READ Lawsuit to Relocate Confederate Monument. Special to Iredell Free News A coalition of Iredell County residents, state and local NAACP chapters, and a local clergy group filed a lawsuit
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Sharon Paul as the new director of The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital. With 25 years of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a search warrant at home off Brown Summit Avenue and seized crystal methamphetamine. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News A worldwide shortage of aluminum is forcing the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to indefinitely suspend its program to replace license plates that are older
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking the public to help identify two men who stole a Dodge Ram pickup truck that was parked outside a Harmony
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, announced plans on Monday for a $70 million expansion of its Statesville manufacturing
Special to Iredell Free News Are you tired of tossing and turning all through the night – waking up exhausted and stumbling through the day? You are not alone. Nearly
Alfred D. Moss, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Coite and Joyce
Ruby Marie Sells Murdock, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Ruby was born August 17, 1926, in Catawba County to the late Johnnie Love Sells
Joseph F. McGrath Jr., 83, beloved father and granddad, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Middletown, N.J. He was born
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Lawhorne Holestin, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health. Mrs. Holestin was born
Carroll “Bud” Fox, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Buncombe County on June 27, 1937, he was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face two misdemeanor charges in connection with an incident in which a 2-year-old child suffered a gunshot wound over the weekend in Iredell County. Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Lake Norman wrestlers earned All-American accolades during the recent NHSCA High School Nationals. Junior Carson Floyd finished fourth in the 220-pound weight class and freshman Eli
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the weather continues to warm up, state health officials urge North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures to reduce their
Linda Ann Caswell, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on February 23, 1952, she was the daughter
Samuel “Sam” Leon Benkiel, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 6, 1955 in Morgantown, W.Va., to the
Peter W. Simowitz, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., (originally of Long Island, N.Y.) passed away suddenly on April 28, 2021. He was born May 28, 1948. Peter is survived by his
James Samuel Deaton Jr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1947, in Mooresville to the late James Samuel “Sam”
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-five Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members were forced to isolate or quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure, along with 654 students, during the week of April 23-29. Eight
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of colorful men’s neckties covered a table like a kaleidoscope of paint. Each Statesville High School student selected a tie and teacher Shadrach Martin provided instructions
BY DARREN CAMPBELL We have all received one of these calls: “Good afternoon, we are trying to reach you regarding your car’s extended warranty” or “ I am Agent Jones
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Elysian Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession
Special to Iredell Free News With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance application process, Nicholson Funeral Home is offering its assistance to the families it served after January 20,
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library will host Canadian-based author Pam Withers in a virtual visit to discuss her new book along with some of her other
BY KARISSA MILLER With about four weeks remaining in the school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are strongly encouraging virtual students who have failing grades to return to the classroom to
Marie Bryant Brown, 92, of Mooresville, N.C, and formerly of Conway, S.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born March
Marc Dominick Crucitti of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, while holding his daughter’s hand. He was born on March 22, 1955, to Andrew and Mona Crucitti in Norwalk,
Max Lauren Parker, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, April 30, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born in Statesville, October 2,1935, and was the son of the
Lora “Lori” Jo Morrison, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 29, 2021, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born September 4, 1975 in Logan,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and
Special to Iredell Free News After more than 20 years of service to our community, the Statesville Civic Center is engaged in a market study to help determine the facility’s
Carole Lillian Schotte Hicks, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born in Union, N.J., on February 1, 1934, to the late Mathias Charles Schotte and
Marion Kimball Guth was born January 27, 1938, and passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born in Bangor, Maine, and spent most
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Friday that, effective immediately, students and staff are no longer required to wear a mask while outdoors. Additionally, I-SS will no longer require athletes
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces numerous charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual servitude, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the