Special to Iredell Free News The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville to celebrate community and One Good Thing! This community-building event will welcome over 1,000 community members to
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Virtual Academy provides an alternative to the traditional school setting for a growing number of students. “I’ve been working with the virtual programs for eight
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than two dozen residents gave up part of their Monday evening to express their opposition to the Town of Mooresville Planning Department’s request that the town
Margo Diana Barry, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Margo was born in Alexandria, Va. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
Bonnie Koch Depew, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Erie County, N.Y., on December 17, 1945, to the late
Lucille Johnson Williams, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 17, 2023, at her home in Jurney’s of Statesville Assisted Living. Lucille was born on July 14, 1927, in
Jasper Damien Damask, 20, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born on March 28, 2003, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to Thomas and Janeen Cranford
Donald Allan Karbowski, also known as “Karbo” and “Donnie,” a resident of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, after a long, credulous battle with Covid-19 and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a division of the Governor’s office, has secured
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ A girl, Chloe Sven Miethe, born to Addison and Noah Miethe
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Community Appearance Commission recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Community Appearance Award. This semi-annual recognition is bestowed upon individuals and
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its September meeting at Forest Park Presbyterian Church. Club Historian and Past President Linda Lavinder was the guest speaker
BY KARISSA MILLER When Principal Misty Basham first drove out to the Scotts Elementary School community, it brought back strong, personal memories from her own childhood. “Just seeing this community,
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Gregory Lemont Wilson, better known as “Flip.” Greg, 55, who was from Mooresville, N.C., passed away on
Editor’s Note: This viewpoint was presented during a recent Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. BY ARYA MEHTA I want all of you, real quick, to think of yourself when
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new report showcases how North Carolina supported and invested in its child care programs so they could remain open during the COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 16th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, October 14. The event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m.,
Special to Iredell Free News Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. We all have forgotten where we parked the car, or have occasionally missed a doctor’s appointment. However,
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified two juveniles who made bomb threats on multiple occasions this month, disrupting classes at two Mooresville Graded School District
Real Dominique Pelchat, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. He was born December 1, 1929, in Lewiston, Maine, to the late Joseph A.
Clyde Henry Severance, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born January 19, 1932, in Concord, N.H.,
John David Wilson Jr., 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. He was born March 11, 1977, in Albany, Ga., to John David
Hugh “Speed” Howard Nicholson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on April 28, 1931, in Yadkin County, N.C., he
Harold Lloyd Brown, 82, of Harmony, N.C., passed away September 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Harold was born November 5, 1940, in Warrenton, N.C., and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting
Special to Iredell Free News Skyview Lake Water Ski Club will be the host venue for the 2023 IWWF Pan American Senior Water Ski Championships on September 20-24. The event
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families and their leashed dogs can enjoy
Special to Iredell Free News The Northview Church of Christ will host a Special Needs Carnival through the church’s STAR’s Ministry on Saturday, September 30. The event will take place
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell recently announced the hiring of four new deputies. Deputies Lail, Greene and Sharpe applied and were selected for the ICSO
Edward Kiltz McElwain Sr., 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. He was born November 14, 1941, in Kane, Pa., to the late Wilbert
Kathy Elaine Lippard Tevepaugh, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on July 29, 1961, in Iredell County, she was the
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 KARISSA MILLER There has been an air of excitement at Statesville Christian School during the first few weeks of the news school year. “We’re off to a great start.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: SEPTEMBER 8 ♦ Taylen Jermon Barbour, 19, of Freedom Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession of a firearm by
BY KARISSA MILLER A long-standing tradition grew a little stronger on Saturday as North Iredell High School students and staff gathered to celebrate Raider Day. Warm weather and plenty of sunshine