BY KARISSA MILLER When she was a girl, Margot Lobree lost everything precious to her. After the events of November 9-10, 1938, when the Nazis carried out a wave of
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Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has appointed Michael H. Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group Inc., to the North Carolina Ports Authority.
Paul Thomas Ingram, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Paul was born on November 29, 1936, in Iredell County,
Teresa Ann Hedrick Penland, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Teresa was born in Iredell County on April 17, 1972, the
Sandra Ann Upright Mooe, 62, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on November 14, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to Sam and Ann Upright on December
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) announced the closeout of $3.6 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds Wednesday, symbolizing major progress in the economic
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to clear the way for a 50-acre solar farm along Sheffield Road in Harmony. Dill Holdings, LLC,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As they considered investing in the 220 Cafe back in 2015, Bill and Lisa McBane saw tremendous potential. The popular restaurant had solid cuisine, a great location
Inge Maria Paus Sherrill, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, surrounded by her family at her residence. Inge was born on December 24, 1936, in Wurzburg,
Debra Diann Green Bryant, 59, of Cleveland, N.C., died Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Baptist Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in
Mr. Spencer Dale Brawley, 62, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on November 17, 1959, to the late Leon Brawley and Bertha Stockton Brawley. He departed this life on Sunday,
Veronica Latrish Everhart Allison, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born May 21, 1975, in
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday honored retiring Chairman James Mallory and late-Commissioner Marvin Norman for their nearly three decades of combined years of service on the board.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections and county boards of elections are responding to requests from Election Day voters about why their “voter history”
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville held a Veterans Day program on November 10, recognizing Rotary Club veterans and other veterans for their many years
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host an opening its new exhibit, “Changing Landscapes in Iredell County,” on Friday, November 18. This event will take place from 5:30
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat North America employees recently wrapped-up their fall giving campaign, exceeding total donation goals. The company donated more than $250,000 to local organizations in
BY DEBBIE PAGE After 3.5 hours on Tuesday afternoon, a hearing on the owner of Josh’s Farmer’s Market’s appeal to operate as a seasonal farmer’s market and on the Town
Jimmy Reeves Sipes, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Iredell County, Jim was the son of the late Ross Andrew Sipes and Essie Burns Sipes.
Special to Iredell Free News The North Iredell High School FFA Chapter participated in the 68th Annual North Carolina Association Land Judging Career Development Event on Saturday, November 12, in
Special to Iredell Free News The voice students of Melody Beaty will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian-Carlo Menotti on November 27 and 29 in Statesville and Taylorsville.
Anthony “Tony” Joseph D’Ambra, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on May 1, 1929 in
Kimberly Ann Scott Oglietti, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Kim was born February 27, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms, will be sent out on November 22, 2022, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville native Steve Hill was recently recognized by the N.C. Society of Historians at the organization’s annual awards dinner at the N.C. Transportation Museum in
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Todd Carver presented outgoing board members Martin Page and Sam Kennington in recognition of their decades of service to the district
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation Coordinator Emily Watson, the Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Friends of ESC Park group are planning a full slate holiday fun events
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, has recently appointed a new member to its Board of Directors. William Troutman, owner
Carolyn Barbara Taylor Saine, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Bristol, Tenn., to the late Herbert and
Dayton Levi Pharr, born September 12, 2022, to Dillon and Danielle Redfield Pharr, passed away on November 9, 2022, at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dayton was preceded in
Special to Iredell Free News The Lucky Cat Program needs the community’s help. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack
Our Mother, Janis Ford, sings with Angels on this day and her tired body has pain no more as her soul moves easily through God’s kingdom. Surrounded by her family,
Marjorie Ann Singleton Bass passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Marjorie was born on August 3, 1934, to
Jason Thomas Wing, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1976, in Charleston, S.C., to Thomas “Tom” and Sharon Vroma
James “Jimmy” William Brotherton, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1950, in Mooresville to the late Ottis and Jean
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 31 ♦ A boy, Santiago Jose Portillo, born to Jose Portillo and Quethzali