Matthew Brian Marlowe, 27, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in Iredell County on June 16, 1993, Matthew was the son of Lisa Burns Marlowe and
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, increasing the county’s death toll to 11. Citing privacy laws, the Iredell County Health Department
Special to Iredell Free News Getting fast ER care with minimal exposure to other people has never been more important than now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Davis Regional Medical Center’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JUNE 4 ♦ Roger Lee Stump, 60, of Crossroads Drive, Statesville, charged with assaulting a handicapped person and assault
Editor’s Note: We invited elected officials from throughout Iredell County to share their views about the fate of the Confederate monument on the grounds of the Iredell County Government Center
BY DARREN CAMPBELL One of the most poignant and most recognized sentences in the English language, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal….” is
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Statesville is one of 48 North Carolina communities designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s highest
Special to Iredell Free News God’s Mighty Men, a men’s group from approximately 10 churches in Iredell County that meets weekly at Horizon Church, will host Statesville Police Chief David
Linda Levina Calvin Hall, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on September 16, 1942, to the late Herman Calvin and Eunice
Clarence “Sherlon” Wheeler, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Friday, July 3, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clarence was born August 22, 1939, in Mt. Ida, Ark., and was the
Jerry Michael Pickrel, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday July 3, 2020, at Carolinas Medical Center. Jerry was born September 12, 1944, to the late Lester and Mildred
Robert Lee Fesperman, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fesperman was born July 20, 1941, to the late
Delaney “Scott” Carpenter, 49, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence after a battle with cancer. Scott was born and attended school in Charlotte,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is taking precautionary action to protect its employees from increasing community transmission of COVID-19 by implementing the use of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Randall Lee Hollifield, 59, of 9th Street Drive SE, Hickory, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville residents and business owners Todd and Tara Youngblood donated a total of 14,000 N95 masks to the Christian Mission and the HealthReach Community Clinic,
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent released his 100-day plan for the district on Friday. Superintendent’s Transition Plan Dr. Jeff James Effective August 2020 INTRODUCTION As the new leader
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Baymount Community held its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday morning.
Mrs. Teresa Ann White Westmoreland, beloved daughter of Otis and Mary Carr White, was born in Iredell County on March 24, 1958. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 1,
Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by Iredell-Statesville Board of Education at its July board meeting, Marlene Scott has been recommended by Superintendent Jeff James to serve as the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck, who will assume his duties as Troutman town manager on July 13, is looking forward to leading the staff in a town that resembles
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — Federal authorities have seized $80,661.05 in funds held at bank accounts allegedly used to perpetuate COVID-19 unemployment fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 15 ♦ Twin girls, Evelyn Sophia Caparco and Cassidy Marie Caparco, born to Richard
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Board of Adjustment (BOA) is seeking interested residents to serve as alternates on the BOA. The Board of Adjustment is the body which
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,099
Mr. James Clinton “Clint” Lapish peacefully passed away on July 1, 2020, in Statesville, N.C. He was one of eight children born to the late Kurfees Lee Lapish and Mary
Shirley Eades Sherrill, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her daughters. Mrs. Sherrill was born September 16,1934, in Iredell County
Ralph Courtney Brown Sr., 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence. Ralph is survived by three children, Ralph Courtney Brown Jr. and wife
Our Lord and Savior gained a beautiful angel on Thursday July 2, 2020, Valmeta Clark Summers, loving wife and mother of five passed away peacefully at Autumn Care Retirement Home
Dorothy Kay Wilkerson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on May 2, 1957, to the late Herby Wilkerson and Sylvia Mayberry
David Edward Scott Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2020. A native of Providence County, Rhode Island, he was born on February
Nearly 9 percent of tests in county are coming back positive; 22 people now hospitalized in Iredell FROM STAFF REPORTS As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The children who attended this year’s Camp Rainbow were young but none had any difficulty when asked to name the elephant in the room, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to drive responsibly when traveling to their intended destinations for the July 4th holiday weekend. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cornelius man has been jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Hector
Doris Brantley Morrow, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on August 15, 1928, in Mooresville to the late Jessie