BY KARISSA MILLER Edelweiss Vogel incorporates her heritage and culture into her art and aims to inspire students at The Brawley School, an International Baccalaureate World School, to do the same.
Mrs. Gloria “Teresa” Testerman Fraley, 65, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. Teresa was born in Ashe County,
Michael Caldwell Eudy, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died on January 20, 2022, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and church elder. He was
Curtis Allen Hagins, 68, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Freeport, Pa., departed this world on Monday, January 17, 2022, from Maple Leaf Nursing Home in Iredell County. Curt was
Louis Stephen Biagetti, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1948 in Yonkers, N.Y., to the late Anzo and Mary Montalbano
Mr. J.T. Cauthen, 91, of entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence, 370 Medlin Street, Statesville, N.C. He was born on November 23, 1930, in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Promoting and Expanding Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club held a “Holiday Cheer Giveaway Drawing” on Monday, December 20,
FROM STAFF REPORTS COVID-19 continued to have a major impact on Iredell-Statesville Schools last week despite a string of snow days and remote learning days. According to the latest I-SS
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Animal Services is searching for volunteers to help shelter pups. The shelter staff is organizing playgroups in an effort to socialize the dogs and help
Rosa Nell Pope, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home. Born in Iredell County on April 19, 1940, she was a daughter of the late
Linda Sue VanHoy Gaither, 79, of Olin, N.C., passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sue was born February 21, 1942, in Mecklenburg County to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School graduate who died while on a ski trip with friends last week succumbed to hypothermia. William Benjamin Brown, a 2014 Statesville High grad
Steven Edward Lackey, 71, went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2022, after a long illness. Steve was born in 1950 to Dugan and Betty Lackey. He went
Albert Monroe Shoemaker, 76, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the lord on January 16, 2022. Albert was born on January 22, 1945, in Iredell County, N.C. He was
Patrick Charles Rowland, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by family on December 29, 2021, after being diagnosed with lung cancer in the spring of 2021. He was born
William Benjamin Brown, known to most as “Ben,” the son of Scott and Mary Brown, was born on August 28, 1996. He grew up in Statesville, N.C., and graduated from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 13 ♦ Armando Alfonso Richards, 33, of Columbia Street, New York, N.Y., charged with possession with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The rate of COVID-19 infections is once again disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic North Carolinians. Since December 26, the rate of infections has
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported more than 600 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with the county’s 380th death attributed to the coronavirus. With the 666
BY KARISSA MILLER Low-income Iredell County residents will have access to more than $635,000 earmarked for families struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. The Iredell County Board of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to North Carolina hospitals, straining hospital capacity. As hospitals continue to
Tommy Ray Bowles Sr. passed away on January 18, 2022, and was followed in eternal rest by his beloved wife Belle Stikeleather Bowles on January 19, 2022. Tommy and Belle
Guildo “Guil” Roy, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 19, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1945, in Canada to the late Azilda Roy. Guil loved our
Richard “Rit” Vincent Pacella Sr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on September 22,
Kenneth Littlejohn, who was known as “Bubba,” was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 19, 1959, to the late Lucy “Mama Lucy” Hunter Littlejohn and the late Joe Willie
Stanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery, 72, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on January 19, 2022, at his home. He was born January 10, 1950, in Rowan County to the late
Steven Allen Dixon, 52, of Jonesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. Steve was born on June 30, 1969, in Iredell County, N.C., and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident faces 21 felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into sexual assault allegations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 during the past 48 hours. With the two latest deaths reported Thursday afternoon, COVID-19 has
Debra Lynn McFadden Freeze, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday,
Rev. Claude “Leroy” England, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home. Born in McDowell County, W.Va., he was a son of the late Joseph Hurdle
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Fifth Street Ministries
Allen Dent Johnson, 70, of Harmony, N.C., passed away January 18, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Born July 4, 1951, in Iredell County, N.C., he was