James Matthew Allen, 42, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home. Born in Bountiful, Utah, on January 7, 1979, he was a son of the late
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Mr. John Russell Huie, 84, of Olin, N.C., died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on January 22, 1937, he was a
Sherri Ann Drach Hodge, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1963, in Cortland, N.Y., to Charles
Special to Iredell Free News Whether it’s caused by a tight deadline at work, an argument with your child, a large payment approaching, or anxiety surrounding the global pandemic, stress
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the N.C. State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has begun the process of upgrading all its electric and water meters, replacing the old meters with highly accurate, secure, state-of-the
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department plans to host a second-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 30, at the Iredell County Health Department. The
Bishop Regina Allen Campbell, 53, of 194 North Point Boulevard, Apartment 213, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, following an
Daniel D. Sinovich passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Andrew; sister, Sharon; niece, Michelle (Michael); and
On April 24, 2021, Martha Lene Souther Crater was called home by her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 88 years old. Born On March 19, 1933, in
James Franklin Redden, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. James was born on April 22, 1946 in Beckley, W.Va., and was the son of the
James Allen “Lace Up” Loomis III, of Lexington, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. James was born in Lexington on February 13, 1994. Left to cherish his memories
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 5-month-old child. Troutman firefighters and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a home in the
Jack Lee Tucker, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on December 27, 1934, in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fresh out of Mitchell College in 1998 with three associates degrees in accounting, information systems, and programming, Michele Knapp joined the Diakonos Inc. – Fifth Street
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported an increase in the number of staff members and students who tested positive for COVID-19 during the district’s latest report. For the week
Special to Iredell Free News Amesbury Truth will host a Career Expo on Saturday, May 1, at the company’s new facility located at 125 Amesbury Truth Drive in Statesville. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 16 ♦ Kalyn Marie Boles, 46, of Moonglow Lane, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
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BY KARISSA MILLER Fifth-graders at Cloverleaf Elementary School shared their International Baccalaureate exhibition projects with younger students, faculty and staff inside the school gym and cafeteria on Thursday. Principal Andy
NC vaccine providers to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Following a thorough safety review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Irene Oliver Church, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice. She was born Sunday, August 16, 1936, in Alexander County to
Betty Sue Bowling was born September 4, 1933, in Monroe, W.Va., to the late Hurdle and Eva England. After living a long life for 87 years, she crossed over peacefully
Mr. Marlin Carroll Snead, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Snead was born in Portsmouth, Va., on June 1,
Otto David Tharpe Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a period of declining health. Born in Statesville, on
Special to Iredell Free News Brian Sohovich, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Statesville since 2001, recently qualified for the Edward Jones Managing Partner’s Conference, which honors the top 400
Special to Iredell Free News The Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont announced plans on Saturday for its 4th Annual Sneaker Soiree. The event will be held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 5 ♦ Olajuwon Paul Edward Long, 26, of JC Circle, Mooresville, charged with assault with a deadly
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury sitting in Statesville has convicted a former Wells Fargo information technology employee of child pornography charges. William T. Stetzer, acting U.S. attorney
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have delayed a request to approve a sole-source purchase of new ADA elections systems and software. Commissioners, who tabled a vote on the purchase
BY SARA LEWIS While growing up, we all heard someone tell us that the only way a community can truly be successful is to work together to chip away at
Charles Wilford Duryea, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1965. A Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Stacey Everette has been appointed as the Human Resources director for the City of Statesville, succeeding Mildred Minor, who retired at the end of March.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 35-year-old suspect has been charged with ringing up fraudulent charges on an Iredell County resident’s credit card at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., resort following an investigation
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Parks and Recreation spearheaded an effort to clean up litter along town streets that are not yet part of the Adopt-A-Street program on Thursday