Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue and South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Monday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the structure. When firefighters
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Concord man faces numerous drug charges after Mooresville police discovered and seized marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. About 10:50 p.m. on Friday, February 14,
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of Mitchell Community College’s SAFE Club (Student Alliance for Equality) consider themselves allies of the LGBTQ community, a responsibility that they take seriously. “They are dedicated
BY KARISSA MILLER The Town of Troutman will ask the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday to grant of easement so the town can run a new sewer line
On Friday, February 14, 2020, Kent Sheldon Peckham of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord. Kent was born in Breesport, N.Y., on May 22, 1962, to his loving
David Glenn McCoy Jr., 90, of Troutman, NC., passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 27, 1929, he was the son
Julia Current Dobson, 95, of Durham, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, at Hock Pavilion in Durham after a brief illness. Mrs. Dobson was born in Statesville, N.C.,
Mr. Robert Glenn Hardwick, 77, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Accordius Health Care Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born in Mooresville on April 14, 1942, he
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 26 ♦ Larry Jamell Turner, 33, of Elizabeth Street, Harmony, charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Excited brides-to-be attended the Statesville Bridal Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday to check out local options for catering, wedding venues, photography, cosmetics, and a
Deacon James Dewitt Dalton, 85, son of the late David Lynn Dalton Sr. and Louise Holmes Dalton, was born in Iredell County on October 7, 1934. He entered into eternal
Joyce Lynn Kuhn Bartha, 62, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born September 17, 1957, in Callicoon, N.Y., to the late Kenneth William
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Patricia “Patty” Jordan Lail passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Ruby
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County 4-H will host a Curious Cooks workshop on February 27 at 6 p.m. at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, located at 444
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Carol Jean Carlson, 50, of Haven Trail, China Grove, charged with felony probation violation.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is pleased to announce the district’s newly certified National Board Teachers: ♦ Brittany Boggs, Third Creek Elementary; ♦ Charles Brantley, North Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department invites residents to attend a Community Meeting to learn more about research into a thyroid cancer and structural coal ash
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s fifth concert of the 2019-2020 season brings Celtic Rock to Statesville with Canada’s Derina Harvey Band. The concert is
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON After testing the waters at the Statesville Leisure Pool on Friday, program director Kali Moore wanted to make sure participants in the 2020 Polar Plunge got their
Gaye Ann Hudson Pope, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended period of declining health. She was born September 8,
Mrs. Marie Daniels Cheek passed away February 14, 2020, after a period of declining health. She was at home, in the quiet of the early morning, in the northern Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District recently announced a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Area Transit System driver Tonnette Kadima was honored Wednesday afternoon for transporting safely transporting 20,000 wheelchair passengers. Kadima — a top driver for ICATS Transit
Special to Iredell Free News Local families and business leaders joined together on Thursday for the Iredell County March for Babies kickoff event. This year’s Ambassador Family is the Everett
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the fall semester 2019. To be eligible for the full-time students’
Shirley Ann Dollar Eller, 80, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Ashe County, died February 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on March 19, 1939,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drugs following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Richard Eugene Wingate, 40, was arrested following a drug
Mrs. Carolyn Loraine Imes Powell, daughter of the late James C. Imes and Jewell Whiteside, was born in Iredell County on June 27, 1947. She departed this life on Monday,
Overseer Andrea Lucille Knox Roseboro, beloved daughter of the late Eugene Marshall and Ada Knox Marshall, was born in Iredell County on February 11, 1953. She departed this life at
Mildred Ann Davidson Campbell, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Campbell was born June 9, 1935 in Iredell County and
James “Sam” Hughes Minter, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1944, in Lexington,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 46-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News Lakeshore Elementary School first-grade teacher Megan Houchins was recently honored as a finalist for the North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year Award. The award
A BBB study: “How Scammers Use Impersonation, Blackmail, and Trickery to Steal from Unsuspecting Daters” Special to Iredell Free News Romance scams are different from other scams. They prey on
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited encourages all eligible high school seniors to submit their applications early for the co-op’s Empowering the Future scholarship program. Any student who applies before
Delmonicos – Valentine’s Dance When: Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. Where: VFW Post 2031, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville Details: The cupids from the DELMONICOS will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your