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
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two years after its launch, the teacher recruitment initiative TeachNC reports that it has significantly exceeded its second-year goals, with more than 1,400
Doris Bradshaw Nagel, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Md., on March 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late
Grady Lee Anderson, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Grady was born December 15, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and
Curtis Daniel Safriet, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Curtis was born July 9, 1965, to the late Howard and Viola Safriet. Curtis leaves behind
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
Those who attend the free event are asked to bring canned goods for Iredell Christian Ministries FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of local balloon pilots is planning a free Holiday
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
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following criminal cases during the December 13 term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Cameron Witherspoon
Dennis Joseph Kochik, 71, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1950, in Bellefonte, Pa., to the late Joseph and Ada
Don Thomas Pennell, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Don was born December 20, 1933, in Alexander County and was the
Patricia Faye “Patsy” Sharpe, 66, of Harmony, N.C., died Monday, December 20, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Patsy was born in Surry County, N.C., on July 9, 1955, to
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
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
Mr. Robert Glenn Stevenson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 17, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the
Joan Neill Malcolm of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021, at Terra Bella-Lake Norman. Born in Mooresville to the late JD and Carrie Malcolm, Joan graduated from
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
Kaila Keileen Christian, 24, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born on January 24, 1997, in Mount Airy,
Mr. James Keith Troutman passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., with his wife by his side, followed shortly by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of 342
Marie Frances Baggarly Powell passed peacefully on the morning of December 20, 2021. Marie was born April 16, 1935, to the late Floyd and Lula Frances Steelman Baggarly. She was
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, 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
John Alexander Sloan, 50, of Hickory, N.C., passed away December 19, 2021. He was born October 8, 1971, in Iredell County, N.C., the son of Wilford Sloan and Glenda Sherrill
Mr. Lewis Edward Watkins III, beloved son of Tracey Watkins and Donnetta Corry Watkins, was born in Statesville, N.C., on December 19, 1991. He departed this life unexpectedly on his
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,
Isaiah Allen Goebelt, infant son of David and Jessica Goebelt, went home to be with Jesus on December 15, 2021. He was born in Gastonia, N.C., on October 20, 2021.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners voted on Monday to annex a 131-acre tract and provide town utilities for a mixed-use development near the intersection of N.C. Highway 3 and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face charges in Iredell County Juvenile Court in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Troutman. After running away from a group home in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces several charges, including felony solicitation of a minor, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The majority of respondents to a rolling survey of North Carolina businesses launched in October expressed optimism for the future of their businesses
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Eleven Iredell County residents recently completed the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a community-oriented program that helps citizens understand the purpose of
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
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