FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces numerous charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual servitude, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
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John Brooks Worrell Jr., 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home. He was born September 8, 1950 in Hillsville, Va., and was the son
Polly Wilson Bowers, 87, died Tuesday, April 28, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1934 in Ellenboro, Rutherford County, N.C., to the late Russell Gates Wilson
Louise Ledbetter Mitchell, 90, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Mitchell was born August 8, 1930, in Wilkes County and was
Lieutenant Colonel David R. Imschweiler, United States Army, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 28, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born August 15, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa.,
Mrs. Pauline Scott Blackwell was born in Statesville, N.C., on September 3, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Lola Woods Scott and James Henry Scott Sr. She entered
Richard Clay Rash, 46, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on January 11, 1975, he was the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to help North Carolina’s businesses recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Legislation championed by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is making it easier for people to retrieve their missing money that the Department of
Special to Iredell Free News If you have visited The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital during the past four decades, you will probably recognize Sharon Johnson’s friendly, familiar face.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in South Statesville on Thursday. Iredell County EMS personnel, Statesville firefighters and Statesville police officers were dispatched to an abandoned
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped a full percentage point in March to 4.4 percent, mirroring across North Carolina. Iredell has a workforce of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a woman with involuntary manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 5-month-old child. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Murphy Gabriel Jr., 82, of Newton, N.C., made his journey home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford, N.C. He was born September
Mr. Tony Deion Cauthen Sr., 65, of 5228 Hickory Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. He was born in
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced plans on Thursday to hold a virtual graduation ceremony next month. The virtual graduation will be held on Friday, May 14.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man faces multiple felony charges related to a fraud scheme targeting the elderly following a multi-state investigation initiated by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has identified a suspect in the armed robbery of an employee of the Dollar Tree located at 611 North Main Street. Shortly after
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Statesville City Council approved a new special-use permit for Martin Marietta’s local quarry operation on Wednesday evening after the company reached a tentative agreement with an
Special to Iredell Free News Laurel Gray, a graduating senior at North Iredell High School, has been named one of the 625 semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
State continues to strive to get two-thirds of adults at least partially vaccinated Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human
Dagmar Brooksmith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 27, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Edward C. Brooksmith. Survivors include brother Peter, nephew Uwe, and great-niece Celina,
Benjamin Daniel White, 33, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. No services will be held at this time. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving
Karen “Kerry” Saintsing Puckett, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born on November 22, 1966, in Gettysburg, Pa., to Tommy Saintsing and the
Shirley Ruth Thomas Little, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. She was born Monday, October 16, 1939, in Iredell County to
Dorothy Jane Deal Holland, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her residence. Born in Iredell County on March 25, 1930, she was the daughter of
BY BRYAN DUNCAN Hunger hurts. We saw it. It was on the faces of many who drove through The Big Pop Up event held a few weeks ago. We saw
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) has released a Business Resource Guide to support business growth in Iredell County. The directory provides over 100 resources
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: APRIL 5 ♦ A girl, Addilynn Elizabeth Coleman, born to Charles Coleman, IV and Savannah Clifton of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address on Monday. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Everyone deserves the chance to blow out the candles and celebrate their birthday with a cake. That’s the idea behind Iredell County 4-H’s Birthday Cake Drive benefiting
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board had another extensive discussion this week about proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances (CO) and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School has met the criteria of high-performing schools for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) recognition program. South Iredell High
Paul “Dean” Malcolm passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House after several months of declining health. He was born in 1934 to Adam W. Malcolm
Joy Linette Mayes Silber, 46, of Wake Forest, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Joy was the one who lit up the room,
Brenda Mae Stikeleather Wilson, 77, of Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Brenda was born on May 6, 1943, in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of