FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in a homeless camp near Interstate 40. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
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Anna Carolyn Ladd Feimster, 72 of Scotts, N.C., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Saturday, February 28, 1948, in
David Willis Whitener, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born February 14, 1957, in Troutman, N.C., and was the
Ms. Bonnie Gaye Hayes, 60, of 278 Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on Friday, August 14, 2020, following an extended illness.
On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Angelia Crater Templeton woke up in her Heavenly Father’s arms! Angelia was retired from ICSS and then began caregiving. She loved her church family, J.C.
Sherry Lynne Evans Hecker of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Born in Akron, Ohio, on November 26, 1941, she was the daughter
Jeffrey Stuart Absher, 55, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his residence. Born in Wilkes County on August 27, 1964, he was the son of
BY H. WAYNE WILKINS EnergyUnited is defining a future for our members and the community we all share – a brighter future that continues our commitment to delivering reliable electricity
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 2 ♦ A girl, Lucy Jane Souther, born to Nathan and Mary Souther of
Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the promotion of two veteran deputies to leadership positions at the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. William Hamby is being
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, raising the county’s death toll to 22. The Iredell County Health Department does not release identifying
BY KARISSA MILLER The first day of school was unlike any other in Iredell-Statesville Schools history. Although the sky over Cloverleaf Elementary was bright and sunny on Monday morning, the
Special to Iredell Free News A quick response to a stroke can make the difference between death or serious disability and resuming your daily activities. At a time when emergency
Patsy Sandefur Roach, 78, of Denver, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born on March 5, 1942, in
Jackie Kipke Purkiss, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1970, in Chesterfield, Mich., to the late Gerald and Sandra
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify an individual who robbed an employee of a convenience store on Friday, August 14. Deputies
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Pittsburgh men face cocaine trafficking charges in Iredell County following a vehicle stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Lance Levar Abram,
Troy Lee Paulson, 56, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1964, in Minot, N.D., to Janet Dau Sjoberg and the
Norman “Joe” Joseph Warner III, 73, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away August 15, 2020, at his home. He was born September 12, 1946, in Statesville, N.C., the son of
Lesia Faye Marlowe, 48, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lesia was born April 21, 1972,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at two local long-term care facilities, Accordius Health of Mooresville and Accordius Health of
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded $109,890 to nine local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will help groups
Special to Iredell Free News The Knights of Columbus, Council 7152, recently donated $500 to Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN of Iredell. Pharos Parenting is a child abuse prevention center that
A video produced by the Coddle Creek Elementary staff simulates what back to school will look like come Monday. Watch the video HERE . BY KARISSA MILLER Coddle Creek Elementary
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced on Sunday that all seventh-graders at Third Creek Middle School will begin the school year with remote instruction after a student
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ Julie Ann Cook, 44, of Ridge Avenue, Mooresville, charged with probation violation. AUGUST 5 ♦ Trevor
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities. With
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center has extended the entry deadline for the Wells Fargo Small Business Plan Competition to Friday, October 16, at 4
Zella Faye Shore Byers, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on December 8, 1938, to the late William T. Shore Sr.
Karen Suzanne Lippard Martin, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Martin was born July 13, 1970, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 6 ♦ Jessica Dawn Cochrane, 25, of Cloister Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic could qualify for up to $250,000
Curtis “Curt” Allen Wuellner, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 8, 2020. Curt was born May 21, 1970, in Monroe, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Clancy” Robert
Iredell-Statesville Schools will welcome around 8,000 students for in-person learning on Monday BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ teachers and principals will welcome students for in-person and virtual classes as the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Danyel Cline Miller, known for her “heart for service,” was honored as the Troutman Citizen of the Year during Thursday night’s Town Council meeting. Troutman Baptist
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Public Library Teen Librarian Megan Mosher and author Katherine L.E. White have teamed up to offer a virtual, four-week series of short story writing