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Precious Medals Journey Day 6 & 7: From Winslow, Arizona, to Barstow, California

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

Katherine Louise McLeod

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

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

Precious Medals Journey Day 4 & 5: From Yukon, Oklahoma, to Winslow, Arizona

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

Remembering Matthew Bailey: Miles for Matt 5K raises money for scholarships (Photos)

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

Gov. Cooper proclaims June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day

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 Inscoe Orrell

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,

Patsy Nell Bost Abell

Patsy Nell Bost Abell passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of May 30, 2022. Pat was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on January 28, 1943. She

Talented Teens: Middle-school students showcase skills at Statesville Civic Center (Photo Gallery)

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Talented teens from the Statesville area took the stage at the Statesville Center on Thursday night — to lift up their voices and their community. The inaugural

40 Under 40 Award: Stewart honored by Charlotte Business Journal

Special to Iredell Free News Jessica Rivers Stewart, vice president of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives for the Iredell Economic Development Corporation, was recently honored by the Charlotte Business Journal as

Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities (June 3)

The Town has many career opportunities available from Parks and Recreation to Engineering and everything in between. Work in the public sector is unique, challenging and rewarding, and work for

Precious Medals Journey Day 2 & 3: From Cookeville, Tennessee, to Yukon, Oklahoma

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The road to California has been fraught with flat tires, wrong turns, a downpour and a couple of insect bites. For participants in the Precious Medals’ journey

David Edward Stukbauer

David Edward Stukbauer, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., died May 31, 2022, in Mooresville. He was born in Maple Heights, Ohio, on December 11, 1966, and grew up in Newbury, Ohio.

Doris Zolene Cates Thomas

Doris Zolene Cates Thomas, 88, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in her home in Jupiter, Fla. She was born on October 4, 1933,

Iredell County Community Foundation awards $171,715 to address learning loss, assist veterans and more

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $171,715 in grants to 23 local nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address learning loss,

Walter Lee Overcash III

Walter Lee Overcash III, 78, died May 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was born at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on February 22, 1944, but was raised in

Morgan announces he will not seek runoff for Statesville council seat

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan announced Wednesday morning that he would not call for a runoff election for two contested at-large seats on the Statesville City

Precious Medals Journey Day 1: From Statesville to Cookeville, Tennessee

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The first day of a cross-country mission to reunite a World War II veteran’s service medals with his family included an inspirational send-off with hometown supporters, opportunities

Iredell County health officials monitoring global monkeypox outbreak; no cases have been reported in N.C.

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is closely monitoring the latest developments in the global monkeypox outbreak. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by an orthopox

Jerry Mikle Campbell

Jerry “Fuzzy” Mikle Campbell, 72, of Vaughn Mill Road, Statesville, N.C., departed this earth to join his heavenly father on May 29, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1950,

Public invited to send-off ceremony for Precious Medals caravan

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small caravan of motorcycle riders will depart Statesville on Monday morning on a cross-country journey to deliver military service medals to relatives of a World War

Iredell County Public Library gearing up for Summer Reading program

FROM STAFF REPORTS Registration for the Iredell County Public Library Summer Reading program begins June 1. The program is a two-month effort to keep the community engaged and learning throughout

The Catalinas to perform at Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert on June 3

Special to Iredell Free News Is summertime calling you? Bring your friends and family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 3, as crowd favorite The Catalinas perform at the Piedmont

John Douglas “JD” Goforth

John Douglas “JD” Goforth, 95, passed away May 27, 2022. He was born June 24, 1926, in Iredell County, N.C. He was preceded in death by Helen A. Goforth, his

Jerry Todd Sipes

Jerry Todd Sipes, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Todd was born December 30, 1964, in Iredell County and is the son of Jerry Austin Sipes

Jeffrey Wayne Thrift

Jeffrey Wayne Thrift, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born on December 14, 1962,

Iredell Firewire Report: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Iredell-Statesville Schools demonstrate commitment to student safety

BY DAN GITRO The last week of May certainly turned out to be a sad one. The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left parents all over the country in shock and

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