FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy on Fifth Street earlier this week Officers responded to the scene
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BY KARISSA MILLER Senior Matthew Goins said he had no hesitation about returning to in-person classes on Wednesday with the rest of the West Iredell High School student body in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s work to reach underserved and historically marginalized populations and deliver equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is a model
Bernice Beckham Dagenhart of Statesville, N.C., left this earth on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, to dance on the streets of gold. Bernice was born in Iredell County to the late
Thomas Edward Gray, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to Phyllis Martin
Randolph “Randy” Jefferson Lambeth, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on June 18, 1954, to
Special to Iredell Free News The judicial system in Iredell County is slowly returning to normal after being paralyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, April 5, jury selection began
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students and friends of the College were recently recognized for a range of achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year. Awards included: Club
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville firefighters recently completed the necessary training for their new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), purchased with the help of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Maj. Freddy L. Johnson Jr. as the next commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “The brave
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have unanimously approved a motion opposing placing a sales tax increase on next year’s ballot. Commissioner Gene Houpe, who introduced the motion during Tuesday’s
Mary “Helen” Levan Teague, 84, of Statesville, N.C., received her heavenly home Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell County to the late Henry W. Levan and Lucille
James Leonard Foster, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rowan County on November 2, 1932, he was the son of the
Elijah Appleseed Putnam, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence. Born in Lowell, Mass., on December 13, 1969, he was the son of John
John Russell McElhany, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1961, in Lewistown, Pa., to Nancy Jane Alexander McElhany and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at their home. Patrol deputies were dispatched to 112
Special to Iredell Free News At its heart, Statesville’s Full Bloom Film Festival has always been about connection. Connection to the community through shared experiences at local venues. Connection to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen gave an update on the state’s current
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members have prepared to return to a normal schedule as middle and high school students return to full-time in person instruction on Wednesday. Superintendent
Arley Dwaine Brooks Sr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born November 21, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., he
Helen Louise Howard Reavis, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Friday, December 3, 1937, in
Shelley Reneé Medich Mazag, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Shelley was born on October 31, 1963, in Niles, Mich., to George and Charlene Stewart
Pauline Frances Harman Robinson, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her residence. Born in Huntingdon, Pa., she was the daughter of Benjiman Harman and Melissa Fazenbaker
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council gave unanimous permission for staff to plan for the 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks display on July 3. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two south Iredell County residents face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began after a shooting incident off Shearers Road. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 19 ♦ William Rodney Moran Jr., 28, of Sandy Creek Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of stolen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to the impact of sexual violence on communities and individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a controversial rezoning request that would allow for the construction of a Dollar General store.
Special to Iredell Free News Nurse Practitioner Allison Clay has joined the staff at Family Care Center of Taylorsville and as a provider for Iredell Health System’s industrial clinics. Clay
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Shell station located at 1502 East Broad Street on Sunday evening.
James Harold Jones was an eighth generation local native who was born in Mt. Mourne on March 5, 1942. He was the son of the late Rufus Moore Jones and
Kenneth Ray Chavers, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1936, in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Chavers was
George Winston Sproul Sr., 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Mooresville to the late Donald Charles and
Mr. Samuel James Burks, 47, affectionately called “Sam,” was born on January 9, 1974, in Fontana, Calif., and was the son of Olivia Steen Burks and the late Rex Earl
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After pressing pause in 2020, film production has resumed in North Carolina with six recent grant recipients. With production levels at a six-year