Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club honored area veterans at its Veterans Day Dinner at the Community Building in Union Grove on Friday. Veterans of all…
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Special to Iredell Free News Dragons are a big deal in author Mark T. Collins’ neighborhood. His book, “When Going on a Dragon Hunt,” written with the wit and wisdom…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Band recently captured first place overall in the Foothills Invitational Marching Band Competition. The competition, held at North Iredell High School’s…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 6 ♦ Rodriguez Hakeem Gamble, 33, of Stockton Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm…
Special to Iredell Free News For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more intense by feeling alone in their grief. That’s why Carolina Caring is…
Special to Iredell Free News A Family Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 18, on the Mitchell Community College campus in Statesville. There will be games and activities, including…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Following the unanimous recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Board, the Troutman Town Council rejected the River Rock triplex project on Thursday night, despite adjoining…
Pamela “Pam” Joan Englebert passed away at her home on Friday, November 4, 2022. Pam was a joy to know and to be around. She loved making “Old Time” music…
William Clyde Anderson, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He aas born June 2, 1937, to the late Clyde Anderson and Eva Harris Anderson. William loved Joyce, his…
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Windle Wilkie Shrewsbury Jr., 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., to the…
Daniel Lee Davis, 51, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on November 10, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1971, in Iredell County,…
Mary Frances Mayhew Haynes, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday morning, November 12, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care Center. Born on January 7, 1934, in Iredell County,…
Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022. Ann was born April 19, 1943,…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville community lined Main Street on Saturday to cheer on hundreds of veterans, bands, scouts, and supporters who marched to celebrate and thank those who have…
Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 1.5 million people are newly diagnosed each year. [caption id="attachment_46744" align="alignright" width="175"]…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Officials from municipalities and the school systems met individually with N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Jeff McNeely and Grey Mills on Thursday to share their top…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Harmony Elementary School held a special fashion show on Friday. Around 46 first-graders enjoyed doing a “moon walk” to show off their homemade space boots and gloves….
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony in Shearer Hall on its Statesville Campus on Friday. The program centered around “honoring all who served”…
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Linda Elizabeth Green Mayberry Houston, 63, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Linda was born on December 14, 1958, in Cabarrus County to the late Lawrence…
Clay Eugene Walker, 79, of Statesville, N.C., to use his words, “rolled on out of here” to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2022. He…
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a 30-year-old double homicide has been extradited to Iredell County to face felony charges. [caption id="attachment_46681" align="alignright" width="151"] Sheldon Summers[/caption] The Statesville Police Department…
[caption id="attachment_46676" align="aligncenter" width="900" alt="" height="516"]Brad Stroud was joined by his wife Kimberly Stroud and Juanita Norman as Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite administered the oath on Thursday evening. Stroud…
Special to Iredell Free News More than 60 vendors, including crafters, artists and specialty food providers, have signed on to participate in a Craft Show at the Statesville Fitness &…
Love Innis Jones Zachary, 75, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Durham, N.C. Born on September 11, 1947, in Statesville, N.C., she was the…
Celestine Amalie Kiser, 78, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2022. She was born in Trammel, Va., on April 13, 1944, to the late Rev. Giles Kiser…
[caption id="attachment_46657" align="aligncenter" width="900"] More than 200 people attended an event honoring veterans at West Iredell High School on Thursday.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Stressing the importance of every man and…
Roy Lee Harris, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born April 1, 1932, in Iredell County, N.C.,…
Billy Leonard Josey, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. Billy was born on July 18, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Future Farmers of America members from several area high schools competed in a tractor and truck safety and skills competition on Thursday. Held at Westward Farms in…
Board also recognizes student and staff achievements in classroom, on stage and on athletic fields BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing growth, transportation efficiency, and the opening of the new Selma Burke…
[caption id="attachment_46608" align="aligncenter" width="511"] ICSO Deputy Matt Talbert poses with his new canine partner Groot.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Groot, a German Shorthaired Pointer, has joined the Iredell County…
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment (BOA) will conduct a public hearing at the Troutman Town Hall, 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC on the 17th…
To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who supported me in the campaign through their efforts and their votes. I gave it my all, but the partisan headwinds were just too…