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Special to Iredell Free News It’s time for auditions for the annual Historic Sharpe House Shakespeare in The Pasture’ event. “Taming of The Shrew” will be presented May 19, 20
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Cooperative Extension has hired Melinda Roberts as the new extension agent for agriculture-horticulture. In this role, Roberts will provide leadership for horticulture programs
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday as the Centers for Disease Control reported improvement in two key metrics. With the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board elected new officers, completed its annual adoption of its rules of procedure, and recommended removal of a part of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced Tuesday that he would retire from his position in four months. Addison, who was hired in February 2019 and has more
Mr. Wilford Jerome Heaggans Sr., 68, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 17, 1953, and was the son of the late Rufus J. Heaggans and Catherine Miller Heaggans.
Edward Thomas Martin, 71, of 220 West Iredell Circle, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Danville,
Mary Ruth Parker, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 1, 2022. She was born December 9, 1931, in Pembroke, Ga., to the late Tom and Lola Newman Hutchinson.
Diane Justine Fox Van Derveer, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Diane was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 24, 1950, to Howard and Dorothy
Karl Alan Kissman, 49, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born February 8, 1972, in Okinawa, Japan. Karl received a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Concordia College
Dixie Propst Houston, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2022, at the home. She was born in Catawba County, N.C., to the late Marion Oscar Odom
Beverly Cooke Haymaker, 78, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on January 28, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born July 6, 1943, to the
Mr. Robert Lee Grant, 63, of Statesville, N.C., entered his heavenly home on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Statesville.
Mr. Lawrence William Drye Sr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree of Statesville. Mr. Drye was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
J. D. Benfield, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Autumn Care of Statesville. J. D. was born on November 23, 1930, in Iredell County,
Lura Langston, 96, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 31, 2022. A woman of strong faith, Lura was not afraid of her
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Danny Christopher Boovey moved peacefully to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior and with his family by his side at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Newton woman faces a drug trafficking charge following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News As a woman, receiving an “abnormal” test result from your OBGYN can be scary. Luckily, there are several minor reasons your test can come back
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Ostwalt Amity area project will provide service to existing homes, new developments and future Weathers Creek High School Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Water Corporation has completed construction of
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the selection of Marla Harris as the new dean of the Mooresville campus. She began her new role on January
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the January 10, 2022, term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Matthew Conner
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack No. 173 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race recently at the Mt. Mourne Boy Scout Center. The Scouts raced cars they had
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, along with more than 700 new laboratory confirmed cases. With the two latest deaths,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue recently purchased 30 personal Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICS), an investment that will help firefighters quickly locate victims and exit a scene safely. A
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday are scheduled to consider a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators to support an application for a N.C. Public School Capital Fund Grant.
Nancy Simmons Goforth, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Nancy was born on February 23, 1946, in Alexander County and was
Wilbur Wesley Bunce, 80, of Troutman, N.C., died January 28, 2022. Wilbur was born and raised in Fayetteville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his proud parents, Wesley B.
George Etsenamhe Onekhena, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at home. He was born in Zaria, Nigeria, to the late Peter and Theresa Onekhena. Mr. Onekhena was passionate
Linda Jones Stockton of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter and granddaughters on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House at
Roman Duski was born in Koscierzyna, Poland, on September 28, 1939. He was the fifth of six children born to Jan and Franciszka Duski. He was raised as a devoted
William Martin “Fletch” Fletcher, 59, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and formerly of Indian Land, S.C., entered into rest on Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He
Griffin Arleighton Nowak, 19 years young, was born in Charlotte, N.C., on July 23, 2002. Griffin passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022, and is survived by his mother, Cheryl
Christopher Wayne Stroud, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Chris was born April 18, 1983, and that day it snowed all