Amanda Rae Williams Brookshire, 55, passed away on Thursday morning, March 9, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. She was born in Iredell County on December, 27, 1967, the daughter of the
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Teela Blankenship , 74,of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 9, 2023. She was born October 26, 1948, to the late Branson Blankenship and Mary Mullins Blankenship. She was a loving mother,
Ronald John “Ron” Hanuscin, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ron was born on February 4, 1948,
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group, recently announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved four Unified Code of Ordinance text amendments and changes to the town’s water and sewer policy and fees at its meeting on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Our free magazine, “IFN Monthly,” is widely available throughout Iredell County. The March cover story features Andy Pendleton, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shared memories
Lucille “Babe” Carpenter was born in Iredell County on April 12, 1935, to the late Allen Carpenter and Flora Summers Carpenter. She departed this life on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Mrs. Jo Ann Bellamy Morrison, 83, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 8, 1940, to the late Ralph and Ollie Johnson Bellamy. She departed this life on Friday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday morning. Officers responded to the Bank of America
Henry Brooks Grantham, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1957, in Greensboro, N.C., to the late Carson and Mary Jane
Paul Leon Harris, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 8, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, where he fought a good fight to the very end.
Peggy Annette Lewis Gober, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Burke County. Peggy was born May 19, 1968, in Iredell County to the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast in Mooresville on Wednesday. The funds raised
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department officials are one step closer to providing health care services, COVID-19 response and basic dental services via a mobile health unit. Health Director
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON It’s easy to see why Claire Connelly and Fabian Elmes became “baes.” Their
Roger Gary Parker, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home. Mr. Parker was born in Iredell County on December 10, 1949, the son of
Louann Church Jones, 86, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Jones was born February 17, 1937, in Iredell County,
Thomas Scott Waugh, 29, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Helen Levesque, and his
Jack Lamont Farewell III, born September 30, 1996, claimed his spot in Heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023, at age 26. Jack was born in Batavia, N.Y., and resided in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation and for displaying a fictitious tag.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including
BY KARISSA MILLER An independent auditing firm has given Iredell County government a clean report to close the books for fiscal year 2021-2022. During the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges after crashing a vehicle while fleeing a Statesville police officer early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Lillian Stout Taylor, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 7, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lillian was born February 14, 1938, in Iredell County to
Mr. Kevin Maurice Boller, 42, affectionately known as “K.B.,” passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence. Kevin was a loving husband, son, and brother. He was
Joanna “Jojo” Szustakiewicz Jester, 44, passed away on March 4, 2023. Joanna was born on April 5, 1978, to Elizabeth and Chester Szustakiewicz in Chicago, Ill. She lived her life
Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON Center Stage Alliance’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music” has been a
Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point United Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted Monday to eliminate the annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show at the Iredell County Fairgrounds because of the hardship on town
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are looking for a man who faces charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Statesville man. The Statesville
Rev. Scott Jackson Jr., 98, was born in Scarboro, Ga., on November 24, 1924, to the late Rev. Scott Jackson Sr. and Zillie Jackson. He entered into eternal rest on