Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators donned their Easter costumes and delivered a treat to some essential school district employees on Thursday. Pressly School Principal Mark Grega made
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Georgia man faces a drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found almost two pounds of methamphetamine hidden in his vehicle after pulling him
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man suffered several stab wounds after forcibly entering a home in the 600 block of Durham Avenue and attacking a woman on Thursday night. According
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has released the name of a man who was fatally injured Thursday when a tree fell on him. According to an SPD news
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, related deaths and hospitalizations continues to increase across the state. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported Friday
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Governor’s Office of Public Engagement provided a Virtual COVID-19 Update and Resource Information Session for Faith, Nonprofits and Small Business Communities on Wednesday, sharing important
Mrs. Vera S. James, 87, of 392 Mt. Bethel Road, Harmony, N.C., passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was married to Harold Thimothy James for
Mr. Bobby Grimes was born in Statesville, N.C., on October 22, 1931, and was the son of the late Grover Grimes and Carrie Sherrill Grimes. He transitioned from life at
Terry Wayne Leazer, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born on June 27, 1964, in Mooresville to Harry Robert Leazer Jr. and the
Jean McCauley Homesley, 83, of Davidson, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020, at Novant Health Huntersville with her loving daughter by her side. Jean was born on March
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper took action on Thursday to the address the spread of COVID-19 by issuing stronger social-distancing requirements and speeding up the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department recommends the following guidance for use of cloth masks or face coverings by the general public, as issued by the
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Vicki Lynn Hartline returned to her Heavenly Father at the age of 63. Vicki is lovingly remembered by her husband Mark; daughters Haley and Kelly;
Rebecca Jane Price Driskill, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Mrs. Driskill was born November 17, 1934, in Mooresville, N.C., and
Edward Paul Johnson Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7. His passing at home during Holy Week and amid a global pandemic — as if
J. Dale Holmes, 55, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2020. He was born on August 22, 1964, to Faye P. Foster, who survives, and the late John Anderson Holmes
Special to Iredell Free News Jason Humphrey has been named the principal of Third Creek Elementary School. Humphrey, who will assume his responsibilities on June 1, 2020, will replace Jonathan
Special to Iredell Free News Jonathan Nicastro has been named the new principal of N.B. Mills Elementary School. Nicastro will assume his responsibilities on June 1, 2020. He will replace
NIMS Principal Robbie Sipes is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year Special to Iredell Free News Tonya Houpe has been named the new principal of North Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Sheliah Burnette has been named the principal of East Iredell Middle School. Burnette, who assumes her responsibilities on June 1, 2020, will replace Tonya Houpe,
Principal Kelley James will retire at end of the 2019-2020 school year Special to Iredell Free News Keeley Ward has been appointed principal of Union Grove Elementary School, effective June
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday in support of Iredell Health System’s plan to refinance existing debt and fund construction of
Mr. Joe Louis Blackwell, son of the late Lombe and Beulah Cowan Blackwell, was born in Harrisburgh, Pa., on March 14, 1946, and entered into eternal rest on April 2,
Willia Tyson Broach, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., went peacefully to be with her Lord the morning of April 3, 2020. Born in Anson County, N.C., on July 24, 1929, Willia
Gayle Anne Dunbar, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in the comfort of her own home after battling for two years against brain cancer. She
Luther L. “Renny” Holton Jr., 75, of Statesville, N.C, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Renny was born March 22, 1945, in Iredell County to
Sarah Ellen Baucom White, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from Accordius Health – Mooresville. Born in Union County,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death in Iredell County. The individual had underlying health conditions and died from complications
William Perry Lackey of Statesville, N.C., was born April 5, 1953, in Iredell County to the late William “Billy” and Peggy Lackey. He departed this life Monday, April 6, 2020,
Ms. Deborah Elaine Keaton, affectionately called “Debbie,” was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Mary Keaton Black. She departed this life
Jerry Ann Council Mills, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born on September 16, 1937, in Apex, N.C., to the late James and
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Public Services Division has been awarded accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The APWA is a 501(c)3 organization that
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently donated 525 N95 masks, 41 face shields and other needed supplies to local medical providers in response to needs during the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that the State of North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education held its first virtual meeting on Monday in order to comply with an executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper that bans
Louise Hartsell Swanson, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1937, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late