Margery Allen Turnipseed, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Gulfport, Miss., on March 7, 1933, Margery was the
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Bob Glenn James, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born July 17, 1939, in Iredell County to
Cynthia JeJuan Steele, 56, of Statesville, N.C., entered eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2022. A 1 p.m. visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at St. John
EDITOR’S NOTE: This report has been updated. FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte residents face charges in connection with a shooting in Statesville on Thursday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ A boy, Maddox Jay Winters, born to Nick Winters and Savanna
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Land and Water Fund awarded grants this week totaling $70.3 million, providing funds for 117 projects that will protect North Carolina’s
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man faces more than a dozen felony charges, including drug trafficking, following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. MPD detectives received information
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families and their leashed dogs can enjoy
Mr. Auburn Odell Clement, 27, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 7, 1994, and was the son of Vernie Lee Clement Jr., and Karen Davidson Clement. He departed
Sandra Davis Smith, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1960, in Iredell County, N.C., to Charles and Barbara Davis.
Susan Renee Sherrill Newton, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 20, 2022. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Mooresville to the late Bob and Doris Hinson
Evelyn Laynette “Lannie” Robinson-Ricci, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born on January 10, 1943, (her mother’s birthday)
Mildred Davidson Shelton, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 19, 2022. Mildred was born on May 14, 1927, in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late
Sharon White Galliher, 67, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her home. She was born June 17, 1955, to Claude White and Gladys Clark. Sharon
Michael Dean Threatte, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Mr. Threatte was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 9, 1957, the son of the late
Thomas “Chief” Dalton Cash Jr., 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Tom was born on February 7, 1942,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is beginning a process to overhaul school performance grades and is seeking public input through a
BY KARISSA MILLER A single candle glowed softly in the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting room Tuesday night in memory of longtime Commissioner Marvin Norman, who died on September
Special to Iredell Free News Members of Girl Scout Troop 13179 met at Mount Mourne Fire Department Tuesday, September 20, to learn about Veterans and the U.S. flag. They also
Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park is planning a full day of activities this Saturday, September 24, including a service project, its annual meeting and
Special to Iredell Free News A retired New York Police Department officer and a boat operator rescued an individual who drove a vehicle into Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Mooresville
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON For the first time in two years, the Statesville Police Department held an awards and promotion ceremony to recognize SPD personnel for outstanding performance. SPD Chief David
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the Balloon Chasers 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, which will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Carolina Balloonfest. Come
Our beloved mother and mawmaw, Nannie Lue Eudy Hollar, left her earthly life on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 106 years of age. We know the angels rejoiced as she
Peter “Pete” Alan Rich, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Rich was born in Batavia, N.Y., on November 24, 1952, the son
Shirley Ann Norman Gunn, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation in Chapel Hill, N.C. Born November 15, 1937 in Fordyce, Ark.,
Mr. Nikita Maurice Connor, 36, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 26, 1985, to Johnny William Bines and Sharon Denise Connor. He departed this life on Wednesday, September
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School students and staff enjoyed a sweet and chocolatey surprise earlier this month when school nutrition workers delivered a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie to
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Pharos Parenting to provide assistance for the organization to purchase food, medicine, baby supplies and other essential items.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five men face charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found marijuana and firears in an SUV during a traffic stop. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after being stopped in a stolen vehicle in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Brodrick Lamont
A service of celebration will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022, for Mary Jean Grose of Statesville, N.C., who died on July 5, 2022, at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School staff received an automated message on Tuesday morning that conveyed a potential bomb threat to the school. School officials immediately alerted the
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary School recently welcomed about 300 guests for Grandparents/Special Person Day. Principal Jennifer Ribbeck said it was wonderful seeing all of the visitors inside of
Photos courtesy of Photographer Emma Wegmiller Special to Iredell Free News More than 200 people gathered at the Statesville Country Club on Saturday for an evening centered around Reconnecting, Remembrance,