BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nutrien Agriculture Solutions and South River Baptist Church worked together earlier this week to feed the farmers of Iredell County, continuing the church’s outreach to the local
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County dipped to 5.4 percent in February, down from 5.7 percent in January. Iredell has a workforce of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 26 ♦ A boy, Robert Wayne Brady, born to Shayla Brady of Conover.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After struggling with a difficult decision with three strong nominations, Troutman Town Council members selected Troutman natives Jimmy and Betty Jean Troutman as Citizens of the
Johnny Ray Hayes, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born December 25, 1945, in Iredell County, he was the
Lee Araps, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. Son to Frank and Thekla Araps, Lee was
Troy Dennis Powers, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Troy
DeNeale Karen Gibson Plowman, 64, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. DeNeale was born on September 1, 1956, in Fort Knox, Ky., and was the daughter
Cheryl Jean Webber Munday, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 8, 2021, after a short, exhausting battle with cancer. She was surrounded by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A north Iredell County man was jailed without bond on Saturday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of a relative. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Harmony area on Friday evening. ICSO deputies were dispatched to Rock Springs Road about
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
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