Members of the East Iredell Elementary School Student Parent Teacher Organization, decked out in their ugly holiday sweaters, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for their playground expansion. BY KARISSA
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Ann Barger Thomas, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born December 19, 1943, in Rowan County to
Glenn Edward Powers, “Papa”, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., was called to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Construction work that requires lane closures along major highways will be suspended by the N.C. Department of Transportation from Friday, December 20, to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County attorney Bryan A. Corbett has announced that he is a candidate for District Court Judge for Alexander and Iredell counties. Corbett, a lifelong
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with a felony larceny investigation. On Tuesday, December 17, ICSO deputies responded to a
Bennie (Ben) Clifford Cowan of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born April 15, 1932, in Monroe, La., to
Miss Amy Darice Gibson, 51, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Iredell County on November 2, 1968, she was beloved daughter of William L.
2019 Iredell 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop When: Friday, December 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Iredell County Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville Details: A Holiday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Smiles and laughter filled the classroom as Troutman Elementary School kindergartners in teacher Willow Wilcox’s class hand-decorated their own gingerbread houses this week. Students worked beside their
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited will be accepting applications through Tuesday, December 31, for the 2020 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program. This year, EnergyUnited will be selecting two outstanding
Dana Shaquille Teunthony Lewis, 25, was born in Iredell County on February 25, 1994, and was the son of the late Johnny Lewis Jr. and Lisa (Hoover) Patterson. He departed
Connie Sue Holland Weaver, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Statesville,
BY KARISSA MILLER ICATS will reduce services beginning March 1, 2020, when grant funds are depleted. Bradley Johnson, director of ICATS, discussed the need to cut back services with the
Carolyn Sue Snow Swanson Wooten, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born In Iredell County on April 8, 1934, she was
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has been awarded a $274,963 grant to help fund countywide efforts aimed at preventing overdose deaths related to opioid misuse.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Even though there are three new faces on Statesville’s City Council, the arguments at Monday night’s meeting sounded very familiar as the Municipal Services Building was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got a detailed look on Monday night at three options for a new multi-generational, multi-purpose War Memorial. Katie Barnes and John Barnholt of the
Special to Iredell Free News Crossroads Early College seniors Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele recently organized a 5K/1-mile fun run event called the “Dash for Education” to raise money for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges after a witness saw them attempt to steal an all-terrain vehicle from a home on East Lackey Farm Road, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks
Charles Michael “Mickey” Benfield, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. He was born on July 31, 1939, in Mooresville,
Anthony “Buz” Bodick Jr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday December 14, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1946, in
Pauline Reese Charles passed on to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of December 15, 2019, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pauline was born
Melynn Benfield Roberts, 53, passed away on December 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born on June 15, 1966, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of Barbara Ann Wilson
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives found crystal methamphetamine in his home when they were asked by N.C. Probation and
Special to Iredell Free News Western Avenue Baptist Church broke ground on a new children’s building on Sunday morning, December 15. In between worship services, church members gathered at the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s hard to imagine how 2019 could have been worse for the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD family has endured the senseless murder of Officer Jordan Sheldon
James Howard Byers Sr., 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C. He was born on March 5, 1931, in Catawba
Gary Allen Ledbetter, 64, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at his home. He was born July 31, 1955, in Charlotte, N.C., to Sadie Pennington Ledbetter
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation presented a $5,000 check to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen on Friday, December 13, to provide support for its Feed the Hungry program.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell NeuroSpine has hired Terri Lee as its newest nurse practitioner. With 17 years of nursing experience, Lee provides holistic and compassionate medical care to
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better serve the community, a needs assessment survey for Mooresville Public Library’s patrons was distributed last spring. The results of the
Tamara Owen Brotherton, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at her home. She was born April 6, 1968, in Pullman, Wash., to Delores Pond Gibson
William Franklin “Bill” Tulbert passed away at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on Friday, December 13, 2019, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 76. Bill was
Bobby LeGrande Gandy, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1943, in Hartsville, S.C., to