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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In North Carolina, a 6-year-old can no longer be seen in juvenile court for grabbing a candy bar from a checkout aisle or for
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Daniels was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 24, 1939, to the late Ed Brown and Birdie Baitey Brown. She departed this life unexpectedly on
Charles “Mike” McDaniels, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Iredell County, N.C., to Betty Campbell McDaniels and the
Donald Lee Head, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Accordius Healthcare after a long extended illness. He was born November 19, 1935, in Iredell
Sandra “Sandy” Maxine Fleming McRacken of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2021. She came into this world with a “rather rowdy” arrival in the front bedroom of her
Phyllis Lambert Lowe, 73, of Olin, N.C., died Monday, November 29, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Surry County, N.C., on January 25, 1948, she was a daughter of
Lee Correll Godbey, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Godbey was born September 2, 1935, in Davie County, N.C., and was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is now accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low Income Energy
Special to Iredell Free News By December of 1756, Fort Dobbs was complete. Its garrison of 50 North Carolina soldiers prepared to spend the first of many winters in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Mooresville Graded School District and the Town of Mooresville partnered with Susan Tolle of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) on Wednesday night to show
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of emergency responders were recognized for outstanding service to their community at the 2021 Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday
Victor Lejuan Wilkes, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, in Statesville. Born in Catawba County, N.C., on September 17, 1978, he was the son of Adeline
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen are encouraging North Carolinians who have not
Hedwig “Heddy” Agnes Cousoulis, 84, recently of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born on August 22, 1937, in
James “Grover” Hicks, 62, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on November 29, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Grover, as he was so lovingly known, was born on
Samuel “Sam” Albert Sharpe Jr., died Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., on November 11, 1962, to the late Samuel A. Sharpe Sr., and
Tina “Michelle“ Greene Brooks, 49, of Harmony, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Michelle was born on November 30, 1972, to her parents, Keith Greene
Thomas Abernathy Watt Jr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Watt was born March 23, 1932, in Alexander County, N.C.,
Coy Edgar Isenhour Jr., 87, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Coy was born in Catawba County, N.C., on March 4, 1934, and was the son
Special to Iredell Free News Kick of the holiday season in Downtown Statesville with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 2. The following night will be filled
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday declined to recommend a mixed-use development off Highway 21 while approving rezoning of a six-acre residential subdivision on
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has issued a burning ban prohibiting all outdoor open burning, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The ban, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies saved the life of a man who overdosed on Tuesday and then crashed a vehicle at the rest area off Interstate 77
Special to Iredell Free New RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen will be stepping
Larry Wayne Gordon, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Larry was born January 6, 1949, in Roanoke, Va., and was the
Marilyn Whitman Lusk, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born in Oconee County, S.C., to the late Gus Nelson Whitman and Norie Burton Whitman. She
Mindy Anita Isenhour Rosado, 42, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 1, 1978, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that the State of North Carolina has been awarded more than $38 million
Special to Iredell Free News Diabetes is a disease we hear of often. In fact, you likely know a handful of people who have diabetes. Though the word is tossed
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a nonprofit agency in need of some extra love around a project next spring? Or is the nonprofit you support looking to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Citing “extremely hazardous fire conditions,” Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther announced that a local burning ban would take effect on Tuesday afternoon. The ban, which begins
Ms. Cora Lauree Redmon was born in Iredell County on October 18, 1934. She was also known as Cora Lauree and Dimp, and was the daughter of the late Enos
Ruth Elizabeth Mattox, 68, of 308 Safriet Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Rowan County, N.C.,
Mr. William Thomas Gibbs, who was affectionately called “Smoky,” was born in Portsmith, Va., on November 14, 1944. He was the son of the late James Adams Gibbs and Mary Alice
Allison DeNeale Long Hughes of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Allison was born on December 11, 1932, at Long’s Sanitorium in Statesville, N.C. She was