FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Arts Council Executive Director John Koppelmeyer has announced his retirement, effective November 30. He notified the Board during its meeting on September 17. Koppelmeyer, who was
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Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the local hot air balloon pilot community are working to raise funds for Spruce Pine
Special to IFN RALEIGH — President Biden on Wednesday approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western
Special to IFN RALEIGH — All North Carolina State Parks west of Interstate 77, including Lake Norman State Park, are closed through at least October 31. These parks include Chimney
Nicole Ann Bottoms Pelland, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nicole was born on January 6, 1983, to
Ann H. Dyson, 84, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Ann was born December 21, 1939, in Alexander
Thomas Jerry Patterson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Jerry was born on September 14, 1942 in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Fred M. Patterson
UPDATE: The ICSO reported on October 3 that Paris McKoy had been located. Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating Paris Imiyah McKoy,
Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews completed restoration efforts to all members affected by Tropical Storm Helene on Monday. The storm caused widespread damage and power outages across the cooperative’s service
Special to IFN Performing Arts Live Iredell will present Jamee Paul and Leif Shires in their acclaimed show “Bonded,” which features unforgteable music from the iconic James Bond movies, on
Special to IFN The Fall 2024 semester is off to a successful start with Mitchell Community College seeing significant growth with over 4,000 students enrolled in curriculum classes, contributing to
City of Statesville ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES Sealed bid for the purchase of 14.4 kV Voltage Regulators with Voltage Regulator Controller will be sent out on October 11, 2024, and will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 6 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 30, of no fixed address, charged with common law robbery. SEPTEMBER 7
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief has been in full swing at Hangar 3 at the Statesville Regional Airport. Staffed with volunteers doing everything from directing traffic in
Janice Beckworth Yee, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Janice was born March 13, 1950, in Appling County, Ga., the daughter
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Anna Louise Williams Marshall, a beloved wife, mother, and mimi, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 51. She was born
Frederick “Rick” George Lampe Jr., 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. Born on February 27, 1955,
Lester Eldon Browder, 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 13, 1953, in St. Marys, Ohio. He is survived by his
Philip Steven “Steve” Church, 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County,
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has officially purchased Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital and Davis Regional Medical Center from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. Terms of the sale have
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from catastrophic damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. “There
Special to IFN Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) welcomed more than 250 business leaders, elected officials, and community partners to their 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by Lowe’s Companies,
Special to IFN If you like gardening and volunteering in the community, consider becoming an NC Extension Master Gardener volunteer. Classes cover topics in botany, soils, flowers, trees, shrubs, lawns,
Sherry Mowbray Adams, 62, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1962, in Iredell
Melanie Elliott Blackwell, 45, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home following a period of declining health. She was born in Chatham County, Ga., to Danny
It is with great sorrow that the family of John Benson Wilbur III lets you know he is gone. He passed away on September 28, 2024, at age 70. He
Dr. Lois Marie Capps Speece, 88, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 27, 2024, following a brief illness after repairing her broken
BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTOS BY DEBBIE PAGE AND LISA CRATES Hundreds of people poured into the Iredell Walk for Recovery celebration at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani expressed his dismay on Monday with a special prosecutor’s handling of a case involving a former MPD officer who sexually abused a
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has directed all of its resources to addressing all remaining power outages as the cooperative enters the fourth day of restoration efforts following the aftermath of
FROM STAFF REPORTS In the latest installment of the Iredell Free News Q&A, Troutman Mayor Teross Young Jr. discusses some of the major challenges facing the town’s elected leaders and
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary Principal Sally Schultz is getting to know families and students, greeting each one while she simultaneously monitors the opening of the school. “My goal
Power, cell phone service being restored; food and water airlifted to region Special to IFN RALEIGH — Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating
FROM STAFF REPORTS Jeremy Cannada knows too well that a phone call is all it takes to change your life forever. Cannada, the minister at First Presbyterian Church, received the
The Rev. Dr. Wilford Lee Bailey departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Hospital in Winston- Salem, N.C., following a lengthy illness. Rev. Dr. Bailey, 87,
Charles Henry Sherrill Jr., 76, of Hiddenite, N.C., beloved father, husband and friend, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home after fighting cancer for many years. Charles was