Jerry Gray Bradshaw, 76, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on Thursday, October 28, 1943, to the
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Special to Iredell Free News State Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been recognized as a “Jobs Champion” by the N.C. Chamber based on her pro-growth and pro-jobs voting record. Sawyer, a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Lake Norman High School earned the No. 1 seed in the girls bracket of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Holiday Classic, which begins at Statesville
Members of the Class of 1969 at North Iredell High School pose for a photo at their 50th reunion. Special to Iredell Free News The North Iredell High School Class
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hiddenite man was jailed in lieu of a $1 million-plus bond on numerous charges, including violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order. On Saturday, December 14,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County man faces felony charges related to sharing and possessing child pornography following a multi-agency investigation. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Eleven language students from South Iredell High School attended the 5th annual Learning through Languages Symposium for high school students held at the University of
Special to Iredell Free News From Olin to Coddle Creek, Iredell-Statesville Schools students (and Hulk the therapy dog) were excited about wrapping up the first semester and heading home for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell has announced the extension of a fee holiday that increases two-year savings to more than $4 million for
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 12 ♦ Shenna Lynnette Smith, 38, of Hodgesmill Road, Dobson, charged with being a fugitive from justice.
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection Residential: The revised
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 25 ♦ A girl, Calliee Elizabeth Pearl Giles, born to Christopher and Karrie
Statesville Police Department Chan Austin, P.A.C.T. Director J.D. Williams, and officers Scott, Hoover and Linden assisted in the Troutman turkey giveaway stop. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Spreading holiday cheer at
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department’s community forum on Thursday night, Director Michelle Hepler welcomed about 30 community members, explaining the need for their
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education is seeking the public’s input as it begins its search for the district’s next superintendent. Superintendent Brady Johnson’s tenure will end on
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville was transformed into a picture perfect Christmas village Friday night as thousands flocked downtown for the Classic Christmas celebration on a crisp evening. Kids enjoyed
519 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 5-Bedroom, 5-Bath $374,900 You have to walk through this lovely colonial in Statesville’s Davie Avenue Historic District to truly appreciate this home. A successful former
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A flurry of activity during the final week of candidate filing ensured that the vast majority of races in Iredell County will be contested in 2020. Candidate
Special to Iredell Free News Local attorney and longtime Iredell County resident Will Long filed paperwork in Raleigh on Thursday to formally enter the Republican Primary in his bid to
Members of the East Iredell Elementary School Student Parent Teacher Organization, decked out in their ugly holiday sweaters, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for their playground expansion. BY KARISSA
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Construction work that requires lane closures along major highways will be suspended by the N.C. Department of Transportation from Friday, December 20, to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County attorney Bryan A. Corbett has announced that he is a candidate for District Court Judge for Alexander and Iredell counties. Corbett, a lifelong
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with a felony larceny investigation. On Tuesday, December 17, ICSO deputies responded to a
2019 Iredell 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop When: Friday, December 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Iredell County Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville Details: A Holiday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Smiles and laughter filled the classroom as Troutman Elementary School kindergartners in teacher Willow Wilcox’s class hand-decorated their own gingerbread houses this week. Students worked beside their
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited will be accepting applications through Tuesday, December 31, for the 2020 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program. This year, EnergyUnited will be selecting two outstanding
BY KARISSA MILLER ICATS will reduce services beginning March 1, 2020, when grant funds are depleted. Bradley Johnson, director of ICATS, discussed the need to cut back services with the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has been awarded a $274,963 grant to help fund countywide efforts aimed at preventing overdose deaths related to opioid misuse.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Even though there are three new faces on Statesville’s City Council, the arguments at Monday night’s meeting sounded very familiar as the Municipal Services Building was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got a detailed look on Monday night at three options for a new multi-generational, multi-purpose War Memorial. Katie Barnes and John Barnholt of the
Special to Iredell Free News Crossroads Early College seniors Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele recently organized a 5K/1-mile fun run event called the “Dash for Education” to raise money for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges after a witness saw them attempt to steal an all-terrain vehicle from a home on East Lackey Farm Road, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives found crystal methamphetamine in his home when they were asked by N.C. Probation and
Special to Iredell Free News Western Avenue Baptist Church broke ground on a new children’s building on Sunday morning, December 15. In between worship services, church members gathered at the