Mr. Lewis Edward Watkins III, beloved son of Tracey Watkins and Donnetta Corry Watkins, was born in Statesville, N.C., on December 19, 1991. He departed this life unexpectedly on his
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David Anthony Magazu, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 17, 2021. David was the loving husband of Carrie (Kanitz) and proud, caring father of five children,
Isaiah Allen Goebelt, infant son of David and Jessica Goebelt, went home to be with Jesus on December 15, 2021. He was born in Gastonia, N.C., on October 20, 2021.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners voted on Monday to annex a 131-acre tract and provide town utilities for a mixed-use development near the intersection of N.C. Highway 3 and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face charges in Iredell County Juvenile Court in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Troutman. After running away from a group home in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces several charges, including felony solicitation of a minor, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The majority of respondents to a rolling survey of North Carolina businesses launched in October expressed optimism for the future of their businesses
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Eleven Iredell County residents recently completed the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a community-oriented program that helps citizens understand the purpose of
Editor’s Note: Mayor Costi Kutteh delivered the following remarks during the Statesville City Council meeting on Monday, December 20. BY COSTI KUTTEH 2021 has been an amazing year in the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen issued the following Secretarial Advisory on Monday, urging the following actions
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Health officials reported 238 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, there have been
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved plans to spend $2.375 million to upgrade the soccer fields at Mazeppa Park. Plans call for replacing the artificial turf playing
John Richard Bias, 79, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Ona, W.Va., passed away December 18, 2021, after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born October 15,
Special to Iredell Free News On Wednesday, December 15, Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell presented seven deputies with their Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates and two deputies with their Intermediate Law
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library will resume a limited number of programming opportunities beginning January 10. Regular programming includes children’s storytimes, adult book clubs, teen
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court’s office adopted the Heroes House, also known as the Iredell Veteran’s Transitional House, this holiday season and collected
Special to Iredell Free News First Baptist Church of Statesville opened its doors for its “White Christmas” program. White Christmas is a time where families identified through Salvation Army Angel
Special to Iredell Free News Beginning this week, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a road in Iredell County for several months. Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December
Joe Neil Morrison, 65, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 16,2021, at Wilkes Medical Center. Joe was born in Iredell County on February 9,1956, to the late
Jeffrey Von Isenhour, 60, of Catawba, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born March 3, 1961, in Catawba, N.C., and was
Elyse Susan Traugot, 65, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Elyse was born on October 10, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was the daughter of Wallace
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred during an altercation between a skateboarder and the occupant of a vehicle on Sunday. Officers were dispatched
Judy Ann Carruth Hunter, 68, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on Thursday, June 4, 1953. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was the
Mr. James Grady Mills, 79, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his family. Grady was born February 6, 1942,
Kevin Joe Owens of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on December 17, 2021. He was 50 years old. Kevin served in the United
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of Iredell-Statesville Schools students who tested positive for COVID-19 and the number who were required to isolate after exhibiting symptoms continued to climb last week
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 27 ♦ A boy, Jaxon Ezequiel Wagner, born to Chris and Jackie Wagner
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 9 ♦ Travis Darnell Daniels Jr., 30, of Cynthia Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24, in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection The revised schedule for
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 BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers who pitched in to make the second annual Operation Christmas Food Drive a success on Saturday afternoon.
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman announced the dispositions of the following cases in Iredell County Superior Court on December 14: ♦ Arianna Ashley pleaded guilty to
Richard Kevin Thomas, 57, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on July 29, 1965, and was the son of the late Freddie Lee Williams and Shirley Ruth Thomas
Katherine “Nita” Juanita Moore, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1940, in Augusta, Ga., to the
Barbara Bayne Johnson, 82, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on September 3, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the
Sandra “Sandy” Gibson Cruse, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Sandy was born on December 11, 1960, in York County, S.C., and was the daughter