Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s fifth concert of the 2019-2020 season brings Celtic Rock to Statesville with Canada’s Derina Harvey Band. The concert is…
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON After testing the waters at the Statesville Leisure Pool on Friday, program director Kali Moore wanted to make sure participants in the 2020 Polar Plunge got their…
Gaye Ann Hudson Pope, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended period of declining health. She was born September 8,…
Mrs. Marie Daniels Cheek passed away February 14, 2020, after a period of declining health. She was at home, in the quiet of the early morning, in the northern Iredell…
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District recently announced a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill…
[caption id="attachment_7728" align="aligncenter" width="600"] ICATS employees celebrate a milestone Wednesday at Statesville Dialysis as driver Tonnette Kadima (center) was honored for transporting her 20,000th wheelchair passenger.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell…
Special to Iredell Free News Local families and business leaders joined together on Thursday for the Iredell County March for Babies kickoff event. This year’s Ambassador Family is the Everett…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the fall semester 2019. To be eligible for the full-time students’…
Shirley Ann Dollar Eller, 80, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Ashe County, died February 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on March 19, 1939,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drugs following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. [caption id="attachment_7714" align="alignright" width="116"] Richard Wingate[/caption] Richard Eugene Wingate,…
Mrs. Carolyn Loraine Imes Powell, daughter of the late James C. Imes and Jewell Whiteside, was born in Iredell County on June 27, 1947. She departed this life on Monday,…
Overseer Andrea Lucille Knox Roseboro, beloved daughter of the late Eugene Marshall and Ada Knox Marshall, was born in Iredell County on February 11, 1953. She departed this life at…
Mildred Ann Davidson Campbell, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Campbell was born June 9, 1935 in Iredell County and…
James “Sam” Hughes Minter, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1944, in Lexington,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 46-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_7697" align="alignright" width="128"]…
[caption id="attachment_7694" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Pictured (from left) are Lakeshore Elementary School Principal Chris Grace, first-grade teacher Megan Houchins, and Iredell-Statesville School Board Vice Chairman Chuck Gallyon.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free…
A BBB study: “How Scammers Use Impersonation, Blackmail, and Trickery to Steal from Unsuspecting Daters” Special to Iredell Free News Romance scams are different from other scams. They prey on…
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited encourages all eligible high school seniors to submit their applications early for the co-op’s Empowering the Future scholarship program. Any student who applies before…
Delmonicos – Valentine’s Dance When: Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. Where: VFW Post 2031, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville Details: The cupids from the DELMONICOS will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your…
James “Ronnie” Ronald Lancaster, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1945, in Heard County, Ga., to…
[caption id="attachment_7679" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pictured (front row, from left) are Jeremiah Dalton, Tatum Tucker, Caleb Tillman, Parker Sherrill, Jordan Patterson, and school board member Charles Kelly; (back row) Michael Jester,…
Ruby Marilyn Phelps Smith, 90, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home in Denver, N.C. She was born on July 30, 1929, in Charlotte, N.C., to the…
Jerome “Jerry” Harvey Lynch, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 30, 1949 in Milwaukee,…
Special to Iredell Free News [caption id="attachment_5418" align="alignright" width="121"] Gov. Roy Cooper[/caption] RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has formalized the state’s ongoing effort to monitor, prepare for and respond to…
Special to Iredell Free News With worldwide concerns about the new coronavirus, Iredell County Emergency Communications has implemented additional steps to begin screening for possible exposure by citizens who require…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. [caption id="attachment_7663" align="alignright" width="127"] Terry Isaac Brown Jr.[/caption]…
Mrs. Eunice Pearl Whiteside Green, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2020, at Autumn Care in Statesville. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland Usher Saden…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man was arrested and charged with burning a property near his home following an investigation by the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and the…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Troutman Town Council members appear willing to loosen restrictions against flashing signage, but don’t expect the town to be lit up like a Christmas tree. The…
Special to Iredell Free News One-Stop Early Voting for the March 3, 2020, Primary Election begins on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Saturday, February 29, at five sites across…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News will not publish candidate endorsement letters for the March 3 primary that are received after February 25. Email letters to iredellfreenews@gmail.com To the Editor: Permit…
[caption id="attachment_7632" align="aligncenter" width="600"] CATS automotive tech students listen as Rhyne Scott, general manager of Randy Marion Chevrolet and Ford-Lincoln in Statesville, talks about educational and career opportunities on Tuesday.[/caption]…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education has received 12 completed applications from individuals interested in working as the district’s next superintendent. Board member Samuel Kennington, who is chairman…
Mr. Marvin Sanford “Sandy” Cline Jr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Forsyth Regional Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sandy was born April 5,…
Joyce Dagenhart Caldwell, 75, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. She was born on July 24,…
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