BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carmen Towens and Bryon Turman have vivid childhood memories of their father, Freckless “Freck” Gibbs Jr., showing them his medals, mementos and a book highlighting his service
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News Veteran fundraising professional Jen Balog has been hired as executive director of the Iredell Health Foundation. Balog has 13 years of experience in development and fundraising,
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Children’s Hope Alliance ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs NC 28010 PHONE: 704.872.4157 EMAIL ADDRESS: communications@childrenshopealliance.org WEBSITE: www.childrenshopealliance.org Executive Director: Celeste Dominguez
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets held an in-person Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor military veterans and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made for our
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council began its first meeting since the election by expressing appreciation for the “passion” of the town residents who voted and participated in
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on security camera footage committing breaking and entering
Mrs. Gladys Linney Campbell, 93, of 1583 West Cloaninger Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born on
Mrs. Joann Turner McClelland, 83, of 167 Buckhead Road, Harmony, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Walter Clifton Turner
Mr. Charles Edward Chambers of 117 Imes Court, Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, following an automobile accident. He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1950,
Ms. Alexandria Lynette Heaggans, 37, of 152 Burke Circle, Mooresville, N.C., was born in Forsyth County, N.C., on August 11, 1984, and was the daughter of Leonard Alexander Heaggans and
“Tommy” Frank Thomas Gilliland, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1957, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late James Wesley
Robert James Weatherwax, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on September 27, 1950,
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Pharos Parenting ADDRESS: 1602 Davie Avenue PHONE: 704-878-2227 EMAIL ADDRESS: info@pharosparenting.org WEBSITE: www.pharosparenting.org Executive Director: Tonya Fowler Board Chair: Susan Ervin Number
BY KARISSA MILLER Four Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers were among the Bright Ideas Education Grant recipients recognized by EnergyUnited during the first of three virtual celebrations on Tuesday. The local grant
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has eased face mask restrictions for students in grades seven through 12, but decided to keep the mask mandate
Special to Iredell Free News gg’s art frames gifts will host its annual holiday open house on Sunday, November 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. The shop is located at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting on Interstate 77 that occurred on Monday, November 8, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Mr. Jerry Dean Reese, 69, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on November 6, 2021, and woke up in the arms of Jesus. He departed with his loving family that
Stuart Holland Deal, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has promoted Cara Nielsen, RHIT, to health information management director and privacy officer. Nielsen has over 20 years of experience in the
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: American Red Cross ADDRESS: 122 Backstretch Lane, Suite 101, Mooresville, NC 28117 PHONE: 704-376-1661 EMAIL ADDRESS: Allison.taylor@redcross.org WEBSITE: www.redcross.org/greater-carolinas Executive Director: Allison Taylor
Special to Iredell Free News When he was 20 years old, Chris Williams deployed to Iraq with a local N.C. National Guard unit. On November 15, 2004, Chris was working
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Apprenticeship Iredell program recently received full apprenticeship sponsor status by North Carolina Community College System’s ApprenticeshipNC. This status means Mitchell is an
BY KARISSA MILLER Face masks will be optional for Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff starting Tuesday, November 9. A motion, which ends the school district’s mask mandate and makes face
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved bids totaling $45.6 million for the design and construction of the new Selma Burke Middle School. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug and weapons charges after a search of the vehicle they were traveling in yielded methamphetamine and a stolen firerarm, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News When 83-year-old Roosevelt Booker was told he needed to receive radiation treatment for prostate cancer, he was willing to try anything to get better. Booker
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Sophie Raffan has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Raffan, a member of Girl Scout Troop 10099,
Teresa Ann Thorneburg Sigmon, 62, of Statesville, N.C., entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Catawba County on January 17, 1959, she was
Helen Rhyne Burdette, 85, of Statesville, N.C., after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease, left her life on earth to join her beloved husband in Heaven on Saturday, November 6,
Cora Lee Johnson Fortner, 89, of Statesville N.C., passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Autumn Care. Mrs. Fortner was born June 10, 1932, in Iredell County and was
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Iredell Christian Ministries ADDRESS: 752 Old Salisbury Road, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-924-6700 EMAIL ADDRESS: joym@iredellcm.org WEBSITE: www.iredellcm.org Executive Director: Joy M.
Peggy Ann Buchanan Warnock, 66, of Denver passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., to Edward Eugene Buchanan and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Winter Weather Drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will close its offices on Thursday, November 11, in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday. Mayor Costi Kutteh signed a proclamation
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Donald Carlos Williams Stinson, 37, of Longleaf Drive, Charlotte, charged with being a fugitive