BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Statesville Civic Center. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face additional charges in connection with a shooting on Vernon Lane last month following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Cpl. Christy Cleary obtained
BY KARISSA MILLER If plans come together correctly, Statesville Christian School will begin the first phase of construction of a multi-use outdoor space by the end of October. “I’m excited
Mary Frances Holland, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She is now celebrating with her Lord and Savior. Mary
Sanford Eugene “Gene” Isenhour, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Gene was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 11, 1942, the
Clara Evelyn Ball McAllister, 97, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Evelyn was born November 5, 1924, in
Jessika Nikole Rae Perry, 29, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jessika was born July 16, 1993, in Rhode Island to the late Laurence
Special to Iredell Free News Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are seeing a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has awarded education grants to six area agencies to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse programs. This year, the following agencies
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases involving H & I felony charges were disposed of in Iredell County District Court on September 27: ♦ Lynette Aldridge pleaded guilty
Christopher Alan Jones, 44, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1978 in Charleston, S.C., to Diane Lewis Jones and the
Gwen Yarger-Kane, PhD, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., beloved wife of Eugene T. Kane, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 4, 2022. Gwen was born on March 1, 1936,
Michael Anthony Troncellito, Sr, 72, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1950, in Hoboken, N.J., to the late James and Evelyn
Our beloved wife and mom, Angelia “Angie” Marie Plyler Bryden, left our Earthly home for her Heavenly eternity on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born in Mooresville, N.C., on
Alice Marlene Rempe, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 3, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1939, in Pella, Iowa, to Simon and Elizabeth Boot TerLouw. Alice
Patsy Sue Ward, 85, of Statesville, NC, passed away on October 3, 2022. She was born July 16, 1937, in Rowan County, N.C. Patsy was preceded in death by her mother,
Jeffrey “Scotty” Scott Phifer, 61, of Statesville, N.C., went to eternal rest on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Scotty was born February 10, 1960, to Joe Watson Phifer Jr. and Allean
Mr. Howard LaShon “Noochie” Coleman II, 20, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 16, 2002, and was the son of Howard LaShon Coleman I and Crystal Shea Moore.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A West Iredell High School teacher is charged with sending a sexually explicit video of herself and a nude image of herself to a student. Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As chairman of the Energy Policy Council, Lt. Governor Robinson announced the establishment of the Energy Innovation Committee, which will work to inform
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education spent time Monday discussing their views on whether I-SS schools should be required to play against one another when
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted its annual “Night Out” in Downtown Statesville on Tuesday evening. The free event stresses the importance of good relations between the police
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com South Iredell High School officially kicked off its Homecoming Week celebrations with a parade through Troutman on Tuesday evening. Supporters lined Eastway Drive and Old Murdock
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Clark Mintz, 79, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 14, 1942, to the late James Arthur Clark Sr. and Ida Mae Connor Clark. She entered
Mr. Tensley Raymond Rucker Jr., 79, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 22, 1943, and was the son of the late Tensley R. Rucker Sr. and Odessa Virginia
Joseph “Joe” Lewis Griggs Jr., 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, following a period of declining health. Joe was born on December 1, 1931, in
The ultimate Appalachian State fan, John Boyce Rogers Jr., 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, in Boone, N.C. He suffered a sudden heart attack while attending
Lois Benge Edwards Floyd, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Lois was born June 16, 1928, in Thomasville, N.C., and was
Ronald Ray Pierce, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Ronnie was born December 5, 1955, in Iredell County to the late
Jacquelin Danielle Ferrell York, 36, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Danielle was born to Wesley Ferrell and Teresa Williams on January 6,1986 in Ocala, Fla. She moved to
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an incentive package designed to help the Statesville Police Department retain officers. “We were looking 25
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized at the inaugural Charlotte Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards ceremony. Through its health care heroes program, the Charlotte
Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville is excited to share The Carolina Brass Quintet with the community on Sunday, October 9. This special event, “Shiny Brass
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Public Library is planning several events and programs for October. Registration is required for all programs that take place inside the library, and
BY BLAKE PALMER Iredell County experienced explosive growth between 2010 and 2020, gaining over 27,000 residents. This trend is projected to accelerate over the next few decades with Iredell County