Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Forsyth and Iredell counties, is piloting a new teen membership referral initiative
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Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during the January 25 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Justice
“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” President Ronald Regan BY DARREN CAMPBELL I have struggled to comprehend that 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record for
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library and its branches returned to in-person programming last month and are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. With the most recent deaths, 405 people have died in Iredell after
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A first-of-its-kind cheer competition was held in Iredell County on Friday night. Cheer squads from Troutman Middle School, Lakeshore Middle School, The Brawley IB School, American Renaissance
Mr. Rodrick “Tim” Parker was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 15, 1961, to the late Roy and Margaret Morrison Parker. Tim peacefully departed this life on February 1,
Geraldine Meeks Bell, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Moro, Ark., to the late
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
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services’ clients will be able to enjoy an occasional field trip thanks to the generosity of Randy Marion Chevrolet of Statesville. The
Iredell-Statesville Schools officials discuss the district’s performance on the Education Value-Added Assessment System for the 2020-2021 school year. The only subject where district students did not meet or exceed growth
Special to Iredell Free News It takes a community to make 12 local projects a reality, and organizers of the 2022 Love United Iredell campaign are looking for help to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Gordon Cortel Serrano, 34, was arrested on Thursday, February 3,
Blondean Ramseur was born in Iredell County, N.C., on April 1, 1938, to the late Andrew Rodney Ramseur and Nannie Summers Ramseur. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1,
Mr. Ivory Joe Borders, 69, son of the late John William “Bill” Garner and Eula Mae Turner Borders, was born in Iredell County on April 26, 1952. He departed this
Danny Lee Elkins, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1947, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Lonnie and Nora Cremeans
Lynn Wade Sloan, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed February 2, 2022, after an extended illness at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on March 21, 1947, to
Martha Ann Holland Johnson, 82, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born November 17, 1938, to the late Allen and Dora Alexander Holland.
Steven Lee Lambert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ashe County, N.C., on January 20, 1951, to
Dorothy Mae Hager Sigmon, 75, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home. Dorothy was born on December
Clifton Colan Lee, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clifton was born on August 18, 1953, in Stanley County and was
Terry Lane Luther, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his home. Terry was born January 28, 1951, in Mullins, S.C., and was the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3 percent in December, down 0.2 percent from the previous month. According to the N.C. Department of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 20 ♦ A girl, Aurora Rose Lamp, born to Justin Lamp and Mariah
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman faces numerous charges after being stopped by Troutman police for a traffic violation on Thursday. According to a Troutman Police Department news
Special to Iredell Free News A dog has a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of Mooresville police officers. The pup’s owners flagged down MPD officers on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Third Creek Middle School faces misdemeanor charges and has been suspended from school for bringing an Air Soft gun to school on Friday, according to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 400 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have now lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department reported five additional deaths
Ms. Barbara Ann Ladd, 70, of 520 Oakland Avenue, Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born March 5, 1951, in Iredell County
Marcia Ann Zuzul, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in a naval base hospital on August 27, 1960, in Yokosuka, Japan,
James Thomas “Tommy” Carroll, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022, at home. He was born on January 4, 1941, in Charlotte, N.C., to
Mr. Joseph Moore Jr., 92, son of the late Joseph Moore Sr. and Inez Scott Moore, was born in Iredell County on November 30, 1929. He departed this life on
David Fitzgerald Hyde, 33, son of Robert Fitzgerald Stevenson and Virginia Ann Hyde Ellis, was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1988. He departed this life on Sunday, January
Special to Iredell Free News The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has announced that North Carolina continues to lead the nation with teachers who hold national board certification, with
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of February, the American Red Cross joins in the celebration of Black History Month, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Dr. Charles R.