Larry Christian Haynes, 51, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Christian was born February 1, 1969,
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Josephine Mae Hogarth Tinker Starr passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Known as “Joan,” she was born in Lancaster Pa., on February 25, 1935, to parents John N. and
Joyce Hawks Summers, 85 of Statesville, NC., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born August 13, 1934, in Gaston County, N.C., to the late Hugh Thomas Hawks
Mary Josey Wiles, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of moving over for public service vehicles, the N.C. State Highway Patrol
Special to Iredell Free News Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina is warning consumers about a series of scam phone calls that have been flooding
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 31-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography and a felony gun charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 17 ♦ Mark Calvin Grover, 40, of Water Oak Drive, Mooresville, charged with obtaining property by
BY DARREN CAMPBELL As a father of three children, I am pained every time I read or hear about a drowning or water-related accident here in Iredell County. My heart
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is planning to offer an Adult Co-Ed Kickball Program and Adult Co-Ed Softball Program this fall. An Interest meeting
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the launch of Apprenticeship Iredell, a new work-based learning opportunity beginning in fall 2020. The goal of a registered apprenticeship
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the death of a Statesville man after his bullet-riddled truck crashed early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective August 1, 2020, a booster dose of meningococcal conjugant vaccine (MenACWY) is required for students entering the 12th grade in public, private
Jay Crawford McNeely III, 74, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at his residence. Mr. McNeely was born April 21, 1946, in Iredell County and
Mrs. Darlene Lenee Dalton, affectionately known as “Tina,” was born in Iredell County on January 1, 1968. She entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2020. She was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division began investigating a break-in that occurred in the 700 block of North Church Street on July 15. The
Special to Iredell Free News With the recent increase in the rate of positive COVID-19 test results, Iredell County health officials are urging residents to take necessary precautions to protect
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators followed up on a tip, which resulted in a drug seizure at a local
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer programs for 3rd-8th grade girls within the community at local parks and greenways this fall.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Funding is now available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay cooling or heating bills or secure cooling or heating resources. The N.C.
Donald Lee Campbell, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his residence. Born in Iredell County on January 25, 1957, he was the son of
Bernice Harriet Jenkins McKown, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Accordius Health in Brevard, N.C. Mrs. McKown was born February 25, 1924 in Stony Point,
Sgt. 1st Class (Ret) Donald Wydell Brown, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed on July 24, 2020, at his home. He was born July 28, 1930, in Mooresville to the late
Yvonne Lillian Wells Osterhoudt, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1927, in Chazy,
Avis Nichols Turman, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., left this earth for her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 21,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 18th death attributed to COVID-19 on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county surpassed
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in recognition of his experience, leadership, innovation
Russell Albert McClelland was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 13, 1977, to Patricia Diane McClelland and Albert Dean McClelland. He was born premature and came into this world early.
Special to Iredell Free News With the 2020 election approaching, the Iredell County Board of Elections office is providing information about absentee mail-in ballots. To request an absentee mail-in ballot,
Special to Iredell Free News In March, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order #124, which allowed utility customers to defer payment of their utility bills without penalty of late fees
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face charges in connection with a shootout that occurred in western Iredell County last weekend. On Sunday, July 19, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies
Special to Iredell Free News The performances of Walter Finley and April Dawn have become a bit of a staple on Lake Norman. Even during the extreme challenges that COVID-19
BY KARISSA MILLER After waiting for more than two hours to speak during Tuesday’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Statesville Branch NAACP president and others renewed their call
Mrs. Kitty Azalea Morrow Henderson, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home. Born in Odessa, Fla., on September 26, 1936, she was a daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Lexington woman faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine and other drugs in her vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently honored Joleen Ann Beckham as the 2020 Presidents Award winner. After earning her GED while studying from home and caring for