Patricia Ann Connolly Harbison, 70, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Brian Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on February 11, 1950, to the late Robert
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, remaining unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 10 ♦ Tremayne Da’Lee Daniels, 24, of Deaton Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will hold a free holiday food box giveaway on Tuesday. A generous donor has provided access to 10 free holiday
Special to Iredell Free News Last year the Town of Troutman hired the consulting firm Stantec to undertake the Troutman Alternatives Study. The goal of the study was to evaluate
Dewight Harold “Big D” Gunter, 66, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Swain County, N.C., on March 23, 1954, to
Daniel Lee LeVan, 58, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born Tuesday, July 31, 1962, in Alexander County to
Henry Philander “Hank” Shook, 96, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulan and Ila Shook, and brother
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department notified parents of COVID-19 cases at 21 district schools between December 11-17. According to the district’s latest report, more
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Gina Starrette decided to help others even when she wasn’t doing well. In early October she was hospitalized for four days after suffering a seizure
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection The revised schedule
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman woman faces numerous charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing near Mooresville. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Chelsea Nicole
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to recognize North Iredell High School senior Laurel Gray for being chosen for the 2020-2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Laurel was
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board approved funding for several regional transportation projects, including more than $2.5 million for the Town of Mooresville,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women Advisory Board has released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on women in North
Kenneth Clyde Morrison, 90, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Haywood House in Canton, N.C. Kenneth was born January 25, 1930, in Iredell County
Billy Ray Sharpe, 77, of Olin, N.C., passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at W.G. Hefner V.A. Medical Center. He was born Thursday, October 28, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Mr. Henry Franklyn Nesbit, 75, of Statesville, N.C., son of the late Jennie Mae Nesbit, was born in Iredell County on January 15, 1945. He departed this life on December
Special to Iredell Free News Families who need help pulling together Christmas dinner during these difficult times are encouraged to swing by the Statesville Family YMCA early Saturday afternoon. Operation
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council on Monday plans to discuss implementing a $6.7 million Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System for city electricity and water customers. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident faces 30 drug charges, including five counts of selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a school, following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live, a Statesville nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth, hosted its annual summer program virtually. Students from Iredell-Statesville Schools participated in the
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on upcoming improvements at Mooresville Skate Park. After the Skate Park’s Master Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS State and local officials reported record-breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The Iredell Health Department reported 301 new laboratory confirmed cases, setting a new single-day
Glen Ron DeVaughn, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Parkersburg, W.Va., and was the son of the late
Sandra “Sandi” Lee Dunn, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at her home. She was born February 11, 1944, in Staten Island, N.Y. Sandi retired from
Margaret Kimbrell Campbell, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1932, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Robert and LaValette
Susan Smart Poole, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on August 14, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn.
The Health System plans to vaccinate 400 healthcare workers by Christmas Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System kicked off its COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, becoming the first organization
Larry Anderson Massey, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He had battled Parkinsons Disease and Mitochondrial Myopathy for several years prior to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana and cash following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts is giving back again. For the holiday season, owner and dance instructor Laura Hanson has organized an effort to help local children
Doris Ann Sharpe Bottoms, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Doris was born July 2, 1943, in Statesville and was the
Betty Jo Henderson Litaker, 90, died December 11, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born February 6, 1929, in Canton, N.C., to Clifton Lafayette Henderson and
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with advice for individuals and businesses for helping reduce
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members tapped Martin Page to continue as chairman for another year during Monday’s board meeting. After board member Sam Kennington nominated Page, Superintendent