FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested in connection with the robbery of a convenience store on Thursday, November 21. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Maurice
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mount Mourne IB School students weren’t expecting media coverage or a reward for their good deeds. They were excited nonetheless as they dropped off 80 gift baskets
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Non-residents may soon be charged more than Town of Mooresville residents to use the town’s parks and recreation facilities and participate in some town-sponsored programs. Several town
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com DACI Chair Sandy-Tabor Gray and Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins led a discussion on the organization’s past accomplishments and sought coalition members input into its current and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Stephen Ray Angel, 42, of Krosper Lane, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. ♦
Special to Iredell Free News More than 180 Iredell County children will have a brand new coat to wear this winter thanks to the Statesville Professional Fire Fighters Association and
Mrs. Hattie Beatty Brown Mathis, 69, of Rock Hill, S.C., was born in Iredell County on February 25, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Robert Sylvester Beatty and
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed November 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on those days. Garbage
Cloverleaf Elementary School held its second annual educational Winter Around the World event, which showcased holiday culture and traditions around the globe on Thursday. BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of Cloverleaf
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lowe’s Home Improvement employees recently spent several days at the Troutman American Legion Post 401, volunteering their time to spruce up the nearly 60-year-old building with
Special to Iredell Free News Key to Escape opened its first escape room, “Where There is a Will, There is a Way,” in March of 2018. Since then, Kim and
Special to Iredell Free News Persons of all faiths are invited to offer thanks together at a special Community Inter-faith Service on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27. The informal service is
Phyllis Gerri Lackey Templeton, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed from this life at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C., on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, into her eternal rest with the Father.
Sylvia “Sib” Fox Benfield, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. School Boards Association (NCSBA) elected new officers and three new members to the governing Board of Directors during the delegate meeting of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man faces charges in connection with theft of mail from the U.S. Post Office in Mooresville. Mooresville police officers were dispatched to the Post
Pictured (from left) are Mitchell Community College President Dr. Tim Brewer, Dr. John Roueche (1958), and Mitchell Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Ralph Bentley, at the third annual President’s Circle
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh honored Gloria Hager during this week’s City Council meeting for her efforts as a business owner and community leader during the past
Pictured (from left) are Terri Phillips, CEO/president of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County; Leigh Ann Darty, executive director of Rainbow Kidz program for Hospice & Palliative Care of
Michael David Bragg Jr., 53, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1966, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., to Michael David Bragg
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here’s our list of fun things to do this weekend: Friday Night Football: Statesville vs. Kings Mountain When: Friday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Statesville High
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two seniors at Crossroads Early College are teaming up to raise money for N.B. Mills Elementary. Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele have organized the Dash for Education,
Mary Duncan Sipes, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Wilkes County on August 13, 1928, she was the daughter of
Doris “Marie” Martin Dagenhart passed away November 19, 2019, at Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington, S.C. Marie was born in Alexander County on November 30, 1936, to the late Erby
Pictured (from left) in the front row are Brady Johnson, Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent; LaToya Caesar, I-SS innovation and community liaison; Brett Eckerman, United Way executive director; Boen Nutting, I-SS director
Miss Carmel Elizabeth “Libby” Connolly of Statesville, N.C., went to her Heavenly home on November 5, 2019, at the age of 104. She was born on April 24, 1915, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has adopted a policy that will allow commissioners to participate in board meetings remotely if they are unable to attend in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a two-hour discussion at a special meeting on Tuesday, the Troutman Town Council voted to include the town in the proposed Iredell County Fire Service
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District officials canceled classes at Mooresville High School on Wednesday as a precaution due to a gas leak in the main campus
Mrs. Archie Lea Holbrook Lundy, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Lundy was born
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Union Grove man facing charges related to a deadly assault Monday in northern Iredell County was ordered held without bond. Pierson Worth Colbert, 22, was arrested
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town officials have turned down a request by the Meadows at Reed Creek HOA to make major improvements to Reed Creek Park. During Monday afternoon’s board
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Spencer Lee has tendered his resignation, effective next month. The city announced his departure Tuesday in a news release. Lee is stepping
Members of the Iredell Home Health staff play a critical role in helping patients with healthcare needs in their own living environment. Special to Iredell Free News During National Home
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found cocaine and marijuana in his vehicle after finding him asleep in a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Charlotte man who faces felony charges in connection with a scheme used to fraudulently purchase a 2017 Cadillac