Ethan Aaron Ottone, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Ethan was born on March 8, 1994, in Iredell County to Timothy Rae Ottone and Carla
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24 Special to Iredell Free News Medicines make us feel better. They prevent and treat diseases that would have otherwise affected
Special to Iredell Free News While the pandemic has kept many of us apart, there is new hope to bring us back together — the COVID-19 vaccination. The Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 34-year-old man was charged with breaking into a church parsonage following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing reminder notices to Medicaid beneficiaries that open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Walker Vaillancourt III, 18, of Barium Springs Road, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seventeen Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members and 499 district students quarantined or isolated during the week of April 9-15 due to possible exposure to COVID-19. Twenty-six district students
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman and the District Attorney’s Office for District 32 (Iredell and Alexander counties) will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24)
Mary Rozelle Byers Cline, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Cline was born May 3, 1926, in Statesville and was the daughter
Darlene Clark Crisp, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 17, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1952, in Taylorsville, N.C., to the late William and Opal Douglas
Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club has formed a partnership with Combine Academy, creating a pathway from recreation to professional soccer for local players. Combine Academy is an
Jeffrey Charles Jackson, 63, of Brooklyn, N.Y., affectionately known as “Jeff,” departed this life unexpectedly on April 9, 2021. He was born in Jamaica Queens, N.Y., on May 29, 1957,
Joan Marie Szanyi Peyton passed away on April 16 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 1932, to the late William and Helen Szanyi. She was raised
Sherry Petrosino Hayes, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Michael Joseph Petrosino and
David Everett Austin, after living a beautiful life of 80 years, left for his greatest journey of all on April 13, 2021. He was born in Charlotte, N.C., on July
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 18.7 percent dwelling insurance rate
Special to Iredell Free News Effective Saturday, May 1, the Iredell County Public Library will ease restrictions on its services. Saturday hours will resume at all locations, making the operating
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Board reviewed continuing strong sales figures in its third quarter analysis this week. Board Chairman Layton Getsinger predicted the store will reach $2.5
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the broad interest in Monday night’s Statesville City Council meeting, the following procedures have been established for persons wishing to attend and/or
Gerald “Jerry” Marshall Reynolds, 67, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Jerry was born November 9, 1953, in
Larry William Johnson, affectionately know as the “Pasta Man,” 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Larry was born July 20,
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 2021 Love United Iredell campaign announced Friday afternoon that Doosan Bobcat has agreed to match up to $4,000 in contributions made this
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN, will host an outdoor charity concert benefiting child abuse prevention in Iredell County. Rockin’ for a Reason, featuring Too Much Sylvia,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment granted two appeals on Thursday afternoon that settled a three-year quest related to a church sign and paved the way for
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2020 Water Quality Report, which shows the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard developed by
Henry Louis Freeland, 84, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Denise Anne Kelly Robertson, 72, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1949 in Boston, Mass., to Albert and Anastasia Crawford Kelly.
Joseph “Joe” John Bruno, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1955, in Jersey City, N.J., to the late Delores
Berly Woody Myers Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Myers was born June 20, 1941, in Iredell County and was
Donald Harold Pardue, 72, of Harmony, N.C., went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 14, 2021, at his home. He was born September 24, 1948, in Surry County,
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation will close one ramp on Interstate 77 in Statesville over the weekend. The East Broad Street exit (Exit 50) at
Evadine Mead Preston, who went by Dina, passed away on April 12, 2021, at 10:50 p.m. at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. Dina is survived by her loving daughters, Erin Preston and
Amanda Jackson Lippard, 36, of Troutman, N.C. passed away April 11, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Amanda was born March 24, 1985, in Beckley, W.Va., to Erica Walser and Randy Jackson.
Brian Keith Swicegood, 47, of Hiddenite, N.C., left this world to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home. Brian was born in Statesville, N.C., on September
BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools returned to full-time face-to-face learning in pre-K through 12th grade on April 7. For many students, April 7 was like the “first day of school”