Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are closely monitoring the N.C. General Assembly’s efforts to “provide access to in-person learning” for all public school students in kindergarten through
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Special to Iredell Free News The unemployment rate in Iredell County improved slightly in December, falling from 5.8 percent to 5.7 percent. There are 5,063 unemployed workers in Iredell, according
FROM STAFF REPORTS An assistant principal at Coddle Creek Elementary School has been suspended by Iredell-Statesville Schools following his arrest on a felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor charge.
Special to Iredell Free News Parents of students in preschool through eighth-grade can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2021 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp sessions
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to appoint Maureen Purcell as the register of deeds. Purcell will be paid an annual salary
Kathy Stewart Anderson, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 8, 1959, in Mooresville, N.C., to Kathleen McClain Morrow
Paul Stephen Barry, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born on May 15, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late John and Laura
Richard Gene Smith, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Richard was born June 27, 1952, in Iredell County and attended West
James Angelo Marcella Jr., 75, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Castle, Pa., on August 24, 1945, to Adrianna Balascio Marcella and
Research continues to show mitigation measures allow safe in-person learning, low transmission among students and teachers Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Top state education leaders joined Gov. Roy
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 13 felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD began investigating on
On February 1, 2021, at age 73, John James Gross passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mooresville, N.C. John was born in 1947 to Lillian Hoffmann Gross and the
Henry Phifer Stockton, 82, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Novant Health-Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. Born in Rowan County on December 24,
Vivian Scott Wooten, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Haskel
Special to Iredell Free News The relocation of Fire Station 1 is moving ahead after the Statesville City Council’s unanimous approval Monday night to build the new station on property
Harry Wood Lynch, 70, was born in Yadkin County to the late Rufus and Willie Mae Lynch on July 14, 1950. At the young age of 24, Harry entered the
Louis Joseph Fournier, 101, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born June 8, 1919, in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada. In
Bennie David Luttrell Jr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home on January 24, 2021. He was born February 21, 1949, to the late Bennie David Luttrell Sr. and
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James presented an approximately $46.6 million local operating expense budget for 2021-2022 during Monday’s school board meeting. The proposal calls for a $1.2
FROM STAFF REPORTS An eastern Iredell County man who was free on bond while awaiting trial on child pornography charges has been arrested again and charged with similar offenses. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Companion bills to amend the lawful age to marry have been introduced in both chambers of the North Carolina legislature to protect minors from the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Struck-by incidents caused the largest number of work-related deaths last year in the Tar Heel state, based on preliminary information released today by the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has established a new nonprofit, the Iredell Health Foundation, to help support its programs and services through donor-centered fundraising. The foundation will
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 54-year-old man faces numerous drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office that ended in a drug raid on Friday, January 29. Sheriff
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug & Alcohol Coalition of Iredell recently held a two-day “Truth About Vaping” virtual conference to help the community understand how dangerous vaping is to
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer virtual and in-person programming for girls in grades 3-8 this spring in local parks and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 19 ♦ Chakeena Yvette Sharpe, 39, of Statesville, charged with breaking or entering to terrorize or injure.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Superintendent Catherine Truitt, State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis and Vice Chairman Alan Duncan have unveiled their joint budget priorities, which
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JANUARY 19 ♦ A girl, Amaalia Renay Rios, born to Arturo Rios Jr. and
Mr. Jerry Wayne Graham of 1906 East Cloaninger Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Davis Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, January 26, 2021, following an extended illness. He attended the
Mr. Timothy Eugene Redmon Sr., 50, of 4725 Harmony Highway, Hamptonville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 11, 1970, and was the son of Mary Lou Carson Redmon
Mrs. Doreather Crosby Ellison, 91, of 939 Park Drive, Statesville, N.,C was born on August 2, 1929, in York County, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and
Edward “Eddie” Eugene Lowery, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1951, in Bluefield,
Jean Towell Martin, 77, of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Wilmington, N.C., to
Denise Ann Casale, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1963 in Bronx, N.Y., to the late
Rachel “Ruby” Nell Bell Lowthorp, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2021. She was born August 18, 1929, to the late Ernest Bell and