Wade “Bud” Davidson Overcash Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on June 2, 1932, in…
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Adam Christopher Perez, born April 15, 1991, at Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J., took his final journey to meet our Lord and maker on January 23, 2020. He is the son…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus. The individual…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Martavious Levar Smith, 24, of West Statesville Avenue, Mooresville, charged with credit card fraud, identity…
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare’s Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric practices have renewed their Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)….
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville area man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a raid on the hotel room where he was staying and seized crystal…
[caption id="attachment_6981" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Iredell Health System Future5 honorees Candace Reeves, Melinda Childress, Haley Jones, Elizabeth Johnson and Jon Madison.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater…
Farry York Morrow Ernest, who born April 29, 1931, passed away on January 22, 2020. Farry was the youngest child of the late Jay and Ruby York. She was married…
Mrs. Mary Helen Holmes Walker, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on January 22, 2020, after living a full and healthy life. Mary Helen…
Stephen Thomas Blackstock, 59, of Statesville, N.C., ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, trusting confidently in God’s promise “Behold, I am making all things new.”…
[caption id="attachment_6959" align="aligncenter" width="371"] Statesville City Manager Ron Smith leads a discussion during the City Council’s two-day retreat.[/caption] New garage, police headquarters, and fire station among priorities BY STACIE LETT…
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Community members meandered through the Iredell County Recreation Center on Grannis Lane on Wednesday, picking up wellness, nutrition, and fitness information and getting free health checks…
Phyllis Anne Benge Brown, age 87, of Rock Hill, S.C., died January 21, 2020, at Park Point Village Retirement Community in Rock Hill, S.C. Mrs. Brown was born on March…
Dennis Wade Dobbins, 59, of Hamptonville, N.C., died January 20, 2020, at Mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkinville. Dennis was born October 10, 1960, in Orange County, Fla., a son of…
Colean Stewart Gurley, 94, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away and was finally reunited with her husband of 40 years, James D. Gurley Sr. on January 18, 2020, in Oak…
Marceline Echerd Duncan, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born in Iredell County…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, celebrated the 100th day of the school year earlier this week. Students arrived at school dressed in T-shirts that…
ElderCenter Bingo Night When: Friday, January 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Elder Center, 502 Brevard Street, Statesville Details: Great prizes and gift cards. Food and beverages will be available…
To Our Community: Since the bond referendum has been placed on the March 3 ballot, we have heard a recurring question from those in our community who are supportive of…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a former Concord pastor with killing a woman whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville last January. [caption id=”attachment_6919″ align=”alignright”…
Tony Leon Whitlock, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1947, to the late…
Troy Jerome Whitley, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Union County, N.C. Mr. Whitley…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to create a new fire protection service district that covers the majority of the county following a public hearing…
Mr. Bryant Turner, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, following an extended illness. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, from 1 to 2 p.m….
Mr. Dewey O’Neal Gilleland, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice. Mr. Gilleland was born in Iredell County on October 27,…
Special to Iredell Free News Weather has delayed Statesville’s curbside leaf collection, but crews should complete the third rotation through the City next week before making one more round. Currently,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine has culminated with the arrest of a woman who was on probation following a conviction…
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Board of Commissioners accepted $2,800 in grants on behalf of the Mooresville Police Department, courtesy of the Walmart Foundation, during Tuesday’s board meeting….
[caption id="attachment_6887" align="aligncenter" width="349"] Sheriff Darren Campbell urges Iredell County commissioners to adopt a resolution protecting Second Amendment gun rights.[/caption] Commissioners will hold public hearing on resolution at Feb. 4…
Faye Christine Pennington Rathbone, 87, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Cabarrus…
[caption id="attachment_6879" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Rep. Patrick McHenry speaks Tuesday during the Mooresville-South Iredell Developer’s Council meeting.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry addressed the Mooresville-South Iredell Developer’s Council…
Special to Iredell Free News People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 10-Year…
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council will meet Wednesday and Thursday at the Lake Norman State Park Visitors Center for its annual planning retreat. The retreat, which…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with an electronic video recording device found inside the home of woman in western Iredell County. [caption id=”attachment_6870″…
BY MARTIN PAGE Crowdfunding is the practice of using online sites to solicit donations, whether monetary or in-kind. A crowdfunding campaign is considered to be on behalf of the school…
Romie Allen Martin, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Wilkes County on October 1, 1939, he was a son of the late…