Naomi Beaver Kiser returned to her heavenly home on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 87. She was born on September
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Cathy Swan Eveson, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Culloden, W.Va., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 24, 2021, at home surrounded by
Special to Iredell Free Schools Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to announce that Woodland Heights Middle School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ C’rique Hezron Gary, 26, of Greensboro charged with assault by strangulation. MAY 5 ♦ Dupre
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Special to Iredell Free News Members of the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club recently volunteered at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County to prepare giveaway bags for the
Special to Iredell Free News It’s difficult to imagine a world without communication — it plays a massive role in all of our lives. Communication is second nature to most
The bill helps teenagers who have experienced delays in applying for their licenses due to COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed into law Senate
Ms. Karen Ann Neils was born in Statesville, Iredell County, on October 5, 1960, and was the daughter of the late Ray Parker Sr,. and Cornette Neils Parker. She peacefully
Mr. Troy Lee Moore, 41, son of the late Troy Brawley and Margie Gibbs Brawley, was born October 18, 1979, in Iredell County, N.C. He passed away Thursday, May 20,
John Joseph Doll of Mooresville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on May 20, 2021, at the age of 72 surrounded by his loving wife and children. John was born
Judy Dianne Sherrill Speight, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence. Born in Iredell County on January 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the
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
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