FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces a felony charge of sharing private images of another person on social media following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
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Special to Iredell Free News From helping a child improve their motor skills to teaching an elderly patient how to adapt after spine surgery, an occupational therapist’s role is highly
Sara Lewis, Melissa Neader, Boen Nutting and Shannon Viera discuss effort to strengthen our community through the 2021 Love United Campaign, which brings together nonprofits, schools and business partners. Learn
BY JANE HINSON Every single person in Iredell County has been touched by public health in some manner. If you’ve ever eaten food prepared at a restaurant or football concession
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five suspects face felony weapons charges after a Troutman Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for erratic driving early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight Officer T.M. Sharpe
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education will hear a proposal on Monday night to allow seniors to celebrate with a senior formal event this year after prom
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 1 ♦ David Paul Merritt, 40, of Shelton Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of April 11-17 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the City of Statesville is taking time to acknowledge the men and women who
Mrs. Ruby Louise Loyd Anderson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. A native of Iredell County, she was the daughter
Judy Marlene Fink Taylor, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Gordon Hospice in Statesville. She was born May 5, 1950, in Iredell County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported only three positive tests for COVID-19 across the district in the first couple of days after resuming full-time in-person learning for students in
Special to Iredell Free News Love United Iredell needs your help to fund local nonprofits and share the good work they are doing throughout our community. Over the next 14
Mrs. Bertha Virginia Withers Walker, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born in Mooresville, N.C., on January 30, 1930, and
Mr. Edward Lee Holbrook Jr. of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on December 22, 1953, and was the son
Mr. Derryck Duane “Drack” Turner Sr., 48, of 308 North Lackey Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 5, 2021, following a brief illness. He
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nutrien Agriculture Solutions and South River Baptist Church worked together earlier this week to feed the farmers of Iredell County, continuing the church’s outreach to the local
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County dipped to 5.4 percent in February, down from 5.7 percent in January. Iredell has a workforce of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 26 ♦ A boy, Robert Wayne Brady, born to Shayla Brady of Conover.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After struggling with a difficult decision with three strong nominations, Troutman Town Council members selected Troutman natives Jimmy and Betty Jean Troutman as Citizens of the
Johnny Ray Hayes, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born December 25, 1945, in Iredell County, he was the
Lee Araps, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. Son to Frank and Thekla Araps, Lee was
Troy Dennis Powers, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Troy
DeNeale Karen Gibson Plowman, 64, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. DeNeale was born on September 1, 1956, in Fort Knox, Ky., and was the daughter
Cheryl Jean Webber Munday, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 8, 2021, after a short, exhausting battle with cancer. She was surrounded by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A north Iredell County man was jailed without bond on Saturday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of a relative. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Harmony area on Friday evening. ICSO deputies were dispatched to Rock Springs Road about
Executive Order No. 208 paves way for review mechanism of juvenile sentences Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced the formation of the North
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of a beloved journalism teacher, students at Statesville High School now have a new scholarship to help them attend Mitchell Community
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized LSD, MDMA and marijuana from a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
John McCarrick Charlton, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House with his daughter Cindy by his side. John was born on
Dianna Lee Deer Shaver, 75, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Dianna was born on September 16, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Martha Sue Duncan Bell, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Sue was born February 18, 1939, in Rock Island, Tenn., and
Edna Carolyn Mott Morrow, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., devoted wife, loving mother and caring friend, died on April 5, 2021. She was born January 9, 1935, in Mt. Mourne, NC,
Margaret “Helen” Cline Little of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 6, 2021, following a period of declining health. A woman deeply loved by her large and close-knit family, Helen was
Dana Harvey Marlow, 60, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Wayne “Cornbread” Stewart, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday April 8, 2021 at Mapleleaf Health Care Center in Statesville. Born in Portsmouth, Va., on May 12, 1943, he was a