Anthony Lamont Reid, 44, of 1010 8th Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 23, 1977, and was the son of Larry Gene Reid and Sandra Torrence
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Jennie Dishner Chatari, 85, Mooresville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Jennie was born on January 22, 1936, the fifth of 13 children born to the late Will and
Vickie Diane Bumgarner Baxter, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1951, in Mooresville to the late Roby and Bessie
Bobby Odell Sexton, 56, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 19, 2021. Known as “Bobby Boucher Waterboy/Hopsing,” he was born on January 10, 1965, in Mooresville,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have delayed a decision about whether to waive the competitive bidding process for the purchase of a mobile health unit using $747,500 in Medicaid
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony child pornography charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD began an investigation on August 2 after receiving a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Iredell High School student has been charged with one felony count of false report of mass violence on educational property. Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Troutman
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces 10 felony charges in connection with the theft of jewelry from a business where she worked. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got their first look this week at several options for redistricting the town’s wards. The boundaries for the town’s wards, or voting districts, are
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday. A total of 289 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the following felony cases in Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Toby Ikard pleaded guilty to Possession of
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Samuel J. Stelmach has joined the practice at Iredell Internal Medicine. Stelmach is board-certified in internal medicine with four years of experience. He believes in a
Robert James Jablonski, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1947, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Florian and Laura
Betty Jean Cook Padgett, 90, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, she was the son of
Petra Rodriguez-Garcia Martinez, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2021. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021,
Sandra “Sandy” Leigh Pope Cocciadiferro, 63, of Fairview, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Autumn Care. Sandy was born May 3, 1958, in Iredell County and was
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Planning Department will hold a public meeting for the proposed Bethlehem Road Relocation/New Access Road at Statesville Regional Airport. An in-person
Iredell Free News interview with Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, Executive Directory of Secondary Instruction Kelly Cooper, and Executive Director of Elementary Instruction Jonathan Ribbeck. I-SS State Test Data
BY KRISTIE DARLING If you’re ready to laugh your butt off (and who isn’t these days), run — do not walk — to get your tickets for the Sharpe House
Mrs. Malinda Watts White was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 11, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Aishus Avon Watts Sr. and Lois Latten Watts. For
William “Bill” Arthur McMillen, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1922 in Morgantown, W.Va. Bill enjoyed golf and bowling and
Teresa Robin Campbell, 63, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly and is now at peace in the arms of Jesus, joining her mother and father, on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Cathy Faye Lytton Raymer, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home. Cathy was born December 30, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
Mary Catherine Hollifield, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Catherine was born August 21, 1980, in Statesville and was the daughter of Lee and
BY KARISSA MILLER Several parents and concerned citizens attended Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting so they could share their views about the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board of Education
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has received the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award by the N.C. Division of Water Resources. Statesville’s Water Treatment facility is
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of people participated in the 4th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery at Troutman ESC Park, enjoying an afternoon of music, stories, information from various health
FROM STAFF REPORTS Collge instructor and small business consultant Joseph Glasgow has announced his campaign for mayor of the City of Statesville. “I am running for mayor because I wholeheartedly
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide; (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide; and (3)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell announced nearly three dozens arrests on Tuesday as part of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing effort to target drug dealers. During July, August
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seven more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 have died since Friday in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported four new deaths Monday and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19
Susan Cavendish Godfrey, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home in her sleep. Born in Charleston, W.Va. on May 8, 1953, she was a daughter
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Kay Mayes Edmonds, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sandy was born in Iredell County on April 27,
Nancy Jane Reynolds Hamilton, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 1940, to the
Eric Alan Josey, 44, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Eric was born