Betty Dawn Waugh Pope, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021, after a short illness. Betty loved spending time with her family and friends and reading
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Jamie Lewis, 24, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died May 19, 2021, in Colorado in a motorcycle accident. Born in Iredell County on December 17, 1996, he was a son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Kiontae Jasaun Glaspy, 24, of Lee Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has allocated $48,000 to ensure all Iredell County Emergency Medical Service bases and their entrances more secure. Commissioners recently approved an
Special to Iredell Free News With summer rapidly approaching and the CDC allowing vaccinated individuals to gather without masks, people are increasingly eager to spend time outdoors. The warm sun
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday directed $51.4 million in new funding to help students access and complete postsecondary education as the state recovers from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the busy summer traveling season nears, North Carolina transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk
John Steven “Steve” Sherrill, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Steve was born May 13, 1948, in Iredell County and was the son of the
Mrs. Eileen R. Baggarly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday evening May 23, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, where funeral services will be
Kathryn Wozelka Kivett, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Kathryn was born January 7, 1943, in Chowan County, N.C., and was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2020-2021 school years winds down, Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students are continuing to deal with COVID-19. During the week of May 14-20, the district reported
Editor’s Note: May is National Stroke Awareness month. Piedmont HealthCare physician Dr. Ryan Conrad shared valuable information regarding about strokes, warning signs, and what to do if one of those
Alan Vance Kerr, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his
Betty Jean Combs Burns, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 22, 2021, at Hospice of Iredell County. Born May 15, 1939, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of
Roberto Carlos Ramirez, 47, died May 20, 2021, in Alexandria, Va. He was born in El Salvador on December 30, 1973. His father, Jose Maria Vasquez survives. His mother, Maria
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 7 ♦ Antonio Lamar Crowder, 36, of Lark Glen Drive, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News The 11th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run drew a large and enthusiastic crowd on Saturday morning. More than 250 people participated
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library will host a drive-by Summer Reading kick-off event at Iredell Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts students had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned during the past year as the studio held its first dance recitals
Julia Craig Johnson Holland, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died May 21, 2021. Julia was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Frank T. Johnson and the late Frances Frye
William Thomas “Billy” Dagenhart, 85, died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Gordon Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining health over the past two
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Taylorsville residents face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found more than 33 grams of crystal methamphetamine in their vehicle during a traffic
Mr. Reginald Sherrod Parker, 63, affectionately called Reg, of 221 N. Patterson Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 18, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness. He was
Carroll Eugene Cockrell, 71, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at home Friday, May 21, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born November 24,1949, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Robert George Hamilton, 76, passed unexpectedly to be with the Lord in His heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Rob was born on March 28, 1945 in Klamath Falls,
Executive Order No. 216 expands work search guidelines to connect all unemployment claimants with jobs Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order on
Special to Iredell Free News With the completion of the conceptual designs for Phase II of the East-West Connector Project, the Town of Mooresville is looking for input on the
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville is celebrating a century of community service, civic leadership, and volunteerism this month. The local Rotary club is part of
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County native Tom Poston’s family surprised him this week with a hot-air balloon ride. A World War II veteran and retired Iredell County Schools superintendent, Poston
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 5 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate
David Howard Linton went home to be in the presence of God on May 20, 2021. David was born on December 30, 1936 in New Britain, Conn., to Howard and
Harold Linwood Huffman, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 18, 2021. He was born June 1, 1942, in Sweet Springs, W.Va., the son of the late Beryle Lee Huffman
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to strut your superhero stuff and live out your dreams as your favorite character this summer at the MoTown Con on August 21.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was charged with sexually assaulting a child in 2007 following investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the Statesville Police Department. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council gave final approval on Monday to Martin Marietta’s plan to expand its Statesville quarry operation. Martin Marietta is planning to add 53.8 acres