Mrs. Mary Rankin Derr, 88, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Alexander County
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James ‘Mark’ Harper, born January 3, 1961, in Clarksville, Tenn., was tragically lost to us on May 21, 2021, at age 60 as a result of a mechanical failure during
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 10 ♦ A girl, Zendaya Italy-Jade Farrington, born to Chris and Fantacy Farrington of Statesville. MAY
Special to Iredell Free News Laurel MaLynn Gray, a recent North Iredell High School graduate, has been awarded the 2021 John Kirkman Honorary CTE Scholarship by the North Carolina CTE
Special to Iredell Free News Fire officials in Mooresville credit a working smoke alarm for saving the lives of a family after food left cooking unattended on the stove caused
Sonny “Jay” Thompson passed away Saturday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 15, 1973, and was the son of Kathy Murray and the late
Mary Nicholson Davis, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 28, 2021, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dekalb, Ill., to the
Roger Lee Bruce, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away. May 27, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on November 19, 1957, to the late Eugene Bruce, and Rosie Mae
Allen Sturgill Phifer, 78, of Cleveland, N.C., died Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, April 22, 1943, he was the
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago physicians from the Statesville Medical Group and Iredell Medical Associates merged to create Piedmont HealthCare, forming a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A bill to distribute $750 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access in all 100 counties in North Carolina has
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students have made it to the finish line of the 2020-2021 school year, overcoming myriad challenges and disruptions to learning caused by COVID-19.
Gary Lynn Compton, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Gary was born on October 6, 1958, and was the son of the late Calvin Coolidge
Predicted active Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — June 1 marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently presented a donation of $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s outstanding contributions and impact in the community.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club and the Town of Mooresville hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning, honoring the hundreds of thousands who died serving
BY JOSH FUHRMAN Getting up early one last time before the start of summer vacation, American Renaissance School students had an opportunity to celebrate the end of school year and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with Iredell Physician Network, recently announced the opening of Iredell Vascular Clinic. The Iredell Vascular team includes Dr. William B.
Special to Iredell Free News The Fourth Creek Rotary Club recently presented Iredell Friends of the Library with a contribution from the club’s community service fund. Pictured (from left) are
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 20 ♦ Ryan Deshay Adams, 30, Forestbrook Drive, Charlotte, charged with larceny and being a fugitive
Special to Iredell Free News Eligible 2021 North Carolina high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at Mitchell Community College for up to two years. The Longleaf
Carl Eugene Hobbs, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on August 5, 1921, in
Margaret Morrow Baker, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Mooresville to the late Kenneth and Ruby Crouch
Glenn Monroe “Wildman” Matheson, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Gordon Hospice House on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born in Alexander
Michael Dean “Mad Dog” Daniels, 55, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 21,
Dakota Serenity Sharpe of Olin, N.C., departed our world to be with her Heavenly Father on May 26, 2021. Dakota, who was affectionately called “Chonka,” was born January 10, 2020, in Wilkes
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Olivia Roach was a second-grader, she struggled mightily in school, causing some to question her intelligence and potential for long-term academic success. Later, after completing an
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine just as the 2021 Lake Norman High School graduates filed into the stadium to the strains of music played by
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council has tentatively decided to scrap a proposed 5.22-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2021-2022. But unless the council has
With great sadness, her family shares the passing of Martha Boovey Fox on May 28, 2021, at her residence in Statesville, N.C. She was 91 years old, and was born
Steven William DiTrolio, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Elizabeth, N.J., to William and
Dimple Ruth Singletary Hunter, daughter of the late Issac Singletary and Mary Frances Loftin Singletary, was born May 7, 1927. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 25,
Larry Lee Summers, 69, who was known to family and friends as “Topper,” transitioned on May 19, 2021, following a long battle with stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Topper was the
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School returned Saturday to an in-person graduation ceremony — and the graduates and their families couldn’t have been happier. A total of 157 West