William Perry Lackey of Statesville, N.C., was born April 5, 1953, in Iredell County to the late William “Billy” and Peggy Lackey. He departed this life Monday, April 6, 2020,…
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Ms. Deborah Elaine Keaton, affectionately called “Debbie,” was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Mary Keaton Black. She departed this life…
Jerry Ann Council Mills, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born on September 16, 1937, in Apex, N.C., to the late James and…
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Public Services Division has been awarded accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The APWA is a 501(c)3 organization that…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently donated 525 N95 masks, 41 face shields and other needed supplies to local medical providers in response to needs during the…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that the State of North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education held its first virtual meeting on Monday in order to comply with an executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper that bans…
Louise Hartsell Swanson, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1937, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late…
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 3,221 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services is also reporting 46 deaths across the…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing financial assistance to help essential workers afford child care and bonuses to…
Ruby Leona Manning Hines, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 2, 2020. Ruth is the daughter of the late Roland Edward Manning…
Heidi Rider Jarrett, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late…
James Richard “Rick” Osburn, 60, from Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday April 2, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after his long battle from a pulmonary infection. Rick was…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has hired Joseph Mazzola, a seasoned healthcare executive, as the system’s first vice president of Medical Affairs. [caption id="attachment_9635" align="alignright" width="152"] Joseph…
Special to Iredell Free News ICATS Transit, Iredell County’s public transportation system, announced Tuesday that passengers will not have to pay a fare to ride the transit system during the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 37-year-old man faces multiple drug charges after Mooresville and Troutman police executed a search warrant on Thursday, April 2. [caption id="attachment_9629" align="alignright" width="97"] Keita Ford[/caption] Mooresville…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — To stop the spread of coronavirus, the N.C. Division of Prisons will not accept offenders from the county jails and will dramatically reduce…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A collection of North Carolina experts today released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming…
Zackery Thomas Goodrum, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1978 in Concord, N.C., to Freddie and…
Mrs. Frances Gaither Wilkins, of 705 Brevard Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County February 17, 1939, to the late Loren Patterson Gaither Houston and the late George “Sweet”…
Mr. Richard Smyre, 72, a resident of Davie Nursing and Rehab in Mocksville, N.C., passed away on April 2, 2020. Also known as “Big Slow,” he was the beloved son…
Mrs. Christine Miller Bunton of Statesville was born on December 25, 1924, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4, 2020. She is survived by one daughter and…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Airy man faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized cocaine, marijuana and cash from his vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently received the Inspire Health Award for its high employee engagement in the Go365 Health Program, an employee wellness program sponsored by…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials are now reporting 52 cases of COVID-19 in the county, up eight cases from the number reported by the N.C. Department of Health…
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Government offices will be closed Friday, April 10, in recognition of the Easter holidays. There will be no garbage collection on that day….
Special to Iredell Free News In response to growing concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell Water Corporation has announced new measures to provide additional financial relief for…
Attending the signing event in support of Ryan Tenor Jr. were his parents, CCTL staff, MCC staff, WIHS coaches, and some of his friends and family. Special to Iredell Free…
BY KARISSA MILLER A growing number of Iredell County children and teens are enjoying a free hot lunch and ready to eat breakfast for the next day. This occurrence is…
Mr. James Baker, son of the late Aaron Edward Baker and Bertha Mae Young Baker, was born on April 12, 1928. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020,…
Mr. Augustus Leonard Jones, 73, of 244 Winter Flake Drive, Troutman, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. A LIFE WELL LIVED … ALL THINGS CONSIDERED…
Tony Franklin McDaniels Sr., 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on October 2, 1957, in…
LeRoy Benson, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Robbins, N.C., to…
John Thomas Compton, 83, of Conover, N.C., passed away April 3, 2020, at Novant Health – Huntersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…
Patricia Walden Cook, 66, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her residence. Pat was born May 12, 1953, in Iredell County and was…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: MARH 27 ♦ Christopher Gabriel Morra, 22, of Hadley Green Court, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to…