Faye Blakely Hayes of Mooresville passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born December 30, 1946, in Greenville, S.C., to the
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Lethia “Lea” Myers Marlow, 49, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Richard Myers and Cathy Grant Myers. Lea was
William “Will” Griffin Carney, 25, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1997 in Charlotte, N.C., to Don Carney and Jan
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolinians begin to feel the impacts, including power outages and flooding, from the remnants of Hurricane Ian, N.C. Department of Health
Special to Iredell Free News As Hurricane Ian has made landfall and Iredell County is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided that Friday will be
hotos Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars held a Blue Jeans, Beats and Bling event at the Crawford Farm earlier this month to raise funds for Last
Editor’s Note: The author Debbie Page is on the FLANO Board of Directors. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 40 Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers celebrated National Public
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville employees have begun preparations for potential weather-related issues that could impact our area from Hurricane Ian. Statesville is anticipating gusty winds and
Wayne Taylor Lyles, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 27, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1939, in Mooresville to the late Arthur and Betty Brewer Lyles.
“Busy as a bee” describes Herman Russell Newton, 87, who was born September 3, 1935. Herman passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. As one of
Debra Ann Reddick, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 24, 2022. She was born August 31, 1961, to Howard Edwards and Beulah Taylor of Olean, N.Y. Debra was preceded in
Jeanette Moose Siceloff, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 27,2022. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Moose and Annie Dagenhart Moose; spouse, Edward Colin
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday to activate the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Youths, first responders and senior citizens can experience unique mental health challenges that can lead to suicidal ideation. In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, local
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) recently earned a five-star rating from Medicare, placing the local nonprofit among the top hospices in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rocky Mount Church hosted its 6th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, attracting so many cars and visitors that organizers had to turn away some who wanted to
BY KARISSA MILLER For two years now, a group of residents has been asking the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take a symbolic stance on important issues by approving
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville Police Department Chief Ron Campurciani became a little emotional on Tuesday afternoon as he discussed the opening of the new $19 million police headquarters and
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Meeting in front of a packed chamber and lobby area, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of rezoning requests for two
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced the launch of the state’s first digital equity grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford high-speed
Virginia Maxine Smith Scaglione, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Mooresville to the late Burton and Ruby
Sandy Overcash, better known as “The Bolt Lady,” passed away at her residence on September 27, 2022. Daughter of the late Willard and Margaret Overcash, she was a proud graduate
Rev. T. Dwight Dowell, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 27, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29, 1929, in Iredell County to the late D.
Barbara Ayers Gryder, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 24, 2022, in her home after battling with an extended illness. She was born September 12, 1941, to Thomas Jones Ayers
Franklin “Frank” Mebane Beckham, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2022. He was born on August 7, 1942, to Minda and Edward Beckham. Frank was the
Special to Iredell Free News If you are a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, or son, you are likely aware of prostate cancer. In fact, prostate cancer is one of the
Special to Iredell Free News Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday evening, Iredell-Statesville Schools’ home and away high school football schedules have been changed to the following:
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town officials celebrated the completion of a major upgrade to the town’s athletic facilities on Monday with dozens of youngsters who will benefit directly from a
Joanne Hicks McDaniel, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Asheboro, N.C., on August 9,
BY KATHY RICHARDS The North Iredell High School Class of 1992 met at the homecoming game on Friday, wearing their reunion shirts, and enjoyed the game together. On Saturday evening,
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont fanned out across downtown Statesville on Monday afternoon, handing out cookies, flyers and a thank you cards
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that the Open Enrollment period is coming up and suggests that recipients compare plans and make
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare, one of North Carolina and the Southeast’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups, will offer its senior patients a new value-based approach to primary care
Jermaine Hamilton was born and raised in Far Rockaway, N.Y., in St. John’s Episcopal Hospital on March 5, 1985, to Pansy Hamilton and Steve Taylor. He was the oldest of
Francis Raymond Nixon, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1939 in Clarkston, Wash., to the late Newton and Bertha
Stephanie Dale Campbell, 40, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 24, 2022, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Stephanie was born May 31, 1982, in Iredell County to the late