Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast in Mooresville on Wednesday. The funds raised
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department officials are one step closer to providing health care services, COVID-19 response and basic dental services via a mobile health unit. Health Director
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON It’s easy to see why Claire Connelly and Fabian Elmes became “baes.” Their
Roger Gary Parker, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home. Mr. Parker was born in Iredell County on December 10, 1949, the son of
Louann Church Jones, 86, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Jones was born February 17, 1937, in Iredell County,
Thomas Scott Waugh, 29, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Helen Levesque, and his
Jack Lamont Farewell III, born September 30, 1996, claimed his spot in Heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023, at age 26. Jack was born in Batavia, N.Y., and resided in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation and for displaying a fictitious tag.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including
BY KARISSA MILLER An independent auditing firm has given Iredell County government a clean report to close the books for fiscal year 2021-2022. During the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges after crashing a vehicle while fleeing a Statesville police officer early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Lillian Stout Taylor, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 7, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lillian was born February 14, 1938, in Iredell County to
Mr. Kevin Maurice Boller, 42, affectionately known as “K.B.,” passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence. Kevin was a loving husband, son, and brother. He was
Joanna “Jojo” Szustakiewicz Jester, 44, passed away on March 4, 2023. Joanna was born on April 5, 1978, to Elizabeth and Chester Szustakiewicz in Chicago, Ill. She lived her life
Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON Center Stage Alliance’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music” has been a
Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point United Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted Monday to eliminate the annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show at the Iredell County Fairgrounds because of the hardship on town
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are looking for a man who faces charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Statesville man. The Statesville
Rev. Scott Jackson Jr., 98, was born in Scarboro, Ga., on November 24, 1924, to the late Rev. Scott Jackson Sr. and Zillie Jackson. He entered into eternal rest on
Mr. Richard Nathaniel Sherrill, 77, was born in Statesville, N.C., on June 8, 1945, to the late Edgar Sherrill and Blanche Jones Sherrill. He passed away on Thursday, March 2,
Preston Dale Goodman, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1949, in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Raymer and
Peggy Parker Troutman, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late George and
Betty Jean White Knox, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home with her sister by her side. Born on August 24, 1943, in
Shirley Mae Gregory Shaver, 84, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Shirley was born October 18, 1938, to the late Arthur Gregory and Della Mae Goble Gregory. She attended Celeste
Kaye Wilbur Shaffer, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. Mr. Shaffer was born September 8, 1936, in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was the son
Charles “Charlie” Norman Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charlie was born on September 29, 1947, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board
Special to Iredell Free News Construction has begun on Iredell Health System’s newest venture, Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, located at 1540 E. Broad Street in Statesville. The system took
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg
Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments