Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in all five key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Judicial Voter Guide for the 2022 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections’ website. The guide contains
Carolyn Qualls McNeely, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 13, 2022, at her home. Carolyn is survived by her husband Rodney and her daughter, Gwen Locke. She was preceded
Frank Carl Fischer, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born December 7,
Virgil Lee Duncan, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 11, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness. Virgil was born November 3, 1940, in
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly a dozen individuals who want Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to remove what they contend are inappropriate books from the district’s media centers continued to press the issue
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan has been elected to the Board of Directors of the N.C. League of Municipalities as the District 10 representative.
James Allen Banks, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 9, 2022. James was born November 27, 1947, in Georgia to the late Bill Banks
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever broken a bone playing sports, gotten into an automobile accident, or slipped and had a hard fall? If so, your doctor probably
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging motorists to focus on safety during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which runs throughout April. “Driving any vehicle
Iva Mary Harrington, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 10, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. She was born February 16, 1939, in Vermont to the late
Antoinette Rita Yecco Bost, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. Antoinette was born on August 2, 1946,
Nancy Lou Hoskins, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 10, 2022. She was born to the late James and Florence Wilcox Clarke, in Syracuse, N.Y. Nancy was preceded in
John David LeFaivre, 51, went to be with his wife and Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council on Monday began the process of updating the town’s Future Land Use Map in the face of the rapid growth facing the
Frances Drucilla Lynch Murdock, 99, a resident of Murdock Road, Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Frances
BY JOE HUDSON Don’t bother calling me for continued discussion of the Duke and Carolina basketball game; I’m not home. I must go down to the seas again, to the
Mary Louise Shoemaker, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 9, 2022, at her home. Louise was born March 24, 1928, to the late David and Pearl Chapman Horne. Louise
Rev. Karen “Gale” Frye, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2022, after a “short stay” at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy saved the life of a North Iredell Middle School student last week. On Thursday, April 7, Deputy Alan Josey, who works
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection on Friday. The
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with a 2019 crash that claimed the life of her 7-month-old child has received
Special to Iredell Free News News and notes from around Iredell-Statesville Schools: Brawley School boys basketball team receives recognition Iredell-Statesville Schools celebrated the Randy Marion Winter “Team of the Season’
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Matt Thompson to captain, effective April 4. A 14-year veteran with the SFD, Captain Thompson
BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College civics teacher Michael Williams’ two classes spent Friday afternoon participating in a mock trial in Mac Gray Auditorium. The plaintiff and
Joseph Robinson “Jay” Eller, 91, of Statesville N.C., and formerly of Ashe County, N.C., went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in
Billy Gene Hollar, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born on August 8, 1929, in Iredell County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 18 ♦ Christopher Michael Lane-Vicars, 36, of Sierra Drive, Maiden, charged with identity theft, possession of a
Edtor’s Note: Paula Price made the following comments during the April 4 meeting of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. BY PAULA PRICE Good evening, Mr. Chairman and Members of
Special to Iredell Free News A sample from a hunter-harvested, white-tailed deer in nearby Yadkin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first detected case
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 condition
Special to Iredell Free News Teachers can now apply for Bright Ideas education grants from EnergyUnited. The electric cooperative is providing grants of up to $2,000 to bring creative learning
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools staff will conduct an official review of less than a dozen books after the district’s lead media coordinator completed an initial review of about 75
Kristopher “Kris” Wesley Drake of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022. Kris was born on October 22, 1983, in San Diego, Calif. He graduated from Mt. Miguel
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 1 ♦ Rickey Joe Dishmond, 60, of Pecos Lane, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a