BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young recently honored Henry Young for his work to beautify a section of ESC Park near the pavilion as his Eagle Scout Project.
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Employment Opportunities This position is 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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Kaiser Family Foundation ranks North Carolina as first in the nation for vaccinating the largest share of its 65 and older population at 49
Lt. Col. Aleck Leroy Biehl, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1943, in Billett, Ill., to the late Roy
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Lord called Edward Allen White home and said unto him, “well done, good and faithful servant.” Ed was given 57 incredible years filled with love,
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks has extended registration for Spring Youth Baseball/Softball until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 8. Baseball: Four baseball divisions
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 19 ♦ Shawn Glenwood Cannon, 20, of Riding Hill Avenue, Charlotte, charged with trafficking in marijuana,
John Henry Clanton Jr., 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born on April 26, 1944 in Statesville, N.C., to the late John and
Corey Alan Robinson, 34, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Corey was born on October 24, 1986, in Charleston, W.Va., and is the
Mr. William Thomas “Buck” Cheatham IV, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on January 13, 1928, in Burlington,
Sara “Sally” Johnson Wiley, 81, passed away peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, February 26, 2021. Sally was born on December 9, 1939, in Washington, N.C.,
Shelbia Bostian Marlowe, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, after a long battle with illness. Shelbia is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Michael, husband);
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After drawing up draft ordinances regarding regulation of livestock in the town limits, Troutman Interim Town Planner Jonathan Wells shared them with the Planning and Zoning
Employment Opportunities Iredell Health System is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has announced the upcoming retirement of State Highway Patrol Commander Col. Glenn M. McNeill Jr. McNeill
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the public can weigh in on the proposed 2021-2022 school system budget on Monday, March 1, at the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a drug trafficking charge after the Town of Mooresville’s license plate reader alerted Mooresville police officers that a stolen vehicle was in the
Mr. Clyde Marshall Raper, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 25, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Rowan County, he was the son
Mr. Billie Jones Sr., 77, of 1641 Newton Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was in Iredell County on October 26,
Special to Iredell Free News I-CARE Inc., a Community Action Agency, is actively seeking individuals and families in Lincoln and Iredell counties who may qualify for Weatherization Services. Working through
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s recently created Student Support Department is impacting students in a big way. A vital service realized during the College’s initial COVID-19 pandemic
Colonel (Ret.) Joseph Lawrence Stallings, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born in Sanston, Va., on September 16, 1929, he was the son of Richard and Anna Birkerstaff
Doris Rebecca Hoyle Lingerfelt, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Salisbury, N.C., on February 24, 2021. Born in Fallston, N.C., on December 8, 1924,
Ms. Theresa Annette Krider, affectionately called “Sweethang,” was born in Atlantic City, N.J. on March 26, 1968, and was the daughter of Lillie Louise Krider and the late John Harold
VIDEO Patti West, executive director Fifth Street Ministries, retired on February 26. In this interview, she reflects on the 31 years she spent working to help the area’s homeless population.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety has reached a Settlement Agreement with a group of plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit seeking the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and Statesville Police Department played key roles in the prosecution of a Charlotte man who was sentenced to more than
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh and developer Stephen Barker signed the Master Development Agreement for the Vance Hotel on Thursday morning, beginning a process that city officials hope
BY JEFF JAMES I think we can all agree that students need to return to school. After what has been an unimaginable year, it’s time to give our children the
Betty Jane Walaschek Garies, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1932, in San Francisco, Calif., to the late
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Department of State Treasurer (DST) has successfully answered the million-dollar question of whether there is a quicker way to distribute some of
VIDEO Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh (left) and Vance Hotel developer Stephen Barker signed a Master Development Agreement for the historic property on Thursday morning.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 8 ♦ Cornelious Epperson, 38, of Statesville charged with assault by strangulation. FEBRUARY 10 ♦ Darius Odell
Kyree Darrell Stinson, infant son of Edward Lavon Stinson Sr. and Chereice Michail Forney Stinson, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 18, 2021. He departed this life unexpectedly
Dorothy Ann Coleman Neal, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born Friday, October 23, 1942, in Caldwell County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the number of hospitalizations and the state’s positive test rate for COVID-19 decline, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that the state’s stay-at-home order will end at