Otto David Tharpe Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a period of declining health. Born in Statesville, on
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Local financial advisor honored for performance by Edward Jones
Special to Iredell Free News Brian Sohovich, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Statesville since 2001, recently qualified for the Edward Jones Managing Partner’s Conference, which honors the top 400
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont announces plans for 4th Annual Sneaker Soiree fundraiser
Special to Iredell Free News The Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont announced plans on Saturday for its 4th Annual Sneaker Soiree. The event will be held in
Federal jury in Statesville convicts former Wells Fargo employee of child pornography charges
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury sitting in Statesville has convicted a former Wells Fargo information technology employee of child pornography charges. William T. Stetzer, acting U.S. attorney
Viewpoint: Love United Iredell campaign is addressing ‘unsolvable’ issues in our community
BY SARA LEWIS While growing up, we all heard someone tell us that the only way a community can truly be successful is to work together to chip away at
Volunteers honor Earth Day with street litter collection effort in Troutman (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Parks and Recreation spearheaded an effort to clean up litter along town streets that are not yet part of the Adopt-A-Street program on Thursday
NCDHHS announces ‘Bringing Summer Back’ vaccine campaign
Initiative aims to vaccinate majority of adults in North Carolina by summer Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans Thursday
Iredell County Solid Waste Director David Lambert honored for nearly 30 years of service
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized one of its most loyal and consistent county employees front and center during Tuesday’s meeting. Solid Waste Director David Lambert,
James Abernathy Watt Jr.
Mr. James “Jimmy” Abernathy Watt Jr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his home. Jimmy was born in Iredell County on July 14, 1949,
Gov. Cooper outlines timeline for lifting state’s COVID-19 restrictions
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, N.C. officials will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy
Jesse Brice Stutts
Mr. Jesse Brice Stutts, 92, of Bridgeport, W.Va., passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the home of his daughter. He was born May 22, 1928, in Mooresville,
Robert Shumaker
Robert Shumaker peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor
Sarah Elizabeth Deese Brackett
Sarah Elizabeth “Lib” Deese Brackett, 95, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Lib was born in Marshville, N.C., on October 30, 1925, to the late William J.
Lawrence Edward Hicks II
Lawrence Edward Hicks II, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1952, in Iaeger, W.Va.,
Melvin Troutman
Melvin Troutman, 96, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on April 18, 2021. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s
Local coalition reaches out to residents who are homeless or housing insecure with services, support (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Beyond the homeless statistics are real people — veterans with PTSD, single moms who struggle to provide a home on one income, victims of domestic abuse,
George Wilson Jr.
George Wilson Jr. was born on November 13, 1939, to the late Lillian Williams Wilson Davis and the late George Wilson Sr. He departed this life on earth on April
Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s Swiftwater Team members honored for livesaving efforts during Hiddenite flooding
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Mooresville Fire-Rescue Swiftwater Team who worked to rescue residents of the Hiddenite Family Campground during flash flooding last fall were recognized for their life-saving
Proper disposal of prescription medications can save lives while protecting environment
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24 Special to Iredell Free News Medicines make us feel better. They prevent and treat diseases that would have otherwise affected
Iredell health officials urge residents to get COVID-19 vaccine, continue following CDC recommendations
Special to Iredell Free News While the pandemic has kept many of us apart, there is new hope to bring us back together — the COVID-19 vaccination. The Iredell
A Pathway to the Pros: Impact Futbol Club and Combine Academy announce new partnership
Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club has formed a partnership with Combine Academy, creating a pathway from recreation to professional soccer for local players. Combine Academy is an
Sherry Petrosino Hayes
Sherry Petrosino Hayes, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Michael Joseph Petrosino and
David Everett Austin
David Everett Austin, after living a beautiful life of 80 years, left for his greatest journey of all on April 13, 2021. He was born in Charlotte, N.C., on July
Statesville officials expecting large turnout for Monday’s Council meeting; hearing on proposed quarry expansion tops agenda
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the broad interest in Monday night’s Statesville City Council meeting, the following procedures have been established for persons wishing to attend and/or
Doosan Bobcat to match donations to Love United Iredell this weekend
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 2021 Love United Iredell campaign announced Friday afternoon that Doosan Bobcat has agreed to match up to $4,000 in contributions made this
Too Much Sylvia to perform at benefit concert for Pharos Parenting at Davesté Vineyards
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN, will host an outdoor charity concert benefiting child abuse prevention in Iredell County. Rockin’ for a Reason, featuring Too Much Sylvia,
Troutman Board of Adjustment clears way for several projects
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment granted two appeals on Thursday afternoon that settled a three-year quest related to a church sign and paved the way for
Henry Louis Freeland
Henry Louis Freeland, 84, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Denise Anne Kelly Robertson
Denise Anne Kelly Robertson, 72, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1949 in Boston, Mass., to Albert and Anastasia Crawford Kelly.
Evadine Mead Preston
Evadine Mead Preston, who went by Dina, passed away on April 12, 2021, at 10:50 p.m. at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. Dina is survived by her loving daughters, Erin Preston and
Amanda Jackson Lippard
Amanda Jackson Lippard, 36, of Troutman, N.C. passed away April 11, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Amanda was born March 24, 1985, in Beckley, W.Va., to Erica Walser and Randy Jackson.
The Rest of the Story: I-SS will continue to be vigilant in protecting students, staff from COVID-19
BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools returned to full-time face-to-face learning in pre-K through 12th grade on April 7. For many students, April 7 was like the “first day of school”
Mitchell Community College marketing team wins 13 national awards
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Marketing and Communications team was recently awarded three gold, seven silver and three bronze awards in 2020 national higher education marketing competitions.
Trash, Trees and Connections: City of Statesville has busy Arbor Day planned
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s traditional Arbor Day festivities have had to be adjusted for a second year, but there are still plenty of ways for
A Legacy of Service: Joe Troutman has been helping grieving families for 60 years
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Joe Troutman was just a boy when he first became interested in funerals. In 1945, when he was eight years old, his family lived near Race Street
Janis Kay Daniels Cashion
Mrs. Janis Kay Daniels Cashion, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She now resides in her