Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 35, a bill aimed at raising the legal age of marriage in North Carolina.
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Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics in the activity field area at Fair View United Methodist Church
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has delayed making a decision about whether to refresh 270 Apple MacBook laptops for students enrolled in the Collaborative College for
The names of the 394 fallen officers who have been added in 2020 to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial will be read on Thursday, May 13,
Alice Lorene Furkey Crankshaw, 81, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Jackson, Miss., passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Born July 15, 1939 in Jackson County, Miss., she
John Lee Cartner, 85, of Statesville, N.C., took his Heavenly flight, peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. He set off on his greatest adventure yet! “No more sorrow, no more
Lynn Walker Moose, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell County on October 17, 1966, she was
Richard William Daniels, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Richard was born on March 16, 1932, in Statesville, and was the son of the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 217th death attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about individuals who
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Crosby Scholars celebrated the class of 2021 with drive-thru celebrations on April 24 and April 25. Winners of more than $21,000 in scholarships were
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Farmer’s Market opened on Tuesday afternoon, beginning its 10th year of providing farm fresh vegetables and plants, arts and crafts, baked goods, and other
Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 9-15, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges families to prepare now for hurricane season and the
Mr. Max B. Morrison was the son of the late Dump and Ida (Reid) Morrison. Max was born in Iredell County on December 29, 1935. He departed this life on
Marjorie Louise Morrow Keaton, 87, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Born December 24, 1933, in Iredell County, she was
The family of John Christopher William Kearey is devastated to announce his unexpected passing on May 7, 2021, after courageously battling leukemia. John was born to be larger than life
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members heard from a group of parents who are opposed to their children being required to wear face masks in school. Dozens
Joseph Ramon Weaver, 32, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1989, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Daniel
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville residents will have an opportunity next Monday to tell the Statesville City Council what they think of the nearly 10 percent property tax increase and 20
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council met on Monday afternoon to discuss revenue updates, parade plans, property acquisition process and to review the agenda for Thursday night’s regular
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the education portion of the county’s proposed $236.1 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year on Monday. The board met at the East
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is in its final week of open enrollment for N.C. Medicaid Managed Care . Through Friday,
Mary Blake, known fondly as Peggy, went home to be with the Lord and rejoined with her loved ones on Friday, March 26, 2021. Peggy was born June 5, 1924,
Lynn Walker Moose, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.. Born in Iredell County on October 17, 1966, she
Russell Garr Morton, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Morton was born in Letcher County, Ky., on June 20,
Rev. James Allen Morgan, 80, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed into Heaven by his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on
Jerry Dean Boger Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born in Davie County, N.C., on November 14, 1942, to the late Robert Lee Boger
BY JOHN GREEN Each May, we celebrate National Hospital Week and look to thank our healthcare team for the tireless and selfless work performed to make our community healthier. Thinking
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded the third and final group of Phase 1 rebates
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s Planning Board and Board of Adjustment have upcoming vacancies for residents of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), which is the unincorporated
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members and 22 students tested positive for COVID-19 between April 30 and May 6. According to the latest I-SS report, only one of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Scott Burns is camping out in the Honor Tower in downtown Statesville May 9-15 to raise money for Purple Heart Homes. Burns, a disabled Marine veteran, has
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BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of friends and family members dropped by The Crawford Farm recently to wish William “Tom” Poston a happy 100th birthday. A Statesville native, Poston joined the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 30 ♦ Kevin Michael Duckworth, 32, of Allen Road, Harmony, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
Special to Iredell Free News The grand opening for the Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park will be held on June 5 and will be a day to not
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is accepting proposals for its 2021 Alcohol Education Grants program. Each year, as required by N.C. law, the ABC Board in