Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning residents to be on alert for insurance scams. In the last few days, NCDOI has
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NCDHHS to provide extra help buying food for more than 600,000 children
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will provide additional benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to help families
State treasurer announces new program to expedite return of millions of dollars in unclaimed property to rightful owners
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – It’s your money, and State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is eager to put it back in the hands and wallets of its rightful
Gov. Cooper gets flu shot, urges others to protect themselves during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In preparation for flu season, Gov. Roy Cooper got his flu shot on Friday at the Wake County Public Health Center and encouraged
Viewpoint: RBG worked to protect America’s promise of ‘liberty and justice for all’
BY DIANE HAMBY Why do decent, brilliant, fair and open-minded U.S. Supreme Court justices matter? What difference could it possibly make? Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18,
Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexually assaulting child over six-year period
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces nine felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a sexual assault complaint. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
The Rest of the Story: It’s time for serious conversations about suicide in Iredell County
BY JEFF JAMES September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month. I think all of us can agree that one suicide is one too many. Suicide is the second-leading cause of
Virginia Riddle Pierce
Virginia Riddle Pierce, 88, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born in the mountains of North Carolina (Burnsville) on
Keith Aderhold
Keith Aderhold went home to be with our Lord on September 20, 2020, in Huntersville, N.C., following his brief but courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held
MPD officers apprehend murder suspect while investigating vehicle break-in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police have apprehended a Charlotte man wanted on murder charges. Officers responded to the 300 block of Talbert Road about 1:14 a.m. on September 19 in
Thomas Alison Fanjoy
Thomas Alison Fanjoy, 89, of Statesville, N.C., died September 21, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Tom fought a long, difficult battle with dementia, but he did it true to
Timmy Belcher Memorial Scholarship established
Legacy of giving back to Rainbow Kidz honored Special to Iredell Free News In his 16 years of life, Timmy Belcher created many legacies. Family, friendship, faith … all of
I-SS announces public sale of surplus inventory
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools will hold a public sale of surplus inventory throughout the month of October at the Facilities & Planning Warehouse at 350 Old Murdock
Iredell Museums receives $10,000 NC CARES grant
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums has received a $10,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North
Sheriff: Three suspects face drug charges after ICSO investigation
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into information of illegal drug activity in the area of Bell Farm Road. The ICSO
PHC physician offers surgical solution for heartburn without incisions
Special to Iredell Free News What may have seemed like science fiction — surgery without an incision — is now a reality that is giving back patients suffering from chronic
Earl Theodore “Ted” Beam Jr.
Earl Theodore “Ted” Beam Jr., a proud descendant of the Banneker family of Ellicott City, Md., whose best known member was Benjamin Banneker, passed from this life on Saturday, September
ICSO Felony Arrests: September 11-17
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 11 ♦ Erik Michael Bafford, 43, of Birchwood Road, Statesville, charged with trafficking in cocaine, two
N.C. prison, juvenile justice facilities to allow limited visitation with COVID-19 precautions
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will resume limited visitation at all the state’s prisons and in its juvenile justice facilities
Lou Ellen Brooks Sullivan
Lou Ellen Brooks Sullivan died sitting near her husband in the serene setting of the sun porch of their beloved Lake Norman home on September 17, 2020, nine days shy
Hurley Albert Morgan III
Mr. Hurley Albert Morgan III, beloved son of Mrs. Gail Young Morgan and the late Hurley Albert Morgan Jr., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on April 14, 1976. He
Wanda Michelle Rankin Sturdivant
Ms. Wanda Michelle Rankin Sturdivant of Statesville, N.C., daughter Carolyn Rankin Roberts and the late Willie Paul Davis Sr., was born in Iredell County on January 9, 1977. She passed
Norma Jean Sherrill
Norma Jean Sherrill, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 16, 2020, in Boone, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1938 in Iredell County,
Gov. Cooper announces public elementary schools can move to Plan A beginning October 5
Special to Iredell Free News After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that beginning on October 5 North
I-SS board approves $228.6 million spending plan for 2020-2021
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the proposed $228.6 million budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year at Monday’s board meeting. Funding comes from federal
MGSD officials discuss possible return to in-person learning for second quarter
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education heard discussed a potential return to the classroom by students later this school year during its regular meeting. The
Record-setting rainfalls create issues for property owners, city’s stormwater management team
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville is experiencing its highest rainfalls in recent history in 2020. The city recorded 50.49 inches of rainfall through the end of August, and is
Sheriff: Man faces felony drug charges after deputy finds pound of marijuana, products containing THC in truck
FROM STAFF REPORTS An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for operating a truck with an expired registration plate. Sherriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
JW Moose
Mr. JW Moose, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on Aril 20, 1938, he was a son of Sanders
Harold Spencer Stanley
Harold Spencer Stanley, 81 of Statesville, N.C., died September 15, 2020, at his home. Born in Yadkin County on February 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Cora
Iredell commissioners denounce violent protests, attacks on law enforcement officers across U.S.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners spoke candidly Tuesday evening at the end of their regular meeting about the wave of protests and violent riots across the nation following the
EnergyUnited provides financial support for Speak Life & Live Inc.
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $4,720 made to Speak Life & Live Inc. Speak Life and Live provides supportive social services that strengthen families, promote
Iredell commissioners approve $470,000 incentive for FITT USA headquarters
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $470,000 economic development incentive for FITT USA, a global manufacturer planning to build its U.S. headquarters
Lucille Moss Morrison
Lucille Moss Morrison of Statesville, N.C., was born on September 30, 1957, and departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House after complications from an extended
Troutman Council approves Smith Village rezoning; developer plans 255 homes and commercial space
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council had a packed agenda on Thursday night, including consideration of a large mixed-use development, a request for relief from a zoning administrator determination,
James Ronald Harrison
James Ronald Harrison, 81, of Granite Falls, N.C., formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1939, in