BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 86th Iredell County Agricultural Fair officially opened Friday evening at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. The fair runs through Saturday, September 10, with nine full
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TO THE EDITOR: As one who knew him nearly as long as his mother and father, I resonate when I consider and remember personal characteristics of Robert Wayne Stamey. Each
Barbara Ann Ellis Campbell, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, S.C. on February 17, 1947, she was a daughter of
Ruby McHargue Dellinger, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away and went to be with her loved ones who have already gone to heaven on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was
William Clyde Bebber, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 1, 2022. He was born in Alexander County, N.C., and was the son of the late William Jennings Bebber and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Updated boosters are becoming available in North Carolina, following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug Enforcement Agency is warning law enforcement, parents, teachers, and community members about the influx of “rainbow fentanyl” — made by Mexican drug cartels to
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. GARBAGE COLLECTION The revised garbage and recycling schedule
Gary Lee Shoemaker, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home. Mr. Shoemaker was born July 22, 1956, the son of the late Robert Shoemaker
Patricia Beveley Overton Brown, 72, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on August 28, 2022, at her home in Iredell County. Pat, as she was so lovingly known, was born on
Mrs. Rosalind Adele Mott Eckles, 72, was born in Rowan County on April 26, 1950, and was the daughter of the late John Mott and Virginia Avery. She departed this
22 I-SS schools and three MGSD schools did not meet state growth targets Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina students improved their performance on state tests during the 2021-22
Special to Iredell Free News September is National Literacy Month, a time to encourage children to pick up a good book and explore new worlds. But many children in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. National Preparedness Month is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces nearly a dozen charges in connection with the theft of two vehicles after being apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a
BY KARISSA MILLER Before the new school year began on Monday educators at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, had fun bonding and prepping their classrooms. “We’re very
Special to Iredell Free News Kick off the Labor Day Weekend in Downtown as Red Dirt Revival takes the stage on Friday for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer
Early Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, Nelle Morrow Borden peacefully passed away surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters. Nelle lived an incredibly full life of 104 years. In 1918 she
Mrs. Betty Faye Pledger Whren, 71, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 17, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Pledger and Gladys Creola Glover Pledger.
Charles Allen Money, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 30, 2022, unexpectedly at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Allen was born March 23, 1961, in Iredell County to
Joseph “Paul” Trivette, 75, of Harmony, N.C., went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022. Paul was loved by all who knew him. His love for John Deere
Dortha Mary Ann Pinkston Fraley, 95 of Cleveland, N.C., died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Rowan County on March
Special to Iredell Free News The events featured below are just some of the events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for all
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina man faces drug and weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than $125,000 worth of fentanyl from his vehicle following a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison after he was convicted of 13 felony charges of sexually abusing two children and forcing
Mr. Rodney Craig Bennett, 56, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 17, 1966, and was the son of the late Jimmy Holmes and Pauline Bennett. He departed this
Mr. Bennie Strickland, 91, son of the late Truitt and Johnnie B. Strickland, was born September 25, 1930, in La Grange, Ga. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 24,
Georgina Catherine Moody, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 27, 2022. She was born on November 13, 1944, in Albany, N.Y., to the late John and Carmella Spadaro
Barbara Irby Bobbitt, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on August 1, 1943, in Los Angeles, Calif.,
Stanley Dwayne Shook, 60, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1961, in Siler
Cora Perry, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Cora was born February 25, 1933, to Mr. William Blankenship and Mrs. Mae Harless Blankenship in Welch, W.Va.
JW Smith Jr., 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday August 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on July 2,
Reponda Ruth Smith, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 27, 2022, in her home. She was born December 27, 1962, to James Powell and Delet Reid Powell of
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students participated in a new tradition – the BLET Spirit Run – on Monday, August 29. BLET
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Health equity, education and economic stability for all North Carolinians are key strategies in the 2022 North Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (NC
Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast and their employees continue to support patient care at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County with an annual donation. The employees of