BY KRISTIE DARLING Theatre in the manner of Shakespeare in the Park has always been a favorite of mine, and over the years I’ve had the pleasure to see many
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents
Katherine Elaine “Kitty” Menscer Kennedy, 71, of Love Valley, N.C., died Monday, July 5. 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 10, 1950, in Iredell County, she
Sarah Luecree Huie Nicholson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Maple Leaf HealthCare. Born on November 20, 1940, in Iredell County, she was
Nancy Duncan Hartness, 82, our beautiful mother and grandmother, crossed over on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after an extended illness from Alzheimer’s. She was born August 19 , 1938, to
Ronald Lee Munday, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Born in Iredell County on February 25, 1946, he was the son of the late James Richard Munday
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is looking for organizations and businesses, large and small, who are interested in holding a school supply drive for the upcoming school year.
Special to Iredell Free News Summer may seem like the perfect time to catch up on your long-overdue yard work, but be wary — the hot summer heat is no
Special to Iredell Free News Jack Burris’ journey as a Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) volunteer began when his wife was under hospice care. From her team,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced the creation of a new Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a first for North Carolina and the first
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will hold its first ever Community Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25. The event will feature a performance by Chairmen
BY CAROLYN SHERRILL Three words best describe Vera Grose Webster: she is a lady of Faith, Love and Service. She has deep roots in Iredell County and had a successful
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW The recent drive-by shooting of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell highlights need for fresh approach to improve opportunities in Statesville’s Southside community. The Southside community is known by many
FROM STAFF REPORTS Millsaps Trucking will present Jazz Night, a fundraiser for local nonprofit Speak Life and Live, at Rudy’s at Larkin Golf Club in Statesville on July 24. The
Mr. Kenneth Darrell Matney, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Novant Presbyterian-Main in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, July 2, 2021. A native of Buchanan County, Va., he was the
Mr. Eric Leslie Tifverman, 46, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on June 25, 2021, at his residence. A native of Suffolk, N.Y., he was the son of William Sulzer
Our dear friend, Harish Rajan peacefully left us on Monday, July 5, 2021. He was a wonderful husband to Aruna and a fabulous father to Akhil and Ananya. Please join
Verla Mae Barrier Oliver, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville, N.C. Born March 27, 1932, in Watauga County,
Special to Iredell Free News Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is pleased to announce the organization’s top 10 cookie sellers for the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program. This
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 24 ♦ Louis Warren Bryant, 48, of Glenbridge Way, Charlotte, charged with manufacture Mdpv, possession of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing is underway for several elected positions throughout Iredell County. Candidates for the following positions were eligible to begin filing on Friday, July 2: ♦ TOWN
Pastor Bobby Henderson, 62, a minister of the gospel for 34 years, died on July 3, 2021, at the Gordan Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He is survived by his
Special to Iredell Free News Is summertime calling you? Bring your friends and family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, July 16, as The Catalinas return to perform at the Piedmont
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board has unanimously recommended approval of a developer’s request to rezone property at the end of Winecoff Street and build 100
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed an Executive Order establishing rules for how student-athletes enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution in North Carolina
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Over 600 hundred flags waved in the breeze, setting the patriotic tone for the 16th annual July 3rd Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA on Saturday afternoon. Attendees
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com All things red, white, and blue covered Main Street on Saturday morning as thousands lined the route to view the 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade.
Carrie Jo Wood, 72, of Raleigh, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on September 10, 1948, to the late Milton Wood and Mary Smith
Ricky Jack Holt, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Ricky was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on February 19, 1958, and was the son of
Mr. Jimmy Holland, 75, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 5, 1946, and was the son of the late Louis Henry Holland and Elizabeth Gertrude Alexander. He departed
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Deion Rashad Lloyd, 24, of E. McLelland Avenue, Mooresville, charged with assault with a deadly
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools announced the following dates and times for open houses for the 2021-2022 school year: Elementary Schools ♦ Celeste Henkel Elementary: August 18, 3:30
Ah’Miyahh Anyae Marie Howell, 8, beloved daughter of Tiatana Lenshay (Michael Gavin) Howell and Devin (Ta’Shombe Smith) Emanuel Rankin, was born in Iredell County on December 22, 2012. She departed
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 21 ♦ A boy, Larnell James Dalton II, born to Larnell J. Dalton
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Alabama man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a van on Interstate 77 for a moving violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY JEFF JAMES Summer reading camps have been around for many years. Typically, Iredell-Statesville Schools works within our district and also with agencies across the county to provide reading opportunities