Robert (Bob) Glenn Stainbrook, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bob was born February 10, 1937, in Meadville, Pa., and was
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Dale William Gonio, 70, of Heuvelton, N.Y., passed away January 4, 2021, at his second home in Statesville, N.C. He was born February 26, 1950, in Gouverneur, N.Y., the son
Sammy Lee McDowell, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 25, 1945 in High Point, N.C., to the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has named Joyce Bess as the interim register of deeds until a permanent replacement is appointed following the resignation of Ron
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is preparing for snow early Friday morning. According to the latest forecast, snow and rain are expected to begin about 4
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County is inviting any nonprofit agency with a mission surrounding education, financial stability or health to apply to participate in the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Food and Nutrition Services recipients in North Carolina will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Thursday announced the arrests of 10 individuals on various narcotics charges. Deputies are searching for three additional suspects who are wanted
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, at Hebron Baptist Church, located
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Foundation For The Carolinas is now accepting 2021 applications for scholarship programs managed by the Charlotte-based community foundation. Applications are available at www.fftc.org/scholarships.
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been appointed co-chair of two important transportation committees for the upcoming legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger appointed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update Wednesday on North Carolina’s efforts
Mrs. Wilma Louise Campbell was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 27, 1952, and was the daughter of Mrs. Margaret M. Parker and the late Roy A. Parker. She
Martin Andrew Donnelly, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1937, in Rockville Centre, N.Y., to Muriel C (Dunbar) Donnelly and
Marianne Dorey Smith, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 4, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1940 in Hartford, Ct. Mrs. Smith was very dedicated to God
Mary Patricia Bolick Benfield, affectionately known as “Pat”, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her residence. Born in Iredell County on January 16, 1949, she
Stanley John Fine, 78, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at his residence. Born in Morris County, N.J., he was the son of the late Stanley V. Fine
William Garfield Brown, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on October 17, 1936, he was the son of
Peggy Jeanette Baity Wike, 52 of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. She was born Tuesday, June 11, 1968, in Iredell County
Rev. Benjamin Nelson Black, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Rev. Black was born April 22, 1934, in Charlotte, N.C., and was
Mr. Arthur Chapman Weber Jr., 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 4, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital Statesville. He was born in Rockville Center, N.Y., on August 1, 1952,
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about how COVID-19 vaccinations will be coordinated in the county. Special to Iredell Free News Over the last week,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A North Iredell High School teacher faces a felony charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of John
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety, including its divisions of Emergency Management and the N.C. National Guard, are actively planning and coordinating with the
Samuel (Sam) Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 4, 2021. He was born February 3, 1952. Jordan was a resident of Iredell County throughout his
Nathaniel Vernon Snyder, 31, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021. Nathan was born July 2, 1989, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin, N.C., and is
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will hold an interest meeting for an Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 76 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in 18. In
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently concluded a yearlong study focused on identifying efficiency and savings opportunities to better serve cooperative members. As a result of the study, EnergyUnited’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and arrested two suspects on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday, January 3. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
En Thi Welch, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1945, in Vietnam to the late Nguyen Van Cham and
Mr. Thomas Franklin Sowers entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 75. He spent most of his working career at J.C. Steele in Statesville,
William “Bill” Peter Bergenson, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1947, in Yonkers, N.Y., to the late Walter and
Charles Richard O’Hara was born on December 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and passed in Mooresville N.C., on January 3, 2021, following several years of illness. Charlie was predeceased by
Michael Quantez Bines Jr., beloved son of Michael Bines and Angela Michelle Wilson, was born on May 26, 1989, in Iredell County, N.C. He departed this life at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is closing in on another COVID-19 milestone — we’re a day away from surpassing 10,000 cases. Following the New Year’s holiday weekend, the Iredell County