Local eatery to close after nearly four decades BY AMY FUHRMAN Something magical happens when you walk into Sunshine’s Cafe — suddenly, your day seems a little brighter. Maybe it’s
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System on Thursday announced plans to significantly expand Iredell Memorial Hospital’s critical care unit and emergency department. The expansion will increase the size of
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man charged with killing Harmony resident Tommy Cass told an Iredell County Superior Court jury on Wednesday that he shot Cass because he feared for his
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite the concerns raised by nearby residents about traffic congestion and a possible negative impact on their property values, Mooresville town commissioners on Monday cleared the way
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory delivered a heartfelt goodbye to the community at large and his colleagues during his final meeting as a commissioner.
Grant Charles Williams Sr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born on August 6, 1935, in Vienna, Ohio, to the late Robert and
Sam Allen Upright Sr., 84, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on April 4, 1938, to
Shari Elaine Brawley, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Thomas and
Edner Seme, 74, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Seme was born in Haiti to the late Julice and Marie Andremise Seme. He was
Thomas Edwin Gish, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Tom was born on March 25, 1939, in Jackson, Mich. He was the son of the late
John Loma “JL” Johnson Jr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Mr. Johnson was born in Wilkes County, N.C., on August 14, 1933, the son of
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection continues for Statesville residents on the new schedule and routes released earlier in the fall. The new schedule consists of five
BY MIKE SMITH ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article entitled “How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle,” outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice
Special to Iredell Free News Giving and receiving gifts with friends and family is fun during the holidays, but you may come home from your holiday party with more than
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Iyekepolo has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Pediatrics in Statesville. Iyekepolo said she always knew she wanted to be a pediatrician. “I
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Before leaving home in the early morning hours of September 7, 2020, to hunt with three friends and his son, Tommy Cass woke his wife and told
Jimmy Donald “Jim” Abshire, 89, of Statesville, N.C., died December 3, 2022, and has joined his beloved Audrey. Jim was born in Morganton, N.C., on June 13, 1933, to the
Mr. William Wesley Bass, 38, was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 27, 1984, to the late William Wesley Burton and Lisa Bass. He departed this life on Wednesday, November
David Patrick Nail of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 23, 2022, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. David was born lucky on St. Patrick’s Day 1953. He grew up in Winston-Salem
William “Bobo” Taylor Luther, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1952, in Richmond, Va., to the late Robert and
Robert Franklin Jordan, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Greens Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, N.C. He was the
Larry Donald “Donnie” Cash, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at his home on December 5, 2022. Mr. Cash was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 27, 1941, the
James Thomas “Tom” Overstreet, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Tom was born on March 27, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pa., to JoAnn Mobley Overstreet and
Special to Iredell Free News Rainbow Kidz, the pediatric grief program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, was honored to accept a grant from the Speedway Children’s Charities
Council member takes current and past council members to task for treatment of city staff BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday night approved plans for up
Special to Iredell Free News Veterans buried at Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville will be honored once again this holiday season by Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is working
BY KARISSA MILLER Republican Renee Holland was sworn in Monday morning as the register of deeds at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville. Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite administered
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a request by Girl Scout Troop 12965 to install bird houses throughout ESC Park and create an orienteering activity for a Silver
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10, and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan
BY KARISSA MILLER Four newly elected members officially joined the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday afternoon. Iredell County Chief Magistrate Daniel Chambers
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Opening statements in the murder trial of a Union Grove man are scheduled for Tuesday morning in Iredell County Superior Court. Blaine “Dale” Hague is charged with
BY KARISSA MILLER Republicans Bert Connolly, Gene Houpe and Brad Stroud were sworn in Monday as Iredell County commissioners during a ceremony at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Sheriff Darren E. Campbell was sworn in for a third term in office on Monday morning at Beulah Baptist Church. Senior Pastor Brian Burgess said
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 185 festively dressed runners, walkers, and canine companions wound their way through the streets of Troutman on Sunday afternoon in the final event of the weekend
BY COOPER HALL The annual Town of Harmony Christmas Parade was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo Gallery
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 21 ♦ Darrious Lamar Gaither, 34, of Gyson Road, Harmony, was served with two true bill