Wylie Ray “Bob” Cooke, 78, passed away at his home on October 15, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Wylie was born December 31, 1942, in Watauga County,
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Edward Glover Hart, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to
Margie Loray Johnson Brooks, 82, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed into her heavenly home by her savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was met there by her
Lisa Ann Reep Barnett, 59, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away October 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a short Illness. She was born July 13, 1962, in Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER After months of research, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the $12.3 million tech refresh recommendation for the 2022-2023 school year. The next wave of
Mr. Terry Lynn Caldwell, 58, was born in Guilford County, N.C., on October 19, 1962, and was the son of the late Betty Maddox Caldwell and Emmanuel Caldwell. He departed
Theo Rita Braxton Pickard, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on October 15, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1928, in
Pearl Moose Mayberry, 96, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully October 15, 2021, at Taylorsville House. She was born December 20, 1924, in Iredell County to the late Benjamin
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Walkertown woman faces an attempted murder charge in Iredell County after ran her boyfriend over multiple times with a vehicle, according to Statesville police. The Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Amy Brant has joined the staff of the Iredell Wellness and Diabetes Center. Brant (RN, BSN, CDCES) will be the program manager for Iredell Wellness
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection is ramping up for City of Statesville residents who perform their own yardwork. (Landscape contractors are responsible for proper disposal of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This month many families across North Carolina are receiving an installment of the advance Child Tax Credit federal payment, which provides them with up
BY KARISSA MILLER A beloved longtime automotive teacher and a fixture at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman passed away on Tuesday from complications due to COVID-19. Ashley
Mr. Arnie Caldwell Duncan, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away in peace at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, N.C., on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the age of 81. He
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Kevin Lee Blow, 51, of 8th Street, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from
Special to Iredell Free News Election Day is less than three weeks away for several key positions in local municipal governments and the Mooresville Graded Schools Board of Education. Early
Technology finds significantly more invasive breast cancers than a traditional mammogram Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center now offers three-dimensional mammography for breast cancer screening. Breast tomosynthesis
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson was recently sworn in as treasurer of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court and presented
Madge Pauline Lippy, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 12, 2021. She was born on April 5, 1938, in Glen Ayers, N.C. to the late Myrtle Ledford Hetrick
Debra Stewart Hardin, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1964 in Mecklenburg County to Helen Troutman Stewart and the
Betty Ann Boyles Campbell, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Maple Leaf Healthcare. Betty was born in Surry County, N.C., on March 18, 1935
On Monday, October 11, 2021, Wanda Ostwalt left her earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven. She was the daughter of the late Wayne Propst and Mary Cline, and
Billie Jo Abernathy, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Billie was born September 9, 1946, to Arvid and Rachel Ball. Ms. Abernathy is survived by
Calvin Jackson Feimster, 55, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Calvin was born on March 29, 1966, in Wake County, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will implement a chaplaincy program this year, which will create a place for members to speak with someone in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education narrowly approved new boundaries for the board’s electorial districts during Monday’s meeting. By a 4-3 vote, board members selected Alternative Map
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23. The drop-off times will be from 10 a.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host Living History Day at Gregory Creek Homestead on Saturday, October 16, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Gregory Creek Homestead is
On Friday, October 8, 2021, Lois Efird James left her earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven. She was the daughter of Carl Wertz and Anna Bell Williams Efird
Richard Ray Speaks, 81, passed away on October 11, 2021, after an extended illness. Richard was born at home on October 16, 1939, the second youngest of eight siblings, to
Ashley Coite Pope, 50, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ashley was born on January
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City manager Ron Smith has named Brian Roberts as the city’s new finance director, effective immediately. For the past two years, Roberts has served
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hudson man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized cocaine and marijuana from a vehicle after he was stopped for a moving
BY KARISSA MILLER After listening to emotional pleas from parents and community members who spoke out against requiring masks in schools, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted on Monday
Ms. Julia Florea Stokes, 59, of 828 Phillips Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, following an extended illness. She
Shirley Mentoria Campbell Dunn was born on August 16, 1956, to the late Eark F. and Annie Campbell Ross. She sweetly closed her eyes and her gentle heart stopped beating