BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
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Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 20 ♦ A girl, Aurora Rose Lamp, born to Justin Lamp and Mariah
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman faces numerous charges after being stopped by Troutman police for a traffic violation on Thursday. According to a Troutman Police Department news
Special to Iredell Free News A dog has a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of Mooresville police officers. The pup’s owners flagged down MPD officers on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Third Creek Middle School faces misdemeanor charges and has been suspended from school for bringing an Air Soft gun to school on Friday, according to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 400 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have now lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department reported five additional deaths
Ms. Barbara Ann Ladd, 70, of 520 Oakland Avenue, Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born March 5, 1951, in Iredell County
Marcia Ann Zuzul, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in a naval base hospital on August 27, 1960, in Yokosuka, Japan,
James Thomas “Tommy” Carroll, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022, at home. He was born on January 4, 1941, in Charlotte, N.C., to
Mr. Joseph Moore Jr., 92, son of the late Joseph Moore Sr. and Inez Scott Moore, was born in Iredell County on November 30, 1929. He departed this life on
David Fitzgerald Hyde, 33, son of Robert Fitzgerald Stevenson and Virginia Ann Hyde Ellis, was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1988. He departed this life on Sunday, January
Special to Iredell Free News The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has announced that North Carolina continues to lead the nation with teachers who hold national board certification, with
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of February, the American Red Cross joins in the celebration of Black History Month, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Dr. Charles R.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Speedway is planning a new convenience store and gas service center between Bojangle’s and Wendy’s on a 4-acre site off Lexus Drive off Exit 42 near
FROM STAFF REPORTS A California man was jailed in lieu of a $500,000 bond following his arrest on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. On Wednesday, February 2, Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces multiple charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office K9 alerted deputies to the presence of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are asking county residents to participate in the public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan draft plan and review
Special to Iredell Free News As healthcare costs continue to rise, more physicians are looking for ways to save their patients time and money. The physicians at Piedmont HealthCare’s Lake
Audrey Murphy Kufhta, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at The Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on August 22, 1931, in Moravia, N.Y., to
Shirley Ferrell Mullis, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 31, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1932, in Mooresville to the late Monroe “Mutt” and Zenia Plott
William Thomas Garrison Jr., 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. William was born January 19, 1942, to the late William Sr, and Hermina Barneveld Garrison
Mary Ann Deadmon Holler, 89, died peacefully on Sunday January 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born in Rowan County, N.C., on July 25,
Douglas Ray Calhoun, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Douglas was born July 27, 1949. A public visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022,
Victor Odom McIntyre, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Vic was born September 20, 1925, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized an assortment of illegal drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence off Parkertown
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The application is available online at https://www.arsnc.org/enrollment/ The application deadline is March
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