Barbara Byrd Pharr, 85, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord and reunited with husband on January 14, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in
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Lemuel Charles Hoover Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on September 7, 1936 in Iredell
Gary Donald Rutten, 77, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home in Statesville, N.C., with his family by his side. Born in Carroll, Iowa, on September 29, 1942,
Charles Samuel “Sammy” Brown, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1956, in Elizabeth City, N.C., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces charges that he broke into a convenience store, stole scratch-off lottery tickets and then cashing in winning tickets. Iredell County Sheriff Darren announced
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Young Individuals Pursuing Employment (YIPE), a youth-driven employment-based organization, works with 14 to 21 year-olds in Iredell County to help them explore career options and develop
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) will hold hearings for public comment in February on the plans to excavate coal ash
Special to Iredell Free News Many feral cats now have some of the comforts of home thanks to Cub Scout Pack 607 and its scoutmaster, Junior Sherrill. This troop is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug-trafficking charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department with assistance from the Cornelius Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest
Robert W. Mifsud, better known by his friends as “Miffy,” passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his Mooresville, N.C., home. Bob was
Lawrence Emmet “Sully” Sullivan Jr., 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 4, 1953, in Flushing, N.Y., to
PFC Jacob Jordan Valenzuela, 23, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2020, in El Paso, Texas, where he was stationed at Fort Bliss. Jacob was born September 9, 1996, to Diana
Mrs. Gracie Josephine Tucker Stroud, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Yadkin County on August 21, 1936, she was a
Karen Kernene Cox, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Karen was born May 16, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., and was the
BY KARISSA MILLER The International Baccalaureate program will be implemented at Statesville High School without the benefit of a vote of support by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education. After
Earl Douglas Gillon, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 12, 2020. He was born September 9, 1955, in Concord, N.C., to the late Harry Biddle Gillon and Ulla
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender who has been living in western Iredell County for about seven months has been charged with failing to register with the Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER Three months ago Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson and Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Melanie Taylor announced they would be leaving their positions with the district.
Town Council allocates $9,500 to aid in hiring of new town manager BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved funding for management search services, made several board appointments,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In conjunction with National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Radon Program is distributing 3,000 radon test kits at no charge this month.
Morrow Gordon has gifted $500,000 to the United Way of Iredell County’s Endowment for the Future through UW Life. Special to Iredell Free News Statesville native Morrow Gordon has partnered
Percy Kenneth Travis, age 85, our beloved husband, father, and friend passed into his eternal life with Christ Jesus on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Percy was born on February 10,
Mrs. Gail B. Lambert, 74, of Harmony, N.C., passed away suddenly on January 11, 2020. She was born October 24, 1945 in Iredell County to the late John Lewis Bullard
Mrs. Doris Hines Martin, 94, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on January 13, 2020. Born on October 20, 1925 in Alexander County, she was
Mr. Harold Sylvester Rimmer, 98, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday January 11, 2020, at his home. Born in Iredell County on November 25, 1921, he was a son of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of a man who died and a second who was critically injured following a chemical leak at the
Patricia “Gayle” Moore Douthit, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on June 18, 1945, in Charlotte,
Kevin Mark Sigmon, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020, at Accordius of Statesville. Born on October 21, 1960, in Catawba County, he was the son
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is taking a wait-and-see approach with regard to a potential resolution expressing support for the gun ownership rights guaranteed by the
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: DECEMBER 18 ♦ A girl, Natalia Florez, born to Cesar Florez and Diana Molina
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is giving two students an opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to its
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: JANUARY 2 ♦ Eugene Kyermanten Boateng, 27, of Rosemede Drive, Charlotte charged with three counts of breaking or entering
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer recently received a 94 percent business rating by the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation (NCFREE). The rankings are calculated at the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Twenty-three local health departments across North Carolina will receive a share of a $2.1 million award annually for up to three years to
Sue Woodside Ruffin, 98, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Transitions of Wake County, N.C. Sue was born November 25, 1921, in Iredell County and
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for the 2020 girls softball program. The registration deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.