FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kings Mountain woman faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of April Lynn Humphries,
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Bobby Dale White of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 13,
Louise Reves Austin, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on November 18, 1927,
Special to Iredell Free News Local business owner James H. Pressly has announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council. Pressly, 35, is the son of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman is in the market for a new auditing firm due to delays in the annual audit report. Finance Director Justin Mundy presented
Johnsie Jordan McAlister, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Citadel Nursing Home in Mooresville. She was born on February 15, 1943, in Mooresville
Victoria Guerin, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1942, in New York to the late John and
Mary “Joan” Hamilton Schmidt, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on September 24, 1939, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Gerard and
Jeremy Hill, 43, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1979, in Welch, W.Va., to Brenda Blankenship Lester
Donald “Don” Raymond Markofski, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1937, in Luzerne County,
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR During Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women from around the country. It always means a little bit more to us when we
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Homeless Coalition members held several events recently to meet the needs of people struggling with housing insecurity, mental illness, substance use, health issues, and basic food
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 1 ♦ A girl, Nevaeh Sa’rae Watts, born to Deleon and Jessica Watts
Special to Iredell Free News The Cultivation Garden Program at the Statesville Family YMCA has been awarded the Grassroots Art Program Grant for 2022. This grant will be used to
Patricia Louise Carson Jones, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on October 15, 1947, in Iredell County and
Mr. John Baxter Norman, 85, of Troutman, N.C. departed this life on March 3, 2022. He was born on November 15, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Sinclair Norman
Sandra Martin, 73, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on June 11, 1948, in Brevard, N.C., she was the daughter of
Nealie Irene Hamm Kilpatrick, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1932, in Iredell County and
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Police Chief David Addison told City Council members on Monday night that major crime decreased sharply in the city last year. The number of homicides
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District will welcome Nathan Harmon, founder of Your Life Speaks, to the district on April 11-12. In addition to student sessions
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Self-described military brat Mitch Johnson, son of a Delta Force special ops soldier, is committed to building a tradition of excellence, emphasizing integrity, work ethic, positive
Eula Marie Dishman Benge, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on March 1, 2022. Eula was born on January 27, 1937, in Iredell, N.C. She was
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Mr. Frank Kelly Imes of Statesville, N.C., at the age of 79. He was born on
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department honored more than 50 individuals at its recent awards banquet, making up for several years of postponed events by recognizing firefighters,
Event commemorates end of slavery with festival and family activities Special to Iredell Free News The 2022 Juneteenth Celebration Planning Committee is proud to announce a new location for this
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
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Regional Airport Manager John Ferguson is one of 20 managers from North Carolina public-use airports who received the inaugural North Carolina Airport Professional (NCAP)
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — About 8.2 percent of North Carolina teachers were counted as leaving employment in the state’s public schools during the 2020-21 school year, according
Lavern “Vern” Carl Hensel, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1940, in Orchard Park, N.Y., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 25 ♦ Jacob Ryan Cox, 21, of Leota Lane, Olin, charged with assault inflicting serious injury.
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously at its February 28 meeting to recommend the rezoning of 19.5 acres off Byers Road to conditional mixed
Special to Iredell Free News As part of the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Mooresville, the town’s streetscape was recently enhanced through the addition of public art and by the first
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will present the third installment of its lecture series, Our Region Our History, on Thursday, March 17. Anna Kiefer-Douglas will discuss “The Girl
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported five deaths attributed to COVID-19 during the past week. Since the onset of the pandemic, a total of 438 people