BY DAN GITRO This week first responders all over Iredell County prepared for the remnants of Hurricane Ian to hit Iredell County. The forecast from local meteorologists and the National
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department was recently presented the Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow – Health Department of the Year Award. The award, which was given
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR When conducting genealogy research, most people will tell you that the triad of vital records (birth, marriage and death) is the best way to find information about
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As Ian’s winds and rains leave North Carolina and the work of cleanup and power restoration is underway, Gov. Roy Cooper cautioned residents
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will feature the work of oil painter Samantha Rosado in the Old Jail throughout October. Rosado’s exhibit will begin with an
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 6,000 EnergyUnited members were without power on Saturday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Ian moved inland across the Carolinas. During the peak of
Mariam Hripsime Maldjian Navarro, 59, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, after her long and hard-fought battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born September 17, 1963, in Newark, N.J.,
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Editor’s Note: This article and headline have been revised from an earlier version. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Food pantries and emergency food assistance organizations across the county and region are
Special to Iredell Free News Applications are now being accepted to participate in Troutman’s 6th annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently recognized the North Carolina Zoo with the AZA’s William G. Conway International Conservation Award at
Sandra “Sandy” Jane Overcash, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on September 27, 2022. She was born August 4, 1947, to the late Willard and Margaret Overcash.
Tonia Trujillo Quintero, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away after a long battle on Friday, September 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1976 in Mexico,
Jennifer Lee Kerwood Price, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1960 in Kanawha County, W.Va., to Patricia Martin Kerwood
Steven “Minnow” Paul Timm, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1961, in Blair, Neb., to
Doris Bustle Levan, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree Senior Living. Mrs. Levan was born August 8, 1935, in Iredell County, the daughter
Dianne Ledford Parker, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Parker was born February 15, 1947, in Clinton, S.C., the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts as Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Carolinas. The storm caused catastrophic loss in Florida. The cooperative is prepare
Faye Blakely Hayes of Mooresville passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born December 30, 1946, in Greenville, S.C., to the
Lethia “Lea” Myers Marlow, 49, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Richard Myers and Cathy Grant Myers. Lea was
William “Will” Griffin Carney, 25, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1997 in Charlotte, N.C., to Don Carney and Jan
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolinians begin to feel the impacts, including power outages and flooding, from the remnants of Hurricane Ian, N.C. Department of Health
Special to Iredell Free News As Hurricane Ian has made landfall and Iredell County is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided that Friday will be
hotos Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars held a Blue Jeans, Beats and Bling event at the Crawford Farm earlier this month to raise funds for Last
Editor’s Note: The author Debbie Page is on the FLANO Board of Directors. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 40 Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers celebrated National Public
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville employees have begun preparations for potential weather-related issues that could impact our area from Hurricane Ian. Statesville is anticipating gusty winds and
Wayne Taylor Lyles, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 27, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1939, in Mooresville to the late Arthur and Betty Brewer Lyles.
“Busy as a bee” describes Herman Russell Newton, 87, who was born September 3, 1935. Herman passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. As one of
Debra Ann Reddick, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 24, 2022. She was born August 31, 1961, to Howard Edwards and Beulah Taylor of Olean, N.Y. Debra was preceded in
Jeanette Moose Siceloff, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 27,2022. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Moose and Annie Dagenhart Moose; spouse, Edward Colin
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday to activate the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Youths, first responders and senior citizens can experience unique mental health challenges that can lead to suicidal ideation. In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, local
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) recently earned a five-star rating from Medicare, placing the local nonprofit among the top hospices in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rocky Mount Church hosted its 6th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, attracting so many cars and visitors that organizers had to turn away some who wanted to
BY KARISSA MILLER For two years now, a group of residents has been asking the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take a symbolic stance on important issues by approving