BY DAN GITRO Two big things happened at Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting that will directly impact residents and fire and rescue personnel of this great county:…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
In loving memory of Anthony “Tony” John Anibaldi, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., who passed away on June 2, 2022. Hardest competitor, biggest loser of “species fest,” a fishing competition held…
Mr. Raymond Jurney Wilson Jr., known as “RJ” to everyone, 86, of Troutman, NC., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, following a surgery and brief illness. RJ was born…
Lura Ann Wilson Yates, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice. Ann was born on January 1, 1939, in Southern Pines, N.C.,…
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted in May to recommend approval of the revamped Troutman Townes’ conditional rezoning request and a rezoning/annexation request for a…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mission Accomplished! Eight days after departing Statesville, a small caravan of motorcycle riders arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Monday morning and presented the long-lost military service…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces drug charges after he reportedly threw a container with ecstasy units out the window as he approached a license checkpoint, according…
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a grant for $5,000 to Love Token, a Davidson County nonprofit organization that provides assistance for the county’s homeless population….
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Budget talks are usually not among the most joyous discussions had by city council members. But Monday’s budget discussions brought the Christmas spirit a little early….
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, along with I-SS teachers and principals, are featured prominently in a new episode of PBS Charlotte’s Carolina Impact. The 30-minute episode, “Equity…
Peggy Sue Stevenson Matheson, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away June 5, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Peggy was born June 26, 1935, in Iredell County…
[caption id="attachment_39237" align="aligncenter" width="504"] Evidence seized by the ICSO ICE Team.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine, marijuana…
[caption id="attachment_39056" align="aligncenter" width="723" class="popover-hover"] Pictured (from left) are siblings Robert H. Kutteh, Elaine K. Goslin, Constantine H. Kutteh and Dr. William H. Kutteh. [/caption] Special to Iredell Free News…
Sherrill Vincent Parks was born May 1, 1937. He graduated from Statesville Senior High School and Davidson College. He went into the family business, Parks Realty Company, where he met…
Kenneth “Kenny” William Stroud was born on May 17, 1935. He joined his heavenly father and beloved son, Scott, on June 4, 2022. Kenny was a long-time resident of Clearwater,…
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will hold its 22nd annual Christmas in July event on Sunday, July 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Veronica Bradley, PA-C, to Harmony Medical Care. [caption id="attachment_39222" align="alignright" width="173"]…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Mooresville Chamber of South Iredell and Lake…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Precious Medals Journey will conclude on Monday afternoon with a repatriation ceremony in Los Angeles. Relatives of decorated World War II veteran Coy William Goins will…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ Teri Ann Ilczuk, 44, of Market Road, Mooresville, charged with felony probation violation. Peral Jose…
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County officials are moving forward with a plan to implement a countywide radio system for emergency responders. Iredell County currently uses three primary radio systems utilizing…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 will not include an increase in the all-county fire service tax rate. The rate will remain at 9 cents…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy presented its 35th Annual Recital at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium this weekend, with performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Photo Gallery [gallery…
Harold Gillon Sr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 10, 1939. He was the son of the late James Marchal Gillon and Myrtle McMullen Gillon….
Alice Watts Mitchell, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 25, 1935, in Whiteville,…
Kimberly Alaine Smith-Hiatt, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 30, 2022, following a period of declining health. Kimberly was born on February…
Katherine “Kathy” Louise McLeod passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 Born April 1, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Barbara Gates and the late Samuel Junk….
Bette Jane Rhodes of Harmony, N.C., transitioned from this natural life into eternal existence at the age of 88 on Monday, May 30, 2022, at home. Bette was born on…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Precious Medals group gathered in a prayer circle outside the Sleep Inn in Yukon, Oklahoma, on Friday before continuing their eight-day journey from North Carolina to…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) will hold a clothing giveaway on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Resale Shop…
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 75 runners and walkers supported the 8th Annual Miles for Matt 5K on Saturday morning, a race that funds the Matthew Scott Bailey Memorial Scholarship…
Special to Iredell Free News Pictured (from left) are North Iredell High School student-athletes who have signed to play collegiate sports following after high school graduation: Dillion Hobbs, football at…
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[caption id="attachment_39092" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Mitchell Community College retirees enjoy a reception in honor of their years of service to the college.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently…
North Carolina average of more than 1,300 gun deaths each year Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day…
Shirley Orrell, affectionally known as “Nanny,” passed away quietly in her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2022. Born on February 17, 1947, she was a beloved mother,…