Special to Iredell Free News When Fran Crews stepped off her front porch with her loving husband of 53 years on January 2, 2021, she had no idea it would
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FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 850 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed class last week after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being deemed a close contact to someone else who
Lynn “Mo” Robords Donelson, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1950, in Bath, N.Y., to the late Leon and Clara
After a lifetime of serving others, Barbara Ann Hayes, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born November 29, 1942.
David Duey Hager, 76, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and girls. He was born on January 24,
Judy “Darlene” Johnson Patterson, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Darlene was born on October 3, 1957, in Caldwell
Elsie Estelle Campbell Freeman, 74, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on February 4, 2022, from Maple Leaf Nursing Home in Iredell County. Elsie was born on July 1,
Gary David “Butch” Sherrill, 80, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on March 28, 1941, to the
Special to Iredell Free News FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is on a mission to reduce the burden faced by families who are struggling to afford nutritious foods with the added
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Forsyth and Iredell counties, is piloting a new teen membership referral initiative
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during the January 25 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Justice
“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” President Ronald Regan BY DARREN CAMPBELL I have struggled to comprehend that 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record for
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library and its branches returned to in-person programming last month and are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. With the most recent deaths, 405 people have died in Iredell after
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A first-of-its-kind cheer competition was held in Iredell County on Friday night. Cheer squads from Troutman Middle School, Lakeshore Middle School, The Brawley IB School, American Renaissance
Mr. Rodrick “Tim” Parker was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 15, 1961, to the late Roy and Margaret Morrison Parker. Tim peacefully departed this life on February 1,
Geraldine Meeks Bell, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Moro, Ark., to the late
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services’ clients will be able to enjoy an occasional field trip thanks to the generosity of Randy Marion Chevrolet of Statesville. The
Iredell-Statesville Schools officials discuss the district’s performance on the Education Value-Added Assessment System for the 2020-2021 school year. The only subject where district students did not meet or exceed growth
Special to Iredell Free News It takes a community to make 12 local projects a reality, and organizers of the 2022 Love United Iredell campaign are looking for help to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Gordon Cortel Serrano, 34, was arrested on Thursday, February 3,
Blondean Ramseur was born in Iredell County, N.C., on April 1, 1938, to the late Andrew Rodney Ramseur and Nannie Summers Ramseur. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1,
Mr. Ivory Joe Borders, 69, son of the late John William “Bill” Garner and Eula Mae Turner Borders, was born in Iredell County on April 26, 1952. He departed this
Danny Lee Elkins, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1947, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Lonnie and Nora Cremeans
Lynn Wade Sloan, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed February 2, 2022, after an extended illness at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on March 21, 1947, to
Martha Ann Holland Johnson, 82, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born November 17, 1938, to the late Allen and Dora Alexander Holland.
Steven Lee Lambert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ashe County, N.C., on January 20, 1951, to
Dorothy Mae Hager Sigmon, 75, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home. Dorothy was born on December
Clifton Colan Lee, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clifton was born on August 18, 1953, in Stanley County and was
Terry Lane Luther, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his home. Terry was born January 28, 1951, in Mullins, S.C., and was the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3 percent in December, down 0.2 percent from the previous month. According to the N.C. Department of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 20 ♦ A girl, Aurora Rose Lamp, born to Justin Lamp and Mariah
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman faces numerous charges after being stopped by Troutman police for a traffic violation on Thursday. According to a Troutman Police Department news