Marceline Echerd Duncan, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, celebrated the 100th day of the school year earlier this week. Students arrived at school dressed in T-shirts that
ElderCenter Bingo Night When: Friday, January 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Elder Center, 502 Brevard Street, Statesville Details: Great prizes and gift cards. Food and beverages will be available
To Our Community: Since the bond referendum has been placed on the March 3 ballot, we have heard a recurring question from those in our community who are supportive of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a former Concord pastor with killing a woman whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville last January. Timothy Lavaun Crumitie,
Tony Leon Whitlock, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1947, to the late
Troy Jerome Whitley, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Union County, N.C. Mr. Whitley
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to create a new fire protection service district that covers the majority of the county following a public hearing
Mr. Bryant Turner, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, following an extended illness. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Dewey O’Neal Gilleland, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice. Mr. Gilleland was born in Iredell County on October 27,
Special to Iredell Free News Weather has delayed Statesville’s curbside leaf collection, but crews should complete the third rotation through the City next week before making one more round. Currently,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine has culminated with the arrest of a woman who was on probation following a conviction
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Board of Commissioners accepted $2,800 in grants on behalf of the Mooresville Police Department, courtesy of the Walmart Foundation, during Tuesday’s board meeting.
Commissioners will hold public hearing on resolution at Feb. 4 meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday asked the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take
Faye Christine Pennington Rathbone, 87, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Cabarrus
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry addressed the Mooresville-South Iredell Developer’s Council on Tuesday afternoon at Langtree Plantation, updating members and guests on the latest work in Congress
Special to Iredell Free News People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 10-Year
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council will meet Wednesday and Thursday at the Lake Norman State Park Visitors Center for its annual planning retreat. The retreat, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with an electronic video recording device found inside the home of woman in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren
BY MARTIN PAGE Crowdfunding is the practice of using online sites to solicit donations, whether monetary or in-kind. A crowdfunding campaign is considered to be on behalf of the school
Romie Allen Martin, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Wilkes County on October 1, 1939, he was a son of the late
Richard Lee St. John, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Richard was born March 28, 1941,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Brian Summers honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a most fitting fashion on a chilly Monday morning. As community residents and elected officials left
Breakfast honoring civil rights icon attracts nearly 600 people to Civic Center BY STACIE LETT CAIN Joyful voices filled the Statesville Civic Center on Monday morning as nearly 600 people
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com This year’s flu season is on track to be one of the worst in decades, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Senate President Pro Tem Senator Phil Berger has appointed Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin) to serve on the following additional committees through
Mrs. Annie Bell Mason Arrington, 80, of Statesville, N.C.,went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Miss Annie, as she was affectionally
Mr. Marvin Paul Gryder, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020 with his wife and sons by his side. Born January
Sally Ruth Douglas Lippard, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her residence. She was born Sunday, August 7, 1960, in Alexander County to the
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FLANO renovated two group campsites and will continue improvements in February. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) is finishing up its second year of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: JANUARY 9 ♦ Kalif Hassan Carpenter, 22, of Jennifer Lane, Claremont, charged with being a fugitive from justice.
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage
BY DARREN CAMPBELL An oath is a solemn calling upon God to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says. An oath is something that I have taken
Nancy Jane Watt Wooten, 84, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her heavenly Father and was finally reunited with the love of her life and husband of 65
Carol Faye Brown Spears, 81, of Concord, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born February 23, 1938, in Mooresville, she was