Lisa Campbell Yountz, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home. Lisa was born on December 27, 1964, in Iredell County and was the
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Special to Iredell Free News Three suspects face charges after a pursuit by Mooresville police officers ended with a suspect vehicle crashing into three other vehicles. On Tuesday, May 17,
Steven Joseph Dewey, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 6, 2022, at his home in Iredell County. Steve, as he was known by his friends and family, was
Wilma Lucille Weatherman Lippard, 93, of Iredell County N.C., died peacefully at her home on May 15, 2022. She was born October 29th, 1928, to Charlie and Lanil Weatherman. Wilma
Dr. Junius Brutus Stroud III was born on June 9, 1929, in Greensboro, N.C., but his family moved to the small town of Faison, N.C. (population 800) when he was
Joseph “Joey” Ewing Jenkins, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. He was born March 12, 1980, to the
Richard Steven Sinclair Jr., 45, affectionately called “True” of Bronx, New York, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 2, 1977,
Elizabeth “Libby” Hall Brown, 83, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at 104 Meadow Oak Drive, Statesville, N.C. The daughter of the late John Hall and Leona Speaks Hall,
Breyon De’Andre Tucker, 40, of 804 Salisbury Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1981, and was the son of Mary Helen Tucker Parks. He departed
Special to Iredell Free News After an extensive national search in partnership with the Altman Initiative Group, the hiring committee assigned by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation Board of Directors
FROM STAFF REPORTS A coach at Lake Norman High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with a felony sex offense following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Manager Beth Mull is proposing a $258.7 million budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The spending plan maintains the current county tax rate of 53.75
BY KARISSA MILLER The Boys & Girls of the Piedmont has selected Statesville High School student Ameia Blair-Morrison as recipient of its 2022 Youth of the Year award. Morrison has
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School Principal Bill Shapcott welcomed parents, students, and concerned community members to the school’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention program on Monday evening,
Veldon Grant Carrigan, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Carrigan was born in Alexander County on March 16, 1929, the son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS All the votes haven’t been counted, but the unofficial results in the Iredell County primary and municipal elections are in. Two races in the City of Statesville
Mr. Freddie Donald Teasley passed away at Accordius Health at Statesville on Friday, May 13, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Hartwell, Ga., on September 6, 1950,
Justin Lee Plyler, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born on February 7, 1986, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Norman and Karen Bell Plyler.
Raymond Douglas Waddell, 84, of Foy Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Raymond was born in Spartanburg, S.C., on July 9, 1937, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite concerns that the developer has not lived up to his end of the development agreement, the Statesville City Council voted Monday night to finalize the sale
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners gave preliminary approval on Monday to the establishment of a Downtown Social District. Under the criteria tentatively approved Monday, permitted establishments could sell alcoholic
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug charge after he was apprehended following a foot pursuit involving officers from several law enforcement agencies. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang member who was on probation for a felony conviction faces new charges in connection with the theft of firearms following an investigation by the
Special to Iredell Free News As part of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s 133rd Annual Celebration, Rob Gill, owner of Gill’s Painting, was honored with the 2021 Strong Award
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in the 900 block of Fifth Street early Tuesday morning. Statesville Police Department personnel responded to the area of Fifth
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are scheduled to consider three big requests from Iredell-Statesville Schools on Tuesday. The commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The day after the May 17 primary the State Board of Elections will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted
Betty L. Parker Johnston, 90, made the transition to another level of existence on May 13, 2022. Betty was born in Wilkes County on Parker Farm Road to Leslie Spurgeon
Reverend Ervel Raymond Jones was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He left this world suddenly on May 7,
Frank Miller Flory, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home, Sunday May 15, 2022. Frank was born December 14, 1930, in Lancaster, Pa., and was the son of
Vernon “Shorty” Delayne Brown, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1945, to the late
John Deters, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1932, in the Netherlands to
Special to Iredell Free News The 12th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run raised $33,000 to support grieving children in Iredell County. Some 260 people participated in
Special to Iredell Free News We’ve all felt sad before. It’s a normal reaction to the stressors of daily life. But, if your sadness lasts more than a couple of
Special to Iredell Free News Girl Scout Troop #13179 participated in Mooresville’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 14. The nationwide effort provides assistance to the millions of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The family of JayLynn Morrison celebrated his 100th birthday at the Unity Center earlier this month. Morrison was born on May 1, 1922, to Madie Morrison in