Sara “Sally” Johnson Wiley, 81, passed away peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, February 26, 2021. Sally was born on December 9, 1939, in Washington, N.C.,
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Shelbia Bostian Marlowe, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, after a long battle with illness. Shelbia is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Michael, husband);
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After drawing up draft ordinances regarding regulation of livestock in the town limits, Troutman Interim Town Planner Jonathan Wells shared them with the Planning and Zoning
Employment Opportunities Iredell Health System is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has announced the upcoming retirement of State Highway Patrol Commander Col. Glenn M. McNeill Jr. McNeill
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the public can weigh in on the proposed 2021-2022 school system budget on Monday, March 1, at the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a drug trafficking charge after the Town of Mooresville’s license plate reader alerted Mooresville police officers that a stolen vehicle was in the
Mr. Clyde Marshall Raper, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 25, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Rowan County, he was the son
Mr. Billie Jones Sr., 77, of 1641 Newton Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was in Iredell County on October 26,
Special to Iredell Free News I-CARE Inc., a Community Action Agency, is actively seeking individuals and families in Lincoln and Iredell counties who may qualify for Weatherization Services. Working through
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s recently created Student Support Department is impacting students in a big way. A vital service realized during the College’s initial COVID-19 pandemic
Colonel (Ret.) Joseph Lawrence Stallings, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born in Sanston, Va., on September 16, 1929, he was the son of Richard and Anna Birkerstaff
Doris Rebecca Hoyle Lingerfelt, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Salisbury, N.C., on February 24, 2021. Born in Fallston, N.C., on December 8, 1924,
Ms. Theresa Annette Krider, affectionately called “Sweethang,” was born in Atlantic City, N.J. on March 26, 1968, and was the daughter of Lillie Louise Krider and the late John Harold
VIDEO Patti West, executive director Fifth Street Ministries, retired on February 26. In this interview, she reflects on the 31 years she spent working to help the area’s homeless population.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety has reached a Settlement Agreement with a group of plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit seeking the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and Statesville Police Department played key roles in the prosecution of a Charlotte man who was sentenced to more than
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh and developer Stephen Barker signed the Master Development Agreement for the Vance Hotel on Thursday morning, beginning a process that city officials hope
BY JEFF JAMES I think we can all agree that students need to return to school. After what has been an unimaginable year, it’s time to give our children the
Betty Jane Walaschek Garies, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1932, in San Francisco, Calif., to the late
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Department of State Treasurer (DST) has successfully answered the million-dollar question of whether there is a quicker way to distribute some of
VIDEO Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh (left) and Vance Hotel developer Stephen Barker signed a Master Development Agreement for the historic property on Thursday morning.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 8 ♦ Cornelious Epperson, 38, of Statesville charged with assault by strangulation. FEBRUARY 10 ♦ Darius Odell
Kyree Darrell Stinson, infant son of Edward Lavon Stinson Sr. and Chereice Michail Forney Stinson, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 18, 2021. He departed this life unexpectedly
Dorothy Ann Coleman Neal, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born Friday, October 23, 1942, in Caldwell County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the number of hospitalizations and the state’s positive test rate for COVID-19 decline, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that the state’s stay-at-home order will end at
Video Nearly 20,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at Iredell Memorial Hospital, including more than 1,000 Iredell-Statesville Schools employees who were vaccinated Wednesday. Iredell Health System Director of Pharmacy
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Bus driver Lesia Parks has been doing everything she can to keep the children she transports to and from school safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks, who
Lissette Caez, a resident of Mooresville, N.C., died of liver disease and natural causes on February 19, 2021. She was 52 years old. Lissette, who was of Puerto Rican descent,
Henry Ray Neel, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, and his wife Dora Faye Crouch Neel, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Ray
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child 15 years of younger following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Cashon Tyron Tucker,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have an NC Quick Pass have the opportunity to participate in a pilot program testing a touchless payment system.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and prescription drugs from a vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday, February
Jeffery Lee Moran, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1965 in Wilmington, Del., to the late Donald and Betty
Todd Allen Biggs, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. The loving son of Pauline Biggs, Todd graduated from Margaretta High School and worked in Biggs