Jeanette Roller Clark, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 17, 2021. She was the daughter of William Henry Roller and Maude Rainwater Roller and was born in Rockingham, N.C.
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Susie Mae Stevenson Jurney, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home. Susie was born March 2, 1927, in Statesville, and was the daughter
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville resident Blake Palmer has announced his candidacy for one of three seats up for election on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in 2022. “As an
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Stormwater Advisory Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on its board for a three-year term. The Stormwater Advisory Commission works with the city
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2021-2022 concert season continues on Saturday, December 4, with the holiday show Down Home Christmas in the ‘Ville, a celebration of
Clara Tyson Carson, 86, of 2408 JB Road, Claremont, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, N C, on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born in
Richard William Apgar Sr., 76, died in his Mooresville, N.C., home on November 22, 2021, to be with the Lord. Rich was born in Fairfax County, Va., on February 10,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thousands of people lined the streets of Downtown on Tuesday for the Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol is preparing for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across the state. During
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department was awarded national accreditation on November 19 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) in the Law
Rita Jane Leffew, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. Rita was born July 12, 1959, in Detroit, Mich., and was the daughter of the late Samuel
Special to Iredell Free News It’s hard to stay healthy around the holidays, especially on Thanksgiving. Every year, families gather to give thanks, celebrate togetherness, and have that highly anticipated
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old woman faces multiple charges, including two counts of assaulting a government officials with a deadly weapon, after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 9 ♦ A boy, Za’Reik Tirrell Minor, born to Je’vairi Minor and Ebony
Martha Current Sherrill, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July
Neely Clark Hepler, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Neely was born on May 15, 1949, in
Margaret Alice Stewart Campbell, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at The Gardens. Mrs. Campbell was born January 23, 1929, in Forsyth County and was
Jimmy Wayne Stroud, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, N.Y., on November 18, 2021. Jimmy was born in Iredell County on July 8, 1988, to Tony Edward
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends anyone 18 years or older who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed November 25 and 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on those
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education reversed course on Friday and voted unanimously to resume COVID-19 contact-tracing efforts in partnership with the Iredell County Health Department. This
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of positive test results, quarantines and forced isolations for Iredell-Statesville Schools students all increased last week, according to the district’s latest COVID-19 report. Sixty-five I-SS
Robert Alan Blanton, lovingly known as Bobby, was called into Heaven completely unexpectedly at age 60 on October 18, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1961, one of three sons to
Wayne James Laws, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died November 18, 2021 at his residence with his family. He was born July 31, 1935, in Wilkes County, N.C., the son of
BY KARISSA MILLER By 2025, almost 70 percent of jobs in North Carolina will require education beyond high school training. In response to this need, Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Technical Education
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
Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scouts Troop 609 of Statesville recently collected more than 340 pounds of canned and nonperishable food items and donated them to Iredell Christian Ministries
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 12 ♦ Kasey Raye Kerley, 30, of Johnny Martin Lane, Stony Point, charged with five counts
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a $275 million total budget, which includes $48.5 million in federal COVID funds, for the 2021-2022 school year, last
Joseph Dalton Mauney, 83, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned from this earthly life peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born October 1,
Nell Grey VanDyke Slone, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, November 15, 2021, at her home. Born in Grundy, Va., on May 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW Homelessness and hunger are colossal problems in America. No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over
Special to Iredell Free News Community organizations, businesses and Statesville residents are invited to participate in a special survey that focuses on the needs and expectations of the Statesville Fire
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell-Statesville Schools are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Youth Leadership Iredell class. Youth Leadership Iredell is a program
Mr. Donnie Walter Grimes Sr., who affectionately called “Old Skool”, was born in Iredell County on November 27, 1959, and was the son of the late Bobby and Virginia Torrence