FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County elections officials have mailed out a record number of absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election. Becky Galliher, director of elections for Iredell County,
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BY KARISSA MILLER John Daniels’ work has never been more challenging — or more important. Every day the lead custodian at Troutman Midde School cleans, sanitizes, vacuums, helps with maintenance
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is kicking off the process to create the 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan. The plan was last updated in 2004.
Ms. Jennifer Lynette Leach, 51, of 1816 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 28, 1968. She was the daughter of Lewis Bailey and Patricia Ann
Shirley Corrine Morrison-Tabor, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Morrison, was born in Iredell County on August 8, 1934. She departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in
Mr. Elvis Pressley Imes, 64, of 1020 Absher Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed on September 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on July 6, 1956, and
With great sadness, the family of Maxine Middlesworth mourns her death on September 4, 2020. Her 89 years were filled with a unique sense of optimism and service to others.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: AUGUST 19 ♦ An individual reported a break-in in the 1400 block of Rolling Lane and the
Special to Iredell Free News Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from EnergyUnited through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will begin accepting registration for adult men’s softball, adult co-ed softball and girls youth softball leagues on
Special to Iredell Free News State Farm agents in Statesville are demonstrating what it means to be a good neighbor by stepping up to help a local organization. State Farm
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is continuing to evaluate local, state, and national guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and the phased reopening plan
Larry Wilson Summers, 74, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020, at his home. He was born March 28, 1946, in North Carolina the son of the late William Monroe
Edwin Dwight Burks, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 3, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born June 24, 1954, in Welch, W.Va., the son
Nettie Bonnie Mae Hazel Engram, 92, of Statesville, N.C.., died peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born in Griffin, Ga., on June 30,
Leonard Roy LaForgia, who was born on May 9, 1957, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, September 4, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Banta)
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported positive COVID-19 test results for the week of August 31-September 4 involving individuals at seven different schools: August 31 ● Lake
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 28 ♦ Joseph Ray Lockamy, 30, of Porter Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to Iredell Free News All Iredell County Public Library branches will reopen to the public at reduced capacity beginning Monday, September 14. The public capacity limit will be 81
Special to Iredell Free News After being closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center (SFAC) will open Tuesday, September 8, with some adjustments to
Special to Iredell Free News Rev. C. Jeremy Cannada has accepted the call to be the senior pastor and head of staff at First Presbyterian Church in Statesville. Cannada, who
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com In the quiet early evening, members of Celebrate Recovery and families affected by lives lost to drug overdose walked quietly among the glowing luminaries, pausing to
Chadwick Harlon West, “Qwest Freely,” 40, of Asheville lost his life to mental illness and substance abuse on August 25, 2020, at his home. Chad was born on June 8,
Francis Prience “F.P.” Wright Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born to Francis Prience Wright and Roberta Bynum Wright on May 29,
Murray C. Walker, 59 of Stony Point, N.C., was set free from his earthly body and walked through the gates of heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was an
Brenna Hulings, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1955, in Pineville, W.Va., to the late Algie and Lillian Hess
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will reopen its indoor wellness facilities on Tuesday, September 8. The YMCA is able to reopen its doors to its members
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County increased dramatically this week after declining for several weeks. Twenty-four people are now hospitalized throughout the county,
Alice Louise Lee, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born September 9, 1944 in Iaeger, W.Va., the daughter of the late
Marjorie Francis Brewer Feimster, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her eternal home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on June 16,
Robert “Bobby” Marshall Christie, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at his residence following a courageous battle with acute leukemia. He was born on February
Mrs. Pauline Mills Colvert, daughter of the late James Edward Mills Sr. and Lillian Farrar Mills, was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1953. She departed this life on
Sgt. Charles Anthony Luckey of 334 Talley Street, Troutman, N.C., died Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on March
Tommy Alvin Johnson Jr., 49 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Tommy was born April 6, 1971, in Iredell County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection Here’s the information on the
Special to Iredell Free News It’s a hospital department unseen by patients and often overlooked, but the massive nationwide undertaking of COVID-19 testing has put the Iredell Memorial Hospital Laboratory