Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons is ensuring that all offenders who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot – and who have
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Margaret Neel Grant Lamberth, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, just weeks short of her 100th birthday. She was born on February 11, 1922, in
Dwight Delano Morrow, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Dwight was born on January 17, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., and
Mr. Arthur Junior Young, affectionately known as “Monk” by his neighborhood friends, was born on March 14, 1949, and was the son of the late Arthur B. and Elouise Morrison
Mr. Charles William Blackwell Sr., son of Mrs. Brenda Blackwell Nixon, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 13, 1957. He departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN More than 50 years have passed, but Bishop Lonnie E. Gray recalls the events of April 4, 1968, in vivid detail. He was a junior at a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Just a few hours before the snow started to fly on Saturday, Clinton Baker and his Great Dane Watonga, who are on a nationwide walk to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recently honored six nursing fundamental student graduates for passing the N.C. State Board Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Nursing Fundamentals teacher Lacie
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Store continues to outperform expectations, with the location projected to top $3 million in sales for the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to ABC
Kathleen “Kat” McGee Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Foster McGee and Zilpha Brown McGee, was born on July 2, 1923, in Statesville, N.C. She peacefully entered her heavenly
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreeneews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council turned green for pickles on Thursday night as it recognized Tasty Pickles by Carson in its Business Spotlight. The council and staff
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina reaffirms its commitment to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 22 ♦ James Early Austin, 53, of James Road, Charlotte, charged with aid and abet larceny, conspire
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s decision to require masks after the holiday break helped hundreds of students who were exposed to COVID-19 remain in school last
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 The Troutman Town Council approved the proposed revisions to the Town Charter to send to the state legislature for approval during Thursday’s meeting. The council also
Ralph Douglas “Doug” Taylor, 76, passed away on January 14, 2022. Ralph was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ralph Taylor and Viola Reed Taylor. First and foremost, Doug
Susan Marie Hladik Thrailkill, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1962, in Schenectady, N.Y., to William and Joyce Gidley Hladik.
Eunice Blanche Cobb Kellogg, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville. Born on August 4, 1938, in Newark, N.J.,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young welcomed about 60 attendees to the town’s first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the South Iredell High School Performing
Priscilla Ann Dellinger White, 85, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Mrs. White was born November 11, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., and was the daughter of the
Reita Faye Owenby Presnell, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1957, in Blacksburg,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 5 ♦ Maleia Nicole Flouton, 26, of Diamond Street, Statesville, charged with identity theft, possession of
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County to provide support for the Rainbow Kidz Pediatric Grief Program. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 30 ♦ A girl, Sage Noelle Marshall, born to Chris and Amanda Marshall of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 577 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday as the county’s positivity rate remained above 30 percent. The new cases increased
Walter Franklin “Frankie” Christie, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Mooresville, to the late
Norman “Norm” Delbert Kelly passed away peacefully at Acordius of Mooresville on January 11, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, but his adventurous spirit didn’t
Carolyn Lyall Benfield, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on November 2, 1971, in Iredell
Shelter to open on Saturday at Cochran Street Baptist Church in Statesville BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Forty-eight hours after concerns emerged about the unhoused facing the impending weekend winter storm,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for a significant incoming winter storm and has signed a state of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Story Stroll is on a roll and switching over to a winter-themed story. As part of a collaboration between the Iredell County Partnership
James Malcolm “Mickey” Harris, 81, died peacefully at home in Wilson, N.C., on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Born September 21, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., Mickey was
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is closely monitoring weather forecasts this weekend as Winter Storm Izzy approaches the East Coast. The cooperative is prepared for the possibility of significant