Special to Iredell Free News The newly elected and re-elected members of the ElectriCities Board of Directors were officially sworn into office at the board’s meeting on January 27 in
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved the proposed Shinn Farms development on Thursday night. The project’s property, located next to town limits, was approved for annexation and
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Lola Mahaffey Siceloff, 88, of Olin, N.C., entered her heavenly home on February 8, 2023. Lola was born on May 5, 1934, in Wilkes, N.C. She was the daughter of
Barbara Ann Dishman, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 8, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C., to Cullen and Mary Barkley Benfield.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ school nutrition program is recommending purchasing a food truck and trailer to serve free lunches to students over the summer and for use throughout the
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are cooking dinner and accidentally touch the hot pan. Your immediate reaction will be to pull your hand away from the pan, but
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 25. The Cherokee and British had been allies when
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s downtown social district, The ‘Ville, will officially open on Friday, February 10. The Social District allows people to drink beer, wine,
Mrs. Marion Christine Obey Perry, 79, who was affectionately called Granny by her family, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following
Mr. Solomon Jackson, 65, of 114 Greylin Loop, Apartment 102, Statesville, N.C., who was affectionately called “Sol,” was born in Newark, N.J., on February 27, 1957, and was the son
Wanda Paterson, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born in Gordon, Neb., on May 3, 1926, to Wayne and Elsie Rash Walker. She
Marilyn Loraine Tilley, 82, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023. She was born February 8, 1940, to the late Lemmie Riley and Mattie Rasberry Riley. Marilyn married Mr. Erskine Tilley on
n FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces more than two dozens charges in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Ohio man faces more than a dozen felony charges, including drug trafficking, after he crashed an SUV while being pursued by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE All the data suggests that substance misuse
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville is moving closer to designating the Green Street Cemetery and Garfield Street area a historic district, according to Mayor Costi Kutteh. “There
Special to Iredell Free News Two local Girl Scouts recently earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Hollyn Gambill and Madison Lashley, both of Mooresville, were recognized by
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an economic development incentive grant for Water Tech Inc. The board agreed to award an economic
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Boring Pipe & UG Wire will be sent out on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and will be received by the City of
Betty Louise Puckett, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Iaeger, W.Va., to the late Herman and Garnet Rutherford
Margaret Ann Ricks, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away too soon, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born December 6, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to loving
Gene Thomas Kane, 53, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1969, in Boonton, N.J., to David Kane and the late
Steve Wayne Matthews, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 8, 2023, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Steve was born January 10, 1947, in
Elga Delight Loftin Langdon of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Raeford, N.C., a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ, went to heaven on February 7, 2023, at the age
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Cowan Hewitt, 71, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Ann,” of Troutman, N.C., peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence. She
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell had the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening. Campbell was the guest of Rep. Patrick McHenry for the State of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and board members welcomed Kristie Van Auken, special advisor to the superintendent for workforce development, to the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore announced committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed to serve on the
Special to Iredell Free News During the last two months, Iredell Water Corporation undertook a seamless transition from retiring General Manager Keith Snoddy – who served the utility for nearly
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Cancer Services, Inc. to provide assistance for cancer patients who reside in the electric cooperative’s service area. Cancer
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday will consider annexation and rezoning requests for the proposed 629 single-family home Shinn Farms development. If approved by council, the proposed
Mr. Kent Alvin Gray, 53, was born in Iredell County on August 21, 1969, to James William Gray and the late Frances Elizabeth Gaines Gray. He entered into eternal rest
Candice Kegarise Putnam, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 6, 2023. Mrs. Putnam was born June 1, 1953, in Forsyth County, N.C., the
Thomas Willis Johnson, better known as “Fuzzy,” passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Maple Leaf in Statesville. Mr. Johnson was born in Cabin Creek, W.Va., on December 31, 1933,