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FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are searching for a man wanted on charges related to an early morning shooting on Fifth Street. The Statesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fifth Street around 4:12 a.m.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library launched its annual Summer Reading in June, offering free programs for all ages that spark curiosity, creativity and instill a lifelong love
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Branch NAACP officials released a statement this week criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to reverse Roe V. Wade, a 1973 ruling that protected women’s
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA is providing a safe, nurturing place where homeless students can have fun and receive academic support this support. The effort to launch a
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted not to recognize the Green Party as an official political party in North Carolina, citing
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the latest deaths on Wednesday afternoon. A total of 480
Jerry Lynn Huffine, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born in Washington County, Tenn., on June 4, 1943, to
Wanda Gail “Tuffy” Gatton Tulbert was born in Iredell County on June 10, 1945, to Easter and Tom Gatton who predeceased her. She married the love of her life, Kenny
Mr. James William Davidson Sr., 85, son of the late Jim Lee Davidson and Lorenia Turner Davidson, was born on May 25, 1937. He departed this life on June 24,
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that it will partner with 22 agencies across Iredell County through the 2022-2023 Community Investment process. These agencies
Special to Iredell Free News While their friends have been enjoying a break from school, a small group of Iredell-Statesville Schools students has been focusing on the three Rs for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to stay safe this Independence Day by leaving fireworks to the professionals and by practicing safe
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted its first Tourism Summit on Wednesday. Business owners and civic leaders gathered at the civic center to learn more about
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to support the highest quality of cardiovascular care for the community, the Iredell Health Foundation will host its first annual Heart of
Julia Mae Allison, 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. Services for Ms. Allison will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at W.H. Bryant, A.E. Grier &
Justin Dewayne Goodman, 29, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Troutman, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born October 12, 1992, in
June Lytton Pope, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on June 27, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 19, 1939, to Edwin Woodrow Lytton and Bonnie Faye
Loving mother Ruth Washington-Turner passed away on June 26, 2022, after a short battle with cancer and suffering a massive stroke. Ruth passed peacefully in her sleep at Accordius Health
Charles “Chuck” Elliott of Statesville, N.C., a proud veteran of United States Army passed away June 29, 2022, at 5:42 a.m. after a courageous battle from complications of Agent Orange.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the cause of an early morning fire on Ashe Street was accidental. Mooresville-Fire Rescue personnel responded to
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 17 ♦ A boy, Jax Dudley Norman, born to Jason Norman and Kayla
Huber “John” Flores Lopez, 21, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born on June 15, 2001, in Mooresville, N.C. John was employed at Precision
Carolyn Diane Dixon Roten, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Ms. Roten was born April 25, 1943, in Iredell County the
Donald Nelson Broadway, age 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home. A Celebration of his Life will be held with Military Honors on
Della Faye Brown Roten, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. She was born in Wilkes County on June 16, 1940, to the
Special to Iredell Free News Many Statesville homeowners have seen the value of their property rise exponentially during the past two years. That’s great news for those looking to sell,
Fidel Ulloa-Canales was born in San Miguel, El Salvadora, on July 7, 1980, to Victoriano Ulloa and Lucia Canales. He passed away on June 27, 2022. He is survived by
BY KARISSA MILLER Students in Chef Gwen Valcourt’s culinary pastries and baked goods sampler class at Mitchell Community College have been having fun learning about cake decorating while being covered
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligible North Carolina children will receive additional benefits over the summer to ensure they have access to nutritious food. The N.C. Department of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 70 community, non-profit, and agency representatives took on new roles during a Prison to Community Re-entry Simulation, as they experienced life as recently released individuals
Mrs. Ruth Alexandria Fischer Thompson, 96, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a period of declining health. Ruth
Viola Allison Thompson, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Viola was born on June 6, 1941, in Iredell County to the
Willard White, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. White was born, November 23, 1929, in Milburn, W.Va., the son of the