Mrs. Joann “Tina” Carol Asbury Bullock, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Tina was born in
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Special to Iredell Free News Members of the Troutman community provided Troutman Elementary School with free fresh school-baked cookies. The cookies were delivered to all students and staff each Friday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 250 pounds of marijuana during a pair of traffic stops on
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has officially opened the doors to its new facility, Iredell Mooresville, on Wednesday. Located at 653 Bluefield Road, Iredell Mooresville is the
Special to Iredell Free RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate inched up to 4.5 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate increased from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update Wednesday
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have approved a $236 million budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget maintains the existing property tax rate of 53.75 cents per $100 valuation.
Alice Ann Simpson King, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday May 31, 2021, surrounded by the comfort and love of her children at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
James Vernon Kiser, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully May 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1931 in Dickenson County, Va.,
Jeffrey David Adcock, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born June 22, 1962 in Wake County, N.C., the son of the
James “Keith” Call, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a lung illness, leaving the pains of this world behind. Keith loved to work in years of health. He loved
Esteban Quinones, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Born in Puerto Rico on October 23, 1961, he was the son of the late
Mrs. Mary Rankin Derr, 88, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Alexander County
James ‘Mark’ Harper, born January 3, 1961, in Clarksville, Tenn., was tragically lost to us on May 21, 2021, at age 60 as a result of a mechanical failure during
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 10 ♦ A girl, Zendaya Italy-Jade Farrington, born to Chris and Fantacy Farrington of Statesville. MAY
Special to Iredell Free News Laurel MaLynn Gray, a recent North Iredell High School graduate, has been awarded the 2021 John Kirkman Honorary CTE Scholarship by the North Carolina CTE
Special to Iredell Free News Fire officials in Mooresville credit a working smoke alarm for saving the lives of a family after food left cooking unattended on the stove caused
Sonny “Jay” Thompson passed away Saturday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 15, 1973, and was the son of Kathy Murray and the late
Mary Nicholson Davis, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 28, 2021, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dekalb, Ill., to the
Roger Lee Bruce, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away. May 27, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on November 19, 1957, to the late Eugene Bruce, and Rosie Mae
Allen Sturgill Phifer, 78, of Cleveland, N.C., died Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, April 22, 1943, he was the
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago physicians from the Statesville Medical Group and Iredell Medical Associates merged to create Piedmont HealthCare, forming a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A bill to distribute $750 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access in all 100 counties in North Carolina has
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students have made it to the finish line of the 2020-2021 school year, overcoming myriad challenges and disruptions to learning caused by COVID-19.
Gary Lynn Compton, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Gary was born on October 6, 1958, and was the son of the late Calvin Coolidge
Predicted active Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — June 1 marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently presented a donation of $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s outstanding contributions and impact in the community.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club and the Town of Mooresville hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning, honoring the hundreds of thousands who died serving
BY JOSH FUHRMAN Getting up early one last time before the start of summer vacation, American Renaissance School students had an opportunity to celebrate the end of school year and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with Iredell Physician Network, recently announced the opening of Iredell Vascular Clinic. The Iredell Vascular team includes Dr. William B.
Special to Iredell Free News The Fourth Creek Rotary Club recently presented Iredell Friends of the Library with a contribution from the club’s community service fund. Pictured (from left) are
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 20 ♦ Ryan Deshay Adams, 30, Forestbrook Drive, Charlotte, charged with larceny and being a fugitive
Special to Iredell Free News Eligible 2021 North Carolina high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at Mitchell Community College for up to two years. The Longleaf