BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck was officially sworn in as the new Troutman town manager on Thursday night. He will begin his duties on Monday. Mayor Teross Young, after
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BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Painted bright yellow with black lettering, the large spirit rock outside of the former Brawley Middle School in Mooresville has proclaimed “Black Lives Do Matter” for about
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 in the past three days as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after crashing his vehicle into a utility pole while fleeing from a Statesville police officer, authorities said. According to a Statesville
Jane Kraus Davis, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born November 26, 1938, in Wallkill, N.Y., to
Brenda Marilyn Shaver Harris, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Novant Health Huntersville on Monday, July 6, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County Saturday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided to cancel graduation ceremonies planned for next month at high schools throughout the county. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the district
Joanne Marie Trevino, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., was at home and surrounded by her family when she completed her journey and passed peacefully to be with the Lord on July
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Community testing in High-priority And Marginalized Populations (CHAMP) Initiative to increase access
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Iredell in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to establish an emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS On Friday, July 3, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lake Enforcement deputies set up a boater safety check at Stumpy Creek Access Area. These boating safety checking stations
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a drug trafficking charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. After receiving complaints about possible drug sales this spring, narcotics officers
Robert William Steinberg, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. After a long battle with cancer, he chose to rest in the
Angela “Angie” Marie Sigmon, 39, formally of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. Born in Statesville on March 24, 1981, she was the daughter of Martha Barnes
Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has impacted parents and caregivers in our community by teaching and modeling positive parenting skills since 1987, serving as a catalyst for
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 28 ♦ A boy, Jayce Ronnye Martinez, born to Yonathan Martinez and Sadenny Fernandez
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Huntersville man faces four charges of first-degree rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Martin Cuevas
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its pre-agenda meeting on Monday, Troutman Town Council discussed progress on completing ongoing street maintenance project options, wayfinding signage, video streaming improvements, the upcoming Independence
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) took action Tuesday to decrease barriers to COVID-19 testing by issuing a Statewide Standing
Audrey Hoots Brown, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Wilkes County,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person in Iredell County has died from complications associated with COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 12th death from the novel coronavirus on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a 54-year-old man. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Kathryn Ann Thompson Fisher, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., beloved mother and wife, passed away July 5, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1961, in Rochester, Minn.,
Frances Elizabeth “Fran” Kelly, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born September 9, 1942, in Derby, Conn., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday agreed to pay McAdams and Company nearly $560,000 to design phase II of Liberty Park. Preliminary plans for phase II include an
Special to Iredell Free News The Board of Directors of Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy DeCaron as the new director. DeCaron joins existing Program Coordinator
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit helped authorities in Yadkin County apprehend a suspect in an armed robbery on Monday. ICSO deputies responded to a home
Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education later this month, Superintendent Jeff James has recommended Kathy Walker to serve as the principal of East
FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite opposition from more than a dozen residents, Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a conditional rezoning request that will allow 339 residential units to be built
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed early Monday morning outside a home on Adams Street. Officers who
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recently donated 73 found or unclaimed bicycles to Yokefellow Ministries. The bikes had been recovered by deputies over the last
Barbara “Barb” Ann Treadway Dolinger, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 after a long battle with lung cancer. She loved spending time
Robert Edward Manfrede, 61, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence Saturday, July 4th, 2020. He was born in Kings County, N.Y., on Saturday, August 9, 1958,
James Cleo Bauguess Sr., 82 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born March 30, 1938, in Allegheny County, N.C., to the late Walter Bauguess and
Ronnie Ellis Freeman, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the