Bette Jane Rhodes of Harmony, N.C., transitioned from this natural life into eternal existence at the age of 88 on Monday, May 30, 2022, at home. Bette was born on
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Precious Medals group gathered in a prayer circle outside the Sleep Inn in Yukon, Oklahoma, on Friday before continuing their eight-day journey from North Carolina to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) will hold a clothing giveaway on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Resale Shop
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 75 runners and walkers supported the 8th Annual Miles for Matt 5K on Saturday morning, a race that funds the Matthew Scott Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Special to Iredell Free News Pictured (from left) are North Iredell High School student-athletes who have signed to play collegiate sports following after high school graduation: Dillion Hobbs, football at
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Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently honored its 2020, 2021, and 2022 retirees. These retiring employees have contributed a combined total of over 300 years of service
North Carolina average of more than 1,300 gun deaths each year Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day
Shirley Orrell, affectionally known as “Nanny,” passed away quietly in her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2022. Born on February 17, 1947, she was a beloved mother,
Patsy Nell Bost Abell passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of May 30, 2022. Pat was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on January 28, 1943. She
Austin Dain LeVan, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Austin was born on January 26, 2000, in Iredell County and was the son of Halbert
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Talented teens from the Statesville area took the stage at the Statesville Center on Thursday night — to lift up their voices and their community. The inaugural
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces two misdemeanor charges in connection with a head-on collision in Statesville that claimed two lives last week. Labryant Tremaine Nichols, 29, has been
Special to Iredell Free News Jessica Rivers Stewart, vice president of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives for the Iredell Economic Development Corporation, was recently honored by the Charlotte Business Journal as
The Town has many career opportunities available from Parks and Recreation to Engineering and everything in between. Work in the public sector is unique, challenging and rewarding, and work for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina homeowners could soon see an increase in their insurance rates. Commissioner Mike Causey negotiated an average increase of 7.9 percent after
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The road to California has been fraught with flat tires, wrong turns, a downpour and a couple of insect bites. For participants in the Precious Medals’ journey
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a traffic crash involving two Chevrolet pickup trucks on Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Garner Bagnal
David Edward Stukbauer, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., died May 31, 2022, in Mooresville. He was born in Maple Heights, Ohio, on December 11, 1966, and grew up in Newbury, Ohio.
Joe Edward Sloan, 82, of Olin, N.C., died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home. He was born in Iredell County on January 19, 1940, to the late Offie Coite
David McKay Fox, 79, who was known as “The Bicycle Man,” of Kings Grant in Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Jurney’s of Statesville. Born in Iredell County
Ruth Marilyn Harrington, widow of Herbert Wayne “Buck” Harrington, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Born in Augusta, Ga., on August 5, 1942, Marilyn was the daughter of the late
Doris Zolene Cates Thomas, 88, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in her home in Jupiter, Fla. She was born on October 4, 1933,
Mr. Bernie Michel Beasley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away early Monday morning, May 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Beasley was born March 22, 1939, in Surry County,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Facing continuing challenges this school year related to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina teachers showed high levels of concern on a number of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Catawba County women face drug trafficking charges following their arrest by members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith hopes to announce the appointment of a new police chief as soon as next week. Interviews for the two finalists for the
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 17 ♦ A boy, Brendan Charles Johnson, born to Brandon and Hope Johnson
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $171,715 in grants to 23 local nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address learning loss,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Salvation Army is sponsoring a free community health fair and family fun event on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
Walter Lee Overcash III, 78, died May 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was born at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on February 22, 1944, but was raised in
Stephanie Angelica Breon, 47, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 26, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Charles McHargue and Sondra Smoot McHargue. Stephanie was preceded in
Rebecca “Becky” Whitcomb Thomas, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Becky was born on March 3, 1953, in Mecklenburg County,
Amelia “Amy” Lyerly Hrabar, 54, was born on June 23, 1967, in Statesville, N.C., and passed away on June 1, 2022 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She spent
FROM STAFF REPORTS There was a slight change in the vote total in the Republican primary for the District 3 seat on Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Wednesday. Following
Special to Iredell Free News Art in the Park will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art in