BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday voted to place a $126 million school bond referendum on the March 2020 ballot. Following a public hearing, commissioners unanimously agree to
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Source: https://traffickingresourcecenter.org Mooresville forum highlights tactics employed by traffickers in $32 billion industry BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is the third-largest criminal
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified member of the Folk Nation gang faces a drug-trafficking charge following his arrest in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Michael Alvin
Mr. Grady Wayne Speaks Sr., 91, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home. Born in Iredell County on December 4, 1927, he was the son of
Mr. James Thomas Starrette, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Starrette was born February 7, 1938, in Iredell County
Aushlan Marie Martin, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1997, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Latoya
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects are charged with multiple felonies related to the theft and sale of a large amount of tools from a garage near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Bring the whole family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, December 6, for the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular. This event features the feeling of an
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators proposed the creation of a five-year Career Technical Education track for students to Board of Education members during Monday’s meeting. Under the new plan,
Representatives of local nonprofits and community agencies who received a contribution from National Balloon Rally Charities pose for a photo with Executive Director Bud Welch Tuesday night. Special to Iredell
Gary Lee Cline, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born August 7, 1970, he was a son of Gerald
FROM STAFF REPORTS District Attorney Sarah Kirkman has filed the necessary paperwork to run for re-election in 2020 in Judicial District 22A, which covers Iredell and Alexander counties. “I am
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified a homicide victim whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville almost 11 months ago as a missing Charlotte woman. DNA
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers will help 32 children participate in a Christmas shopping spree on Saturday, December 7, at the Target store at 594 River
Pastor Buster Treadaway, 93, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home and divorced his walker to move up to his new home. Born in Alexander County
Daeng Sayavong, 97, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on December 3, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 1, 1922, in Laos. In addition to his parents, he
David Dean Cooper, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born September 10, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of
Special to Iredell Free News Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service announces recipients of the Loving Support of Excellence. This year the Iredell County Health
Special to Iredell Free News Once again, Theatre Statesville presents the heartwarming, classic holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” This progressive play will take guests back to
Special to Iredell Free News Following the Mooresville Christmas Parade, three Mooresville firefighters were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their field and the community. Each award recipient
Special to Iredell Free News In one of only two North Carolina stops on her “Holiday Soul Book” tour, American Idol alum Melinda Doolittle will perform in Statesville next weekend
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite objections from neighbors as well as their own concerns about the property owner’s lack of transparency regarding his plans for the site, Mooresville town commissioners approved
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Outgoing Statesville City Councilman Roy West couldn’t resist taking a final shot at his current nemesis, Councilman John Staford, as West’s tenure on the council came
Cynthia Mayberry Trivette, 60, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Born in Guilford County, N.C., on November 10,
Dessie Ostwalt Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on June 19, 1923, she was the daughter of
Philip Tice Albert, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1936, in Middletown, N.Y., to the late
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, to receive citizen input about the proposed $126 million
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Morganton men face drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine and marijuana in their vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center has partnered with MDsave to offer cost-saving options on Imaging Services for self-pay or high-deductible patients. This partnership may reduce
Mrs. Sandra Burrell Blankenship, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Maple Leaf Healthcare in Statesville. Mrs. Blankenship was born February 9, 1955, in Statesville
Edward David “Dave” Shook, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on April 9, 1952 in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely announced over the weekend that he will ask voters in the 84th N.C. House District to allow him to continue working on their behalf
READ PART 1 OF THIS PROJECT: HERE FROM STAFF REPORTS While women hold down seven of the top-10 paying jobs in Iredell County government, men still have a firm grip
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is the epicenter for all things Christmas this week. Here are five fun things to do that will get you in the holiday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three new Statesville City Council members will be sworn in during Monday evening’s regular council meeting. Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite is scheduled to administer the oath
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Dreary skies gave way to sunshine just in time for the starting horn of the 6th Annual Jingle Run 5K on Sunday afternoon. Sponsored by the