Special to Iredell Free News James D. Rice, CFP, owner of Cordian Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, recently expanded his Charlotte office to include a
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as a new principal
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 218 on Wednesday highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to offshore wind power as the state transitions to a
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman Police Department has recovered numerous stolen vehicles in the last two weeks resulting in various arrests. None of the recoveries has been related to
Ronald Dale Hartsema passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 in Mooresville, N.C. Born July 29, 1932 in Muskegon, Mich., he lived there until 1980, when he and his wife
Debra Ann Peach, 70, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on February 27, 1951, in Newark, N.J.,
Sylvia J. Smith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Citadel of Mooresville. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Caldwell, 65, of Deerview Circle, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health, Mercy Hospital, in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell
Opal Arlene Jarvis Holcomb, 95, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away on June 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Opal Arlene was born November 24. 1925, in Wilkes County, N.C.,
May Frances Sharpe Walker, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home on June 8, 2021. She was born October 30, 1946, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Johan Drost’s rocket was positioned on the launchpad in the parking lot of Career Academy and Technical School
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Davis Medical Group’s new office at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville is now officially open for business. Located at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville, the
Special to Iredell Free News In 1759, war suddenly broke out between British colonists and the indigenous Cherokee of western North Carolina. Fort Dobbs, located in present-day Statesville, provided shelter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MAY 24 ♦ A girl, Abby Jennifer Meese, born to Stacey Jennifer Meese of Statesville. ♦
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County offers Advance Health Care Directive preparation to the community free of charge. Below is important information about Advance
Special to Iredell Free News With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina and its traditional summer busy season fast approaching, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is anticipating an
Dr. Prabhond Chinuntdet (Dr. Chin) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on June 6, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C., due to medical complications following a severe fall. Dr. Chin
Mr. Elonzo White, 83, of 495 Signal Hill Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Accordius Health Nursing Home in Statesville. He was born in
Mr. Keith Bernard Clark, 55, affectionately called “Shug,” of 941 Old Mocksville Road passed away on June 3, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born
Philip Scott Ervin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on April 9, 1957, he was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a shooting early Tuesday morning that left one person dead. ICSO investigators have obtained a warrant
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville has six interns for the summer 2021. A mix of bachelor and graduate-level college students, they are working with town staff
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s laboratory was recently awarded the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) laboratory accreditation. The only CAP-accredited laboratory in the county, Iredell’s laboratory
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Interim Director of Digital Teaching and Learning Jackie Parker shared an update with the school board Monday night regarding the device refresh for the district.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council discussed a variety of issues, including the appearance of NCDOT maintained roads, completion of
Stephen Edward McKeown, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., ran through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the comfort of his home with his loving family and friends
Special to Iredell Free News We have all misplaced our phones, forgot to respond to a text or email, or even completely forgot why we entered a room — it’s
Special to Iredell Free News A new federal government program is helping to pay funeral expenses of people who died from COVID-19. Unfortunately, scammers are using this as a chance
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has been awarded one of 47 grants from the State Library of North Carolina. The Town of Mooresville will receive $99,912
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 34th annual dance recital on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme was “Billboard Top Hits,” featured music from a variety of artists,
Larry Ray Alley Sr. of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Virginia Veterans Care
James Larry “Dude” “Jas” Potts, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on March 14, 1941, he was a son
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 21 ♦ April Yvonne Muncy, 51, of S. Easy Trail, Stanley, charged with failure to return a
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is required to have a mental health policy in place for next school year under Senate Bill 476. I-SS Executive Director
Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County Coordinator Caroline Hager was recently presented the 2020 Coalition Coordinator of the Year Award during the annual Safe Kids N.C. Injury
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two New York men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 36 pounds of marijuana after stopping a vehicle on Interstate