Bobby LeGrande Gandy, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1943, in Hartsville, S.C., to
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Brenda Joyce Wright Redmond passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Lexington Medical Center from complications relating to an infection and prior health involving her heart. She was
FROM STAFF REPORTS With five days remaining in the filing period for 2020 elections, most of the races in Iredell County have only a single candidate. And not one Democrat
BY KARISSA MILLER The Career Academy and Technical School’s Automotive-Technology Department continued its tradition of showing appreciation to their auto, transportation and community partners with the annual BBQ stakeholders luncheon
Special to Iredell Free News During the December luncheon meeting of GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) members enjoyed a skit of “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Statesville members
Special to Iredell Free News When a family member or loved one is diagnosed with a serious mental illness, it can be a life-changing experience. NAMI Lake Norman/Iredell offers a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Shaun Travolta Blackwood, 41, of Brookwood Drive, Mooresville, charged with interfering with an electronic monitoring
Ms. Rosemary Rector, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born September 19, 1933, in Little
Danny Lee Spears, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family. Danny was born on April 13,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Christmas party on Saturday morning for ICSO personnel with young children. The party featured a showing of “The Polar Express”
Furman William Pence Jr., 80, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at his home. He was born on November 17, 1939, in Iredell County, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is hosting stakeholder meetings to kick off the “Beyond 77” study. “Beyond 77” is a study focused on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman firefighters were called to Iredell Memorial Gardens after high winds sparked several fires on the cemetery grounds prior to a luminary ceremony on Saturday evening. Nearly
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Two clinicians from Southeast Psych in Charlotte presented tips and advice to parents to help their school-age children deal with stress and anxiety during an Iredell-Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville has received applications from 40 individuals interested in becoming the town’s next police chief. “We are very pleased with the pool of candidates
Terry Rondal Campbell, 70, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, at his residence. Born in Iredell County on January 11, 1949, he was the son of the
Barry George Warren, 73, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on December 13, 2019, at his home. He was born in Hutchinson, Kan., on August 2, 1946, to the late
Julia Helen Eberle Davis, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 12, 2019, at her home. She was born October 5, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Thomas
Betty Kay Ross Stanfill Bronson, known as “Mrs. Kay,” passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 13, 2019, at her current home in Mt. Ulla, N.C., at
Special to Iredell Free News The Marshall Steam Station Community Service team donated multiple large cartons of food to American Renaissance School’s Backpack Program on Thursday, December 12. The ARS
BY MORGAN HOOKS The Statesville Civic Center was transformed into “A Night in Havana” on Friday for the 15th annual Rescue Ranch Dinner and Gala. Hosted by Rescue Ranch founders
Special to Iredell Free News Masons from Iredell and surrounding counties will host the 31st Annual Masonic Community Blood Drive on Friday, January 10, at nine convenient collection sites. Last
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Ted Budd announced Friday that he would vote against both articles of impeachment against President Trump when they come to a vote on the floor of
New members sworn in Thursday evening, along with Police Chief Tina Fleming BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored two departing council members on Thursday night before welcoming
Loring Lee Fishburne Sr. of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at home on December 11, 2019, in the presence of his loving family. He was born to Alexander Gillon and Jane
Retha Mae Wagoner Bruce, 84, West Iredell-Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2019. Mrs. Bruce was born January 1, 1935, in Wilkes County to the
Anita Rae Tilley Austin, 69, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly after a period of declining health on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home. Anita was born in Iredell
Chester John Cerwonka Jr., 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1940, in Albany,
Nancy Elizabeth Dyson, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville. She was born on July 21, 1935, in Iredell County, N.C.,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Christmas magic was everywhere Thursday afternoon as the J. Hoyt Hayes Memorial Troutman Library hosted its “Elf” themed holiday party. Patrons enjoyed a number of fun
Theatre Statesville Presents a Christmas Carol When: Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; and Sunday, December 15, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Statesville City Hall, 227 S. Center Street, Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith announced Thursday that Deputy Fire Chief Andy Weatherman will serve as interim fire chief. Chief Spencer Lee announced his resignation
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The best thing I saw this week was preceded by a sense of profound sadness. Nearly three weeks after retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leslie Denise
Special to Iredell Free News Seven area agencies are feeling especially merry this season after receiving their share of the Statesville ABC funding designated for substance abuse program assistance. This
Mrs. Joyce Feimster Lambert, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Lambert was born April 3, 1929, in Olin, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News South River Baptist Church’s River Worship Choir, drama and technical teams will present an exciting dramatic musical, “The Fabric of Christmas,” in the Family Life