FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported two new cases in the county on…
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. [caption id="attachment_9544" align="alignright" width="133"] Derryck Turner Jr.[/caption] Sheriff Darren…
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS South Iredell High School Athletic Director Shawn Cioffi hung senior athletes’ banners on SIHS fences on Friday to honor seniors who played for the school this year. Many…
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation announced the creation of a new community art wall on the building at 609 & 611 South Center Street. Donald Hicks,…
Mrs. Lizzie Mae Moore Byers was born on December 19, 1927, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Inez Scott Moore and Joseph Moore Sr. She departed this life at the…
Robert “Joe” Jonathan Barron, 72 of Hamptonville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020. Joe was born in Salisbury to the late Robert Howard Barron and…
On March 28, 2020, Mr. Theodore Louis Edwards passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ted was born on October 14, 1935, in Union City, Tenn., to Dalton Bryant…
Margaret “Peggy” Umberger Fehon, 94, passed away on April 2, 2020. Peggy was born in Bryn Athyn, Penn., on January 14, 1926. She was a registered nurse who worked in…
Sara Grace Thompson White, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on September 3, 1931, in Iredell…
Carol Dean Swaney Beaver, 82, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Born in Iredell County on February 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Arthur…
Mr. Cecil Whiteside, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, April 3, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rutherford County, N.C., on October 31, 1946, he was a son…
Barbara Arlene Kyles, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, April 3, 2020, at the home of her daughter. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., on January 11, 1933, she was a…
[caption id="attachment_9482" align="aligncenter" width="267"] Tey’Honnah Dye (left) and her mother, Tamika Smyre, posed for this photo.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Crying as she clutched the side of her daughter’s coffin Friday…
Report suspected fraud to the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 and disaster@leo.gov Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray and Matthew D. Line,…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County officials announced Friday the planned partial closure of the Mooresville Transfer Station in order to conduct major repairs. Construction is set to begin…
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Medical Group has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk…
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 42 reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. According to the Iredell County Health Department, the number of cases increased from 36 cases…
Michael Edward Swanka, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1958 in Syracuse, N.Y., to Grace Carapella…
Mrs. Wilma Ruth Sloan Godfrey, 92, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home. Wilma was quiet by nature, but her character spoke volumes. She had a…
Special to Iredell Free News Earlier this week Gov. Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order to help reduce the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the state’s citizens. For…
Coronavirus waiver also includes screening-related costs Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell and the State Health Plan announced Thursday that the Plan is waiving…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department released information about the geographic dispersal of the novel coronavirus in the county for the first time on Thursday afternoon. The county…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man. Jennifer Jean, 36, of Browns Farm…
David Brandon Siceloff, 66, of Harmony N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at his residence. He is the son of the late Rev. John C. Siceloff, who passed…
Margaret Rebecca Cowan, 93, beloved aunt, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Born January 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jesse…
Sadly, we announce the passing of our dear husband, dad, and Papaw. Clyde Wilson White died at home with his family by his side on March 31, 2020, at the age…
FROM STAFF REPORTS After holding steady at 25 for several days, the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County increased to 31 on Thursday. According to the N.C….
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An offender at the minimum custody unit of the Caledonia Correctional Complex in Tillery has tested positive for coronavirus. This is the first…
Tey’Honnah Lynette Dye, beloved daughter of Tameka Smyre and Tyrone Lemans Dye, was born in Iredell County on March 14, 2000. She departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020,…
Residents can complete the survey online, by phone or mail Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper declared April 1, 2020, as National Census Day to encourage…
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a special meeting of the Troutman Town Council on Monday night, Interim Town Manager Jim Freeman said the town and its staff are dealing with…
BY KARISSA MILLER In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper ordered the closure of all public schools in the state through May 15. Cheryl Styers…
Elizabeth “Ellen” Melchor Karriker flew with the angels on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born in Mooresville, N.C., on November 22, 1944, to the late Otis Archie and Jennie…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during…
Michael Ward Heintz, 73, was called to Heaven on March 30, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1946 in Sumter, S.C., to the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred two weeks ago at a convenience store on…