Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the creation of a scholarship in honor of Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell. The scholarship was made possible through on
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — NCDOT Division 12 Engineer Mark Stafford and NCDOT staff members will host a meeting on Thursday, December 16, in Mooresville to discuss the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman’s annual Christmas parade returned Saturday after a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, and hundreds of people, decked out in their holiday apparel, cheered the
Raymond Lee Cornett Jr. of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully in his home on December 1, 2021. He is the son of the late Raymond Sr. and Marcia Norma James Cornett.
Mary Catherine Safriet Hayes, 94, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed into her heavenly home by her savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 1, 2021. She was born on July 18,
Jeremy Shane Britt, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1978, in Fort Payne, Ala., to Barry and Veretta McElhaney
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in October from 3.6 to 3.5 percent. According to the N.C. Commerce Department, Iredell has a workforce of 90,637
Prohibited burning includes fire pits, campfires, burn barrels and other ember-producing fires Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire Marshal Geoff Woolard has joined other local municipalities by issuing a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Throngs of revelers happily gathered at Troutman Town Hall on Thursday night to officially begin the Christmas season with special musical performances, sweet treats, and special
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe has announced his plan to file for re-election for a fourth term on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In North Carolina, a 6-year-old can no longer be seen in juvenile court for grabbing a candy bar from a checkout aisle or for
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Daniels was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 24, 1939, to the late Ed Brown and Birdie Baitey Brown. She departed this life unexpectedly on
Charles “Mike” McDaniels, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Iredell County, N.C., to Betty Campbell McDaniels and the
Donald Lee Head, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Accordius Healthcare after a long extended illness. He was born November 19, 1935, in Iredell
Sandra “Sandy” Maxine Fleming McRacken of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2021. She came into this world with a “rather rowdy” arrival in the front bedroom of her
Phyllis Lambert Lowe, 73, of Olin, N.C., died Monday, November 29, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Surry County, N.C., on January 25, 1948, she was a daughter of
Lee Correll Godbey, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Godbey was born September 2, 1935, in Davie County, N.C., and was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is now accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low Income Energy
Special to Iredell Free News By December of 1756, Fort Dobbs was complete. Its garrison of 50 North Carolina soldiers prepared to spend the first of many winters in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Mooresville Graded School District and the Town of Mooresville partnered with Susan Tolle of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) on Wednesday night to show
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of emergency responders were recognized for outstanding service to their community at the 2021 Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday
Victor Lejuan Wilkes, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, in Statesville. Born in Catawba County, N.C., on September 17, 1978, he was the son of Adeline
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen are encouraging North Carolinians who have not
Hedwig “Heddy” Agnes Cousoulis, 84, recently of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born on August 22, 1937, in
James “Grover” Hicks, 62, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on November 29, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Grover, as he was so lovingly known, was born on
Samuel “Sam” Albert Sharpe Jr., died Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., on November 11, 1962, to the late Samuel A. Sharpe Sr., and
Tina “Michelle“ Greene Brooks, 49, of Harmony, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Michelle was born on November 30, 1972, to her parents, Keith Greene
Thomas Abernathy Watt Jr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Watt was born March 23, 1932, in Alexander County, N.C.,
Coy Edgar Isenhour Jr., 87, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Coy was born in Catawba County, N.C., on March 4, 1934, and was the son
Special to Iredell Free News Kick of the holiday season in Downtown Statesville with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 2. The following night will be filled
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday declined to recommend a mixed-use development off Highway 21 while approving rezoning of a six-acre residential subdivision on
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has issued a burning ban prohibiting all outdoor open burning, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The ban, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies saved the life of a man who overdosed on Tuesday and then crashed a vehicle at the rest area off Interstate 77
Special to Iredell Free New RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen will be stepping
Larry Wayne Gordon, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Larry was born January 6, 1949, in Roanoke, Va., and was the