S[pecial to Iredell Free News Isabella DiFiore, daughter of Steve and Jennifer DiFiore, was crowned 2024 Miss Blue Ridge Valley’s Teen in Asheville on Saturday, February 24. Isabella was also
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Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A girl, Persephone Arcana Riley, born to Mark and Lauren Riley
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As a result of recent changes in state law, in-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a pursuit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Charles
Dorothy “Dottie” Petorelli Dilorio, of Mooresville, N.C., died on Monday, February 26, 2024, in the comfort of hospice care at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband
R. Fred “Freddie” Younce, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the late Fred
Joann Elizabeth Drum, 89, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Growing up on the family farm in Olin, she was the first of six daughters for
Sheri Darlene Lambert Lippard, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2024. Born on April 27, 1970, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie
Nanette Marie Shalvey, 64, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024. Nanette was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on January 26, 1960, to Bernard J. Shalvey and Norma Jean Cioni Shalvey. She
Betty Church Dowdle, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Betty was born in Iredell County to
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mayor Teross Young, Troutman Council members and town staff met on Monday for a day-long strategic review of town departments’ accomplishments, needs, and goals to assess progress,
Special to Iredell Free News While being interviewed for inclusion in Hoptown Brewery’s charity efforts, Bridge of Hearts Director Linda Morris emphasized her organization’s mission to bring joy to impoverished
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new NCWorks Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit can bring accessible
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in the Falls Cove subdivision. Officers responded to several homes in the subdivision
Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Dr. William E. “Bill” White has been appointed interim pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Statesville. With a rich background in pastoral ministry,
Billy Ray Torrence, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on February 26, 2024, after a period of declining health. Bill was born on June 18,
Phyllis Wood Hernandez, 60, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1963, in Ohio to the late William “Ballard” Wood and
Lester “Bob” Robert Dillon, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a prolonged respiratory illness. He was born on December 1,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of 19 suspects on a variety of drugs charges. The arrests, which occurred over the last four
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board has recommended a rezoning change for four acres off Hemi and Rumple streets to create a consistent zoning for a nine-acre
Betty Jean Mattox, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at her home on February 24, 2024. Betty was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 2, 1944, to the late Rossie
Linda Faye Elam Hill, 74, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Hill was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 22, 1949,
Tiffany “Miracle” Lee Livingston, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on February 7, 1981. Tiffany is survived
Charlotte Huie Redmond entered the presence of the Lord on February 24, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born May 6, 1945, in Olin, N.C., to Hoyt and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After being advised by their chairman to stop texting each other and after being sued for violating N.C. Open Meetings Laws, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,
Special to Iredell Free News M/I Homes is celebrating the start of sales at Sanders Ridge in Troutman with a grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 9. The event,
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the country for 100 years? A recent American Heart Association study
To the Editor: The Statesville Branch NAACP #5454 wishes to re-establish its Youth Council. According to the national NAACP website, “the NAACP’s youth programs ensure a society in which all
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina experienced 146 fire fatalities in 2023, marking a slight decrease from 151 in 2022, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
Janice Marie Williams Jonaitis, 69, an accomplished individual known for her work in accounting and law enforcement, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. She
Shannon Meliea Bentley, 50, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Burke County on July 10, 1973, to
Timothy James Boatwright, 53, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence. Tim was born on July 31, 1970, in Broome County, N.Y., and was
Iva Lee Moore Queen, 96, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Iva was born March 19, 1927, in Wilkes County and was the daughter
Margaret Therisa Cullen, 88, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Panama City, Fla., passed away on 21 February 2024, and was finally able to free the wings we all know