Linda Lou Poole Abrams, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 24, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was born in Vigo County, Ind., on October 6, 1937,
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O’Bryen Ke’Shawn Chambers, 37, beloved son of Sandra Jean Chambers and Jeffrey Eugene Steele Sr., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 30, 1986, to Jeffrey Steele (Stephanie) and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was seriously injured on Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while attempting to elude a Troutman Police Department officer. Ace Garrison, 26, was
Special to IFN With the 2024-2025 school year now underway, Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is stepping up its recruitment efforts. Since 2015, Crosby Scholars has been helping middle and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces two counts of statutory rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN Eight students from Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont recently participated in a Med-Stem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System, gaining insight in theto array of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, tasty fair food, and entertaining shows will abound as the 88th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 30, at 5 p.m., with the
ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL STORMWATER ASSET INVENTORY AND EVALUATIONS W – 2025-001 Request for Proposal (RFP) to complete an inventory assessment of the existing stormwater infrastructure including but not limited
Special to IFN Members of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to submit an application for themselves or another outstanding young professional to be considered for recognition by
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School Fire Instructor Mark Brown believes that social media has the ability to create positive outcomes, including helping train the next generation of
John Neely Gilbert Jr. died on August 24, 2024, at home after a period of declining health, having lived a long, loving, and purposeful life. He was 87. Born in
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is planning to participate in the second General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The National Day of Service is a
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Urgent Care has implemented an online check-in system that allows patients to reduce time spent in the waiting room. With virtual check-in, patients can now
Special to IFN A Mooresville man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for his role in the August 2021 robbery and murder of a Cornelius man.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. James Lloyd “Jim” Conger took the best seat at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.
Special to IFN Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care
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 RALEIGH — The Iredell Arts Council has been awarded $124,371 by the North Carolina Arts Council. The funds will support the Iredell Arts Council’s grassroots
BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein introduced new Executive Director Cory Knight during the August meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell. Knight has a bachelor’s degree in sports
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 16 ♦ Westin Nash Clark, 20, of no fixed address charged with three counts of stalking
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Clean Heart of Statesville hosted the 11th annual Stop the Violence event in Statesville on Saturday. Representatives of Cochran Street Bible Church, the Statesville Police Department, Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 3 ♦ Matthew L. Grigg, 38, of Fieldshire Drive, Knoxville, Tenn., charged with possession of burglary tools,
Editor’s Note: Ken Robertson delivered the following remarks during the Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, August 20. BY KEN ROBERTSON H.L. Mencken said “for every complex problem,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive
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
Special to IFN The City of Statesville was selected as one of 17 public power communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to receive three 2023 Public Power Award
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Summer semester 2024: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the
Special to IFN Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing,
Valarie Dawn Tilley Glaze, 52, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born December 1, 1971, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Willie
Mrs. Anita Moore Fesperman, 93, died peacefully at home on August 23, 2024. She was born March 26, 1931, in Iredell County to the late John Espy and Mae Lou
It is with deep regret and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom Tevepaugh, 37, of Cleveland, N.C., on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Tom was born in Charlotte,
Gary Joseph DeRosa, 70, passed on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born on March 27,1954, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the oldest son of the late Jerry and Rose DeRosa. Gary
Heather Kay Rivas-Menendez, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mercer County, W.Va., on October 15,
James Lester Price, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. James was born November 3,1940, to Herman and Maybelle Price in
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
BY JEFF CORBETT Taking oneself too seriously can derail any relationship. Queen Victoria of England learned this lesson very quickly in her marriage to Prince Albert. It was an extremely