Victoria Guerin, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1942, in New York to the late John and
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Celebrating Women of Iredell County: Celeste Henkel (1884-1935)
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR During Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women from around the country. It always means a little bit more to us when we
John Baxter Norman
Mr. John Baxter Norman, 85, of Troutman, N.C. departed this life on March 3, 2022. He was born on November 15, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Sinclair Norman
MGSD to present ‘A Night of Hope’ on April 11
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District will welcome Nathan Harmon, founder of Your Life Speaks, to the district on April 11-12. In addition to student sessions
Gov. Cooper reminds North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s
New South Iredell High football coach committed to restoring tradition of excellence
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Self-described military brat Mitch Johnson, son of a Delta Force special ops soldier, is committed to building a tradition of excellence, emphasizing integrity, work ethic, positive
Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held in Downtown Statesville on June 18
Event commemorates end of slavery with festival and family activities Special to Iredell Free News The 2022 Juneteenth Celebration Planning Committee is proud to announce a new location for this
Statesville Regional Airport manager earns professional credentials from NCDOT
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Regional Airport Manager John Ferguson is one of 20 managers from North Carolina public-use airports who received the inaugural North Carolina Airport Professional (NCAP)
Department heads discuss goals, accomplishments during Troutman Council planning retreat
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council heard presentations from the Public Works, Troutman Police, and Communications and Employee Services Departments during its half day planning retreat last Monday,
Laura Ann Turner Holdsclaw
Laura Ann Turner Holdsclaw passed away March 2, 2022. She was born on July 14, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Allen Hudson Turner and Lois Parks Turner. She was a
Jackie Burns Carr
Jackie Burns Carr, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born on July 24, 1947, in
Janice Carol McDaniel
Janice Carol Purkey McDaniel, 67, of Hamptonville, N.C., departed this world from Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C., on February 27, 2022. Janice was born on June 22, 1954,
Judith Eason Barnes
Judy Eason Barnes, 78, passed away on December 11, 2021, after several years of battling kidney disease. She was born on September 3, 1943, in Elizabeth City, N.C., to the
Work on first phase of Jennings Park could begin by end of year
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department held a community meeting on Thursday evening to update residents about the development of Jennings Park. Construction on phase 1
Evans launches campaign for District 1 seat on I-SS Board of Education
FROM STAFF REPORTS Retired North Iredell High School Principal Teresa Evans announced Friday that she is running for a seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. Evans is running
Executive Order makes face masks optional in N.C. agencies starting March 7
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This coincides with updates
Making a Difference: Harris has devoted decades to community service
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com When it comes to community service, Troutman Town Council member George Harris doesn’t do anything halfway. When he was campaigning for council, Harris knocked on doors
Robert Posey
Robert Posey, who was known as “Handsome Bob,” passed on February 28, 2022, at the age of 59 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Robert
Lois Evelyn Morrison Beaver
Lois Evelyn Morrison Beaver, 95, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022. The sixth child and youngest of the late Walter Lee and Carrie Isabelle Sharpe Morrison,
Johnson announces campaign for seat on Iredell County Board of Commissioners
FROM STAFF REPORTS Business owner and former N.C. Department of Transportation Board member Frank Johnson announced Thursday that he is running for a seat on the Iredell County Board of
Not Guilty: Jury acquits Jhammar Bowen of murder charge
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A jury of four men and eight women found Jhammar Vernon Bowen not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Shana Nichole Harmon on Thursday after
Election Watch: Several candidates remain unopposed in Iredell County with filing deadline looming
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the filing deadline rapidly approaching for the May 17 primary election, several candidates for local and state offices in Iredell County remain unopposed. All four state
Mooresville police seek assistance in identifying suspect in theft
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking for assistance identifying a suspect in a theft investigation. On February 20, MPD officers responded to a local business,
Violet McCoy
On Friday, February 25, 2022, Violet McCoy went to join the Lord peacefully in her home after a strong battle against cancer. She was a native of Statesville, N.C., born
Iredell commissioners approve rezoning request for landscaping company
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a request to rezone approximately 2.28 acres from residential to General Business use for a landscaping company off Hickory
Mooresville restaurants raising money to help feed Ukrainian refugees
Special to Iredell Free News Two local restaurants are raising money to help Ukrainians who have fled their homes following the invasion by Russian military forces. The Barcelona Burger &
I-SS Board members: Spending millions to rehab Mount Mourne school unwarranted
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members have walked the halls of the vacant Mount Mourne school and reviewed preliminary cost estimates for bringing it up to modern
Statesville Councilman Morgan announces bid for re-election
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Councilman William Morgan announced Tuesday that he would seek re-election to his seat as an at-large member in the 2022 election. “I have been honored
Olfa “Margot” Sanchez
Olfa “Margot” Sanchez, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Boca Raton, Fla., peacefully went to be with God on Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by
Viewpoint: Search for new police chief should be transparent, involve input from city residents
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW If I was the mayor of Statesville, my involvement with the selection of the next police chief would be paramount given the city council-manager system that our
Spring registration now open for Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now open for the Spring 2022 Season of Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont in Alexander, Forsyth, Iredell, and Rowan counties.
Prosecution witness admits she lied to police during murder investigation, tells jury she was covering for defendant
BY MIKE FUHRMAN During the seventh day of testimony in Jhammar Bowen’s murder trial, Qawiesha Toliver told an Iredell County Superior Court jury that she had lied to Statesville police
Garret Shane England
Garret Shane England, 31, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born on April 15, 1990, he was the son of Scotty “Scott” Harold England and the late Dina Wilcox
Scotts Elementary holds first National Junior Beta Club induction ceremony
BY KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary, an A+ Arts integrated school, recently hosted its first National Junior Beta Club induction ceremony. Nine students were officially inducted into Scotts’ National Beta Club
Better Together: Statesville High School working to boost community involvement
BY KARISSA MILLER There are many reasons why students get discouraged or bogged down with the stress and pressure of school. Statesville High School administrators and teachers believe community support
Founder Sport Group/Badger Sportswear Career Opportunities (February 27)
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated