Diana Mae Frye Hartness, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 14, 2021, at home after an extended illness. Diana was born June 23,1950, in Iredell County to the late…
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Mr. Robert Thomas Emerson, 59, and Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Keen Emerson, 58, both of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, and Monday, December 13, 2021, respectively, at…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season. Law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols…
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported the dispositions of the following cases during the December 6 term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Robert Buchanan…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration has selected its Geospatial Technology for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program (UAS-CTI). “This is…
Special to Iredell Free News Students from Crossroads Early College joined forces to create a Silent Art Auction benefiting the Iredell Arts Council. CEC senior Trinity Trammel and juniors Eli…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Third Creek Middle and Third Creek Elementary schools were placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning after the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office received information indicating that a weapon…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced the state’s first reported flu-related death of the 2021–2022 flu season on…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The application period for the Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 17, with…
Geneva Moose Sherrill, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 13, 2021. Born on September 29, 1927, in Iredell County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Henry…
Beverly Cruse Saltz, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1959, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Alvin and…
Herbert “Herb” Marks of Mooresville, N.C., better known as Pops, peacefully entered eternal life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home. He was one of the toughest, most hardworking…
Mr. J.C. Carruth, son of the late Roy Lee and Ritchie Mae Minor Carruth, was born in Iredell County on April 28, 1934. He departed this life on December 8,…
Kimberly Joan Elliott, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 11, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Edgar Compton, and Cora Compton. Born January 20, 1971, Kimberly…
Danny Clay Webster, 80, of Statesville N.C., passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Danny was born August 4, 1941, in Statesville and was the…
Walter Ray Ross, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home. Walter was born December 16, 1931, in West Virginia and…
[caption id="attachment_31513" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Patti West speaks to the audience during the annual meeting of the Canopy Realtor Association.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Realtors and real estate…
[caption id="attachment_31510" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Rotary Club of Mooresville members stand by the photo of long-time Rotarian S. Mitchell Mack as they present Mindy Rice with a donation in his…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported a large jump in laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The Iredell County Health Department reported 228 cases, increasing the county’s…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools will require staff and students to wear face masks when they return from the holiday break from January 5-14. A twice-amended motion to make masks…
Alvin “Al” D. Gingerich, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning, December 11, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1935, in Hartville, Ohio, to…
David “JR” Melton Christie Jr., 64, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. JR was born April 6, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska, and…
Gilbert “Gray” Fowler, 83, devoted husband and loving father, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Gray…
Brent Nylĕn Fohrman’s life was cut short on December 10, 2021. A fighter until the end, Brent is survived by his wife Elissa Fohrman; three daughters, Ashlynn Fohrman, Brenna Fohrman…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace is rapidly approaching. The deadlines to enroll and to…
[caption id="attachment_31481" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Operation Christmas Food Drive organizers and volunteers pose for a photo during the 2020 event.[/caption] BY BRYAN STARRETTE Last year my wife Gina was sitting in…
On December 7, 2021, Dianne L. Richardson, 78, went into the arms of Jesus. She was raised in St. Stephen, S.C., but spent most of her life in Statesville, N.C.,…
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BY NELSON GRANADE As we enter the Christmas season, you can just feel the excitement in the air. Children smile a bit wider. Holiday lights take over the dark winter…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces more than a dozen felony charges after he was accused of sexually abusing two girls. [caption id="attachment_31440" align="alignright" width="150"] Jerediah Mendoza[/caption]…
Wendy “Shell” Michelle Fergson White, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Wendy grew up in Statesville and attended Statesville High School. She obtained an Associate’s…
Jennie Lee Moore Clontz, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at her home on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Born in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Fred Lee and Ella Overcash…
Charles “Charlie” McDuffie Putnam Sr., 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. Charlie was born October 14, 1947, in Charlotte, N.C., and…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Years from now, when the history of the COVID-19 pandemic is written, the scientists who developed the vaccines and the frontline healthcare workers who risked their…
[caption id="attachment_31423" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Jerry Oxsher, Pau Henkel, and Felina Harris were sworn in to new terms on the Troutman Town Council on Thursday night.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Three…
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