Sylvia “Sib” Fox Benfield, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on
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Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. School Boards Association (NCSBA) elected new officers and three new members to the governing Board of Directors during the delegate meeting of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man faces charges in connection with theft of mail from the U.S. Post Office in Mooresville. Mooresville police officers were dispatched to the Post
Pictured (from left) are Mitchell Community College President Dr. Tim Brewer, Dr. John Roueche (1958), and Mitchell Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Ralph Bentley, at the third annual President’s Circle
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh honored Gloria Hager during this week’s City Council meeting for her efforts as a business owner and community leader during the past
Pictured (from left) are Terri Phillips, CEO/president of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County; Leigh Ann Darty, executive director of Rainbow Kidz program for Hospice & Palliative Care of
Michael David Bragg Jr., 53, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1966, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., to Michael David Bragg
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here’s our list of fun things to do this weekend: Friday Night Football: Statesville vs. Kings Mountain When: Friday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Statesville High
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two seniors at Crossroads Early College are teaming up to raise money for N.B. Mills Elementary. Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele have organized the Dash for Education,
Mary Duncan Sipes, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Wilkes County on August 13, 1928, she was the daughter of
Doris “Marie” Martin Dagenhart passed away November 19, 2019, at Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington, S.C. Marie was born in Alexander County on November 30, 1936, to the late Erby
Pictured (from left) in the front row are Brady Johnson, Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent; LaToya Caesar, I-SS innovation and community liaison; Brett Eckerman, United Way executive director; Boen Nutting, I-SS director
Miss Carmel Elizabeth “Libby” Connolly of Statesville, N.C., went to her Heavenly home on November 5, 2019, at the age of 104. She was born on April 24, 1915, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has adopted a policy that will allow commissioners to participate in board meetings remotely if they are unable to attend in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a two-hour discussion at a special meeting on Tuesday, the Troutman Town Council voted to include the town in the proposed Iredell County Fire Service
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District officials canceled classes at Mooresville High School on Wednesday as a precaution due to a gas leak in the main campus
Mrs. Archie Lea Holbrook Lundy, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Lundy was born
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Union Grove man facing charges related to a deadly assault Monday in northern Iredell County was ordered held without bond. Pierson Worth Colbert, 22, was arrested
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town officials have turned down a request by the Meadows at Reed Creek HOA to make major improvements to Reed Creek Park. During Monday afternoon’s board
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Spencer Lee has tendered his resignation, effective next month. The city announced his departure Tuesday in a news release. Lee is stepping
Members of the Iredell Home Health staff play a critical role in helping patients with healthcare needs in their own living environment. Special to Iredell Free News During National Home
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found cocaine and marijuana in his vehicle after finding him asleep in a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Charlotte man who faces felony charges in connection with a scheme used to fraudulently purchase a 2017 Cadillac
FROM STAFF REPORTS An independent auditor gave the Town of Mooresville high marks in his annual review Monday night and said the town ended fiscal year 2018-2019 in a strong
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are considering increasing the salaries of the register of deeds and sheriff. The N.C. General Assembly does not set salaries for elected officials, and
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Two-year-old Sawyer Barnette was the youngest person in attendance at Monday afternoon’s push-in ceremony for the Statesville Fire Department’s new ladder truck. “He absolutely loves fire
Carlo Augustine Racano Sr., 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born November 24, 1924, in Waterbury, Ct., he
Josephine Horn Rives, 99, passed away on November 15, 2019. Jo was also known as Jo Ann by many friends and customers. She was owner of Jo Ann’s Hat Shop
Lois Fahey Doty passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019. Born October 22, 1924, to Peter and Amie Fahey in Queens N.Y., Lois was preceded in death by her husband
EDITOR’S NOTE: This report has been updated following the arrest of the suspect. FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with the death of a man
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to obtain public input on the 2020-2029 Draft Transportation Improvement Program
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20, to review boundary maps, answer questions, and hear concerns about redistricting that will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has scheduled a public hearing for Monday to consider a plan to finance construction of a new municipal services building in the vicinity
Special to Iredell Free News Local businesswoman Melissa Neader announced her candidacy for Iredell County commissioner during a kick-off event Friday night at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville. About
FROM STAFF REPORTS A truck driver who killed a 52-year-old Statesville woman in a drunken driving crash has been paroled after serving almost 10 years in prison. Eduardo Lugo, 64,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 7 ♦ Kasey Raye Kerley, 28, of Johnny Martin Lane, Alexander, charged with obtaining property by