Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Sheldon and his family will be recognized during the first End of Watch Ride to Remember on Wednesday, July 15, at
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BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District is working to finalize its plans for the 2020-2021 school year following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement about the reopening of public schools
Betty Jean Nesbit Smith, 93, of Statesville, N.C., went home Monday, July 13, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born October 4, 1926, in Iredell County and was the
Erita Faye Scott Babson, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born October 23, 1947. In addition to
Joni Berry died after a terminal illness on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was the daughter of Forest and the late Peggy Berry of Valdese, N.C. In addition to her
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that public schools across North Carolina could reopen at 50 percent capacity in August as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
Community leaders urge board to allow I-SS community liaison to continue her work BY KARISSA MILLER On a night when they heard disturbing reports of anti-Semitism and other blatant displays
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Faced with Iredell County’s growing number of COVID-19 cases and the temporary closure of the Iredell County Fairgrounds, the Troutman Town Council decided to cancel this
BY KARISSA MILLER Under two of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ three COVID-19 contingency plans for the upcoming school year, high school students would not attend traditional classes on campus. And unless state
Special to Iredell Free News The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina are warning against an increase in
Rev. David Alan McCauley, 65, of Lynchburg, Va., and Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on July 9, 2020. David was born and raised in Lynchburg on October 10,
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated from an earlier version. FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 119 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon, increasing the
Billy Wayne Crawford, 56, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born in Iredell County to the late John Crawford and Betty Drye Crawford. He was also
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Adam Lee Jones, 29, of Queens Cove Road, Mooresville, charged with two counts of sale
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Sunshine Volunteer Association / Lillie Norket Scholarship Committee recently awarded $9,000 in scholarships to nine area students who are pursuing healthcare-related
FROM STAFF REPORTS A West Virginia man faces felony charges in connection with three burglaries in the Troutman area following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Felina Harris was honored by the Town of Troutman for her “heartfelt dedication in serving the community and distributing food to those in need during the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 4 ♦ Jarkevious Freeman, 19, of S. Patterson Street, Statesville, charged with second-degree kidnapping, misdemeanor assault by
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Artists in all disciplines are eligible to apply for grants to support their professional and artistic development through a program of the North
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on Saturday reported the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,462
Craten William Cass Jr., 64, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on July 11, 2020, at his residence. Craten was born May 20, 1956, in Baltimore, Md., the son of the
David Lee Louissaint, 16, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born on February 20, 2004, in Orlando, Fla., to David Louissaint and Jeanne Medna.
Allen Patterson, 71, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on March 27, 1949, in Mooresville,
Mrs. Nelda Lee Fox Millsaps, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, July 11, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Millsaps was born September 5, 1937, in Iredell County and was
Mr. Lewis William Feimster, 74, of 1134 King Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House on Friday, July 10, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born
Mr. Justin Marvas Wilson, 30, of 408 Monroe Street, Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2020, following an automobile accident. He was born in Iredell County on
Helen Powers Felts, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., went peacefully to be with her Lord on July 10, 2020. Born in Whitetop, Va., June 25, 1925, Helen was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Tara Sha Bailey, 39, of S. Thomas Street, Stony Point, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church, there will be a milk giveaway on Friday, July 24, from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An effort by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits
Steven T. Hertel Sr. peacefully transitioned to eternal life on July 7, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1925, in Passaic, N.J. In addition to his
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The valiant efforts of first responders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic were honored by Cheney Brothers’ employees with a grilled chicken lunch on Saturday. Law enforcement officers,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was behind bars Friday night, accused of trying to kill another woman by hitting her with her vehicle earlier in the day. Sylvia Nichole
Mr. Edward Mebane Summers was born in Iredell County on March 20, 1940, and was the son of the late Clay and Beulah Steele Summers. He departed this life on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Regardless of your age, previous training or ability level, Statesville Dance has a class to get you and your kids moving. The new performing arts studio, which