Shirley Feimster Deal, 83, of Union Grove, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born in Raleigh, N.C.,
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman’s Live Nativity begins Thursday night with a large contingent of spectators expected to drive through the Iredell County Fairgrounds to see the depiction of
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s ban on burning remains in effect. While Iredell County has lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas and the towns of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell is seeking re-election to a third term. Campbell, who filed his candidacy paperwork with the elections office on Tuesday, announced his campaign
Nicholas “Nick” Shaun Stillwell, 37, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born on September 27, 1984, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to Debbie McGraw Lambert and
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey offers tips to keep families safe this winter Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from December 5-11
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory will not run for re-election in 2022. Mallory, 66, a Republican who was first elected in 2014, shared his
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Community leaders and Mooresville Graded School District officials didn’t let a chilly morning take away from the excitement of Wednesday’s groundbreaking for Selma Burke Middle School. Mooresville
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County business and industry leaders are optimistic about the coming year. Iredell Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President and CEO Jenn Bosser presented the results of an
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council discussed a substantially amended wastewater agreement between the town, Children’s Hope Alliance, and Iredell County in which Iredell County will provide all
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended candidate filing for all offices for the 2022 primary election. This includes filing for rescheduled
Edith Lucille Pardue Lambert, 97, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, November 6, 2021, at her home. She was born in Wilkes County, N.C., on March 18, 1927, to the late
Raymond Edgar “Ed” Williams, 85, of Mocksville, N.C., died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, with his loving wife by his side until the end. Mr. Williams
Jewel Alaina Mueller, 24, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died December 4, 2021. She was born June 11, 1997, in Catawba County, N.C. Survivors include her mother, Karen Sue Hugh Mueller;
John Carroll Patterson, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Fort Valley Ga., peacefully died November 9, 2021, at Northlake House with his loving wife Ellen and brother Earl at
Mr. Allen Franklin Morrison, 73 of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on December 16, 1947, and was the birth
Adrian Redman, 51, passed away on Saturday, November 27,2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C.. He was born in Iredell County on December 13, 1969, and was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther has lifted the local burning ban that has been in place since November 30. “The rain forecasted for the next few
FROM STAFF REPORTS Longtime resident Bert Connolly is officially a candidate for Iredell County commissioner after filing paperwork with the county elections offfice on Tuesday. A Republican, Connolly is a
BY JOHN A. FRALEY Throughout my career in the private sector as well as during my service as a member of the N.C. House of Representatives, I have witnessed firsthand
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face multiple felony drug charges following a four-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigation Unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Renee Holland is confident that the experience she has gained in the public and private sectors during the past 25 years will serve the citizens of Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Nearly two dozens candidates for local and state offices in Iredell County have thrown their hats into the ring for the March 2022 primary elections during the
Quentin Lee Campbell, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was
Donald Conrad Perry, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Perry was born May 13, 1932, in Alleghany County, N.C., and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident is free on an unsecured bond after he was arrested and charged with multiple charges related to child pornography. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating several motor vehicle break-ins that occurred at South Iredell High School on Saturday, December 4. Three suspects entered the vehicles by
Mr. Darris Anthony Knox, 42, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on April,14, 1979, and was the son of
Special to Iredell Free News A special session of Iredell County Criminal Superior Court was held during the week of November 29. The Office of District Attorney Sarah Kirkman announced
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Gary Butler as the new surgical services director. Butler has more than 30 years of nursing experience, and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education got its first look at two proposed calendars for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday. During the Committee of the Whole
Special to Iredell Free News For more than 40 years, Statesville has been the backdrop for some of the most colorful skies in the world – thanks to the city’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a “premium pay program” for full- and part-time employees in recognition of their hard work and service to the community
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Commission on Monday awarded a $7.9 million contract to J.D. Goodrum Co. of Cornelius for the construction of phase II of Liberty Park. Commissioners
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com With a final vote expected at Thursday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, Matt Prince of TPA Group and Austin Watts of Kimley-Horn participated in a forum
Special to Iredell Free News Eight North Iredell High School students recently competed at the North Carolina State FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event in Raleigh. The Senior Team was