Carol White Eason, 68, of Vance, S.C., passed peacefully into the next life in the early morning hours of August 4, 2022, following her courageous battle with Melanoma. Born in
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Joanne Bias Gilmore Samuels, 89, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Carolina Gardens at Rock Hill Assisted Living Facility in Rock Hill, S.C. She was born in Huntington, W.Va.,
Gilbert Lynn Mitchell, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mitchell was born on December15, 1951, in McDowell County, W.Va., and
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Jason Gardner addressed hundreds of Mooresville Graded School District employees for the first time as superintendent on Wednesday. But Gardner, who was selected by the MGSD Board
Larry Wayne Rachels was born on February 28, 1950, to Lula and Carl Rachels in Surry County, N.C. He is survived by his two children, Brandon (Sarah) Rachels and Jenny
BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County grand jury has returned indictments charging two suspects in a nearly 30-year-old double murder in Statesville. Statesville Police Chief David Onley announced Thursday that
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators are welcoming staff members back into buildings this month, hosting parents at open houses and welcoming students to their first day of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported the following dispositions of criminal cases during the recent term of Superior Court in Iredell County: ♦ Stephen Lazenby
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has collected fines from 61 stores in Alamance, Brunswick, Carteret, Catawba, Columbus, Forsyth,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries hosted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry on Wednesday for a discussion with community leaders and individuals who have transitioned from homelessness to stable housing
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Historic Vance Hotel has officially been sold to the Rainier Group. The sale officially closed on Tuesday, according to the City of Statesville. City Council members
Carl Raymond Bell, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 29, 2022, at his home in Iredell County. Raymond, as he was so lovingly known as, was born on
Peggy P. Valentine, 83, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on August 1, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Peggy was born on July 16, 1939, to the late Dock
Walker Morris Chapman, 6, of Statesville N.C., passed away on July 31, 2022. He was born on January 12, 2016, to Steven and Emma Chapman in Bismarck, N.D. Walker was preceded
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Margaret Bell Coley, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at her home.
Maryann Santangelo Faraci, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1950, to the late Charles Santangelo and Frances
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces charges in connection with an incident in the Barium Springs neighborhood in which a home and vehicle were damaged by gunfire. The Troutman
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 500 community members flocked to ESC Park Tuesday night to play games, pet K9s, and learn more about their community and public safety agencies at
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Scott Ostrowski recently returned from Qatar following a deployment with the Air National Guard. A Chaplain Major, he was stationed in Al Udeid
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Some minorities have a higher incidence of physical and mental illnesses because of poverty, substandard living conditions, racial disparities in quality of care, and access to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — August is Preparedness Month in North Carolina, and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans
Special to Iredell Free News For Screenwriter Jason Keating and Director Bishen Sen, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is personal. Both men have been diagnosed with the condition, and that has fueled
Robert William Benell, better known as “Ted” or “Po”, 91, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born
Lucile Sloan Shaver, 96, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Shaver was born June 12, 1926, the daughter of the late Offie Coite
Dennis Ray Hutchins, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Hutchins was born December 4, 1956, in Winston-Salem, N.C., the son of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools needs more teachers, and Superintendent Jeff James said the district has two innovative plans to help close the gap. Like many other districts across the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 13,000 households and 582 businesses across North Carolina, including many in rural Iredell County, are set to receive access to high-speed
Special to Iredell Free News After 37 years of serving the Mooresville community, Full Circle Family Medicine founder Dr. James W. McNabb is retiring. McNabb worked hard for nearly four
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council seemed receptive Monday to the idea of establishing a downtown social district where adults can purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from ABC-permitted businesses for
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the deaths of two men at a local motel. Officers responded to the Motel 6 located at 1137 Morland Drive about
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County tax administrators will share details about the planned 2023 property revaluation with county commissioners on Tuesday. Commissioners will hear from Tax Assessor Fran Elliot and
Franklin Dale Davis, 80, of Triplett Road, Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born March 10, 1942, in Mooresville,
Carol Ann Yocham Johnson, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Ventura, Calif., entered into rest on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at her residence. Born November 2, 1949, in Bakersfield,
Robert “Gene” Eugene Harris, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1934 in
Thomas “Gary” Settlemyer, 85, went to his heavenly home on July 28, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was the son of the late George