Executive Order No. 208 paves way for review mechanism of juvenile sentences Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced the formation of the North
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Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of a beloved journalism teacher, students at Statesville High School now have a new scholarship to help them attend Mitchell Community
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized LSD, MDMA and marijuana from a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
John McCarrick Charlton, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House with his daughter Cindy by his side. John was born on
Dianna Lee Deer Shaver, 75, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Dianna was born on September 16, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Martha Sue Duncan Bell, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Sue was born February 18, 1939, in Rock Island, Tenn., and
Edna Carolyn Mott Morrow, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., devoted wife, loving mother and caring friend, died on April 5, 2021. She was born January 9, 1935, in Mt. Mourne, NC,
Margaret “Helen” Cline Little of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 6, 2021, following a period of declining health. A woman deeply loved by her large and close-knit family, Helen was
Dana Harvey Marlow, 60, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Wayne “Cornbread” Stewart, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday April 8, 2021 at Mapleleaf Health Care Center in Statesville. Born in Portsmouth, Va., on May 12, 1943, he was a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy on Fifth Street earlier this week Officers responded to the scene
BY KARISSA MILLER Senior Matthew Goins said he had no hesitation about returning to in-person classes on Wednesday with the rest of the West Iredell High School student body in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s work to reach underserved and historically marginalized populations and deliver equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is a model
Bernice Beckham Dagenhart of Statesville, N.C., left this earth on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, to dance on the streets of gold. Bernice was born in Iredell County to the late
Thomas Edward Gray, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to Phyllis Martin
Randolph “Randy” Jefferson Lambeth, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on June 18, 1954, to
Special to Iredell Free News The judicial system in Iredell County is slowly returning to normal after being paralyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, April 5, jury selection began
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students and friends of the College were recently recognized for a range of achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year. Awards included: Club
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville firefighters recently completed the necessary training for their new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), purchased with the help of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Maj. Freddy L. Johnson Jr. as the next commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “The brave
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have unanimously approved a motion opposing placing a sales tax increase on next year’s ballot. Commissioner Gene Houpe, who introduced the motion during Tuesday’s
Mary “Helen” Levan Teague, 84, of Statesville, N.C., received her heavenly home Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell County to the late Henry W. Levan and Lucille
James Leonard Foster, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rowan County on November 2, 1932, he was the son of the
Elijah Appleseed Putnam, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence. Born in Lowell, Mass., on December 13, 1969, he was the son of John
John Russell McElhany, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1961, in Lewistown, Pa., to Nancy Jane Alexander McElhany and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at their home. Patrol deputies were dispatched to 112
Special to Iredell Free News At its heart, Statesville’s Full Bloom Film Festival has always been about connection. Connection to the community through shared experiences at local venues. Connection to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen gave an update on the state’s current
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members have prepared to return to a normal schedule as middle and high school students return to full-time in person instruction on Wednesday. Superintendent
Arley Dwaine Brooks Sr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born November 21, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., he
Helen Louise Howard Reavis, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Friday, December 3, 1937, in
Shelley Reneé Medich Mazag, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Shelley was born on October 31, 1963, in Niles, Mich., to George and Charlene Stewart
Pauline Frances Harman Robinson, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her residence. Born in Huntingdon, Pa., she was the daughter of Benjiman Harman and Melissa Fazenbaker
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council gave unanimous permission for staff to plan for the 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks display on July 3. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two south Iredell County residents face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began after a shooting incident off Shearers Road. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 19 ♦ William Rodney Moran Jr., 28, of Sandy Creek Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of stolen