Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the February 28 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Johnson pleaded guilty to 13 counts
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BY KARISSA MILLER Co-workers, family and friends from across Iredell County — and far away as Arizona — surprised Michelle Hepler on Friday afternoon with a celebration honoring her 25
Edmond Linton Banister, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on October 18, 1951, in Charleston, S.C., he was
Special to the Iredell Free News Escape to the Islands with the authentic steel drum sounds of the ASU Steely Pan Steel Band at the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who
Special to Iredell Free News When your doctor tells you it’s time to get your first colonoscopy, your initial thoughts may be those of worry and apprehension. Though you may
Thomas Andrew Walton, 58, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1963, in Rowan County, N.C., to Judy Shenk Walton
Leroy Alexander Messick, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on March 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Leroy was born on August 13, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to Otis Robert
Sandra “Sandy” York Gantt, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022. Sandy was born March 24, 1960, in Iredell County and is the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County siblings will compete against the best spellers in the country — and each other — at the 2022 National Scripps Spelling Bee in June. Rishidharan
Special to Iredell Free News After three and a half years of serving the community at Academy Street Park, the original Mooresville Kindness Closet has moved to the Mooresville Christian
BY KARISSA MILLER Every school year, elementary, middle and high school students participate in the Iredell-Statesville Schools science fair. Winning science projects from the I-SS science fair then advance to
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Special to Iredell Free News RockyFest is back in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Rocky
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 18 ♦ Acquilla Booze Cain Jr., 38, of Kennedy Court, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Registered voters can request an absentee ballot for the 2022 statewide primary from now until the deadline: The Iredell County Board of Elections must receive
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Center Stage Alliance will present the musical “Annie Jr.” next week. The cast, which has been rehearsing since February, is comprised of children ages 5 to 18
Jeffrey Lynn Ammon, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Jeff was born on May 12, 1949, in Iredell County and was
Special to Iredell Free News Here are some news and notes about happenings throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools: EnergyUnited partners with Union Grove Elementary to make learning Pop Students at Union
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 9 ♦ Stacy Ruan Lea, 35, of Bay Laurel Drive, Mooresville, charged with larceny, misdemeanor communicating threats
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A 49-year-old woman was in custody on Friday evening in connection with a shooting near Statesville earlier in the day. Sharon Imes Murdock was charged with assault
FROM STAFF REPORTS The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Iredell County continued to drop over the past week. The Iredell County Health Department has reported 124 new laboratory confirmed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman native and inspirational country music star Shellem Cline is coming home for a special performance on Saturday, March 26. Cline will perform at the
Findings of Fact and Order TOWN OF TROUTMAN File Number: HC-19-01 400 North Eastway Drive Troutman, North Carolina 28166 V. Ryan T. and Mary Darling 118 Garden Street Troutman, North
Vicky Ann Williams Banks, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away March 24, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. Vicky was born August 23, 1952, in Rowan County, N.C.,
Katalin “Kay” Buffington, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022, after her second courageous battle with lung cancer. Kay was born on May 12, 1952, in
Mary Elizabeth Frye Mayberry Hamm, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1945, to the
Ronald Joseph Ciciarelli, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born October 16, 1942, in New Kensington,
Mr. Roshaude Antwann Campbell, 32, of 340 Gray Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was born in Statesville on April 14, 1989,
Polly Anne Hager Moore, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on August 25, 1934, in Mooresville to the late Bona Edna Hager.
Lester John Lawrence, 88, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his heavenly father on March 21, 2022. He was born in Grayson County, Va., near Galax to the late
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released a coordinated action plan on Thursday to address the urgent crisis of children with
John Michael Wojtkowski, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He will be dearly
Special to Iredell Free News MOORESVILLE — United Way of Iredell County and United Way of Central Carolinas on Thursday announced a new approach to serving the people of