BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, states and municipalities started exploring how to best commemorate the observance. Troutman
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Reggie Eugene Hope, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Monday, June 6, 2022. Mr. Hope was born in Iredell County, February 22, 1957, the son of
Cecil Ray Drake Jr., 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Novant Health in Huntersville, N.C. Ray was born August 20, 1959, the son of the
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has announced the appointment of David Onley as the city’s next police chief effective, June 13. Onley, 50, brings more
Notice of Public Hearing The Troutman ABC Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, to consider its budget for FY 2022-2023 at 511 N. Main Street,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday honored the service of Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “For the last
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Lisa Wood has been appointed assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Wood has a
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s Stormwater Department and Fire Department recently conducted a confined space entry and rescue training exercise. The day-long training, held at Fire
BY DAN GITRO Two big things happened at Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting that will directly impact residents and fire and rescue personnel of this great county:
In loving memory of Anthony “Tony” John Anibaldi, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., who passed away on June 2, 2022. Hardest competitor, biggest loser of “species fest,” a fishing competition held
Mr. Raymond Jurney Wilson Jr., known as “RJ” to everyone, 86, of Troutman, NC., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, following a surgery and brief illness. RJ was born
Lura Ann Wilson Yates, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice. Ann was born on January 1, 1939, in Southern Pines, N.C.,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted in May to recommend approval of the revamped Troutman Townes’ conditional rezoning request and a rezoning/annexation request for a
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mission Accomplished! Eight days after departing Statesville, a small caravan of motorcycle riders arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Monday morning and presented the long-lost military service
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces drug charges after he reportedly threw a container with ecstasy units out the window as he approached a license checkpoint, according
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a grant for $5,000 to Love Token, a Davidson County nonprofit organization that provides assistance for the county’s homeless population.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Budget talks are usually not among the most joyous discussions had by city council members. But Monday’s budget discussions brought the Christmas spirit a little early.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, along with I-SS teachers and principals, are featured prominently in a new episode of PBS Charlotte’s Carolina Impact. The 30-minute episode, “Equity
Peggy Sue Stevenson Matheson, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away June 5, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Peggy was born June 26, 1935, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine, marijuana and a handgun during a vehicle stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News The family of Hanna and Ann Kutteh have made the charitable decision to establish two endowed gifts to Mitchell Community College in the amount of
Sherrill Vincent Parks was born May 1, 1937. He graduated from Statesville Senior High School and Davidson College. He went into the family business, Parks Realty Company, where he met
Kenneth “Kenny” William Stroud was born on May 17, 1935. He joined his heavenly father and beloved son, Scott, on June 4, 2022. Kenny was a long-time resident of Clearwater,
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will hold its 22nd annual Christmas in July event on Sunday, July 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Veronica Bradley, PA-C, to Harmony Medical Care. Bradley is a physician
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Mooresville Chamber of South Iredell and Lake
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Precious Medals Journey will conclude on Monday afternoon with a repatriation ceremony in Los Angeles. Relatives of decorated World War II veteran Coy William Goins will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ Teri Ann Ilczuk, 44, of Market Road, Mooresville, charged with felony probation violation. Peral Jose
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County officials are moving forward with a plan to implement a countywide radio system for emergency responders. Iredell County currently uses three primary radio systems utilizing
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 will not include an increase in the all-county fire service tax rate. The rate will remain at 9 cents
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy presented its 35th Annual Recital at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium this weekend, with performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Photo Gallery
Harold Gillon Sr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 10, 1939. He was the son of the late James Marchal Gillon and Myrtle McMullen Gillon.
Alice Watts Mitchell, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 25, 1935, in Whiteville,
Kimberly Alaine Smith-Hiatt, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 30, 2022, following a period of declining health. Kimberly was born on February
Katherine “Kathy” Louise McLeod passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 Born April 1, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Barbara Gates and the late Samuel Junk.