BY JAIME GATTON To Sally Nix, Jon Snow is more than just a dog — he’s a lifeline. Nix suffers from “suicide disease,” or trigeminal neuralgia, which affects the trigeminal
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Troutman Council approves 10.5-acre annexation, rezoning for retail use
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Council members unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning to highway business of 10.5 acres at 726 South Main Street near the Barkdale Road intersection for an
Henry Grier Bustle
Henry Grier Bustle, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caretakers at Gordon Hospice House. Grier was born in Iredell County
MPD: Suspect hit by vehicle and killed while attempting to avoid arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS One suspect is dead and a second is on the run following a police pursuit that began in Mooresville early Friday morning. A man, who has not
Linda Rudisill Deese
Linda Rudisill Deese, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born on October 11, 1939, in Catawba County, N.C.,
Stephen Michael McCord
Stephen “Steve” Michael McCord, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2023. Steve was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is the son
Iredell Home & Garden Show opens Friday afternoon at Statesville Civic Center
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Whether you’re shopping for new blinds, windows or gutters, you’ll find several options at the Iredell Home & Garden Show this Friday and Saturday at the Statesville
FCC reviewing proposed sale of News Talk WSIC Radio
Special to Iredell Free News Owner Mark Sanger announced Thursday that he has accepted an offer to sell News Talk WSIC Radio. “It has been a fun and amazing 18
MGSD Board passes resolution strongly opposing NC House Bill 219
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education members are urging residents to contact Reps. Jeff McNeely (a bill co-sponsor) and Grey Mills, and Sen. Vickie Sawyer to
NCDHHS: Syphilis cases on the rise across North Carolina, especially in women and babies
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23 percent from 2021 to 2022, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Jewel Madison Thompson
Jewel Madison Thompson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 10, 2023. Born August 29, 1930, in Statesville, she was the daughter of the late Sherrill Martin Madison and Ruby
Mooresville teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Corrina Pergola has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. A member of Girl Scout Troop
Troutman Council discusses delayed annexation agreement, rezoning request for parcel off South Main Street
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed a variety of items during their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, including the town’s Blessing Boxes, code enforcement, community communication efforts, road
On the Road Again: Retiree who suffered from debilitating pain enjoying life again after minimally invasive surgery
Special to Iredell Free News Johnie Watkins had dealt with leg pain for several years but had remained very active even through the pain. As an avid biker, the 80-year-old
Accounting firm gives Iredell-Statesville Schools a clean audit; Board allocates $1 million for chiller replacements
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the community packed the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman. The three-hour meeting, which
Viewpoint: Will elected officials do anything after students across nation protest against gun violence in schools?
BY COOPER HALL Uniting a high school is hard work, but I watched it happen at South Iredell High on April 5 as students participated in the national walkout to
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Iredell’s Happiest Day! Pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner
BY KARISSA MILLER The Boys and Girls Club of the Piedmont will host its inaugural Pancake Day at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, April 20. Doors will open at
EnergyUnited now accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is partnering with outstanding educators to bring creative learning to life! Teachers can now apply for a Bright Ideas education grant of up to
Eric Pence
Walter “Eric” Pence, 69, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away April 3, 2023, after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. The son of Roy Pence and Lelia Reavis Pence, Eric was
Iredell-Statesville Schools hosts first Career Technical Education STEAM event (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER The buzzing sound of drones filled the air as they moved through hula hoops inside Unity Center. Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Technical Education department (CTE) hosted a STEAM
Miss Statesville named to Azalea Festival Queen’s Court
Special to Iredell Free News Taylor Loyd, the reigning Miss Statesville 2023, has been named to the 76th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen’s Court. Loyd was selected from a
Local athletes shine at inaugural Iredell County Special Olympics Swim Invitational (Photos)
Special to Iredell Free News Bobbi Williams, local coordinator with Special Olympics Iredell County, welcomed more than 50 swimmers from Special Olympics Lake Norman, Lincoln and Iredell counties to the
Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau to host tourism event on April 20
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Southern Distilling Co will host the. Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina/Visit North Carolina team for
Answering the Call: Iredell commissioners recognize critical work of ECOM staff
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to make the month of April National 9-1-1 month and April 9-15 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Iredell
Cothelia Odessa Overcash
Cothelia Odessa Overcash, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed through the pearly gates and joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023. Odessa was born in Lowell, N.C., on
Stephen Christopher Williams
Stephen Christopher Williams, 57, passed away on Monday morning, March 27, 2023, thirteen days after he had been hospitalized in Charlotte, N.C., following a massive stroke. For many years before
Becoming Gentlemen: Troutman Middle students learning valuable life skills
BY DEBBIE PAGE Stylish and dapper young men hosted their guests and class donors to the first “Bobcats Become Gentlemen” dinner on Tuesday night at the Career Academy and Technical
Patrick Charles Petti
Patrick Charles Petti, 82 of Mooresville, N.C. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 2, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1940, in Newark, N.J., to
William “Capt. Gus” Frank Gustafson
William “Capt. Gus” Frank Gustafson, 80, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on April 2, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Harold
Diane Lynn Pagliaro
Diane Lynn Pagliaro, 74, of Troutman, N.C., fell into her deep sleep in peace at her home in the company of her family on the early morning of April 3,
Sheriff: ‘Every weekend there is a threat’ involving local schools
BY KARISSA MILLER In the wake of the recent school shooting in Tennessee, Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell expressed confidence Monday in the work that has been done to protect
Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series kicks off May 5
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are preparing to celebrate 15 years of one of the community’s most successful
Viewpoint: Iredell’s public health team has remained mission focused during challenging times
BY JANE HINSON April 3-9, 2023, is National Public Health Week. The last three years have been difficult ones for our public health team at the Iredell County Health Department.
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service: Friends, family express appreciation for Vietnam veteran
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Benny Wilhelm has spent decades giving his time, service and resources to help others. On Saturday, dozens of people let the Cool Springs resident and Vietnam veteran
Iredell County EMS personnel teach scouts important lessons about first aid, emergency response
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County EMS personnel Dawn Toohey, Avery Stone and Pat Lowe recently shared information about their work with Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 173. They