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,
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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”
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Community Bluegrass Jam spring series kicked off Monday evening at its new location at Troutman’s ESC Park. Community members were invited to bring their instruments
David Lee Marshall Sr. passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021, at the age of 70 following surgery. David is survived by his wife Helen Copeland Marshall (of the home);
Timothy Morrow Feimster, 61, of Scotts, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Tim was born on April 3, 1960, in Taylorsville, N.C., and was the son of Mary
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Marketing and Communications team was recently awarded three gold, seven silver and three bronze awards in 2020 national higher education marketing competitions.
Special to Iredell Free News After a recent homicide and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and countless calls to the Statesville Police Department about illegal activity, the property
John J. “Duke” Scott was born on April 2, 1932, and was the son of the late Wilma McCelland and J. Lynn Roosevelt Scott of Shiloh. He departed this life
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s traditional Arbor Day festivities have had to be adjusted for a second year, but there are still plenty of ways for
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Joe Troutman was just a boy when he first became interested in funerals. In 1945, when he was eight years old, his family lived near Race Street
Desmond Jaleel Hayes, 2, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Lake Norman Calvary Chapel in
Mrs. Janis Kay Daniels Cashion, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She now resides in her
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners honored Stephen Snow, who recently retired as assistant director of Iredell County EMS, for his 32 years of service and contributions to the
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK With students back in the classroom, Mooresville Graded School District administrators are exploring additional opportunities for in-person learning. Planning is underway for a six-week summer program for
BY KARISSA MILLER There are businesses in the community looking to add members to their team this year, and East Iredell Middle School wants to connect adults and youth in
Roy Lee Hargrove, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at his residence. Roy was born November 2, 1932, in La Center, Ky., and was the son
Mrs. Ona Faye Porter Blevins, 89, recently of Hendersonville and formerly of Hartness Road, Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2020, in
Special to Iredell Free News At Davis Regional Medical Center is rolling out a new teleNeurology and teleStroke program in partnership with SOC Telemed. The new emergency teleNeurology program covers
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library will host North Carolina author Wiley Cash in a virtual program at 6:30 p.m. on April 29 as part of the
Special to Iredell Free News RA:LEIGH — N.C. Food and Nutrition Services participants can now purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards at an additional authorized online EBT
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will be accepting registration for the 2021 Summer Youth Basketball Program from April 19 through June 1. This program
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to tweak its meeting schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. In the past, the board has held one
Francis “Frank” McMenamin, 56, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Hollywood, Fla., on May 15, 1964,
Bobby Dean Elliott, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 9, 2021 in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born April 7, 1935 in Ashe County, N.C., the son of the late
Diana Lynn “Penny” Hickman, 79, died April 11, 2021, in Statesville, N.C. Penny was born in Evanston, Ill., in 1941, daughter of the late John D. and Elizabeth L. Cooper.
David Boyd Watkins, 75, son of Boyd and Annell Watkins, was born on February 26, 1946, in Cooleemee, N.C. On Friday, April 9, 2021, Mr. Watkins went home to be
Special to Iredell Free News First Baptist Church on Davie Avenue recently donated $4,347 to the Eddie Steel Fund at Fifth Street Ministries. The fund was established by First Baptist
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces a felony charge of sharing private images of another person on social media following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News From helping a child improve their motor skills to teaching an elderly patient how to adapt after spine surgery, an occupational therapist’s role is highly
Sara Lewis, Melissa Neader, Boen Nutting and Shannon Viera discuss effort to strengthen our community through the 2021 Love United Campaign, which brings together nonprofits, schools and business partners. Learn
BY JANE HINSON Every single person in Iredell County has been touched by public health in some manner. If you’ve ever eaten food prepared at a restaurant or football concession
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five suspects face felony weapons charges after a Troutman Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for erratic driving early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight Officer T.M. Sharpe