Mrs. Gladys Ruth Daniels Lackey, 88, the beloved daughter of the late Joe Roy Daniels and Eula Mae Hickman Daniels, was born in Iredell County on May 16, 1932. She
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Bobby Lee Whitaker
Bobby Lee Whitaker, 47, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, following a brief illness at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Town of Troutman seeing growth in sales, property tax revenues despite pandemic
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Finance Director Steve Shealy reported Monday that town revenues continue to be strong despite the economic turndown associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. January sales tax
NCDHHS working to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen have outlined how the State of North Carolina
Life Lessons: Crossroads Early College students hone interviewing skills
BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College students know that it takes a bit more than dressing sharply these days to make a great impression in a job
Iredell Community Outreach Association plans drive-in movie events to raise money for food bank
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST), a local nonprofit relief agency, plans to host monthly drive-in movie events for the community beginning in April. Monthly
COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 in N.C.; Iredell health officials report county’s 184th death
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that North Carolina has reached a sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic — more
Jean Paige Taylor Pero
Jean Paige Taylor Pero, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Pero was born January 17, 1932, in Jacksonville, N.C., and was
Pauline Laws Eudy
At sunrise on February 8, 2021, the spirit of Pauline Laws Eudy left this world and landed in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who she
I-SS board honors former Rep. Fraley for his service to education
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education presented former N.C. Rep. John Fraley with a plaque during Monday’s meeting in appreciation for his service and contributions to public
Crosby Scholars Iredell selling Valentine’s Day gift boxes to help send local students to college
BY KARISSA MILLER Gift giving for your loved one just got a little easier this Valentine’s Day. Crosby Scholars Iredell is selling special Valentine’s Day gift packages for $20. They
Isom Heard
Mr. Isom Heard of Statesville, N.C., was born born in Calhoun Falls, S.C. on March 24, 1924, and was the son of the late Garrison Lee and Lula Napolean Heard.
Pastor Donald Andrew Brown
Pastor Donald Andrew Brown (D.A.B.) was born on February 22, 1950. Upon fully completing his journey of 70 years, he slipped away from his earthly dwelling on Thursday, February 4,
Iredell Health System cardiologist: Don’t ignore heart attack symptoms
Special to Iredell Free News Within the last year, medical professionals have noticed a trend of people ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, leading to more deaths. In a virtual
Circle of Giving continues life-changing work during pandemic
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON When Synetta Raye founded Circle of Giving, a nonprofit organization, in 2010, she was motivated by the desire to help those in need. “There are many people
Viewpoint: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office utilizing modern technology to keep public safe
BY DARREN CAMPBELL Law Enforcement is a profession that requires you to adapt and evolve or you will be quickly left behind. Long gone are the days when all you
Janice Sue Duty Harrison
Janice Sue Duty Harrison, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1947, in Grundy, Va.,
David Marcel Robinson
Mr. David Marcel Robinson, 52, was born in Statesville, N.C. on December 1, 1968, and was the son of the late Nancy Robinson. He departed this life on February 2,
Amari Janae’ Wilson
Amari Janae’ Wilson, beloved daughter of Amanda Wilson and Jeffery Holmes, was born in Iredell County on October 2, 2000. She departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, February 1, 2021.
First Annual Don Tilley Poker Run raises more than $5,000 for ICSO Family Auxiliary
Special to Iredell Free New Terry Levan of Tilley-Harley Davidson recently presented a check for $5,074.22 to Iredell County Sheriff Campbell during the Billy Buck radio show on WAME. The
Stamey Jones Holland Jr.
Stamey Jones Holland Jr., of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021, at the age of 97 at his home with his son and loving caregivers at his
Iredell County Public Library staff honored for helping community weather pandemic
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners Tuesday recognized the Iredell County Public Library staff earlier this week for their N.C. Public Library Directors Association awards. In December
Phyllis Diane Campbell
Phyllis Diane Campbell, 70, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born on August 4, 1950 in Mooresville, N.C., to Charles and
Daisy Mae Chipley Robinson Strickland
Mrs. Daisy Mae Chipley Robinson Strickland, 82, beloved daughter of the late Anderson Chipley and Beulah Chambers Chipley, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on April 4, 1938. She departed
James Willard Gibbs Sr.
Mr. James Willard Gibbs Sr. of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 7, 1939, and was the son of the late K. B. Gibbs and Pauline Cornelius
District attorney: ICSO deputy acted lawfully when he shot Union Grove man
FROM STAFF REPORTS District Attorney Sarah Kirkman has concluded that an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy acted lawfully when he shot a Union Grove man who pointed an AR-15 style
Rev. Samuel “Sam” Ray Jordan Sr.
Rev. Samuel “Sam” Ray Jordan Sr., 68, of Statesville, N.C., went home to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House following
Registration now open for Rescue Ranch’s spring and summer Critter Camps
Special to Iredell Free News Parents of students in preschool through eighth-grade can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2021 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp sessions
Paul Stephen Barry
Paul Stephen Barry, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born on May 15, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late John and Laura
John James Gross
On February 1, 2021, at age 73, John James Gross passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mooresville, N.C. John was born in 1947 to Lillian Hoffmann Gross and the
Harry Wood Lynch
Harry Wood Lynch, 70, was born in Yadkin County to the late Rufus and Willie Mae Lynch on July 14, 1950. At the young age of 24, Harry entered the
I-SS superintendent: Budget proposal provides pay boost for teachers, classified staff
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James presented an approximately $46.6 million local operating expense budget for 2021-2022 during Monday’s school board meeting. The proposal calls for a $1.2
Sen. Sawyer champions legislation to prohibit child marriage in North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News Companion bills to amend the lawful age to marry have been introduced in both chambers of the North Carolina legislature to protect minors from the
Iredell Health System establishes philanthropic foundation
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has established a new nonprofit, the Iredell Health Foundation, to help support its programs and services through donor-centered fundraising. The foundation will
DACI presents ‘The Truth About Vaping’
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug & Alcohol Coalition of Iredell recently held a two-day “Truth About Vaping” virtual conference to help the community understand how dangerous vaping is to
Girls on the Run announces plans for spring 2021 season
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer virtual and in-person programming for girls in grades 3-8 this spring in local parks and