FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Tara Sha Bailey, 39, of S. Thomas Street, Stony Point, charged with possession of
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Special to Iredell Free News In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church, there will be a milk giveaway on Friday, July 24, from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An effort by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits
Steven T. Hertel Sr. peacefully transitioned to eternal life on July 7, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1925, in Passaic, N.J. In addition to his
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The valiant efforts of first responders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic were honored by Cheney Brothers’ employees with a grilled chicken lunch on Saturday. Law enforcement officers,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was behind bars Friday night, accused of trying to kill another woman by hitting her with her vehicle earlier in the day. Sylvia Nichole
Mr. Edward Mebane Summers was born in Iredell County on March 20, 1940, and was the son of the late Clay and Beulah Steele Summers. He departed this life on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Regardless of your age, previous training or ability level, Statesville Dance has a class to get you and your kids moving. The new performing arts studio, which
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck was officially sworn in as the new Troutman town manager on Thursday night. He will begin his duties on Monday. Mayor Teross Young, after
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Painted bright yellow with black lettering, the large spirit rock outside of the former Brawley Middle School in Mooresville has proclaimed “Black Lives Do Matter” for about
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 in the past three days as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after crashing his vehicle into a utility pole while fleeing from a Statesville police officer, authorities said. According to a Statesville
Jane Kraus Davis, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born November 26, 1938, in Wallkill, N.Y., to
Brenda Marilyn Shaver Harris, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Novant Health Huntersville on Monday, July 6, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County Saturday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided to cancel graduation ceremonies planned for next month at high schools throughout the county. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the district
Joanne Marie Trevino, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., was at home and surrounded by her family when she completed her journey and passed peacefully to be with the Lord on July
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Community testing in High-priority And Marginalized Populations (CHAMP) Initiative to increase access
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Iredell in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to establish an emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS On Friday, July 3, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lake Enforcement deputies set up a boater safety check at Stumpy Creek Access Area. These boating safety checking stations
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a drug trafficking charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. After receiving complaints about possible drug sales this spring, narcotics officers
Robert William Steinberg, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. After a long battle with cancer, he chose to rest in the
Angela “Angie” Marie Sigmon, 39, formally of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. Born in Statesville on March 24, 1981, she was the daughter of Martha Barnes
Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has impacted parents and caregivers in our community by teaching and modeling positive parenting skills since 1987, serving as a catalyst for
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 28 ♦ A boy, Jayce Ronnye Martinez, born to Yonathan Martinez and Sadenny Fernandez
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Huntersville man faces four charges of first-degree rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Martin Cuevas
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its pre-agenda meeting on Monday, Troutman Town Council discussed progress on completing ongoing street maintenance project options, wayfinding signage, video streaming improvements, the upcoming Independence
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) took action Tuesday to decrease barriers to COVID-19 testing by issuing a Statewide Standing
Audrey Hoots Brown, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Wilkes County,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person in Iredell County has died from complications associated with COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 12th death from the novel coronavirus on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a 54-year-old man. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Kathryn Ann Thompson Fisher, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., beloved mother and wife, passed away July 5, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1961, in Rochester, Minn.,
Frances Elizabeth “Fran” Kelly, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born September 9, 1942, in Derby, Conn., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday agreed to pay McAdams and Company nearly $560,000 to design phase II of Liberty Park. Preliminary plans for phase II include an
Special to Iredell Free News The Board of Directors of Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy DeCaron as the new director. DeCaron joins existing Program Coordinator