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
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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
Mr. Richard Nathaniel Sherrill, 77, was born in Statesville, N.C., on June 8, 1945, to the late Edgar Sherrill and Blanche Jones Sherrill. He passed away on Thursday, March 2,
Preston Dale Goodman, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1949, in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Raymer and
Peggy Parker Troutman, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late George and
Betty Jean White Knox, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home with her sister by her side. Born on August 24, 1943, in
Shirley Mae Gregory Shaver, 84, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Shirley was born October 18, 1938, to the late Arthur Gregory and Della Mae Goble Gregory. She attended Celeste
Kaye Wilbur Shaffer, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. Mr. Shaffer was born September 8, 1936, in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was the son
Charles “Charlie” Norman Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charlie was born on September 29, 1947, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board
Special to Iredell Free News Construction has begun on Iredell Health System’s newest venture, Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, located at 1540 E. Broad Street in Statesville. The system took
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg
Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to use $5 million from the fund balance and borrow $2 million to cover a large chunk of the
John Francis Fanelli, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of New York, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1974, in Bethpage, N.Y., to
Special to Iredell Free News An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday! Learn more about upcoming events at https://www.mooresvillenc150.com/ Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, a family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground on March 1 for the construction of a new 67,000-square-foot building. This addition will increase the
David McKinley Beam Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C. He was born on April 6, 1935, in Iredell
Mary Burch Patterson, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home beginning
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than four pounds of cocaine following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, PHC has more than 70
Freda Whitson Grandt, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1961, in Yancey County, N.C., to the
Juencio “Juve” Mata Carbajal, 30, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2023, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Juve was born November 23, 1992, in Iredell
Patsy Helen Bustle Snead of Statesville, N.C., had a journey of 80 years with her loved ones. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 3, 2023, Patsy completed her