Photos courtesy of Amanda Caldwell Photography Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s Rainbow Kidz program welcomed nearly 70 children and teens to summer grief
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face multiple charges after making a false report about shooting following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the residence at
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the spring semester 2022. To be eligible for the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has approved a $426,226 economic development incentive for DENSO Manufacturing Inc. DENSO is planning a $38 million expansion of its facility on Crawford
FROM STAFF REPORTS A day after announcing the arrest of suspected serial rapist Michael Brandon Shinn, the Mooresville Police Department is encouraging women who have had any interactions with the
Judith Hubbard Earnhardt, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her home after a long battle with dementia. She was born May
Jada Lynne Marlowe, 13, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Jada was born in Iredell County on February 27, 2009, the daughter of
Frances Lasley Lanier died June 21, 2022, from complications of pneumonia. She departed this life surrounded by her beloved family, “my whole world” as she said before she passed. Frances
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury in Statesville has convicted a 33-year-old man of charges that he produced and possessed child pornography. Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Taxpayer-funded COVID relief gave a huge wealth transfer to wealthy hospital systems. Even as they complained of financial losses, wealthy hospital systems enjoyed
Special to Iredell Free News Redhawk Publications has announced the upcoming release of “In the Shadow of the Clock,” a historical book about the square in Statesville by local historian
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners allocated more than $1 million to support the work of local nonprofit agencies during Monday’s meeting. The money will support efforts to feed the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Sherrills Ford man has been charged with sexually assaulting two women following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Michael
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A community wept for Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr. before he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. Mourners came to grieve and celebrate his life at Christian Outreach
Rodney Eugene London, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 21, 2022. He was born on October 7, 1966, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Daryl and Brenda Jackson
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its annual meeting on June 22 at the Statesville Civic Center. Chairman Wes Davidson presided over the meeting, which
Debra Lynn Charley Hegler, 65, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Hegler was born September 13, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is seeking interested residents to serve on its board. Volunteers who reside within the territorial jurisdiction of Statesville and
BY KARISSA MILLER Mooresville resident Cheryl Pletcher wants the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take a stand against what she described as a culture of death and take a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the N.C. Collaboratory, a policy research center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Ms. Lorie Bailey-Ojo, affectionately known as “Tutti,” was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She transitioned to her eternal home at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday, June 14,
Raquel Maria Garcia, 39, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Raquel leaves behind a large and loving family, including her husband, Pedro Hernandez;
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends and family members of Michael Shane Marlowe and his 5-year-old son Bentley paid their respects on Tuesday during a memorial service at Western Avenue Baptist Church
Mary Catherine “Cat” Orbison Love, 90, of China Grove, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at TerraBella Salisbury. Catherine was born in Mt. Ulla on December 14, 1931,
Richard “Rich” Wells Sappington, 75, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on June 2, 1947, in Anne Arundel
Kenneth Evan Shawver, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shawver was born January 17, 1948, in Washington, D.C., the son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman’s Land Use Map Advisory Committee will host a public input meeting next week as part of its ongoing work to create a new
Special to Iredell Free News Back pain plagues millions of people each year and is one of the top reasons Americans visit their doctor. Some of those with severe back
Special to Iredell Free News Approximately a year ago, Carl Hamm Jr. wandered away from his home and family members. After an extensive search utilizing Iredell County Sheriff’s Office drones
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Davis Regional Medical Center’s helicopter landing pad was encircled by those mourning the death of Jada Marlowe on Monday evening. Jada died earlier Monday, a week after
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will receive an update Tuesday about the national opioid litigation and the total amount of settlement funds Iredell County will receive.
Rasan Portlock, 38, Charlotte, N.C., was born on August 6, 1983, and was the son of Reginald Jerome Portlock and Glenda Morrison Reid. He passed away on June 11, 2022,
Rebecca Lynn Correll, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away June 18, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lynn was born in Rowan County on October 21, 1959,
Jack Charles of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home on June 18, 2022. Jack was born August 3, 1956, in Warner Robbins, Ga., to the late Jack Charles and Kathryne
Faye Mills Goforth, 96, loving mother of Kim and wife of Melvin, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Concord, N.C., in the presence and care of her soulmate