Jamaree Shaney Brown Simpson, beloved daughter of Jaheim Simpson and Tanya Brown, was born in Iredell County on March 19, 2020. She departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2020,
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbie-age.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council has selected former Pittsboro, N.C., Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck to fill the vacant town manager position. Council members agreed to hire Gruesbeck
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1. As mandated by state law, the DMV is required
Carolyn Martin Beaver, 82, of Cleveland, N.C., died Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1937, to the late Rev. Fred H. Martin and
Mr. Edsel Reed Stone, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Stone was born February 6, 1940, in Wilkes County,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and principals gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Monday with a parent focus group to discuss the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug trafficking charges in Iredell County after being stopped for a moving violation on Interstate 77 over the weekend. Sheriff Darren Campbell
BY RACHEL ANDERS What if I told you most of what you learned about the Civil War was incorrect? What if I told you it was written by the victors,
Michael Ramseur was born on May 7, 1949 in Iredell County, N.C. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Maple Leaf Nursing Home. He was
Linda Gail Hicks, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home. She was born July 21, 1954, in Welch, W.Va., to the late Samuel
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The 4th of July is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. However, this year, many Independence Day celebrations could look differently due to
BY KARISSA MILLER Brady Johnson understands the obstacles that at-risk students face. The soon-to-be-retired Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent experienced them firsthand as a child. And those experiences helped shape a successful
Special to Iredell Free News Virtual Peaker, the renewable energy software company, and EnergyUnited, North Carolina’s largest electric cooperative and second-largest supplier of residential electricity, have created two new programs—Beat
John “Johnny” Phillip Morrison, 65, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1954, in Mooresville, N.C., to
John Charles Serralles, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Atria of Lake Norman. He was born November 12, 1924, in Manhattan, N.Y., to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty people are now hospitalized in Iredell County with complications associated with COVID-19. That is the largest number of patients being treated simultaneously in the county’s three
Mrs. Wanda Hayes Haughton, 79, of Troutman, N.C., joined her husband in heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Wanda was born January 19, 1941, in Shelby, N.C., and was the
William Carrol Daniels, 85, of Harmony, N.C., died Monday, June 29, 2020, at Autumn Care. He was born in Iredell County on October 1, 1934, to the late William S.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recognized as one of the 35 healthiest employers in the Charlotte region by the Charlotte Business Journal in its tenth annual
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 22 ♦ Jessalyn Winter Cook, 21, of Wise Road, Lincolnton, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A friend and I were discussing the current state of affairs in our country recently when he recited a Bible verse that has really resonated with me:
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Elisa Connolly’s new business venture was inspired by the love and kindness that she has witnessed her mother demonstrate over the years. A pastor’s wife, Evelyn Crosswhite
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no
Leroy Robert Lee, 52, passed away at his home on Monday, June 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Alverta “Alvie” Dielman of Statesville, N.C.; stepbrothers, L. Linn Dielman
Correne Hughes Todd, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Ms. Todd was born October 23, 1931, in Loris,
Herby “Herb” Edward Wilkerson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Herb was born in Alexander County on January 7, 1936, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Finance Department has been recognized for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 10th time by
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded grants to five local North Carolina organizations to help address the disparate impact
Evan Frederick Lawson, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, June 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born December 22, 1941, in St.
Lula Mae Rice Guy, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 27, 2020, at her home just shy of 49 hours after her loving husband of 67 years, George Washington
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 2-month-old baby was killed and three other people were injured in a head-on collision on Friday on Museum Road in Statesville. The Statesvillle Police Department is
Special to Iredell Free News Students from the North Iredell High School Agriculture and Future Farmers of America (FFA) have once again received state recognition for excellence. Four NIHS students
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Splash Pad at Hope Park on Saturday, June 27, and wants
Special to Iredell Free News In the latest round of grants, the Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded $115,300 to 11 local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus
An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found Aaron Holland’s body on Thursday inside his Damron Lane home FROM STAFF REPORTS While Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to determine
Thomas Eugene Lamper, 63, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 23, 2020. He entered this world on August 30, 1956 in Warren, Pa., born to