Brenda Crouch Hartness, 72, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away August 26, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Brenda was born September 8, 1950, in Iredell County to
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Rebecca Royster Perry, 82, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on April 12, 1941, in Rutherford County, N.C., to the late George Leland
Robin Elizabeth Brown, 62, of Olin, N.C., left us unexpectedly in the comfort of her home on the morning of August 28, 2023. Robin was born October 10, 1960, in
Special to Iredell Free News Sri Hatharasinghe-Gerschler, a seasoned expert in education and child development, is now offering a groundbreaking suite of services aimed at empowering parents and caregivers. With
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is gearing up for leaf collection season. Crews will be picking up bagged leaves and loose leaves. Bagged Leaf Collection The
BY DEBBIE PAGE Two pristine white sand volleyball courts, with beautiful green turf surrounded by white pebble stone and brand new nets, now grace Troutman ESC Park after the donations
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Dani Kerr delivered a soulful performance in an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday night that had the crowd cheering and two of the judges
Ms. Janet Danaher Morrison, 71, was born in Sumter County, S.C., on October 3, 1951, to the late William Danaher and Jewel Troutman Danaher. She departed this life on Sunday,
David “Dave” Joel Gombotz, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on March 24,
Judith Kathleen Bromsey Murphy, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the wife
Michael Irving Dietrich, a longtime resident of Mooresville, N.C., and former resident of San Jose and Nipomo, Calif., died August 23, 2023. Mike was born in San Francisco and moved
John Durham Beam Jr. of Rock Hill, S.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 73. John touched the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office has completed its investigation of a home explosion that claimed the life of an NFL player’s father earlier this
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Medicaid expansion will no longer launch October 1 as the N.C. General Assembly failed to take needed action to meet that date. The
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will conclude Friday night with performances by Chicago Rewired: The Premiere Chicago Tribute Band and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the sexual abuse of a child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News The 6th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at ESC Park, located at 338
Wayne Lowery Abercrombie, a beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away on August 26, 2023, at his residence in Mooresville, N.C., at the age of 78.
To the Editor: I am a super senior a the CCTL early college in Statesville. For my graduation project, I decided to place two hand-built dog treat boxes at Stumpy
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding customers of Friday Health Plans of North Carolina Inc. (FHP-NC) that they have until the end
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville delivered a truck full of school supplies — with the help of Flow Toyota — to Third Creek Elementary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have obtained a warrant charging a Charlotte man with murder in connection with the 2020 shooting death of a Harmony man. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July 2023 unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage
Stacy Lynn Heinen, a beloved daughter and friend, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 38. She was born on December 19, 1984, in Waterloo, Iowa, to
Charles Edward Booth was born on August 6, 1946, in Norfolk, Va., to the late Edward Booth and Ollie Mae Long Booth. He departed this life on August 24, 2023,
BY KARISSA MILLER New Principal Todd Russo is putting his own stamp on the Agriculture and Science Early College in an effort to strengthen the sense of community and improve
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 18 ♦ John Ross Alexander, 40, of E. Wilson Avenue, Mooresville, charged with three counts of
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 DEBBIE PAGE Thrills and yummy fair food will abound as the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, September 1, at 5 p.m. with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Clinton “J.C.” Curtis, a loving husband and cherished member of the Mooresville community. J.C. peacefully left us on
PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE The Statesville Greyhounds dropped another close game on Friday night, falling to visiting Lake Norman 14-13. Statesville (0-2) will host South Iredell next Friday. Meanwhile, Lake
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars will hold 2nd Annual Blue Jeans, Beats and Bling fundraiser at the Crawford Farm on Saturday, September 9. This is a
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces arson and animal cruelty charges in connection with a fire at a residence off Murdock Road in Troutman. The Troutman Police
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County Endowment Committee is seeking proposals that build up the Iredell County community in new ways. In particular, the committee
David Don Harshbarger, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born on January 11, 1970,