Special to Iredell Free News Many children have bouts of restless behavior or have trouble listening and paying attention from time to time. You may think it’s just kids being
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BY CAROLYN H. SHERRILL The Class of 1963 of Scotts High School recently celebrated its 60th class reunion at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Hartness Road in Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News The 3 Redneck Tenors will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium on Saturday, November 11, as Performing Arts Live Iredell continues its 2023-2024 concert
Shirley Beasley Simmons, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1928, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-2024 flu season. Two adults
Samuel William Cook, 75, of 1679 Oak Park Court, Iron Station, N.C., passed away on the morning of Friday, October 20, 2023, following an extended illness. He was survived by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners have agreed to final plans — and a guaranteed maximum price — for the construction of Jennings Park. Commissioners agreed during their October 17
Julia Jane Dobbins, 90, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on August 5, 1933, to
Lois Mae Starrette Poston, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She is survived by her three children, Salina Ramsay of Lexington, Ky., Bruce Ramsay of Statesville,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Sixteen North Carolina public school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District, have been selected to join the North Carolina
BY DEBBIE PAGE Cloudy skies and dropping temperatures did not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of children and their families who lined up for the Trails and Treats event
The City of Statesville is Re-Advertising an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for upgrading the Fourth Creek WWTP. Bids will now be received by the City of Statesville at the Fourth
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Thousands of youngsters dressed in their Halloween finest descended on Downtown Statesville on Tuesday for the annual trick-or-treat event. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and Register of
Kenneth Darrel Swint, 51, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Catawba County, N.C. He was born on March 15, 1972, in Jamestown, Tenn., to
Bonnie Hudson Mayhew, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at home with family after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on January 4, 1937,
Timothy Keith Sipes, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home. Timothy was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 16, 1959, to Noah
Special to Iredell Free News John Gallina, a combat-wounded Iraq veteran and dedicated community servant, on Tuesday officially announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the N.C. House
Charles “Chuck” Edwin Mueller of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Elizabeth, Colo., peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving
Mr. David Lewis Smith, 79, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 16, 1944, and was the son of the late David “Bill” Smith and Gertrude “Baby Doll” Kimbrough
Ismael DeJesus, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1934, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, to the late Eustaquio and
Barbara “Bobbie” Coleman Childers, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1941, in Gaston County, N.C., to
Landon Dakota Cloer Stumbo, 21, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was the son of Christopher Stumbo and Kelly Allen Cloer. Landon was a graduate
BY KARISSA MILLER Kids crowded the East Iredell Middle School parking lot for the school’s inaugural Trunk or Treat event Monday night. The Halloween affair was a collaboration between East
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has opened the application process for countywide nonprofits for the 2024 Love United Iredell campaign, which will take place
Special to Iredell Free News Financial services firm Edward Jones has presented Statesville office administrator Cindy Floyd with the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Caring Award. The award is given to
BY COOPER HALL “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by Center Stage Alliance, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening this fall. Directed by Mykel Inscore Myers and
Laura “Polly” Hager Strickland, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on November 22,
Willa Dean Barker Combs of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bonnie Williams Barker.
Linda Lou Eckman Watts, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away in the early morning on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Linda was
Patty Jo Oliphant, 91, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 10, 1932, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host a community forum on Tuesday, November 7, to address critical health issues facing county residents. This event will take
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary School’s Family Reading night was both fun and successful, organizers said. Reading Nights are designed to show students and their families the value of
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council member George Harris is campaigning for re-election by
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE At Troutman Town Council meetings, Eddie Nau’s law enforcement background is
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council candidate Matt Crates, vying for for one of
Ms. Kristen Elizabeth Chapman Parker, 49, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on March 26, 1974, to the late Billy Fred “Mickey” Chapman and Shirley Doby Chapman. She departed this