Mrs. Karen McLelland Collins, 65, of St. Mary’s, Ga., and formerly of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Mrs. Collins was born May 23, 1954, in Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education is seeking the public’s input as it begins its search for the district’s next superintendent. Superintendent Brady Johnson’s tenure will end on
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville was transformed into a picture perfect Christmas village Friday night as thousands flocked downtown for the Classic Christmas celebration on a crisp evening. Kids enjoyed
519 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 5-Bedroom, 5-Bath $374,900 You have to walk through this lovely colonial in Statesville’s Davie Avenue Historic District to truly appreciate this home. A successful former
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A flurry of activity during the final week of candidate filing ensured that the vast majority of races in Iredell County will be contested in 2020. Candidate
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the services of the Sleep Lab and Home Sleep Program. Accreditation is
James Edward Henderson Jr., 90, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 20, 2019, at Autumn Care in Cornelius, N.C. Born July 29, 1929 in Eton, Ga., he was a
Gay Brotherton Stevenson, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 20, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born August 21, 1936, to the late John E. Brotherton and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN If you’re going to call your last-day-before-Christmas-vacation extravaganza the “Happiest Place on Earth,” you better deliver the goods. The staff and community supporters at N.B. Mills Elementary
Kenneth “Kenny” Basil Stewart Sr., 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 11, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He suffered a short hospital stay and then a brief
Special to Iredell Free News Local attorney and longtime Iredell County resident Will Long filed paperwork in Raleigh on Thursday to formally enter the Republican Primary in his bid to
Members of the East Iredell Elementary School Student Parent Teacher Organization, decked out in their ugly holiday sweaters, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for their playground expansion. BY KARISSA
Ann Barger Thomas, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born December 19, 1943, in Rowan County to
Glenn Edward Powers, “Papa”, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., was called to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Construction work that requires lane closures along major highways will be suspended by the N.C. Department of Transportation from Friday, December 20, to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County attorney Bryan A. Corbett has announced that he is a candidate for District Court Judge for Alexander and Iredell counties. Corbett, a lifelong
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with a felony larceny investigation. On Tuesday, December 17, ICSO deputies responded to a
Bennie (Ben) Clifford Cowan of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born April 15, 1932, in Monroe, La., to
Miss Amy Darice Gibson, 51, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Iredell County on November 2, 1968, she was beloved daughter of William L.
2019 Iredell 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop When: Friday, December 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Iredell County Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville Details: A Holiday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Smiles and laughter filled the classroom as Troutman Elementary School kindergartners in teacher Willow Wilcox’s class hand-decorated their own gingerbread houses this week. Students worked beside their
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited will be accepting applications through Tuesday, December 31, for the 2020 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program. This year, EnergyUnited will be selecting two outstanding
Dana Shaquille Teunthony Lewis, 25, was born in Iredell County on February 25, 1994, and was the son of the late Johnny Lewis Jr. and Lisa (Hoover) Patterson. He departed
Connie Sue Holland Weaver, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Statesville,
BY KARISSA MILLER ICATS will reduce services beginning March 1, 2020, when grant funds are depleted. Bradley Johnson, director of ICATS, discussed the need to cut back services with the
Carolyn Sue Snow Swanson Wooten, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born In Iredell County on April 8, 1934, she was
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has been awarded a $274,963 grant to help fund countywide efforts aimed at preventing overdose deaths related to opioid misuse.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Even though there are three new faces on Statesville’s City Council, the arguments at Monday night’s meeting sounded very familiar as the Municipal Services Building was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got a detailed look on Monday night at three options for a new multi-generational, multi-purpose War Memorial. Katie Barnes and John Barnholt of the
Special to Iredell Free News Crossroads Early College seniors Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele recently organized a 5K/1-mile fun run event called the “Dash for Education” to raise money for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges after a witness saw them attempt to steal an all-terrain vehicle from a home on East Lackey Farm Road, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks
Charles Michael “Mickey” Benfield, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. He was born on July 31, 1939, in Mooresville,
Anthony “Buz” Bodick Jr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday December 14, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1946, in
Pauline Reese Charles passed on to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of December 15, 2019, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pauline was born