FROM STAFF REPORTS The school nurse at Lake Norman High School has been honored by the American Red Cross for saving the life of a student who lost consciousness. Kimberly
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in the state in 2021, Gov. Roy
Special to Iredell Free News The following Mitchell employees were honored at the College’s Fall 2021 kickoff assembly on Friday, August 6: 5 Years of Service ♦ Pam Barkley, Paula
Larry Wayne Cook, 87, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born in Iredell County, he was the son of the late George Allen
Claude David Blackburn, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Marion, Va., on September 14, 1944, he was the son of the
Bobby Ray Muncy, age 59, left this earth at 2:32 p.m. on August 2, 2021, after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Iaeger High School and attended Electronic
Adrian Marie “Ree” Buie, age 17, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to meet Jesus on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, where she was reunited with her grandmother, Susan Buie. Adrian was
Roger “Dale” McCoy, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 13, 2021. Dale, as he was so lovingly known as, was born on June 27, 1957, in Iredell County,
Zachary Chase Long, 26, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 11, 2021, at home following a short illness. Zachary was born on October 25, 1994, in Princeton, W.Va. He
Brandon David Hedrick, 34, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Though his life may have been cut short, it was not before he left his mark
FROM STAFF REPORTS COVID-19 has claimed another life in Iredell County. The county’s 240th death attributed to COVID-19 was reported Wednesday afternoon by the Iredell County Health Department. Local health
Special to Iredell Free News While back-to-school time is exciting for some children, others may feel anxious or scared to begin school, especially following such an unconventional year. As we
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ John William Ferreri, 30, of Statesville charged with assault by strangulation. AUGUST 3 ♦ Kelley
BY KARISSA MILLER The population of Iredell County is aging right along with the State of North Carolina, and more seniors are seeking help so they can stay in their
Louis Ernest Davis, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1936, in Montgomery, N.Y., to the
Melina Suzanne Bollinger, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 15, 2021, in Buncombe County, N.C. Suzie, as she was so lovingly known as, was born on August 23,
Mary Aileen Benfield, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 15, 2021. She was born March 24, 1930, in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter of the late Earl Lee Benfield
Billy Dee Galliher Sr., 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a sudden fall at his home. Bill was
Cornelia Annette Jones, 55, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Annette was born on September 8, 1965, in Iredell County, N.C., and was the daughter
Mr. Timmy Christie, 65, son of Dottie Parker Strickland and the late Dennis McComb, was born April 26, 1956, in Cook County, Ill., and passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021,
With hospitalizations surging across Iredell, leaders ask public to do their part to help Special to Iredell Free News While much of the nation pushes toward resuming normal operations, local
Randall Edward Rowland, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his residence. Born in Iredell County on October 23, 1948, he was the son of
Joseph De Feo, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 15, 2021. He was born on August 29, 1943, in Italy to the late Francesco and Anna De Feo.
Barry Malcolm Kiser Sr., 79, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1942 in Shelby, N.C., to the late Ben and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug trafficking charges after he crashed his vehicle into the median safety cables on Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second in connection with an all-terrain vehicle theft and breaking and entering in
Full Bloom Film Festival set for September 9-11; more than 30 films to be featured in four venues Special to Iredell Free News Several filmmakers will walk the red
Special to Iredell Free News As students and their families prepare to return to school, the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer end of summer programming
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Sunday, September 12, at Troutman’s ESC Park. The 2019 event attracted over 750 people,
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School graduate Emily Moore has had a passion for art since she was very young. Her art has been featured in art
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Judith Albert to its new primary care practice, Family Care
Virginia Blair Glover, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Summit Place Assisted Living in Mooresville. Born on October 6, 1932, in Jacksonville, Ala., she
Gary M. Reed, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1940, in Muncie, Ind., and was the son
Jerry “Wayne” McHargue, 69, passed away on August 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on October 9, 1951, Wayne was the son of the late James
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified three suspects in the shooting death of Jacob Dean Koury, 23, of Cornelius on August 11 in Magla Park.
Michelle Ann Campbell, 44, of Harmony, N.C., entered her heavenly home on August 8, 2021, at her home in Iredell County, N.C. Michelle was born on April 17, 1977, in