BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville has been awarded $5.1 million from the NCDOT Aviation Division to fund the construction of a corporate hangar at the Statesville Regional
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Critics of mask mandate take over I-SS boardroom, refuse to leave after meeting adjourns
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of parents and community members refused to leave the meeting room at the close of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night in protest
Mooresville commissioners award $4.4 million in contracts for new skate park, upgrades to Mazeppa Park soccer fields
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday agreed to award contracts totaling nearly $4.4 million for the redesign and construction of a new town skate park and upgrades to
Karen “Denise” Wood
Karen “Denise” Wood, 60, of Statesville, N.C., gained her angel wings on February 4, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born
Gloria Jean Templeton Redmond
Gloria Jean Templeton Redmond, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born February 8, 1944, in Iredell County to
Jackie Summers Perry
Jackie Summers Perry, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Autumn Care. Jackie was born on May 3, 1935, in Harmony, N.C., and was the
ICSO Felony Arrests: January 30 – February 6
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 29 ♦ John Ross Shoaf, 26, of Emma Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
The Crews Family Story: Life Can Change in an Instant
Special to Iredell Free News When Fran Crews stepped off her front porch with her loving husband of 53 years on January 2, 2021, she had no idea it would
Viewpoint: Prosecuting repeat offenders protects community and law enforcement officers
“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” President Ronald Regan BY DARREN CAMPBELL I have struggled to comprehend that 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record for
Iredell library offering many in-person programs for February; Express Books pickup service still available
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library and its branches returned to in-person programming last month and are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
Video: I-SS students met or exceeded growth in 17 of 18 subject areas in 2020-2021
Iredell-Statesville Schools officials discuss the district’s performance on the Education Value-Added Assessment System for the 2020-2021 school year. The only subject where district students did not meet or exceed growth
Love United Iredell – 14 Days of Local Impact kicks off February 6
Special to Iredell Free News It takes a community to make 12 local projects a reality, and organizers of the 2022 Love United Iredell campaign are looking for help to
Blondean Ramseur
Blondean Ramseur was born in Iredell County, N.C., on April 1, 1938, to the late Andrew Rodney Ramseur and Nannie Summers Ramseur. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1,
N.C. health officials respond to COVID-19 questions raised by public during Iredell commissioners meeting
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
Marcia Ann Zuzul
Marcia Ann Zuzul, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in a naval base hospital on August 27, 1960, in Yokosuka, Japan,
Joseph Moore Jr.
Mr. Joseph Moore Jr., 92, son of the late Joseph Moore Sr. and Inez Scott Moore, was born in Iredell County on November 30, 1929. He departed this life on
David Fitzgerald Hyde
David Fitzgerald Hyde, 33, son of Robert Fitzgerald Stevenson and Virginia Ann Hyde Ellis, was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1988. He departed this life on Sunday, January
Chestnut Grove Community Center to host blood drive on February 21
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of February, the American Red Cross joins in the celebration of Black History Month, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Dr. Charles R.
American Renaissance School accepting applications for 2022-2023 school year
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The application is available online at https://www.arsnc.org/enrollment/ The application deadline is March
VIDEO: Love United Iredell campaign supports work of local nonprofits, strengthens community
SPD Chief Addison announces plan to retire May 31
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced Tuesday that he would retire from his position in four months. Addison, who was hired in February 2019 and has more
Wilford Jerome Heaggans Sr.
Mr. Wilford Jerome Heaggans Sr., 68, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 17, 1953, and was the son of the late Rufus J. Heaggans and Catherine Miller Heaggans.
Mr. Lawrence William Drye Sr.
Mr. Lawrence William Drye Sr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree of Statesville. Mr. Drye was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Danny Christopher Boovey
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Danny Christopher Boovey moved peacefully to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior and with his family by his side at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Health Beat: Stop cervical cancer before it starts
Special to Iredell Free News As a woman, receiving an “abnormal” test result from your OBGYN can be scary. Luckily, there are several minor reasons your test can come back
George Etsenamhe Onekhena
George Etsenamhe Onekhena, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at home. He was born in Zaria, Nigeria, to the late Peter and Theresa Onekhena. Mr. Onekhena was passionate
Linda Jones Stockton
Linda Jones Stockton of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter and granddaughters on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House at
William Martin Fletcher
William Martin “Fletch” Fletcher, 59, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and formerly of Indian Land, S.C., entered into rest on Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He
Griffin Arleighton Nowak
Griffin Arleighton Nowak, 19 years young, was born in Charlotte, N.C., on July 23, 2002. Griffin passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022, and is survived by his mother, Cheryl
Christopher Wayne Stroud
Christopher Wayne Stroud, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Chris was born April 18, 1983, and that day it snowed all
John Franklin Rankin
Mr. John Franklin Rankin, 72, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully transitioned on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Accordius Health in Statesville. Mr. Rankin was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Mitchell Community College announces Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently released its full-time and part-time dean’s lists for the fall semester 2021. Full-time Dean’s List To be eligible for the
William Ellis Dagenhart
William “Ellis” Dagenhart was born on a bright spring day on May 18, 1928, the fourth child of Ollie Stikeleather Dagenhart and Clyde Sylvester Dagenhart Sr. He attended Celeste Henkel
Ruby Jean Watts
Ms. Ruby Jean Watts was born in Iredell County on August 27, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Sam Gilbert Watts, and Lula Mae Watts. She departed this
Carole Loomis Murphy Stewart
Carole Loomis Murphy Stewart, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at her home after her lengthy battle with cancer. Carole was born on December 6,
A Community United: Sharon Elementary School students adopt homebound seniors
BY KARISSA MILLER Bethel United Methodist Church and Sharon Lutheran Church support Sharon Elementary School by providing the staff with a meal every month and donating resources to the school.