Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE All the data suggests that substance misuse…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville is moving closer to designating the Green Street Cemetery and Garfield Street area a historic district, according to Mayor Costi Kutteh. “There…
Special to Iredell Free News Two local Girl Scouts recently earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. [caption id="attachment_50923" align="alignright" width="176"] Madison Lashley[/caption] [caption id=”attachment_50924″ align=”alignright”…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an economic development incentive grant for Water Tech Inc. The board agreed to award an economic…
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Boring Pipe & UG Wire will be sent out on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and will be received by the City of…
Betty Louise Puckett, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Iaeger, W.Va., to the late Herman and Garnet Rutherford…
Margaret Ann Ricks, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away too soon, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born December 6, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to loving…
Gene Thomas Kane, 53, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1969, in Boonton, N.J., to David Kane and the late…
Steve Wayne Matthews, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 8, 2023, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Steve was born January 10, 1947, in…
Elga Delight Loftin Langdon of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Raeford, N.C., a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ, went to heaven on February 7, 2023, at the age…
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Cowan Hewitt, 71, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Ann,” of Troutman, N.C., peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence. She…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell had the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening. [caption id="attachment_42004" align="alignright" width="174" alt="" height="218"]Sheriff Darren Campbell[/caption] Campbell was the guest…
[caption id="attachment_50885" align="aligncenter" width="577"] Pictured (from left) are Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James; Heather Mullins, Southwest Region director for DPI; Kristie Van Auken, special advisor to the Superintendent for Workforce…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore announced committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session. [caption id="attachment_4836" align="alignright" width="175"] Rep. Jeff McNeely[/caption] Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell)…
Special to Iredell Free News During the last two months, Iredell Water Corporation undertook a seamless transition from retiring General Manager Keith Snoddy – who served the utility for nearly…
[caption id="attachment_50878" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Sharon Horton, customer care supervisor, EnergyUnited; Maureen Moore, corporate communications manager, EnergyUnited; Julie Landford, wellness director, Cancer Services; Tara O’Brien, CEO of…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday will consider annexation and rezoning requests for the proposed 629 single-family home Shinn Farms development. If approved by council, the proposed…
Mr. Kent Alvin Gray, 53, was born in Iredell County on August 21, 1969, to James William Gray and the late Frances Elizabeth Gaines Gray. He entered into eternal rest…
Candice Kegarise Putnam, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 6, 2023. Mrs. Putnam was born June 1, 1953, in Forsyth County, N.C., the…
Thomas Willis Johnson, better known as “Fuzzy,” passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Maple Leaf in Statesville. Mr. Johnson was born in Cabin Creek, W.Va., on December 31, 1933,…
Judith “Judy” Craven Adams, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1948, to the late…
Jean Carol Brannen, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Autumn Care of Cornelius after battling numerous illnesses. She was born on April 20, 1949,…
Ulysses Aaron Young, 34, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday. February 4, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1988, in Harris, N.Y., to George William Young and Luz…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces nearly a dozen charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle on Brawley School Road near Mooresville. On Sunday, February…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members shared their views on how to best deal with disruptive students during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Vice Chairman Mike…
[caption id="attachment_50846" align="aligncenter" width="877"] Pictured (from left) are Sgt. Kevin Brookshire, Capt. Samantha Lindon, Sgt. Christy Cleary and Assistant Chief Bryan Johnson.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police…
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch is bringing back one of its popular fundraisers, its community garage sale. The public garage sale will be held Saturday, March 4, from…
Special to Iredell Free News Water Tech Inc. announced plans Monday to expand the company’s operations to Statesville to better serve its customers on the East Coast. The company is…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kannapolis man faces 18 felony charges in connection with a string of break-ins at a construction site off Wiggins Road near Mooresville. [caption id="attachment_50836" align="alignright" width="150"]…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the breakfast, lunch, and…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National…
Gerald James Dolinger, 76, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with this beautiful wife of 56 years on February 4, 2023. Gerald was born on April 2, 1946, to the…
David Wesley Upright, 56, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on February 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. David was born on January 18, 1967. He now has…
Peggy Jo Badgett Rickert, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Rickert was born in Surry County on August 28, 1934,…
Matthew Kelly Albright, 21, passed away January 28, 2023. He was born February 18, 2001 to Randall Albright and Delores Dorman Albright. Matthew served his country honorably in the Navy…
Bruce Eugene Benge, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. Bruce was born September 12, 1961, in…