FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces a statutory rape charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Nicholas Hunter Dennison,
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VIDEO: South Iredell teachers and staff welcome students back with dance video
BY KARISSA MILLER After five months of remote learning, South Iredell High School teachers and staff welcomed back students last week with a Viking Nation “Safety Dance” music and dance
Mitchell Community College students nominated for national honor
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students Olivia Frisella (Statesville) and Anastasiia Shumeiko (Mooresville) have been selected as the top nominees for the All-USA Community College Academic Team
U.S. Attorney: Davidson nail salon owner convicted of forced labor
Defendant’s scheme included physical violence, a fabricated debt, paycheck confiscation, and threats of violence and reputational harm Special to Iredell Free News The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office
Gov. Cooper sworn in for second term, says ‘North Carolina is ready to roar again’
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term on Saturday, along with members of North Carolina’s Council of State. The theme
Joan Hudson Jones Creamer
Joan Hudson Jones Creamer, 97, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. She was born on May
ICSO Felony Arrests: December 17 – January 3
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 17 ♦ Joseph Daniel Klein, 28, of Capital Avenue, Mooresville, charged with five counts of sell
Iredell County Health Department launches community vaccination effort
BY KARISSA MILLER Around 500 people were vaccinated on Thursday during the COVID-19 drive-thru clinic at Hebron Baptist Church in Statesville. The Iredell Health Department vaccination clinic was for individuals
Woodrow Wilson Freeze Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Freeze Jr., 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1938, in Rowan County to the late Woodrow Wilson
The Rest of the Story: Our students need to be on campus to learn and thrive
BY JEFF JAMES Like many of you, my prayer was that COVID-19 would run its course by now, and we could return to some form of normalcy in our daily
Johnny Ray Turner
Johnny Ray “T-Bone” Turner departed this world on Monday, December 28, 2020, after a lengthy illness at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. T-Bone was born July 27, 1954, to
Margaret Gertrude Linney
Margaret Gertrude Linney passed away at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on December 28, 2020, at the age of 87. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Worth
Deborah Louise Turner Heaggans
Deborah Louise Turner Heaggans, 62, of 235 N. Oakland Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on February
City of Statesville preparing for winter weather
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is preparing for snow early Friday morning. According to the latest forecast, snow and rain are expected to begin about 4
Food and Nutrition Services recipients to receive temporary increase in benefits
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Food and Nutrition Services recipients in North Carolina will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase, which
Sheriff: Ten suspects face drug charges following ICSO investigations; deputies searching for three additional suspects
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Thursday announced the arrests of 10 individuals on various narcotics charges. Deputies are searching for three additional suspects who are wanted
Iredell Health Department holding COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at Hebron Baptist Church
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, at Hebron Baptist Church, located
Sen. Sawyer tapped for key leadership posts ahead of upcoming legislative session
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been appointed co-chair of two important transportation committees for the upcoming legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger appointed
Gov. Cooper extends Modified Stay-At-Home Order through January 29 amid rising case counts
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update Wednesday on North Carolina’s efforts
Iredell Health Department has vaccinated hundreds of healthcare workers, first responders during Phase 1a
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about how COVID-19 vaccinations will be coordinated in the county. Special to Iredell Free News Over the last week,
Samuel Ray Jordan
Samuel (Sam) Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 4, 2021. He was born February 3, 1952. Jordan was a resident of Iredell County throughout his
Nathaniel Vernon Snyder
Nathaniel Vernon Snyder, 31, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021. Nathan was born July 2, 1989, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin, N.C., and is
EnergyUnited board adopts new plan to reduce costs, improve member service
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently concluded a yearlong study focused on identifying efficiency and savings opportunities to better serve cooperative members. As a result of the study, EnergyUnited’s
Thomas Franklin Sowers
Mr. Thomas Franklin Sowers entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 75. He spent most of his working career at J.C. Steele in Statesville,
Charles Richard O’Hara
Charles Richard O’Hara was born on December 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and passed in Mooresville N.C., on January 3, 2021, following several years of illness. Charlie was predeceased by
Girls on the Run recruiting volunteer coaches for spring season
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering
Lounette Luckadoo Matthews
Lounette “Corky” Luckadoo Matthews, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, just eight days after her husband Donald. She was born on June 11, 1928, in
NCDHHS reporting new record highs for key COVID-19 metrics to start 2021
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for January 1-2, 2021. On January 1, North
Louise Bigham Moton
Mrs. Louise Bigham Moton, 93, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Iredell County
Margaret Delores Boyce
Mrs. Margaret Delores Boyce, 75, of 905 Robys Place, Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born in
Joe Thomas Byers Sr.
Bishop Joe Thomas Byers Sr., son of the late Lizzie Mae Byers and late Thomas Wesley Byers, was born on December 27, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C. He entered into
Iredell County Government Jobs (January 1)
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to a computer in order to complete
John Wallace Hall
John Wallace Hall, Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on October 15, 1943, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late John Wallace Hall
Julia Ann Redmond Bolin
Mrs. Julia Ann Redmond Bolin, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Bolin was born March 11, 1941,
32nd Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives scheduled for January 7-8 in Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The American Red Cross and Masonic Lodges invite blood donors to be the lifeline for patients by giving blood at the 32nd annual Masonic Community
Maxine “Pat” Scott
Maxine “Pat” Scott, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born in Cherryville, N.C., on June 1, 1930, to Goldis Odell Seagle and Mazel Faye