Special to Iredell Free News The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national
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Donna Hawn Ott, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home. She was born on June 6, 1934, in Noble, Ind., to the late
Lorene Martin Beam, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on May 24, 1940, she was the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival on September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ DIVERTIMENTO,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized two long-time county employees for their dedication to the citizens of Iredell County earlier this week. Board of Elections Director
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James Herman Nichols, 80, of Maiden, N.C., passed away on August 19, 2021. Mr. Nichols was previously a resident of Mooresville, N.C., for over 60 years. He was born on
Ronald Eugene Taylor, 69, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born March 17, 1952, in Wilkes County, and was the son of the late
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is running out of time. The new school year starts on Monday for most I-SS schools — the district’s early college
Patricia Ann Duckworth, 75, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on August 17, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1946, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Helen Martin Benfield. Patricia
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigated information that he was distributing narcotics from the Hallmark Inn. Sheriff Darren Campbell
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
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