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
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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
James “Ronnie” Ronald Lancaster, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1945, in Heard County, Ga., to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education, along with East Iredell Middle School Principal Tonya Houpe, recognized the boys basketball team and coach for their third consecutive tournament championship
Ruby Marilyn Phelps Smith, 90, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home in Denver, N.C. She was born on July 30, 1929, in Charlotte, N.C., to the
Jerome “Jerry” Harvey Lynch, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 30, 1949 in Milwaukee,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has formalized the state’s ongoing effort to monitor, prepare for and respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (CoVID-19) with the
Special to Iredell Free News With worldwide concerns about the new coronavirus, Iredell County Emergency Communications has implemented additional steps to begin screening for possible exposure by citizens who require
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Terry
Mrs. Eunice Pearl Whiteside Green, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2020, at Autumn Care in Statesville. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland Usher Saden
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man was arrested and charged with burning a property near his home following an investigation by the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Troutman Town Council members appear willing to loosen restrictions against flashing signage, but don’t expect the town to be lit up like a Christmas tree. The
Special to Iredell Free News One-Stop Early Voting for the March 3, 2020, Primary Election begins on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Saturday, February 29, at five sites across
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News will not publish candidate endorsement letters for the March 3 primary that are received after February 25. Email letters to iredellfreenews@gmail.com To the Editor: Permit
BY KARISSA MILLER Most teenagers dream of being handed the keys to car they can call their own. Students enrolled in the Career Academy and Technical School’s automotive technology program
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education has received 12 completed applications from individuals interested in working as the district’s next superintendent. Board member Samuel Kennington, who is chairman
Mr. Marvin Sanford “Sandy” Cline Jr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Forsyth Regional Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sandy was born April 5,
Joyce Dagenhart Caldwell, 75, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. She was born on July 24,
Address: 139 Morvue Loop N, Statesville Price: $239,900 Details: Price reduced! Great property on a double lot. Very large four-bedroom, three-bath brick home with large living/dining area, first-floor laundry, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina is among states rated as high performers in public health emergency preparedness measures by a nonpartisan, nonprofit that advocates for optimal
Harold Clay Galliher, 91, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Mr. Galliher was born October 7, 1928, in Harmony and was
Cheryl Phyllis Hart Sherrill, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. She was born in Anderson, S.C., to the late Howard Phillip Hart
Betty M. Benfield Johnson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on May 24, 1946, to
James “Jimmy” McElligott, 68, who resided in Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1951, in Bronx, N.Y., to the late
Delores “Dee Dee” Mae Mueller Olson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Monico, Wis., on March 12, 1935,
Mr. Rex Eugene McCoy, 85, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered his heavenly home on Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on July 14,
Special to Iredell Free News It’s not unusual to see your Statesville fire fighters checking smoke alarms or fire hydrants to make sure you are safe. But for the members
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony couple faces multiple felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a drug raid on their home off Damron Lane. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced