Ron Campurciani has led MPD through difficult period after murder of Officer Sheldon BY MIKE FUHRMAN Ron Campurciani faced a daunting task when he was appointed interim chief at the
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On Monday, December 30, 2019, Edward Patrick Chabica, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at age 82. Ed was born on March 17, 1937, in New Lothrop,
Special to Iredell Free News In addition to home schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools offer families a menu of school options, each with a signature theme or program that provides unique educational
Special to Iredell Free News All property owners in Iredell County received a notice regarding the proposed All-County Fire Protection Service District and a public hearing to be held at
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Long of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at the age of 51 after a long battle with cancer. Elizabeth loved spending time with
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville High School boys basketball team cruised to a 75-54 victory over Pine Lake Prep on Monday to claim the 2019 Iredell County Sports Hall of
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ escorted Joanna Marie Bredlau Wilson to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Joanna was born in Miami, Fla., on November 23, 1939.
Frances Deal Kimball, 84, died on Saturday evening, December 28, 2019, at her home in Statesville, N.C., after a long illness. Born on September 29, 1935, in Statesville, Frances was
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated East Iredell Lions Club Community Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three Charlotte men face criminal charges following a high-speed pursuit and efforts by the driver to avoid apprehension by ramming their vehicle into a Mooresville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a convicted felon who fired a gun during a dispute near Mooresville, Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Deputies were dispatched
FROM STAFF REPORTS Before we flip the calendar to 2020, let’s pause to look back on some of the top stories of 2019 in Iredell County. It was a year
Special to Iredell Free News Lake Norman State Park rangers are offering three hiking opportunities on New Year’s Day. On Wednesday January 1, early risers can participate in the Beaver
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices and recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Garbage Collection Residential: The revised schedule for residential garbage
Ms. Linda Sue Smyre, 70, of 124 Carolina Wren, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Novant Health Center in Winston-Salem following an extended illness. She was
Mrs. Virginia Ruth Campbell Drye, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Drye was born in Iredell County on January
Arlene “Dean” Honeycutt, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born August 19, 1937, in Iredell County, he was a
Dewey Guy Owens, 63, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. Born November 10, 1956, in Baton Rouge, La., he
Richard A. Wood, 73, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly from Wolcott, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on October
FROM STAFF REPORTS Faced with the prospect of paying a new fee from Benfield Sanitation in 2020, local government officials in Statesville and Mooresville want residents to stop putting glass
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 19 ♦ Nicole Antonia Kennedy, 21, of Raintree Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦ Tecko
John Elmer Chambers Jr., 79, of 520 Valley Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Accordius Health of Statesville, following an extended illness. He was born
Mr. Angelo Odell Westmoreland, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in Statesville on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was born in Iredell County on October 12, 1957, and was
Lillian “Billie” Bruce Smith Daniels, 100, of Harmony, N.C., and formally of Statesville, N.C., died on December 26, 2019, at Rosewood Assisted Living of Harmony. Billie was born on May
Ozella Gertrude Pegram Blackwell, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, with her nephew by her side. Ozella was born in Catawba County on August
Mr. George Albert Mazur Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Mr. Mazur was born May 3,
Dana Clark Thompson, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Serenity House in Mooresville. He was born January 15, 1955, in Pasadena, Calif., to
Robert “Eddie” Edward Morrow, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Atrium Healthcare Cabarrus. Born January 25, 1955, in Mooresville, he was a son of
Statesville Branch to close from January 6-11 Special to Iredell Free News The Youth Services Department is returning to the lower level of the main branch of the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville team of AARP volunteer tax preparers needs volunteers to work 10 to 15 hours per week from February 1 to April 15. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who reportedly posed as an employee faces nearly four dozen charges related to vehicle break-ins at Manheim Auction facilities in Iredell and Guilford counties. Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Once the calendar officially turns to 2020, candidates for local offices will begin a 63-day sprint to the March 3 primary elections. Absentee voting begins January 13.
William Neil Morrow, 97, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born January 13, 1922, in Mt. Ulla, NC. He was a son of the
Special to Iredell Free News Rocky Mount Church announced Friday that the church will serve as one of nearly 700 churches around the world already registered to host Night to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a vicious attack in a western Iredell County home early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the