredell County Superior Court. Pierson Worth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Chris Carney officially took office as the mayor of Mooresville on Monday evening. Carney, who defeated Commissioner Bobby Compton in the November election, was sworn in by
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday that he would not seek re-election in 2024. A Republican who represents all or parts of nine counties, including Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three members of the Statesville City Council were sworn into office by Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite on Monday night. Council members Amy Lawton (Ward 4)
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader filed for re-election on Monday. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to serve my county in
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded $66,571.79 to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. The organization awarded more than $18,000 in energy assistance grants to individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 on Monday to censure Board member Mike Kubiniec in response to concerns raised by the board chairman over Kubiniec’s
Limber Pedro Gregorio, 50 of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 18, 1973,
Donna Lynn Josey, 58, passed away December 1, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1965, in Iredell County to David Richard Josey and Joyce Isenhour Josey. Donna was a
Coleen Reves Hope, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2023, at home with her daughter by her side. She was born in Iredell County on March 1,
Angela Joy Springs, 57, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on October 14,
Mrs. Gwendolene “Gwennie” T. Howard, 94, of Union Grove, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior and Ralph on December 2, 2023. Gwennie was born December 18,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized methamphetamine, prescription pills, marijuana wax, a weapon of mass destruction and drug paraphernalia from a
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Piedmont HealthCare recently honored 17 physicians who have retired during the past four years, including 10 founding partners. The retirees, whose specialties ranged from dermatology to urology,
Special to Iredell Free News Marylee Magee, general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Mooresville/Lake Norman, has been recognized as one of Hilton’s 2023 CEO Light & Warmth Award
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation is offering several one-year scholarships to local high school seniors who will be graduating in 2024. These scholarships range from
BY KARISSA MILLER A team of educators from Cloverleaf Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate World School, recently represented Iredell-Statesville Schools at the 2023 National Association for the Education of Young
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely has announced his candidacy for another term in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican who represents the 84th District, McNeely has
PHOTOS BY COOPER HALL Photo Gallery
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy presented its winter recital, ‘A Very Tilley Christmas,’ on Sunday afternoon at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Miss North Carolina Taylor
Robert Wayne Shumaker, 77 of Olin, N.C., died Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on April 10, 1946, to the late
Charles Steven Cavin Sr., 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Charles was born on November 25, 1942, in Iredell County to the late Ralph Glenn
Joyce Victoria Deal Summers, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the home of her daughter. Joyce was born in Statesville on October 26,1939,
Special to Iredell Free News Kevin Angell, who works as executive director for Children’s Homes of Iredell County, announced this week that he will run for a seat on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 21 ♦ Rusty Shane Ray, 34, of Mohler Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintain
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 Pellegrino’s Trattoria will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in mid-December 2023. The Troutman restaurant is owned by Roberto and Giovanni Pellegrino. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man has been charged with five counts of kidnapping in Iredell County in connection with his job as a driver for a prisoner transport company.
Ms. Irma Jean Rivers, 77, was born in Adel, Ga., on September 7, 1946, to the late John Henry Rivers and Carrie Mae Morris Rivers. She departed this life on
Mr. William Demond Pate, 44, was born in Lancaster County, S.C., on February 18, 1979, to Willie John King Jr. and Kathy Pate Parker. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 28,
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
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance presented its annual holiday recital on Saturday afternoon at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold a free crime prevention class for the public on Monday, December 11, at 5:30 p.m. The class will be
Special to Iredell Free News Angela Wokatsch Matthews has announced her campaign for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. “Iredell County is my home. I was born
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries has received a $2,300 contribution from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry