FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School has notified parents that a student at the school has been diagnosed with pertussis, also know as whooping cough. According to a letter sent
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BY PAUL COOK Over the last six months, as I have served as the United Way of Iredell County’s 2019-20 Campaign chairman, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so
Eleene Osborne Goodnight, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, N.C. She was born on May 3, 1926,
Rev. Jane Elynn Gardner Casey, 64, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born in Washington, D.C., on January 10, 1956, Jane
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 4 ♥ A boy, Waylon Richard James Gunter, born to Julius Chance Gunter
Special to Iredell Free News Every person sitting in the audience will be able to relate to a character in the Theatre Statesville production of “Proof.” The cast will take
Chelsea Leon Sharpe Sr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on January 15, 1949, he was a son
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces numerous charges related to the distribution of crystal methamphetamine following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Father-Daughter Dance When: Friday, February 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Statesville Family YMCA, 828 Wesley Drive, Statesville Details: The Daddy and Daughter Dance is an evening to celebrate the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com Get a team together and join the free fun in a “friendly” dodgeball tournament on Saturday, February 22, sponsored by GET FIT IREDELL. Check in opens
Mr. Rodney Ramseur Jr., 97, of 204 McAllister Road, Statesville, was born in Rowan County on December 5, 1922, and was the son of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and
Gay Crisco Whitesides, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 16, 1942, in Albemarle, N.C., to the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County’s Future Farmers of America members and the alumni who support them throughout the year were honored Monday during the annual FFA banquet at the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Sherry Ashley has been promoted to planning director for the City of Statesville. Ashley, who has more than 25 year of planning experience and has
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the area of Garfield and Fall streets culminated with the arrest of a Statesville
Emily Janice Creamer Howes, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed on February 14, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C.,
Mr. Paul Eugene Houston, 82, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Houston was born June 22, 1937,
Barbara N. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away February 13, 2020. She was born in Lenoir, N.C., on September 26, 1932, the youngest daughter of the late William Davis
BY STACIE LETT CAIN This City of Statesville needs a parking deck in the downtown district. City councilmembers heard that message repeatedly from citizens and business owners during Monday night’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory made a pitch during the recent Troutman Town Council meeting for public support of the School Capacity Bond
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved regulations for political signs and rules for the new splash pad during its February 13 meeting. The council also chose appointees
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Tuesday that skeletal remains have been recovered from the area where a missing man’s vehicle was found last summer. SPD personnel responded
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue and South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Monday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the structure. When firefighters
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Concord man faces numerous drug charges after Mooresville police discovered and seized marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. About 10:50 p.m. on Friday, February 14,
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of Mitchell Community College’s SAFE Club (Student Alliance for Equality) consider themselves allies of the LGBTQ community, a responsibility that they take seriously. “They are dedicated
BY KARISSA MILLER The Town of Troutman will ask the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday to grant of easement so the town can run a new sewer line
On Friday, February 14, 2020, Kent Sheldon Peckham of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord. Kent was born in Breesport, N.Y., on May 22, 1962, to his loving
David Glenn McCoy Jr., 90, of Troutman, NC., passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 27, 1929, he was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 26 ♦ Larry Jamell Turner, 33, of Elizabeth Street, Harmony, charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Excited brides-to-be attended the Statesville Bridal Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday to check out local options for catering, wedding venues, photography, cosmetics, and a
Deacon James Dewitt Dalton, 85, son of the late David Lynn Dalton Sr. and Louise Holmes Dalton, was born in Iredell County on October 7, 1934. He entered into eternal
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Carol Jean Carlson, 50, of Haven Trail, China Grove, charged with felony probation violation.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is pleased to announce the district’s newly certified National Board Teachers: ♦ Brittany Boggs, Third Creek Elementary; ♦ Charles Brantley, North Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department invites residents to attend a Community Meeting to learn more about research into a thyroid cancer and structural coal ash
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s fifth concert of the 2019-2020 season brings Celtic Rock to Statesville with Canada’s Derina Harvey Band. The concert is



