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Special to Iredell Free News Cody Leis has been promoted to City of Statesville Electric Utilities director, effective March 18. City Manager Ron Smith announced the appointment Thursday, commending Leis’
Loving husband, father and friend to many, Larry Edward Johnson, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away following a bravely fought two-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer. Larry passed peacefully with his
Frances Geraldine McKnight Watson was swept into the arms of Jesus at her home in Troutman, N.C., on March 26, 2024, in her 90th year. She was born August 7,1934,
Joelynn R. Stein, 83, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at home with family. Joelynn was born in Carthage, Miss., on November 4, 1940, to the late Hiley Rawson and
Byron Lee “Scotty” Scott was born in Pitcairn, Pa., on April 1, 1929, to John Sanford and Myrtle Staats Scott. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Newton man following an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Karla Breanna
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men jailed on drug charges at the Iredell County Detention Center face new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27. The Health System implemented the restrictions on December 21, asking guests not to
Lottie Angie Rebecca Ramseur Chambers, daughter of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and Nannie Summers Ramseur, was born in Iredell County on Friday January 24, 1930. She departed this life
Mrs. Sunya Francine Foote Hill, beloved daughter of the late Oscar Foote and Mildred Mott Foote, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 30, 1961. She departed this life
Vincent “Vinnie” Joseph Centro, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1966, in
Rebekah Ann Lindsay Brooks, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born December 3, 1933, in Davidson County
Special to Iredell Free News Renowned musician Kyshona will peform at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, March 28. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., promises an unforgettable evening
BY DEBBIE PAGE Board Chair Dorothy Hensley began the March meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell by sharing the news that Executive Director Shane Nixon resigned. The board regretfully
Special to Iredell Free News The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will visit Statesville Regional Airport on April 30 through May 2. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Star, the award-winning line of bourbons and rye whiskeys from North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company, is preparing to release a special edition Southern Star
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Garrison Bennett is headed to Hollywood following his impressive “American Idol” debut on Sunday night. Bennett, who lives in Hickory, advanced to the next round
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Piedmont HealthCare held the company’s annual bowling event on Saturday. The outing supports Yokefellow Ministry. Various local businesses donated items for a silent auction and for the
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has launched HIVE, which stands for Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage. This new volunteer center is focused on offering a
Lynn Cranfill Armstrong, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on March 19, 2024. Born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on November 11, 1947, to the late William T.
Thomas Edward Stanley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. At Mr. Stanley’s request, there will be
William Shawn Baker, 49, of Cooleemee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Baker; his daughter, Ashley Baker; his
Simeon Humes Jr. was born to the late Simeon Humes Sr. and Hattie Helen Humes on March 23, 1934, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. He was known as
On January 5, 1959, the sun rose and Debbie’s journey on this earth began. On March 23, 2024, the sun set and her heavenly journey began. Debbie Webster Queen was
Brenda Mae Thomas Cook, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Brenda was born on September 3, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Marvin Orville
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville inducted three new club members on March 12. Club members, club officers and District Governor Deb Corbett were present to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted February 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction Award
Request for Bids I-CARE, INC. is accepting subcontractor bids for a BPI Certified Quality Control Inspector to perform final inspections in Iredell and Lincoln counties under the North Carolina Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS Career Academy and Technical School Masonry Instructor Robert Waugh and four Masonry I students competed in the South Central 42nd Old Castle Adams Top Trowel and Line
Special to Iredell Free News The March meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC-NC) Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Arts and Culture Community
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair opened the March meeting by reminding members that there is no normal. “Things are constantly changing, and we have to keep up