Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Story Stroll is on a roll and switching over to a winter-themed story. As part of a collaboration between the Iredell County Partnership
James Malcolm “Mickey” Harris, 81, died peacefully at home in Wilson, N.C., on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Born September 21, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., Mickey was
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is closely monitoring weather forecasts this weekend as Winter Storm Izzy approaches the East Coast. The cooperative is prepared for the possibility of significant
FROM STAFF REPORTS The mother of an Iredell County charter school student has lost her effort to get a court order prohibiting the principal from excluding students who have been
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the January Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell meeting on Monday, attendees viewed a Lazarus Project naloxone training video to learn about the importance of Narcan (naloxone)
Special to Iredell Free News Most people will only dial 911 once or twice in our lifetime. When that day comes, every second counts. Mooresville Fire-Rescue has integrated Auto Vehicle
Special to Iredell Free News CULLOWHEE – Longtime Statesville resident James D. Hogan has been appointed assistant vice chancellor for engagement at Western Carolina University. The appointment of Hogan, effective
Lois Jean Chapman Lamberth, 84, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away January 13, 2022, at Accordius Heath in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Jean was born in Alexander County
BY KARISSA MILLER Mitchell Community College presented a virtual celebration honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday evening in advance of the federal holiday on January 17. The event
Mrs. Dezeree Pruitt Imes, 80, of 441 North Tradd Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Rowan County on March 9, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Lonnie and
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – An aylorsville woman appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer on Thursday and pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling more than
Sandra Ann Webster, 74, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born on December 14, 1947, to the late James Erwin
BY MIKE FUHRMAN At the start of the Statesville City Council’s annual planning retreat on Thursday, City Manager Ron Smith advised council members to be prepared for the growth that’s
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman has named Captain Kyle Bell as the new assistant fire chief, effective January 10. Bell’s major responsibility will be to
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman is honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a free breakfast, speaker, and service project as part of its “Make it a
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has awarded grants totaling $85,000 to three organizations in our community. Children’s Hope Alliance, Pharos Parenting, and Friends of
Thomas Dewey Workman, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on December 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Cavin-Cook
Mary “Louise” Dehart Brown, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Bryson City, N.C., to the late Thomas
Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Mayodan, N.C., passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1982, in Mooresville, N.C., to Sheilah Ore Kovalchik Hundley and the
Terry Lynn Chapman, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on January 29, 1962, in Iredell County, N.C., he was
Linda York Campbell, 76, passed away to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her residence on January 10, 2022. She was born July 4, 1945, in Iredell County,
William “Bill” Edward Harris, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1939, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late
Lula “Lou” Belle Bagwell Hager was born July 24, 1930, and passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Lou was a good and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Candidate filing for North Carolina’s 2022 primary elections, as well as rescheduled municipal elections, will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 24,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender was charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Betty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 11, 2022, at the Gardens of Statesville after an extended illness. Betty was born July 24, 1928, in Iredell
Christina “Chrissy” Lea Norton Hamby, 42 of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on January 11, 2022. Chrissy was born September 24, 1979, in Iredell County, N.C., to
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James said the practice of excluding asymptomatic students from in-person instruction (due to the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines that the school system must follow)
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday that Michael Royal has been named assistant superintendent of secondary education, effective March 1. Todd Black, who is
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In the face of nationwide competition for testing supplies and shortages of testing staff, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is pulling
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members were dismayed by Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s report that the town’s required state audit has been delayed due to auditing firm personnel
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has concluded its 25-Year Anniversary Secret Santa Giving Campaign and tallied votes from all donors to determine which of six nonprofit organizations
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to extend the district’s requirement that all staff and students wear face masks while inside school facilities
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials on Tuesday reported five new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and more than 1,300 new laboratory confirmed cases. The Iredell County Health Department did
Doreen Ruth Steele Womack, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Doreen was born on March 27, 1937, in Lexington, S.C., and