Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) is pleased to announce its Winter Wonderland event will take place on Saturday, November 27, and Saturday, December 4, at
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board faced a standing room only, overflow crowd during a four-hour meeting on Monday night as it had three major projects
Booster shots are now available for more North Carolinians Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy
Linda Sue Goodwin Austin, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on February 1, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was
Howard Micheal “Mike” Taylor, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed unexpectedly into the Gates of Heaven by his loving mother and brother on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born on April
David Owen McLelland Sr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on September 5, 1927, he was the son
Billy Ray Williamson, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mr. Williamson was born July 3, 1939, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of federal firearms offenses. Phong Duc
Billie Lee McKenzie Carswell, 93, of Scotts, N.C., passed away peacefully October 24, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21,1928, in Prestonburg, Ky., to
David Bryan Perry, 58, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. David is the son of the late Johnny Perry and Rebecca Perry. David
Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Robinson Westmoreland, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born September 6, 1941, in
Theodore Horace “Ted” Odom, 87, of Statesville died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in McDowell County on May 23, 1934, to the late Horace
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools was recently awarded a federal Teacher and School Leader program grant totaling approximately $22 million. “This grant will also allow us to grow our own
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges in Iredell County after he was taken into custody on outstanding felony charges in Cabarrus County. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Due to the forecasted rain for Thursday, the Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event has been moved to Wednesday, October 27, from 4 to 6
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Attorneys for a 7-year-old autistic boy who was handcuffed and held to the floor for 38 minutes by a Statesville police officer at Pressly School have begun
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member Sally Williams is seeking her third term in office during a period of rapid growth and change in Troutman. Williams, who is
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jerry Oxsher, born and raised in Smyrna, Tenn., attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in professional chemistry and later attended graduate
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Paul Henkel is finishing his 32nd year of service in varoius capacities to the town, and he is
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2021-2022 concert season will continue Saturday, November 6, with CashBack, a celebration of the music of the legendary Johnny Cash, at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The $25 Summer Card pilot program operated by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was successful in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination, according
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is a natural part of our everyday life. We do it habitually, without even thinking about it. Breathe in, breathe out — seems easy,
Chuck Leroy Danyels, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, October 22,2021. He was born in Chester, S.C., on August 1, 1949, to the late Ophelia Danyels and was
On Saturday October 23, 2021, Rita Irene Gonzales (Cormier), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 82. Rita was born on July 12, 1939,
Russell Borkowsky, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Trenton, N.J., received his angel wings on October 22, 2021. He was born June 4, 1939, in Brody, Poland, and was
Special to Iredell Free News Four Mitchell Community College students were recently announced as recipients of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization Agribusiness
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of positive cases of COVID-19 — as well as the number of staff and students required to quarantine and isolate — in Iredell-Statesville Schools continues
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles on candidates for three open seats on Troutman Town Council. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Community volunteer Tonya Bartlett is throwing
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles on candidates for three open seats on Troutman Town Council. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After being appointed to the Troutman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — When you’re filing for unemployment benefits, it’s important to read all the information you receive from the N.C. Division of Employment Security, know
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Lisa McBroom, the library program specialist in the Youth Department at Iredell County Public Library, was recently awarded the William H. Roberts Public Library Distinguished Service Award
BY DARREN CAMPBELL With Halloween right around the corner, little ghosts, goblins, and witches will be out trick-or-treating in neighborhoods and communities across Iredell County. Join with us to help
Special to Iredell Free News Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center has postponed the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser, “An Evening for Dove House,” until Saturday, April 2, 2022. The event will be
Janet Dunlap Perry, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., departed this world for heaven on October 23, 2021. Born September 1, 1946, in Norfolk, Va., she was the daughter of the late