FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony child abuse charge after her 2-year-old son overdosed on illegal narcotics. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to Iredell
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Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, as declared by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two sisters face felony drug charges being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Teresa Kiser Forrest, 62, and
Special to IFN The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) More Than Sad program aims to enhance mental health awareness and prevent teen suicide. The More Than Sad program is
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Gina Terry has been providing musical education to children in the Statesville area since 2004. For 20 years, she utilized space at First Presbyterian Church. Now, she
FROM STAFF REPORTS A motorist who crashed his vehicle into a FedEx truck, killing a passenger, while fleeing a state trooper in Statesville on Tuesday morning faces multiple charges. The
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services will be undergoing maintenance to more than 50 dog kennels from July 30 through August 2. Kennel floors will be refinished, resulting in
Special to IFN Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department
Robert Earnest Sanders Jr., 70, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1954, in Fort
Alisha Elliott Custer, 71, of Little River, S.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital after an extended illness. Alisha was born
Ms. Grace Monia Lee Whiteside passed away on Sunday morning, June 30, 2024, at First Health Hospice in West End, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on July 19,
Diane Lu Trexler, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on March 7, 1955 in New York
Dianne Brown, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 6, 1946, to Charles E. Stikeleather and
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 14 ♦ A boy, Samuel Steven Roten, born to Alex and Steven Roten of Statesville.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the 2024 Spring Semester. Full-Time To be eligible for the full-time
Ronald James Oldaugh, 77, of Advance, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born September 5, 1946, in Rose Center, Mich., to the late
William Franklin “Bill” Singletary III, 60 of Fort Myers, Fla., died Saturday, June 15, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Fort Myers, Fla., to the late William
Belia B. Burrow, 90, of Mocksville, N.C., died June 28, 2024, at her home. Born June 4, 1934, in New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Hilario Bueza
Brandon James Lisun, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1988, in New Jersey to Paul Matthew Lisun and the
Jeffrey Edward Freund, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born November 25, 1962, in Charlotte, N.C., to Richard and Barbara Heineke Freund. Throughout
Make-A-Wish Foundation sponsors trip for Statesville family BY MIKE FUHRMAN For three days in March, Selah Sanchez was on top of the world. After flying to Los Angeles with her
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging everyone to take extra precautions during one of the most popular
Amy Underwood Fraley, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Amy was born on April 26, 1981, in Raleigh, N.C. to the
Joe Max Pender, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1940, in Cornelius, N.C., to the late Lester and Minnie
Mr. William Edward Shepard Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on December 25, 1964, and was the son of William Edward Shepard Sr. and the late Carolyn Morrison Shepard. He
Special to IFN If you want to commit a crime and get away with it, Mooresville isn’t the place to try. That’s the reputation the Mooresville Police Department has achieved
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Nearly a month after a Statesville woman was found dead in her home, her family and friends remain hopeful that the individual who killed her will be
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 21 ♦ Michael Eugene Bryant Jr., 45, of N. College Street, Charlotte, charged with possession of
Special to IFN Kamryn Hollowell, Miss Statesville’s Teen, was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024 on Saturday afternoon at High Point Theatre. Hollowell, who lives in Clayton, will represent the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 19th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman marched down Highway 21 on Saturday morning to celebrate America’s upcoming birthday, complete with a four-plane flyover to
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Musi, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2024. She grew up in Carteret, N.J., and graduated from Carteret High School. From a
These positions are 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 information, or handicapping
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of a request to rezone a 364-acre tract for the proposed Holland Farms development. Residents who live
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The following are important changes to city services and schedules: Garbage