[caption id="attachment_47023" align="aligncenter" width="895" alt="" height="625"]Statesville High School teacher Catherine Baker (center) poses for a picture with Margot Lobree (Left) and Lynda Moss after a program on Thursday at Mac…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has appointed Michael H. Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group Inc., to the North Carolina Ports Authority….
Paul Thomas Ingram, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Paul was born on November 29, 1936, in Iredell County,…
Teresa Ann Hedrick Penland, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Teresa was born in Iredell County on April 17, 1972, the…
Sandra Ann Upright Mooe, 62, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on November 14, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to Sam and Ann Upright on December…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) announced the closeout of $3.6 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds Wednesday, symbolizing major progress in the economic…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to clear the way for a 50-acre solar farm along Sheffield Road in Harmony. Dill Holdings, LLC,…
[caption id="attachment_46993" align="aligncenter" width="424"] Kello Simko, the owner of the 220 Cafe in Downtown Statesville[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN As they considered investing in the 220 Cafe back in 2015, Bill…
Inge Maria Paus Sherrill, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, surrounded by her family at her residence. Inge was born on December 24, 1936, in Wurzburg,…
Debra Diann Green Bryant, 59, of Cleveland, N.C., died Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Baptist Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in…
Mr. Spencer Dale Brawley, 62, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on November 17, 1959, to the late Leon Brawley and Bertha Stockton Brawley. He departed this life on Sunday,…
Veronica Latrish Everhart Allison, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born May 21, 1975, in…
[caption id="attachment_46976" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Juanita Norman and Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory hold up a plaque and resolution in memory of late-Commissioner Marvin Norman. They are joined…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections and county boards of elections are responding to requests from Election Day voters about why their “voter history”…
[caption id="attachment_46971" align="aligncenter" width="468"] Pictured (from left) are veterans who were recognized for their service: David Benbow, U.S. Army; Dale Wilson, U.S. Marine Corps; Mike Tucker, U.S. Navy and Naval…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host an opening its new exhibit, “Changing Landscapes in Iredell County,” on Friday, November 18. This event will take place from 5:30…
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat North America employees recently wrapped-up their fall giving campaign, exceeding total donation goals. The company donated more than $250,000 to local organizations in…
[caption id="attachment_46957" align="aligncenter" width="900"] A standing room only crowd attended the Mooresville Board of Adjustment hearing for Josh’s Farmer’s Market on Tuesday.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE After 3.5 hours on Tuesday…
Jimmy Reeves Sipes, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Iredell County, Jim was the son of the late Ross Andrew Sipes and Essie Burns Sipes….
Special to Iredell Free News The North Iredell High School FFA Chapter participated in the 68th Annual North Carolina Association Land Judging Career Development Event on Saturday, November 12, in…
Special to Iredell Free News The voice students of Melody Beaty will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian-Carlo Menotti on November 27 and 29 in Statesville and Taylorsville….
Anthony “Tony” Joseph D’Ambra, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on May 1, 1929 in…
Kimberly Ann Scott Oglietti, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Kim was born February 27, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms, will be sent out on November 22, 2022, and will be received by the City of Statesville at…
[caption id="attachment_46931" align="aligncenter" width="623"] Local historian and author Steve Hill was recently honored by the N.C. Society of Historians.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Statesville native Steve Hill was recently…
[caption id="attachment_46926" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Pictured (from left) are I-SS Superintendent Jeff James, Board Chairman Todd Carver, and board members Martin Page and Sam Kennington. Page and Kennington were recognized for…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation Coordinator Emily Watson, the Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Friends of ESC Park group are planning a full slate holiday fun events…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, has recently appointed a new member to its Board of Directors. [caption id=”attachment_46917″ align=”alignright”…
Carolyn Barbara Taylor Saine, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Bristol, Tenn., to the late Herbert and…
Dayton Levi Pharr, born September 12, 2022, to Dillon and Danielle Redfield Pharr, passed away on November 9, 2022, at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dayton was preceded in…
Special to Iredell Free News The Lucky Cat Program needs the community’s help. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack…
Our Mother, Janis Ford, sings with Angels on this day and her tired body has pain no more as her soul moves easily through God’s kingdom. Surrounded by her family,…
Marjorie Ann Singleton Bass passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Marjorie was born on August 3, 1934, to…
Jason Thomas Wing, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1976, in Charleston, S.C., to Thomas “Tom” and Sharon Vroma…
James “Jimmy” William Brotherton, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1950, in Mooresville to the late Ottis and Jean…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 31 ♦ A boy, Santiago Jose Portillo, born to Jose Portillo and Quethzali…