Wilbert Joseph Lejeune, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home. Wilbert was born in Gueydan, La., on March 19, 1963, and was
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Mr. Jeffery Withers Davis, 60, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at his home in Marietta, Ga. A native of Statesville, N.C., he was the son of the late
Joshua Alan Waugh, 37, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. He was born on June 16, 1983, to Gregory and Linda Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Thursday that students in grades 6-12 will return to campus for in-person instruction beginning April 7. “We are grateful to Governor Cooper and
Special to Iredell Free News Most of us know someone who has diabetes. Nearly 1.5 million adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year. What you probably did not know is
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of National Colorectal Awareness Month in March, Piedmont HealthCare is proud to recognize the four PHC gastroenterologists who have made Iredell County home. Throughout the month PHC
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Melba Ritchie was presented the Silver Beaver Scout Award at Camp Bud Schiele Scout Reservation on Sunday, March 14. The Silver Beaver Award
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Police Chief Tina Fleming resigned on Wednesday, along with Officer Darin Bumgarner, Mayor Teross Young confirmed Wednesday night. Iredell Firewire broke the news of the chief’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 24-year-old man faces felony charges after fleeing officers and crashing into multiple vehicles, according to a Mooresville Police Department news release. The MPD announced the arrest
People with high-risk medical conditions or who live in certain congregate settings are now eligible for vaccination Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of
John Thomas Oliver, 72, of 1122 King Street, Statesville, N.C., died Monday, March 15, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville following an extended illness. He was born in Greenville,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2021-22 grant guidelines for organizations are now available. Find descriptions of current grant opportunities as well as eligibility criteria
Kenny Ray Bass, 64, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Kenny was born June 22, 1956, in Mooresville, N.C., and is the son of David Ray Bass
Minnie Mae Dickens Lowe, 95, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on July 8, 1925, she
Monica LaShalle Keller, 33, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. Born April 28, 1987 in Charlotte, Monica was
Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children between ages 1 and 14. Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina increases availability of water safety
Special to Iredell Free News As the number of vaccinated individuals continues to rise, there is a growing pressure on African-American communities around the nation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Special to Iredell Free News The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards recently announced that North Carolina continues to lead the nation with teachers who hold National Board Certification, with
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) announced plans on Tuesday to move to its resale shop and community food bank to a new, larger location.
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Mooresville Graded School District students across all grade levels will return to in-person instruction beginning April 7. This change for the fourth-quarter of the 2020-2021 school year
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate was 5.9 percent, declining 0.2 points from December’s revised rate. The national rate declined 0.4 points
FROM STAFF REPORTS Chairman James Mallory left no room for misunderstanding as he opened the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting: “The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is not moving
William “Bill” Horace Parker, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, March 15, 2021. Bill was born January 3, 1944, in Concord, N.C., and was the son of the late
Delores Ostwalt Sellers, 71, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Rolesville, N.C. She was born in Statesville on March 8, 1949, and was
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Sampsel Hendricks, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Middleburg, Pa. Becky was born in Statesville on February 25,
Maria Magdalene Canales was born on June 22, 1960, and passed away on March 16, 2021. Visitation will be held on March 20, 2021, at 4 p.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral
Carrie Edith Powell Lewis, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at The Citadel of Mooresville. She was born on July 13, 1925, in Clarkton, N.C.,
James “Jimi” Joseph Finnorn, 39, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Huntsville and Mobile, Ala., passed away at home in his sleep on March 9, 2021. He was born January
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized cocaine, MDMA and marijuana during a drug raid at a residence on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an attempted residential break-in that occured early Tuesday morning in the Hiddenite
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Rachel B. DiSanto to Statesville Family Practice, a part of the Iredell Physician Network. DiSanto is a
Amanda Lee Anderson, 33, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1988, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She was the daughter of Geraldine
Derek Travis Mayhew, 40 of Waynesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Haywood County following an automobile accident. He was born Sunday, December 21, 1980, in Iredell County
Lisa Nichole Holt Elledge, 51, of Harmony, N.C., died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County on February 14, 1970,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday delayed a public hearing and quasi-judicial hearing related to the proposed expansion of the Martin Marietta mining operation. Council members voted
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported the first death attributed to COVID-19 in the county in more than a week on Monday. With the latest death, a