FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Troutman firefighter are raising money to help cover the funeral expenses for his teenage son. Dawson Church, the 15-year-old son of Allen and Karen
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Iredell County Solid Waste & Recycling reminds residents to replace old windshield decals
Special to Iredell Free News Each year, Iredell County Solid Waste and Recycling issues vehicle decals to residential property owners in Iredell County, which allows them access to waste and
Better Business Bureau offers tips for holiday returns and exchanges
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
Community helping cover funeral expenses for son of ICSO lieutenant killed in dirt bike accident
FROM STAFF REPORTS Dozens of individuals have contributed money to help pay for funeral expenses for an 11-year-old boy who was fatally injured in a dirt bike accident in northern
Elizabeth Jane Holland Sweet
Elizabeth Jane Holland Sweet, 64, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Jane was born October 1, 1957, in Iredell County to the
Vance Davis Galliher
Mr. Vance Davis Galliher, 85, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully after a slow decline of health at Autumn Care in Statesville, N.C., on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was
Troutman Council approves raise for town manager, COVID bonuses for full-time employees
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a closed session to discuss Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s job performance, Troutman Town Council members voted to give Wyatt a 15 percent raise during its
Health Beat: How to combat the holiday blues
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is supposed to be a magical time for spreading cheer, creating memories, rekindling relationships, and relaxing after a long year — as
Edward Thomas Sadowski
Edward “Tom” Thomas Sadowski died on December 20, 2021, at the age of 66, in Mooresville, N.C. He unexpectedly succumbed to Covid-19 after a relentless battle in a critical care
Iredell County Veterans Service Office director honored for 20 years of service
BY KARISSA MILLER Veteran Brad Stroud still lives by the U.S. Army leadership motto, “Be, Know and Do.” “The Be’s are your adjectives. Be polite. Be professional. Be competent,” he
Town of Troutman mourns loss of long-time public servant
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jim Troutman, known to most in Troutman as “Jimmy,” passed away on Tuesday after a period of declining health. The longtime Town of Troutman employee who
Video: Year-End Interview with Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell
Robert Allen Keselowski
Robert Allen Keselowski of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Bob was born August 1, 1951, in
Iredell County Emergency Communications urges county residents to sign up for Hyper-Reach alerts
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County provides community information and emergency alert services through a company called Hyper-Reach. When important things are happening in the community, county officials use
Video: I-SS superintendent discusses 2021, looks ahead to 2022
NCDOT: Most state roadway projects halting for holidays
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Most state road construction projects will be suspended across North Carolina to help ease highway traffic for the upcoming holidays. Where possible, the
Critics of mask mandates, vaccine requirements sound off at Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting
Correction: This article has been corrected from the original version to add a partial quote from Kelli Harris. BY KARISSA MILLER A group of people who oppose face mask mandates
Charles Eichhorn
Charles Eichhorn of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home. He was a deeply committed and faithful man to his family. Chuck was
Janet Smith Harkey
Janet Smith Harkey, 78, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born September 25, 1943, in Carter County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Wayne and
John William Barber
John William Barber, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit, Mich., on August 31, 1951, he was the youngest
David Anthony Magazu
David Anthony Magazu, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 17, 2021. David was the loving husband of Carrie (Kanitz) and proud, caring father of five children,
Mayor: City of Statesville flourished in midst of pandemic during 2021
Editor’s Note: Mayor Costi Kutteh delivered the following remarks during the Statesville City Council meeting on Monday, December 20. BY COSTI KUTTEH 2021 has been an amazing year in the
NCDHHS secretary issues advisory urging vaccination and boosters against COVID-19 in anticipation of Omicron variant surge
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen issued the following Secretarial Advisory on Monday, urging the following actions
John Richard Bias
John Richard Bias, 79, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Ona, W.Va., passed away December 18, 2021, after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born October 15,
First Baptist Church of Statesville assists 31 families at Christmas
Special to Iredell Free News First Baptist Church of Statesville opened its doors for its “White Christmas” program. White Christmas is a time where families identified through Salvation Army Angel
City of Statesville announces closings for Christmas holiday
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24, in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection The revised schedule for
I-SS taking proactive steps to address suicide, depression and anxiety
BY KARISSA MILLER Youth suicide increased more than 50 percent in North Carolina from 2019 to 2020, according to the latest data from the state’s fatality task force. Iredell-Statesville Schools
Health Beat: How to prevent slips, trips and falls this winter
Special to Iredell Free News It may not feel like it today, but winter is right around the corner. Winter weather like ice and snow can be dangerous for anyone,
Rewriting the Narrative: Statesville High seeking community partners to support students (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School students and staff held a community partnership day Thursday as part of a larger initiative to bring the community and school back together. “We
Frank Eugene McCall
Frank Eugene McCall was born January 30, 1947, in Statesville, N.C., to Marjorie and Clarence McCall Sr. He was the third of eight children. After graduating from Ferndale High School,
Booze It & Lose It campaign underway across North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season. Law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols
N.C. health officials announce state’s first flu-related death of 2021-2022 flu season
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced the state’s first reported flu-related death of the 2021–2022 flu season on
Herbert Bernard Marks
Herbert “Herb” Marks of Mooresville, N.C., better known as Pops, peacefully entered eternal life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home. He was one of the toughest, most hardworking
Brent Nylĕn Fohrman
Brent Nylĕn Fohrman’s life was cut short on December 10, 2021. A fighter until the end, Brent is survived by his wife Elissa Fohrman; three daughters, Ashlynn Fohrman, Brenna Fohrman
Organizers of Operation Christmas Food Drive hope to serve 250 families in 2021
BY BRYAN STARRETTE Last year my wife Gina was sitting in a wheelchair, watching TV and seeing communities all over the country setting up food drives. She wondered if Statesville
Viewpoint: One gift can serve many in our community
BY NELSON GRANADE As we enter the Christmas season, you can just feel the excitement in the air. Children smile a bit wider. Holiday lights take over the dark winter