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
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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
James “Jim” Frank Gennusa, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home. Jim was born on November 30, 1933, in New York, N.Y., and
Virginia “Gayle” Nichols Moore, 78, of Logan Street, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born October 6, 1943,
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville on Saturday reported a discharge of more than 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into South Fork Winthrow Creek. On estimated 2,400
Special to Iredell Free News For individuals in our community who are dealing with medical issues, accessing healthy food can be challenging. Ride United Last Mile Delivery, a new program
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives executed two search warrants on Friday after receiving information that a convicted felon was selling fentanyl pills from his residence of
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BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School’s Chick-Fil-A and GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) student ambassadors are learning how to use their newfound leadership skills to
Thomas Larry Swain, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 6, 2022. Thomas was born on February 11, 1936, to the late Robert Floyd and Elanore Hobbs Swain. Thomas
James William Gibson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by family with Grace holding his hand. James was born on July
Cortney Michelle Brooks Hegler, 31, of Heath Springs, S.C., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 9, 1990,
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to A Storehouse for Jesus of Mocksville to provide food for families and individuals in need. A
Special to Iredell Free News Stakeholders from The Cove Church Inc., G&M Partners LLC, Langtree Development Co. LLC, and W.C. Bradley Real Estate Investments LLC gathered at Cove Church on
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting is hosting “Removing Roadblocks,” a free workshop series open to the community that begins on April 11. Each workshop will address a different
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corp. (Iredell EDC) on Thursday announced the addition of Todd Black as its existing industry manager and Joan Day Duerr as marketing
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON For five days, the Iredell County Fairgrounds was packed with people hoping for a positive change. “Return 2022” was held in a white tent filled with those