Andrea Nicole Melton, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1986, in Jacksonville, Fla., to
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Dozens of individuals have contributed money to help pay for funeral expenses for an 11-year-old boy who was fatally injured in a dirt bike accident in northern
Irma Odell Swing, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 23, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born December 6, 1940, in Mooresville, to the
Elizabeth Jane Holland Sweet, 64, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Jane was born October 1, 1957, in Iredell County to the
Mr. Vance Davis Galliher, 85, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully after a slow decline of health at Autumn Care in Statesville, N.C., on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was
Carolyn Hudspeth Edison, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Mrs. Edison was born August 2, 1946, in Iredell County and
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, in recognition of the New Year’s Holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW The Statesville City Council should create an Office of Public Integrity to ensure that city officials act in the public’s interest. It is quite evident that ethics
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is now accepting applications for Business Recovery Grants. The Business Recovery Grant Program (BRG) will issue a
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across multiple
BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Elementary School was officially designated a North Carolina STEM School of Distinction a year and a half ago. To earn that honor, the school must provide
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Billy Lynn Daugherty, 43, of Durand Lane, Statesville, charged with larceny, possession of stolen
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools reported increases in the number of students excluded from school due to close contact protocols as well as the number of students who isolated after
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a closed session to discuss Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s job performance, Troutman Town Council members voted to give Wyatt a 15 percent raise during its
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 10 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 38, of S. Main Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering a
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is supposed to be a magical time for spreading cheer, creating memories, rekindling relationships, and relaxing after a long year — as
Andez Eileen McWhorter, 95, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of California, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Born on October 16, 1926, in
Patricia S. Pendleton, 66, died unexpectedly on December 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter of the late
If you woke up in Iredell County today, Merry Christmas! We are all fortunate to live in such a caring and giving community. Here’s a list of Christmas blessings: We
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three hundred and forty-six deaths in Iredell County have now been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths on Wednesday. Health officials
Brenda Sue Speaks Mowrey, 70, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on December 21, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Brenda was born on February 26, 1951, in
Linda A. Majure, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1950 in Raleigh, N.C., to the
Edward “Tom” Thomas Sadowski died on December 20, 2021, at the age of 66, in Mooresville, N.C. He unexpectedly succumbed to Covid-19 after a relentless battle in a critical care
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 8 ♦ Manuel Rosa Maysonet, 36, of Statesville charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle, theft
BY KARISSA MILLER Veteran Brad Stroud still lives by the U.S. Army leadership motto, “Be, Know and Do.” “The Be’s are your adjectives. Be polite. Be professional. Be competent,” he
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fuel Up to Play 60 and Fellowship of Christian Athletes teams chose a cereal drive for their service project for the month of December
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jim Troutman, known to most in Troutman as “Jimmy,” passed away on Tuesday after a period of declining health. The longtime Town of Troutman employee who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two years after its launch, the teacher recruitment initiative TeachNC reports that it has significantly exceeded its second-year goals, with more than 1,400
Doris Bradshaw Nagel, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Md., on March 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late
Grady Lee Anderson, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Grady was born December 15, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and
Curtis Daniel Safriet, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Curtis was born July 9, 1965, to the late Howard and Viola Safriet. Curtis leaves behind
Robert Allen Keselowski of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Bob was born August 1, 1951, in
Those who attend the free event are asked to bring canned goods for Iredell Christian Ministries FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of local balloon pilots is planning a free Holiday