Patrick Charles Rowland, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by family on December 29, 2021, after being diagnosed with lung cancer in the spring of 2021. He was born
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William Benjamin Brown, known to most as “Ben,” the son of Scott and Mary Brown, was born on August 28, 1996. He grew up in Statesville, N.C., and graduated from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 13 ♦ Armando Alfonso Richards, 33, of Columbia Street, New York, N.Y., charged with possession with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The rate of COVID-19 infections is once again disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic North Carolinians. Since December 26, the rate of infections has
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported more than 600 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with the county’s 380th death attributed to the coronavirus. With the 666
BY KARISSA MILLER Low-income Iredell County residents will have access to more than $635,000 earmarked for families struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. The Iredell County Board of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to North Carolina hospitals, straining hospital capacity. As hospitals continue to
Tommy Ray Bowles Sr. passed away on January 18, 2022, and was followed in eternal rest by his beloved wife Belle Stikeleather Bowles on January 19, 2022. Tommy and Belle
Guildo “Guil” Roy, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 19, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1945, in Canada to the late Azilda Roy. Guil loved our
Richard “Rit” Vincent Pacella Sr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on September 22,
Kenneth Littlejohn, who was known as “Bubba,” was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 19, 1959, to the late Lucy “Mama Lucy” Hunter Littlejohn and the late Joe Willie
Stanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery, 72, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on January 19, 2022, at his home. He was born January 10, 1950, in Rowan County to the late
Steven Allen Dixon, 52, of Jonesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. Steve was born on June 30, 1969, in Iredell County, N.C., and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident faces 21 felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into sexual assault allegations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 during the past 48 hours. With the two latest deaths reported Thursday afternoon, COVID-19 has
Debra Lynn McFadden Freeze, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday,
Rev. Claude “Leroy” England, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home. Born in McDowell County, W.Va., he was a son of the late Joseph Hurdle
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Fifth Street Ministries
Allen Dent Johnson, 70, of Harmony, N.C., passed away January 18, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Born July 4, 1951, in Iredell County, N.C., he was
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include additional charges being filed by the Troutman Police Department. FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville couple faces numerous felony charges following a
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) started a public comment period for its draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), revised 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
Special to Iredell Free News This winter’s spike in COVID-19 cases has more people than ever looking for tests. This has given rise to a new con: phony websites and
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases in H&I Felony District Court on January 11: ♦ Kacie Allen pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Wednesday that the North Carolina Supplemental Board of Trustees has decided to discontinue the NC 403(b) Program,
Rachel Louise Beckham Edwards, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 18, 2022, after a brief illness at Gordon Hospice House. Rachel was born April 24, 1928, in Iredell County,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have been receiving feedback from their constituents for months about COVID-19 vaccines, mask requirements, and how local school districts and the health department have
Audrey Loftin Montgomery, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Montgomery was born June 3, 1933, in Troutman, N.C., and was
Scott Douglas Southard, age 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 14, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1964, in Iredell County, N.C., the son of
Kenneth Hurst Sherrill, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his residence. He was born on February 11, 1939, in Statesville, N.C., to the late
Amy Lee Barbery, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 18, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1968, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Nell Wright Baxter and
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live, a local nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering local youth, has honored Jennifer Johnson for her work with students throughout the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The recently adopted North Carolina state budget includes funds to give a one-time bonus to eligible home- and community-based direct care workers and
Patsy Clark Lundy, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home. Pat was born on July 5, 1931, in Lawton, Okla., to the late
Pressley Bost Hillard, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home. Pressley was born on July 11, 1935, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
Michael “Boobi” Gustove Valentine, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Accordius Health of Statesville. He was born on January 5, 1928, in Bronx, N.Y.,