BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fathers and daughters danced the night away Friday at the Statesville Family YMCA.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School has notified parents that a student at the school has been diagnosed with pertussis, also know as whooping cough. According to a letter sent
BY PAUL COOK Over the last six months, as I have served as the United Way of Iredell County’s 2019-20 Campaign chairman, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so
Edward David Douthit, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on July 22, 1943,
Eleene Osborne Goodnight, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, N.C. She was born on May 3, 1926,
Rev. Jane Elynn Gardner Casey, 64, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born in Washington, D.C., on January 10, 1956, Jane
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 4 ♥ A boy, Waylon Richard James Gunter, born to Julius Chance Gunter
BY KARISSA MILLER VoltEDGE Robotics president and co-founder Martin Blue told Iredell County commissioners’ on Tuesday that the group’s goal is to “foster an environment that promotes communication, collaboration and
Special to Iredell Free News Every person sitting in the audience will be able to relate to a character in the Theatre Statesville production of “Proof.” The cast will take
Paula Rose Bonn Malatesta, 72, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born April 28, 1947, in Jersey City, N.J., she was the
Donald Rickey “Rick” Pennell, 67 of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Autumn Care under the care of Iredell County Hospice. Born February 29, 1952, in Hickory,
Chelsea Leon Sharpe Sr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on January 15, 1949, he was a son
Donna Jean Williams, 50, of Salisbury, N.C., went home to be with Our Lord on February 16, 2020. Donna was born January 23, 1970, the third child of seven children
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces numerous charges related to the distribution of crystal methamphetamine following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Father-Daughter Dance When: Friday, February 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Statesville Family YMCA, 828 Wesley Drive, Statesville Details: The Daddy and Daughter Dance is an evening to celebrate the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man is charged with breaking into a vehicle in northern Iredell County and stealing property from inside. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Parks responded
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com Get a team together and join the free fun in a “friendly” dodgeball tournament on Saturday, February 22, sponsored by GET FIT IREDELL. Check in opens
Mr. Rodney Ramseur Jr., 97, of 204 McAllister Road, Statesville, was born in Rowan County on December 5, 1922, and was the son of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and
Mr. Junior Jerry Moore, 80, of Troutman, N.C., entered his heavenly home on February 18, 2020. Mr. Moore was born July 10, 1939, in Wilkes County, N.C., the son of
Gay Crisco Whitesides, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 16, 1942, in Albemarle, N.C., to the
Earnhart Lee, 80, of Deaton Street Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at his residence. Born In Bertie County, N.C., on October 6, 1939, he was the
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County’s Future Farmers of America members and the alumni who support them throughout the year were honored Monday during the annual FFA banquet at the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Sherry Ashley has been promoted to planning director for the City of Statesville. Ashley, who has more than 25 year of planning experience and has
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the area of Garfield and Fall streets culminated with the arrest of a Statesville
Emily Janice Creamer Howes, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed on February 14, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C.,
Mrs. Christine Allison Williams, was born in Iredell County on November 19, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Norris and Parthenia Allison. On Friday, February 14, 2020, at
Mrs. Alma Sue Norman Ramsey, daughter of the late J. Q. Norman Sr. and Flora Bratton Norman, was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1941. She peacefully passed away
Mr. Paul Eugene Houston, 82, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Houston was born June 22, 1937,
Marge Holms Godish, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, February 17, 2020, at her home. Born in Latvia on May 6, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Adolf
Barbara N. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away February 13, 2020. She was born in Lenoir, N.C., on September 26, 1932, the youngest daughter of the late William Davis
BY STACIE LETT CAIN This City of Statesville needs a parking deck in the downtown district. City councilmembers heard that message repeatedly from citizens and business owners during Monday night’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory made a pitch during the recent Troutman Town Council meeting for public support of the School Capacity Bond
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved regulations for political signs and rules for the new splash pad during its February 13 meeting. The council also chose appointees
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Tuesday that skeletal remains have been recovered from the area where a missing man’s vehicle was found last summer. SPD personnel responded