FROM STAFF REPORTS A grounds supervisor at Mitchell Community College faces charges that he stalked an early college student and committed sexual battery following an investigation by the Statesville Police
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Jamie Marie Coley, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Coley
Special to Iredell Free News Local lawmakers are hailing the budget agreement between Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as a win for Iredell County residents. The spending plan
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Lifespan ADDRESS: 143 Iredell Avenue, Troutman, NC 28166 (Enrichment); 302 W. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 (Education) PHONE: 704-873-5646 (Enrichment); 704-872-8579 (Education)
Bobbie Vanderford Barkley, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday evening, November 13, 2021, at her home. Bobbie was born in Iredell County, N.C., on, July 19, 1936, to the
Budget will deliver overdue pay increases for educators and state employees Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he intend to sign the legislative
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County staff has worked with a consultant and interested stakeholders during the past year to develop the first ever Iredell County Transportation Master Plan (ICTMP). On
Langtree Group LLC scraps plans for hotel on site in favor of restricted senior housing FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a request by the Langtree Group LLC
Retta Holbrook Rowe, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away November 12, 2021, at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She was born June 27, 1935, in Bradshaw, W.Va., the daughter of the
Glenn Smith Hedrick, 89, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, Nov 12 at his home with his daughter by his side. Mr. Hedrick was born in Alexander County on Sept
Thomas Nelson Tomlin, 81, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 12, 2021, at North Carolina State Veteran’s Home in Salisbury, NC. Born In Iredell County on February 28, 1940,
Katherine Rebecca “Becky” Waugh, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away November 14, 2021. Becky was the daughter of the late Jack F. Waugh and Katherine Moose Waugh. She was born
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Girl Scouts – Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont ADDRESS: Hickory Service Center, 208 Union Square NW, Suite 101, Hickory, NC 28601 PHONE: 800-672-2148
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces charges of human trafficking, kidnapping and numerous sex offenses following an ongoing investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
BY AMY FREEZE Saturday, November 13, marked the beginning of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. In the United States, 44 million people are at risk of suffering from hunger while
FROM STAFF REPORTS In Iredell-Statesville Schools’ first weekly COVID-19 report since the Board of Education made face masks optional and dramatically curbed the district’s contact-tracing efforts, school officials reported 39
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered at Mooresville High School’s Coach Joe Popp Stadium on Sunday afternoon to remember a “sweet soul” who touched so many. Red balloons swayed
Timothy Wayne Heath, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1954, in Salisbury, N.C.,
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School’s welding program provides hands-on opportunities for students to develop in-demand job skills. Enrollment in the programhas increased from 12 students last semester
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
Linda Ament Lassiter of Concord, N.C., and previously of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was 66. She was
Patricia Marie Chenot Pekarek passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, November 12, 2021. Pat was born on May 10, 1924, in St. Louis, Mo., the
Wanda Jo Spivey Moose, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Swannanoa, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was
Robert “Bob” Bruce Ferry, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Whitman/Brockton, Mass., peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Piedmont Mediation ADDRESS: 1316 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-873-7624 EMAIL ADDRESS: piedmontmediation1@juno.com WEBSITE: www.piedmontmediation.com Executive Director: Terri Masiello Board Chair:
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Gregory David Evans, 50, of Overcash Road, Troutman, charged with possession with intent to
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
John Harry Bennett, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born in Manhatten, N.Y., to
Leroy Christenbury Jr., 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1935, in Mooresville to the late Leroy
Larry Max Cooke Jr., beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away surrounded by his family on November 10, 2021, at the age of 52. Larry was born
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ principals, nurses and staff say they were offended by a school board member’s comments Monday night after he made a statement questioning the integrity of
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont ADDRESS: 1001 Cochran Street, Statesville PHONE: 704-397-2429 EMAIL ADDRESS: cyoung@piedmontbgc.org WEBSITE: www.piedmontbgc.org Executive Director: Clarissa
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After cancellations in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Troutman Parks and Recreation and area organizations are planning a number of festive events throughout the holiday season.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Joshua Lee Moose, 39, of Statesville charged with possession of methamphetamine. OCTOBER 30 ♦ Steven
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After strong neighbor protests during the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board meeting last month and again at Wednesday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, council members followed
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Statesville Family YMCA ADDRESS: 828 Wesley Dr Statesville 28677 PHONE: 704-873-9622 EMAIL ADDRESS: a.blakley@ymcanwnc.org WEBSITE: https://ymcanwnc.org/statesville-family-ymca/ Executive Director: Angela “Blake” Blakley Board