FROM STAFF REPORTS Kevin Angell announced Sunday evening that he will run for the District 6 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education. Angell, who works as chief program officer
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-three offenders, including five sex offenders and a convicted murderer, returned to Iredell County after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Seven of the offenders
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people lined the streets in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to watch the annual Christmas Parade. For an hour and a half, streets were lined
Robert Gaston Myers, 65, of Cleveland, N.C., died peacefully at Maple Leaf Healthcare after a lengthy and courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, December 6. Known affectionately as “the
Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell (far right) and other participants in a recent trip sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pose for a photo. BY MIKE FUHRMAN iredellfreenews@gmail.com
BY MIKE FUHRMAN I’ve never met 7-year-old Bryson Patton, but after watching his performance this week at Scotts Elementary School he’s become one of my favorite little people on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: NOVEMBER 26 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 36, of Lutz Avenue, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. ♦ Shiqwade
FROM STAFF REPORTS The first week of candidate filing for the 2020 elections ended Friday without a single Democrat filing to run for office in Iredell County. Meanwhile, five Republicans
Angela “Angie” Poteat Knox, 55, of Cleveland, N.C., left this life to be with her heavenly father on December 6, 2019. She was born to the late Norman and Janice
Lorene Elizabeth McDaniel Reid Reavis, 91, of Statesville, N.C., was born September 11, 1928. Lorene went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman got a case of Santa fever on Saturday morning with residents turning out to support the Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the
PHOTO: ICSO Detective Adam Blackburn and his wife Keetha pose for a photo with their children, Layla and Barrett, at Cool Springs Fire Department on Saturday. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Building on the success of his Troutman location, Cedar Stump Pub owner Jeremy Shaw is bringing the “Cedar Stump Family” to east Statesville. The venue will
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
Rachel Shirley Jean Poston Canipe, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her residence. Shirley was born in Shelby, N.C., on January 27, 1936, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS A local cleaning company owner was charged with stealing jewelry from one of her customers following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized marijuana, cash and a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville has something for everyone this month to gear up for the holiday season! Here are some of the big events: ♦ Stop by the annual free
2019 Shop & Stroll Spectacular When: Friday, December 6, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Statesville Details: Visit Santa Central at City Hall with his elves while enjoying popcorn and
Park View Elementary teacher selected from 28 finalists Special to Iredell Free News CULLOWHEE — Leanne Rose, a second-grade teacher at Park View Elementary School inthe Mooresville Graded School District,
Critical vote on critical funding expected to occur at Monday’s board meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Administrators’ plans to expand the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to Statesville High School sparked a
Mrs. Louise Murdock McIntyre, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born October 7, 1928 in Iredell County, N.C., she
Farrel Reed Rasnick, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Virginia on March 29, 1947, to the late Delmar
Special to Iredell Free News With the holidays quickly approaching, multiple agencies throughout Iredell County are gearing up their gift-giving missions and are helping those in need by providing Christmas
Special to Iredell Free News Alexander County trial attorney Rob Young has filed his notice of candidacy for the District Court Judge seat being vacated by the Judge Deborah Brown
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomination for its Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 will annually recognize 5 Statesville area young
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday voted to place a $126 million school bond referendum on the March 2020 ballot. Following a public hearing, commissioners unanimously agree to
Source: https://traffickingresourcecenter.org Mooresville forum highlights tactics employed by traffickers in $32 billion industry BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is the third-largest criminal
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified member of the Folk Nation gang faces a drug-trafficking charge following his arrest in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Michael Alvin
Mr. Grady Wayne Speaks Sr., 91, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home. Born in Iredell County on December 4, 1927, he was the son of
Mr. James Thomas Starrette, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Starrette was born February 7, 1938, in Iredell County
Aushlan Marie Martin, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1997, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Latoya
Special to Iredell Free News Bring the whole family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, December 6, for the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular. This event features the feeling of an
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators proposed the creation of a five-year Career Technical Education track for students to Board of Education members during Monday’s meeting. Under the new plan,
Representatives of local nonprofits and community agencies who received a contribution from National Balloon Rally Charities pose for a photo with Executive Director Bud Welch Tuesday night. Special to Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS District Attorney Sarah Kirkman has filed the necessary paperwork to run for re-election in 2020 in Judicial District 22A, which covers Iredell and Alexander counties. “I am