FROM STAFF REPORTS Kevin Angell announced Sunday evening that he will run for the District 6 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education. Angell, who works as chief program officer
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-three offenders, including five sex offenders and a convicted murderer, returned to Iredell County after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Seven of the offenders
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people lined the streets in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to watch the annual Christmas Parade. For an hour and a half, streets were lined
Robert Gaston Myers, 65, of Cleveland, N.C., died peacefully at Maple Leaf Healthcare after a lengthy and courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, December 6. Known affectionately as “the
Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell (far right) and other participants in a recent trip sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pose for a photo. BY MIKE FUHRMAN iredellfreenews@gmail.com
BY MIKE FUHRMAN I’ve never met 7-year-old Bryson Patton, but after watching his performance this week at Scotts Elementary School he’s become one of my favorite little people on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: NOVEMBER 26 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 36, of Lutz Avenue, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. ♦ Shiqwade
FROM STAFF REPORTS The first week of candidate filing for the 2020 elections ended Friday without a single Democrat filing to run for office in Iredell County. Meanwhile, five Republicans
Angela “Angie” Poteat Knox, 55, of Cleveland, N.C., left this life to be with her heavenly father on December 6, 2019. She was born to the late Norman and Janice
Lorene Elizabeth McDaniel Reid Reavis, 91, of Statesville, N.C., was born September 11, 1928. Lorene went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville.
Employees from Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters helped with painting and landscaping at ElderCenter as part of their Giving Tuesday and Lowe’s Community Impact Program. Special to Iredell Free News Lowe’s Home
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Cooperative Extension Office will present a 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop for children and teens on December 20. The event will take place from 9
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman got a case of Santa fever on Saturday morning with residents turning out to support the Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the
PHOTO: ICSO Detective Adam Blackburn and his wife Keetha pose for a photo with their children, Layla and Barrett, at Cool Springs Fire Department on Saturday. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Building on the success of his Troutman location, Cedar Stump Pub owner Jeremy Shaw is bringing the “Cedar Stump Family” to east Statesville. The venue will
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
Special to Iredell Free News For holiday shopping, most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep. But with millions of
Iredell-Statesville Schools Teacher of the Year Bethany Orr addresses lawmakers. BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders and elected officials met Friday morning in Troutman to discuss the school board’s legislative
Mrs. Sylvia Diane Barber Smith of 1149 King Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Statesville on May 13, 1957, and was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Barber Jr.
Arthur Eugene Oland, 67, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 6, 2019, at his home. Born November 7, 1952, in Frederick, Md., he was a son of the late Richard
Rachel Shirley Jean Poston Canipe, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her residence. Shirley was born in Shelby, N.C., on January 27, 1936, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS A local cleaning company owner was charged with stealing jewelry from one of her customers following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized marijuana, cash and a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville has something for everyone this month to gear up for the holiday season! Here are some of the big events: ♦ Stop by the annual free
2019 Shop & Stroll Spectacular When: Friday, December 6, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Statesville Details: Visit Santa Central at City Hall with his elves while enjoying popcorn and
Park View Elementary teacher selected from 28 finalists Special to Iredell Free News CULLOWHEE — Leanne Rose, a second-grade teacher at Park View Elementary School inthe Mooresville Graded School District,
Critical vote on critical funding expected to occur at Monday’s board meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Administrators’ plans to expand the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to Statesville High School sparked a
Franklin “Bunny” Delano Rimmer, 86, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Alexander County on Wednesday,
Mrs. Louise Murdock McIntyre, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born October 7, 1928 in Iredell County, N.C., she
Mr. Howard Edwin Sides, 82, of Asheville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Fleshers Fairview Healthcare Center. Mr. Sides was born February 18, 1937, in Elmore County,
Farrel Reed Rasnick, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Virginia on March 29, 1947, to the late Delmar
Special to Iredell Free News With the holidays quickly approaching, multiple agencies throughout Iredell County are gearing up their gift-giving missions and are helping those in need by providing Christmas
Special to Iredell Free News Alexander County trial attorney Rob Young has filed his notice of candidacy for the District Court Judge seat being vacated by the Judge Deborah Brown
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomination for its Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 will annually recognize 5 Statesville area young
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
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