BY GENE HOUPE Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country
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FROM STAFF REPORTS When four local churches came together in the shared goal of addressing racism with local children, they were intimidated by the prospect of tackling such a difficult
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will increase its activity bus fees due to the rising cost of fuel. The Board of Education approved a recommendation from staff this week to
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is accepting applications for the 2022 Citizens Police Academy. The Academy is an eight-week course that will meet once a week
Special to Iredell Free News The 5th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Troutman’s ESC Park (338 North
Laurence “Larry” Rasmussen, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief but serious illness. Larry was born on February 4,
Richard Mark “Mook” Brooks, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 11, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1962, in Durham, N.C., to the late William and Geraldine
Mrs. Panella Lucille Calhoun was born in Calhoun Falls, S.C, on May 17, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Garrison Lee and Lula Napolean Heard. She departed this
Robert Allen Saxton, also known as “Yank,” passed away early Sunday morning, August 7, 2022, from an acute cardiac arrest at age 83. Robert retired and resided in Love Valley,
Teresa Ann Brown, a phenomenal woman, was born on July 29, 1954, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Roberta Smoot Anderson. After fighting the good fight and keeping the utmost
Betty Lou Densmore Stevens, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Stevens was born on October 11,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police have arrested a suspect in the April 7 armed robbery of Hope 1 Tobacco and Vape shop in the Rocky River Promenade Shopping Center. Karl
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a minimum of 19 years in state prison after being convicted of forcible sex crimes in Iredell County Superior Court. Judge Joseph Crosswhite
Ruby Lee Widby, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 6, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born February 16, 1947, to Stanley Till Wagner and Goldie Mock
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary students and their families were recently invited to pop in for a popsicle and meet their new principal Jennifer Ribbeck. Returning and new students
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Shelly Brown (MSN, RN) as the new director of Information Systems. Brown has worked at Iredell Health System
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the “Know Before You Go” campaign today, a statewide initiative reminding North Carolinians
Event gives entrepreneurs from in grades K-12 chance to showcase their business Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has planned its 3rd Annual Kids Biz
Sheldon Candis announced as first recipient of ‘The Buzz’ award Special to Iredell Free News Sheldon Candis started a buzz at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 with his film
Special to Iredell Free News Travel any direction in Mooresville and you will see evidence that the town and surrounding area is growing rapidly. Mooresville has evolved from a small
Joyce Ann Kaufman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 8, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 17, 1940, to Foster Liles and Annie Liles (Horn) of
Charles Brian Cooley, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., unexpectedly passed away at his home on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Brian was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Harry and Cozie Cooley. He
Special to Iredell Free News The teams at the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation & the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their sincere apologies to everyone who
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 30 ♦ A girl, Ember Sage Wright, born to Richard Wright and Laremie
Special to Iredell Free News Marketing professional Zolee Riggs has been appointed to serve on the EnergyUnited Board of Directors, effective August 2022. Riggs was appointed to fill the vacant,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Possible policy change discussions dominated the Troutman Town Council agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, including debate on speed hump installation and noise ordinances. With the expiration
Marcus Roger Troutman, 45, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Mr. Troutman was born September 24, 1976, the son of the late
James Franklin Rickert Jr., 70, of Cleveland, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 6, 2022. James was born August 29, 1951, to James Sr. and
Apostle Bishop Teroy Young, 73, was born in Iredell County on December 31, 1948, to the late Vick Young and Pauline Patterson Young. He departed this life on Thursday, August
Mabel Fox Waugh, 82, of Stony Point, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2022. She was born November 27, 1939, in Alexander County to the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a tobacco and vape shop over the weekend. Officers responded to 1355 Shearers Road
FROM STAFF REPORTS Incumbent Steve Johnson has held onto his seat following a recount of ballots cast in the July 26 run-off election for two at-large seats on the Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville School’s teacher who was free on bond sex charges involving a minor faces additional charges as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreene3ws@gmail.com There has been an increase in overdoses and overdose deaths in Iredell County over the past few weeks. Terri Blankenship, a member of the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applicants for the 2022-2023 Leadership Statesville program. Leadership Statesville is a nine-month program whose mission is
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department honored three officers during a promotional ceremony held by Chief David Onley on Monday at Statesville City Hall. Marc Carmona was