William “Scott” Bellew, 61, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Mills; and two granddaughters, Luna and
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John Howard Phipps, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. John was born February 10, 1940, in Iredell County and was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges following a pursuit by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Ricky Delorenzo
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) can now immediately track your call with GPS and pinpoint the nearest trooper, after an upgrade to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC Board is moving ahead with planning for a second location, although no target date for beginning construction has been selected. The board is watching
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Board Chair Dorothy Hensley asked community members some sobering questions on Monday as she welcomed them to the “In The Know” event’s “day
Special to Iredell Free News Award-winning artist Shellem Cline is returning to his hometown for a very special concert on Saturday, March 9. The event will be held at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Wednesday in connection with a shooting that occurred on Garfield Street last summer. Craig
Joseph Dominic Woods, 24, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1999, in Iredell County, N.C., to Leahanne
Stephanie Reep Booker, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on May 22, 1972,
Pamela Diane Burton, 62, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Sunday, January 28, 2024, following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Iredell County on September 19, 1961, to
Edith Irene Holmes Holland, a beloved member of the Iredell County community, has passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 16, 1934, she was the daughter of
Angela Gale Borders, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Born on August 21, 1963, in Iredell County, she was the
Gaynell Taylor Kiser, 65, passed away at home on February 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Earl Junior Kiser; sons, Joshua
Martha Sue Cline Webster, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation. Sue was born April 21, 1944, in Iredell County and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cuban national faces felony drug trafficking charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $912,352 economic development incentive for a German engineering company. Dehn Inc., which selected Mooresville for its new U.S. headquarters over
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to workers’ compensation fraud in connection with a scheme in which he bilked the federal government
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host a series of spoken word performances in the Old Jail Listening Room on Thursday, February 8. The event, which
Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast has donated $773 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to support the agency’s programs for children and families. The funds represent
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday discussed the need for Planning and Zoning Board members to undergo training to help the group navigate the heavy load of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rejected insurance companies’ average 42.2 percent proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates. “I haven’t seen the evidence to
Joey Donell Davidson, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born November 19, 1961, in Statesville to the late Raymond Smith and Clara Cowan.
Peggy Ann Karriker Gibbs, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1938, in Iredell County
“Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … Terrance “Aaron” Davis, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at
Donald Roy Sloss, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born October 29, 1956, in Newton, N.J., to the late Clarence Sloss Jr. and Ann
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to an opening reception at the Iredell Arts Council honoring Tiya Caniel. Caniel, who lives in Harmony, works in mixed media,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a staff recommendation to close nine schools to out-of-district attendance for the 2024-2025 school year. During the Committee of
FROM STAFF REPORTS When Tropical Storm Eta moved through in November of 2020, the City of Statesville’s South Yadkin River pump station was flooded and rendered inoperable. City staff is
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Distilling Company, award-winning whiskey distillers based in Statesville, was recently recognized by N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler as the 2023 Exporter of the Year.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for a limited number of permanent and temporary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a fire at Two Fingers Automotive on Monday after several individuals called 911 and reported seeing smoke at flames. Engine 1 arrived
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s countywide property reappraisal was effective January 1, 2023. In the year following a countywide reappraisal, the North Carolina Department of Revenue requires the
Roberto James Ache, 26, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1998, in Dade County, Fla., to Stephanie
Noey “Sonny” Gaston Hayes Jr., 77, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Sonny was born
To the Editor: The burden of oppressive municipal taxes that we are experiencing in the Town of Troutman could be alleviated if we had a budget-conscious town manager or at