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,
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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
Mr. John Franklin Rankin, 72, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully transitioned on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Accordius Health in Statesville. Mr. Rankin was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Marne Anne Morrison passed away suddenly on Monday, January 24, at the home of her mother, Judy, and late father, Chip, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born September 21, 1981,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently released its full-time and part-time dean’s lists for the fall semester 2021. Full-time Dean’s List To be eligible for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 953 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed school during the latest reporting period after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being excluded because they were
Nancy Carolyn Byers Lamb, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Nancy was born on June 1, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C.,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 6 ♦ Oscar I. Gonez-Prior, 25, of Waterlynn Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Craig Allen Currier, 57, of Statesville charged with common law obstruction of justice. JANUARY 19
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
William “Ellis” Dagenhart was born on a bright spring day on May 18, 1928, the fourth child of Ollie Stikeleather Dagenhart and Clyde Sylvester Dagenhart Sr. He attended Celeste Henkel
Matthew James Ward, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 26, 2022. He was born February 9, 1999, in Statesville and was the son of Matthew Franklin Ward and Amanda
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Five years in the making after a vision sketched on a coffee house napkin, The Foundry House transitional sober living facility is now a reality, despite
Ms. Ruby Jean Watts was born in Iredell County on August 27, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Sam Gilbert Watts, and Lula Mae Watts. She departed this
Susan Gudger Howard Sherrill, 76, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 15, 1945, in Mooresville, N.C., to
Edward Francis Hendrickson, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 27, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1962, in Queens, N.Y., to Frances Crudo Hendrickson and the late
Hazel Cartin Blackmon left this earthly life on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1936, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Mary Moore Cartin and P. J. Cartin.
Carole Loomis Murphy Stewart, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at her home after her lengthy battle with cancer. Carole was born on December 6,
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 100 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are now hospitalized in Iredell County. According to the Iredell County Health Department, a total of 102
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and
BY KARISSA MILLER Bethel United Methodist Church and Sharon Lutheran Church support Sharon Elementary School by providing the staff with a meal every month and donating resources to the school.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 21 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 38, of S. Main Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering
Rev. Tony Lavonzy Bellamy, son of the late Lonnie Ray Wellman Sr. and Mildred Bellamy Hunter Heard, was born October 27, 1956, in Statesville, N.C. On the night of January
James “Jack” Willard Curtis of Mooresville, N.C., passed from this life to be in the presence of Jesus in a glorious time, surrounded by his family on January 27, 2022.
On January 27, 2022, Betty “Arby” Arbutus Harmon Brannon died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her four children. She was 93 years old. She was born on September 9,
Joseph Anthony Civitarese Jr., 65, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born in Hackensack, N.J., on February 26, 1956, he was a son
Eugene Harold Mallacoccio Jr., 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on September 22, 1958, in Elmira, N.Y., he was