Charles Ernest Cockrell of Statesville, N.C., went home with the angels on June 22, 2022. Mr. Cockrell was the son of the late Davis Montgomery and Mabel Alice Cockrell; he
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Robert Douglas Shumate
Robert Douglas Shumate, 60, passed away in a tragic accident in Union Grove on Friday, June 17, 2022. Bob was born on March 26, 1962, in Baltimore, Md., to Mickey
Healing Hearts: Camp Rainbow helps grieving students cope with loss (Photo Gallery)
Photos courtesy of Amanda Caldwell Photography Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s Rainbow Kidz program welcomed nearly 70 children and teens to summer grief
N.C. health officials confirm state’s first case of monkeypox
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified
Statesville Council approves $426K economic development incentive for DENSO Manufacturing
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has approved a $426,226 economic development incentive for DENSO Manufacturing Inc. DENSO is planning a $38 million expansion of its facility on Crawford
MPD encourages women who had interactions with suspected serial rapist to contact investigators
FROM STAFF REPORTS A day after announcing the arrest of suspected serial rapist Michael Brandon Shinn, the Mooresville Police Department is encouraging women who have had any interactions with the
Judith Hubbard Earnhardt
Judith Hubbard Earnhardt, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her home after a long battle with dementia. She was born May
Jada Lynne Marlowe
Jada Lynne Marlowe, 13, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Jada was born in Iredell County on February 27, 2009, the daughter of
MPD: Suspect charged with raping two women he met online
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Sherrills Ford man has been charged with sexually assaulting two women following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Michael
Celebrating Kareen’s Life: Shooting victim laid to rest after emotional service in Statesville
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A community wept for Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr. before he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. Mourners came to grieve and celebrate his life at Christian Outreach
Downtown Statesville Development Corporation celebrates 13 new businesses
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its annual meeting on June 22 at the Statesville Civic Center. Chairman Wes Davidson presided over the meeting, which
Lorie Bailey-Ojo
Ms. Lorie Bailey-Ojo, affectionately known as “Tutti,” was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She transitioned to her eternal home at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday, June 14,
“They may be gone from here, but they’re definitely not gone’
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends and family members of Michael Shane Marlowe and his 5-year-old son Bentley paid their respects on Tuesday during a memorial service at Western Avenue Baptist Church
Iredell Health System pioneering use of Mazor X Stealth robotic guidance platform for spine surgery
Special to Iredell Free News Back pain plagues millions of people each year and is one of the top reasons Americans visit their doctor. Some of those with severe back
Project Lifesaver: ICSO introduces new program for residents at risk of wandering away
Special to Iredell Free News Approximately a year ago, Carl Hamm Jr. wandered away from his home and family members. After an extensive search utilizing Iredell County Sheriff’s Office drones
Faye Mills Goforth
Faye Mills Goforth, 96, loving mother of Kim and wife of Melvin, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Concord, N.C., in the presence and care of her soulmate
Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr.
Mr. Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr., 19, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on September
‘God needed Jada back home’: Teen dies a week after being critically injured in crash on Fort Dobbs Road
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirteen-year-old Jada Marlowe passed away on Monday, a week after being critically injured when the golf cart she was traveling in was hit by a Honda Accord
Laurent “Larry” Daniel Fauteux
Laurent “Larry” Daniel Fauteux, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June15, 2022, at Cabarrus Atrium Health in Concord, N.C. Born on March 30, 1966, in Nashua, N.H., he was the son
Local Girl Scouts awarded Compassionate Troop Award
Special to Iredell Free News A Compassionate Troop Award from PETA Kids—PETA’s youth division—is on its way to Girl Scout Troop 13179, which partnered with Future Fashion Designers in Mooresville
Substitute teacher retiring after 37 years of service with I-SS
BY KARISSA MILLER After nearly four decades substitute teaching and connecting with the youth of Iredell County, Leona “Cissy” Donaldson is retiring as a full-time substitute teacher effective this year.
MPD Felony Arrests: June 1-15
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 1 ♦ Derek Darius Dillard Jr., 22, of Brackhill Street, Davidson, charged with possession of a stolen
NCDHHS: COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to under 5 years available starting June 20
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Children ages 6 months and older in North Carolina can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends
Iredell Firewire Report: Fort Dobbs Road crash survivors face long road to recovery
BY DAN GITRO This past week we saw a tragedy like Iredell County hasn’t seen in a long time. On Monday, June 13, residents were notified by the Firewire of
Carolyn Fayard Dagenhart
Carolyn Fayard Dagenhart of Troutman, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in
I-SS working to grow student internship, pre-apprenticeship programs
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools is growing its Career & Technical Education internships and pre-apprenticeship program. Joanie Winterkamp, the district’s work-based learning coordinator, hopes to get more students excited and
Finding Iredell’s Lost Cemeteries, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two columns about the Iredell County Public Library staff’s efforts to document information about lost cemeteries in Iredell County. The first column is available
Advocacy groups sending voter registration mailings to 450,000 N.C. households
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Two voter advocacy organizations have begun sending mailings to nearly 450,000 North Carolinians to encourage them to register to vote. The mailings from the
Bruce Corbett Paron
Bruce Corbett Paron died unexpectedly in Mooresville, N.C., on June 13, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born to Robert J. Paron and Dorothea (Athoe) Paron on October
Photo Gallery: Rescue Ranch hosts Thirsty Thursday at Red Buffalo Brewing Co.
BY KARISSA MILLER As a snake, tortoise and bearded dragon looked on, Rescue Ranch staff hosted a pour and sip fundraiser at Red Buffalo Brewing Co. on Thursday that raised
Finding Iredell’s Lost Cemeteries: Part 1
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two columns about the Iredell County Public Library staff’s efforts to document information about lost cemeteries in Iredell County. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR One
Remembering a Fallen Hero: South Iredell High graduate James McClamrock honored (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Fallen Heroes Ministry of Hickory’s Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, in partnership with Bumgarner Oil Company, unveiled tanker wrap art honoring fallen Army infantry Private First
Commissioner Causey urges caregivers to keep kids and pets out of hot cars
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the many communities across North Carolina battle record high temperatures this week, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding
Legacy Day: Crosby Scholars graduates welcome rising sixth-graders to program
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Two recent high school graduates provided advice for academic success to a group of rising sixth-graders during Crosby Scholars of Iredell County’s Legacy Day Academy on Wednesday.
Statesville mayor recognizes efforts of city’s Sanitation Division workers
Special to Iredell Free News National Waste & Recycling Workers Week is Friday, June 17, but the celebration is week-long in Statesville. City officials are asking the community to join
Health Beat: Iredell Wound Care offers advanced treatment for chronic wounds
Special to Iredell Free News Your skin is the largest organ in your body and the first line of defense against disease-causing germs, bacteria, and viruses. When a cut, scrape,