Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club honored area veterans at its Veterans Day Dinner at the Community Building in Union Grove on Friday. Veterans of all
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Special to Iredell Free News Dragons are a big deal in author Mark T. Collins’ neighborhood. His book, “When Going on a Dragon Hunt,” written with the wit and wisdom
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Band recently captured first place overall in the Foothills Invitational Marching Band Competition. The competition, held at North Iredell High School’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 6 ♦ Rodriguez Hakeem Gamble, 33, of Stockton Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm
Special to Iredell Free News For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more intense by feeling alone in their grief. That’s why Carolina Caring is
Special to Iredell Free News A Family Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 18, on the Mitchell Community College campus in Statesville. There will be games and activities, including
BY DEBBIE PAGE Following the unanimous recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Board, the Troutman Town Council rejected the River Rock triplex project on Thursday night, despite adjoining
Pamela “Pam” Joan Englebert passed away at her home on Friday, November 4, 2022. Pam was a joy to know and to be around. She loved making “Old Time” music
William Clyde Anderson, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He aas born June 2, 1937, to the late Clyde Anderson and Eva Harris Anderson. William loved Joyce, his
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Windle Wilkie Shrewsbury Jr., 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., to the
Daniel Lee Davis, 51, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on November 10, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1971, in Iredell County,
Mary Frances Mayhew Haynes, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday morning, November 12, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care Center. Born on January 7, 1934, in Iredell County,
Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022. Ann was born April 19, 1943,
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville community lined Main Street on Saturday to cheer on hundreds of veterans, bands, scouts, and supporters who marched to celebrate and thank those who have
Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 1.5 million people are newly diagnosed each year. And, according to Amy
BY DEBBIE PAGE Officials from municipalities and the school systems met individually with N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Jeff McNeely and Grey Mills on Thursday to share their top
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Harmony Elementary School held a special fashion show on Friday. Around 46 first-graders enjoyed doing a “moon walk” to show off their homemade space boots and gloves.
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony in Shearer Hall on its Statesville Campus on Friday. The program centered around “honoring all who served”
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Linda Elizabeth Green Mayberry Houston, 63, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Linda was born on December 14, 1958, in Cabarrus County to the late Lawrence
Clay Eugene Walker, 79, of Statesville, N.C., to use his words, “rolled on out of here” to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2022. He
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a 30-year-old double homicide has been extradited to Iredell County to face felony charges. The Statesville Police Department announced Friday that Sheldon Demetrius Summers,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday appoint Brad Stroud Sr. to complete the term of late-Commissioner Marvin Norman. Stroud, the top vote-getter among five
Special to Iredell Free News More than 60 vendors, including crafters, artists and specialty food providers, have signed on to participate in a Craft Show at the Statesville Fitness &
Love Innis Jones Zachary, 75, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Durham, N.C. Born on September 11, 1947, in Statesville, N.C., she was the
Celestine Amalie Kiser, 78, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2022. She was born in Trammel, Va., on April 13, 1944, to the late Rev. Giles Kiser
BY KARISSA MILLER Stressing the importance of every man and woman who has served in the military, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Billie Berry addressed a large crowd
Roy Lee Harris, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born April 1, 1932, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Billy Leonard Josey, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. Billy was born on July 18, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Future Farmers of America members from several area high schools competed in a tractor and truck safety and skills competition on Thursday. Held at Westward Farms in
Board also recognizes student and staff achievements in classroom, on stage and on athletic fields BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing growth, transportation efficiency, and the opening of the new Selma Burke
Special to Iredell Free News Groot, a German Shorthaired Pointer, has joined the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit and will be assigned to the Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team once he
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment (BOA) will conduct a public hearing at the Troutman Town Hall, 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC on the 17th
To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who supported me in the campaign through their efforts and their votes. I gave it my all, but the partisan headwinds were just too