Shirley Ruth Thomas Little, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. She was born Monday, October 16, 1939, in Iredell County to
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Dorothy Jane Deal Holland, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her residence. Born in Iredell County on March 25, 1930, she was the daughter of
BY BRYAN DUNCAN Hunger hurts. We saw it. It was on the faces of many who drove through The Big Pop Up event held a few weeks ago. We saw
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) has released a Business Resource Guide to support business growth in Iredell County. The directory provides over 100 resources
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: APRIL 5 ♦ A girl, Addilynn Elizabeth Coleman, born to Charles Coleman, IV and Savannah Clifton of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address on Monday. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Everyone deserves the chance to blow out the candles and celebrate their birthday with a cake. That’s the idea behind Iredell County 4-H’s Birthday Cake Drive benefiting
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board had another extensive discussion this week about proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances (CO) and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School has met the criteria of high-performing schools for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) recognition program. South Iredell High
Paul “Dean” Malcolm passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House after several months of declining health. He was born in 1934 to Adam W. Malcolm
Joy Linette Mayes Silber, 46, of Wake Forest, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Joy was the one who lit up the room,
Brenda Mae Stikeleather Wilson, 77, of Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Brenda was born on May 6, 1943, in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of
Daniel Lee Scott, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away, Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer. He trusted that God was in
Doris Lucille Davis McNeely, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home. Mrs. McNeely was born December 17, 1927, in Rowan County and was the
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
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