SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: May 19:
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Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County ramp will be closed near Interstate 40 for a construction project this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, the ramp on Sullivan
Ms. Sandra Kaye Carruth, 54, of 1218 Lerain Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on December 22, 1967, and was the daughter of the late J. C. Carruth
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the Iredell County level pinewood derby race at the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville. The race
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Piedmont HealthCare have forged a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Established in fall 2020, Apprentice Iredell is a
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman will hold its 18th Annual Independence Day Celebration for Saturday, July 2. Independence Day Parade The celebration will begin with the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A forensic analyst testified in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday that the bullet that killed Freeman Jacobi Wells in January of 2018 was fired from a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a conditional rezoning request for nearly 24 acres on South Eastway Drive near the
Ms. Annie Mae Davidson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt Davidson Sr. and Haldren Taggert Davidson, was born on January 21, 1942, in Statesville, N.C. She
Virginia R. Christopher, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, during her time at Maple Leaf Health Care in Iredell County. Virginia was born
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare announced the return of Dr. Robert Reindollar to the Piedmont HealthCare Gastroenterology office in Statesville. Dr. Reindollar has served this community for almost
Special to Iredell Free News Margaret Mead was right when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the
Mary Whitlow Hinson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1933, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late H.H. and Grace
Arlene Faye Grubb Gould, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1927, in Detroit, Mich., to the late William and Mildred
Clyde Lindburg “Paw Paw” Stout of Statesville, N.C., gained his heavenly wings on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 1:18 p.m. Pawpaw fought a battle with several health issues; dementia being
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month in Statesville was apprehended by Statesville police on Thursday morning. Statesville officers and members of the Carolinas Regional
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The men who left a birthday party at a house off Rita Avenue in Statesville in the early morning hours of January 6, 2018, were upset when
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Smiles were abundant at Central Elementary School when students were treated to Mr. Marvel’s Bye Bye Bullies Magic Show. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students attended what Principal Kelly
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners recognized the service and sacrifices of the law enforcement community during Monday’s town board meeting. Commissioner Gary West read proclamations
Billie Harwell Stutts of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 2, 2022. She was born April 4, 1933, and was a lifelong resident of Mooresville and lifelong member of Central
Shelley Karriker Hudson, 53, beloved wife, was called to her savior’s loving arms on May 2, 2022. She entered this world on June 5, 1968, in Charlotte, N.C., born to
Ashley Nicole Muse Knight, 40, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away May 2, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Ashley was born June 21, 1981,
Homer James Davis, 82 of Olin, N.C., died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on April 19, 1940, to the late Houston
John Watson “J.W.” Massey, 91, beloved husband, father and pawpaw, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his son’s home in Emerald Isle. J.W. was born
James Theodore Cheatham III, 87, died Sunday, May 1, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Brenning Bunch Cheatham. Jim and Bren were married in Statesville,
Special to Iredell Free News Two directors from EnergyUnited, Cheryl Wright and Craig Black, recently received certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Wright received the Credentialed Cooperative
Special to Iredell Free News Effective immediately, Iredell Health System is easing its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital and throughout the Iredell Physician Network to allow individuals of all
Special to Iredell Free News Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT will kick off the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects, including a verified gang member, face felony drug charges following a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Kevin Turner’s murder trial resumes in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday morning, the jury will hear the testimony of another key prosecution witness. That witness,
Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House is planning its annual Mother’s Day Tea for Saturday, May 7. The outdoor event is held on the home’s beautiful back
Howard Anton Barraclough, 74, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He would have you know that he died, he wasn’t
Jo Ann Morrison, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 2, 2022, at Gordan Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Jo Ann was born in Iredell County to
Russell Babers Rhodes Sr., 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Spring Arbor of Greensboro. Born on December 9, 1928, in Augusta, Ga., he was
Alice Estelle Hunsucker, 88, of Newton, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 27, 1933, in Salinas, Calif., she was the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than two dozen school districts across North Carolina will share nearly $400 million in new state lottery-funded grant awards for school construction,