Kathleen Freda Wheeler Coates Bates, 97, died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022, surrounded by family and caregivers. Born in Sherbrooke (Belvedere), Quebec, Canada, on July 20, 1924,
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported 20 additional deaths in Iredell County attributed to COVID-19 this week. The deaths, which were previously unreported, occurred
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 32, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County emergency services, along with the two municipality departments, have been busy! Iredell County sheriff’s deputies had a bang-up week, Mooresville police had a guy at
BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell County Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Hepler was presented with the Old North State Award earlier this week. The award, which was issued by Gov.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit for the renovation of a 16,000-square-foot structure on approximately 8 acres that will be used
BY JOHN GREEN What an absolutely eventful and wild year we have had in healthcare. Each May, in conjunction with National Hospital Week (May 8, 2022 – May 14, 2022), I
Jimmy “J.R.” Ray McDaniel, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 6, 2022, at his home in Iredell County. J.R., as he was so lovingly known, was born on
Deborah Lackey Jordan, 65, of Olin, N.C., passed away on May 5, 2022, at her home in Iredell County. Debbie, or Deb as she was affectionately known, was born on
Kathy Douglas Swartz, 69, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 29, 1952, in Mooresville, N.C., daughter of Bill S.
Mildred Bradford Elliott, 82, of Statesville died Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was born in Iredell County on June 29, 1939, to the late Luther Bradford and Willie Adams Bradford.
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s Farmers Market opened at ESC Park earlier this week, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to support local farmers, artists, and craftsman.
BY BECKY WAGNER Over the course of the last two years, we’ve heard a lot about nurses all across the globe as they’ve helped navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. National Nurses
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of in Iredell County District Court recently: ♦ Ryan Adams pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars staff, board and volunteers recently held two drive-thru senior recognitions to celebrate the Class of 2022. Scholarship winners were announced, and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Kevin Turner’s fate is now in the hands of an Iredell County Superior Court jury. The panel of 10 women and two men began deliberating late Friday
BY RUSSELL W. CHAPMAN JR. This letter is in response to your recent editorial regarding Maureen Purcell and her competence to continue to serve as Iredell County register of deeds.
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: May 19:
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County ramp will be closed near Interstate 40 for a construction project this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, the ramp on Sullivan
Ms. Sandra Kaye Carruth, 54, of 1218 Lerain Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on December 22, 1967, and was the daughter of the late J. C. Carruth
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the Iredell County level pinewood derby race at the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville. The race
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Piedmont HealthCare have forged a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Established in fall 2020, Apprentice Iredell is a
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman will hold its 18th Annual Independence Day Celebration for Saturday, July 2. Independence Day Parade The celebration will begin with the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A forensic analyst testified in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday that the bullet that killed Freeman Jacobi Wells in January of 2018 was fired from a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a conditional rezoning request for nearly 24 acres on South Eastway Drive near the
Ms. Annie Mae Davidson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt Davidson Sr. and Haldren Taggert Davidson, was born on January 21, 1942, in Statesville, N.C. She
Virginia R. Christopher, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, during her time at Maple Leaf Health Care in Iredell County. Virginia was born
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare announced the return of Dr. Robert Reindollar to the Piedmont HealthCare Gastroenterology office in Statesville. Dr. Reindollar has served this community for almost
Special to Iredell Free News Margaret Mead was right when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the
Mary Whitlow Hinson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1933, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late H.H. and Grace
Arlene Faye Grubb Gould, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1927, in Detroit, Mich., to the late William and Mildred
Clyde Lindburg “Paw Paw” Stout of Statesville, N.C., gained his heavenly wings on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 1:18 p.m. Pawpaw fought a battle with several health issues; dementia being
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month in Statesville was apprehended by Statesville police on Thursday morning. Statesville officers and members of the Carolinas Regional
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The men who left a birthday party at a house off Rita Avenue in Statesville in the early morning hours of January 6, 2018, were upset when