Wilma Mae Cunupp Helms, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1934, in Mooresville to the late Richard and Phronia
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Charlie L. Davis, 84, of Union Grove, N.C., departed this world on August 30, 2021, from his home in Iredell County. Charlie was born on September 17, 1936, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection Here’s the information on the revised
Special to Iredell Free News The 47th Carolina BalloonFest scheduled for October 15-17 has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, organizers announced early Friday. National Balloon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate July dropped to 4.4 percent in July, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County has a labor
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the
Allyson Brawley Josey, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 1, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Statesville, N.C., to Mary Rogers Brawley and the late
Sherry Dawn Morrow Belt, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1972 in Mooresville, N.C., to Patricia Ellis Gordon and
Lonnie Willard Roberts Jr., 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born November 29, 1963 in Welch, W.Va., Lonnie was the son of the late Lonnie
Wilhelmina “Micki” Irene Rhodes was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on August 30, 2021, at age 92. Micki was born to Edwin
Mr. Rodney McSwain Dixon, 84, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021, at home with his daughters Lori and Traci and their families by his side. Rod
Dale Lee Hawks, 48, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. Born in Tazewell County, Va., on November 3, 1972, he was the son
Terry Wayne West, 66, of Cleveland, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Terry was born on July 5, 1955, in Iredell County,
Eugene “Chip” Bustle, 83, of Union Grove, N.C., died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938, he was
Special to Iredell Free News As a result of active COVID cases as well as close contact quarantines, five Iredell-Statesville Schools are now operating on a remote/virtual schedule. The following
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 36-year-old man faces several drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found methamphetamine in a vehicle after responding to suspicious person report at a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A parent of a student enrolled in the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ exceptional children’s program has filed a grievance with the district related to comments a school board
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Results from state testing for the 2020-21 school year released today are an indicator of the formidable challenges that students and educators across North
Norma Sue Cranford Taylor, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Norma was born on June 9, 1942, in Surry County, N.C., to the late James
Willie B. “Bill” Murdock, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born October 25, 1933, in Iredell County
Burl Russell Hutchison, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday August 28, 2021, at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, N.C., from pneumonia, Covid-19 and strokes. Russell was
Vickie Roxanne Mash Cook, 54, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice of Statesville after an extended Illness. Vickie was born in Iredell
Barbara Hartness Millsaps, 78, of Shelby, N.C., passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, at Atrium- Lincoln Health in Lincolnton, N.C. Barbara was born December 9,1942, in Iredell County to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) held a virtual annual meeting on August 25. The annual meeting brings together leaders from across the county
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Animal Services & Control has confirmed two cases of rabies. One case involved a skunk that tested positive for rabies in the area
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces four felony charges related to child pornography following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The ICSO began investigating on
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the summer semester 2021. To be eligible for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted felon who was released on bond in early August following his arrest faces numerous new felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Gov. Cooper urges families to sign up for discounts on internet, computers Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance for
BY KARISSA MILLER A divided Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to mandate face masks in district schools and authorized the superintendent to do whatever is necessary to keep
Mrs. Mary Jane Johnson Cline, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Cline was born in Wilkes County on November 27, 1934,
Patsy Hughes Smiley, 74, of Statesville passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021, at her home. She was born July 16, 1947, in Johnson City, Tenn., the daughter of the
Teri Lyn Kanous Rufty, 55, of Stony Point, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, August 27, 2021, at her home. She was born In Berrien County, Mich., on July 2, 1966,
Zayvion Antwan Nichols, 8 days old, died Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born in Catawba County on August 18, 2021, to Donovan Nichols and Miranda Harrison. Zayvion was a
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance in an effort for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Special to Iredell Free News With COVID-19 cases continuing to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has rewarded City Manager Ron Smith with a new three-year contract that includes a salary of $195,000 and the use of a city-owned