FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Troutman firefighter are raising money to help cover the funeral expenses for his teenage son. Dawson Church, the 15-year-old son of Allen and Karen
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Seventy-four people who work for county and municipal governments and the public school districts in Iredell County earn more than $100,000 annually. County Manager Beth Mull earns
Talon Scott Dyson, 11, passed away on December 26, 2021, in Statesville, N.C., doing what he loved. He was born May 5, 2010, to Timothy “Scott” Dyson and Amy Eades
Gene “Babe” Norman, 71, of Dobson, N.C., went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., to Jack
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted felon faces numerous charges after crashing into several vehicles and a guardrail in an attempt to elude arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Each year, Iredell County Solid Waste and Recycling issues vehicle decals to residential property owners in Iredell County, which allows them access to waste and
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
Harold “Hal” Lamarr Dagenhart, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 24, 2021. Hal was born October 20, 1966, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Charles Franklin
Janet Sue Williams Clanton, 64, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly of natural causes on December 13, 2021, at her home. Born in Iredell County on March 28, 1957, she was
Anthony “Tony” Richard Ferguson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 25, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born February 6, 1929, in Liverpool, England, the son of the
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
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