Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will once again offer Rape Aggression Defense, or R.A.D. courses throughout the year, starting in late March. The department offers R.A.D.
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries’ mission is much more than providing shelter, food, and medical care to 150 people each day. The nonprofit’s real purpose, according to Executive Director
Rebecca Gaston Kirkman, 77, died at Spring Arbor Memory Care in Greensboro, N.C., on March 4. She was born in Gastonia in 1942 to Maury and Ruth Gaston, who moved
Joseph Anthony Garcia Jr., 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in New York, N.Y., on August 2, 1946, he was a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is excited to announce a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will conduct its eight-week Citizens Police Academy beginning March 19. The academy will be held for eight consecutive Thursdays and end
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary Fuel Up to Play (FUTP) 60 program held its 2nd Annual Healthy Snack MVP Recipe Contest last week. The contest was held in conjunction with
Stations of the Cross When: Friday, March 6, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: St. Therese Catholic Church Mooresville, 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville Details: Stations led by the Priests –
Patsy Karriker Stewart, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Serenity House in Mooresville. She was born on April 7, 1938, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Shannon Gayle Eversole, 46, of Mooresville, N.C.,passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was born on June 10, 1973, in Dearborn, Mich., to Charles Cecil Eversole and the late
James “Jim” Neal Sande Sr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 3, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 16, 1925, he was the
Samuel “Sonny” Branson Johnson II, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sonny was born September 30,
Margaret Elizabeth Herrman Murphy, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born June 19, 1938 in Waverly, Va., to the late Raymond Herrman and Anne Coolidge
Kathy Ruth Renwick, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born November 11, 1954, in Statesville to the late Donald Renwick and Betty Ruth Gray Renwick.
Kimberly Ann Baynard Farris, 56, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 24, 1963, to Earl
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department staff briefed county commissioners on local efforts to prepare for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, during Tuesday’s board meeting. Gov. Roy Cooper announced
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities will be conducting residential and commercial telephone surveys in March as part of a long-term planning study. The purpose
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Salisbury residents face multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in their vehicle following a traffic stop.
Special to Iredell Free News Parmalee, one of country music’s successful new groups, will take the stage at the Joe V. Knox Auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is currently partnering with the City of Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) to create a turnout gear drying system.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools District Spelling Bee was held in February at Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville High School. The competition lasted eight
Barbara Ann Christopher Honeycutt, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Honeycutt was born October 5, 1934, in Statesville and was
Helen Geraldine Decker Williamson, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Williamson was born April 6, 1941, in Caldwell County, N.C., and
James Murray DeYoung Jr., 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Citadel of Mooresville. He was born on December 22, 1941, in Mecklenburg County,
Joan McJunkin Hopkins, 85, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born in Statesville to Fred and Bernice McJunkin on November 14, 1934, and was a long -term resident
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that the bones found at the dead end area of Sain Road last month are the remains of Marty Dean
BY KARISSA MILLER School officials and community leaders breathed a sigh of relief and cheered Tuesday when they realized the school bond referendums would pass. Nearly 67 percent of voters
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County voters overwhelming supported a pair of bond referendums authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to finance construction of a new high school, new middle school
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A North Carolina resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by N.C. Laboratory of Public Health, is presumptively positive
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday decided to revisit a pair of controversial decisions and again voted to change course on a matter that it —
Tracy Lee Gamble, 40, of Supply, N.C., formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born on August 4, 1979, in Georgetown County, S.C., to
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Cosmetic Arts students recently competed and placed in a Skills USA North Carolina Regional Rally. Mitchell manicuring technology students placed in the following: Nail
Paul Warren Payton, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to the late
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce officials Shannon Viera and Valerie Chambers were on hand to welcome new member Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell at a ribbon cutting
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Town Manager Randy Hemann has announced the selection of Danny Wilson as the new planning & community development director for the Town of Mooresville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools on Tuesday released the schedule for spring graduation ceremonies for all district high schools and early colleges. The ceremonies begin on May 15 at the