Michael “Boobi” Gustove Valentine, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Accordius Health of Statesville. He was born on January 5, 1928, in Bronx, N.Y.,
Billy Lynn Daugherty, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly on January 13, 2022, in Little Rock, Ark. Billy was born January 28, 1978, in Catawba County, N.C., to Timothy
Correction: An earlier version of this column incorrectly reported that Councilman Frederick Foster represents Ward 4. He represents Ward 6. BY MIKE FUHRMAN If you were expecting – or hoping
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of COVID-19 patients admitted to Iredell County hospitals surged to 100 over the holiday weekend. Iredell County health officials reported Tuesday that the number of
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the outpouring of support from the community, the Statesville Police Department’s 3rd Annual Fill the Trailer Toy Drive was a massive success. The
Special to Iredell Free News In His Steps, a local, all-girl Christian dance ministry, is offering a free night out for teen girls (ages 13-19) on Saturday, January 29. The
Mr. William Eugene “Gene” Snow, 89, of 568 East Memorial Highway, Harmony, N.C., died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Rosewood Assisted Living. He was born February 7, 1932, in Iredell
Peggy Jean Wilson McKnight, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on April 1, 1941, in Mooresville to the late Albert and Mary
Mrs. Josephine Tryon Lange died on the evening of Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 86 in the loving home of her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Sheila
Special to Iredell Free News On Friday, February 4, Iredell-Statesville Schools will hold its first ever Middle School Cheerleading Competition. The event will be held at the South Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) of Statesville is planning a fun and exciting event for residents of Iredell and surrounding counties. Iredell COAST will
Special to Iredell Free News Most of us have heard of the thyroid gland, but we may not realize the importance of this gland or what it even really does.
Randolph McKnight Shumaker, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born on July 8, 1941, in Mooresville to the late
Karen Efird Ledbetter, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Glenwood Memorial
Larry Gray Connolly, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022, at his home. Larry was born October 16, 1938, in Alexander County, N.C., to the late
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons is ensuring that all offenders who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot – and who have
Margaret Neel Grant Lamberth, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, just weeks short of her 100th birthday. She was born on February 11, 1922, in
Dwight Delano Morrow, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Dwight was born on January 17, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., and
Mr. Arthur Junior Young, affectionately known as “Monk” by his neighborhood friends, was born on March 14, 1949, and was the son of the late Arthur B. and Elouise Morrison
Mr. Charles William Blackwell Sr., son of Mrs. Brenda Blackwell Nixon, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 13, 1957. He departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN More than 50 years have passed, but Bishop Lonnie E. Gray recalls the events of April 4, 1968, in vivid detail. He was a junior at a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Just a few hours before the snow started to fly on Saturday, Clinton Baker and his Great Dane Watonga, who are on a nationwide walk to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recently honored six nursing fundamental student graduates for passing the N.C. State Board Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Nursing Fundamentals teacher Lacie
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Store continues to outperform expectations, with the location projected to top $3 million in sales for the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to ABC
Kathleen “Kat” McGee Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Foster McGee and Zilpha Brown McGee, was born on July 2, 1923, in Statesville, N.C. She peacefully entered her heavenly
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreeneews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council turned green for pickles on Thursday night as it recognized Tasty Pickles by Carson in its Business Spotlight. The council and staff
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina reaffirms its commitment to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 22 ♦ James Early Austin, 53, of James Road, Charlotte, charged with aid and abet larceny, conspire
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s decision to require masks after the holiday break helped hundreds of students who were exposed to COVID-19 remain in school last
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved the proposed revisions to the Town Charter to send to the state legislature for approval during Thursday’s meeting. The council also
Ralph Douglas “Doug” Taylor, 76, passed away on January 14, 2022. Ralph was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ralph Taylor and Viola Reed Taylor. First and foremost, Doug
Susan Marie Hladik Thrailkill, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1962, in Schenectady, N.Y., to William and Joyce Gidley Hladik.
Eunice Blanche Cobb Kellogg, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville. Born on August 4, 1938, in Newark, N.J.,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young welcomed about 60 attendees to the town’s first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the South Iredell High School Performing