Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman has named Captain Kyle Bell as the new assistant fire chief, effective January 10. Bell’s major responsibility will be to
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman is honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a free breakfast, speaker, and service project as part of its “Make it a
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has awarded grants totaling $85,000 to three organizations in our community. Children’s Hope Alliance, Pharos Parenting, and Friends of
Thomas Dewey Workman, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on December 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Cavin-Cook
Mary “Louise” Dehart Brown, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Bryson City, N.C., to the late Thomas
Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Mayodan, N.C., passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1982, in Mooresville, N.C., to Sheilah Ore Kovalchik Hundley and the
Terry Lynn Chapman, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on January 29, 1962, in Iredell County, N.C., he was
Linda York Campbell, 76, passed away to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her residence on January 10, 2022. She was born July 4, 1945, in Iredell County,
William “Bill” Edward Harris, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1939, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late
Lula “Lou” Belle Bagwell Hager was born July 24, 1930, and passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Lou was a good and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Candidate filing for North Carolina’s 2022 primary elections, as well as rescheduled municipal elections, will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 24,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender was charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Betty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 11, 2022, at the Gardens of Statesville after an extended illness. Betty was born July 24, 1928, in Iredell
Christina “Chrissy” Lea Norton Hamby, 42 of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on January 11, 2022. Chrissy was born September 24, 1979, in Iredell County, N.C., to
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James said the practice of excluding asymptomatic students from in-person instruction (due to the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines that the school system must follow)
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday that Michael Royal has been named assistant superintendent of secondary education, effective March 1. Todd Black, who is
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In the face of nationwide competition for testing supplies and shortages of testing staff, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is pulling
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members were dismayed by Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s report that the town’s required state audit has been delayed due to auditing firm personnel
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has concluded its 25-Year Anniversary Secret Santa Giving Campaign and tallied votes from all donors to determine which of six nonprofit organizations
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to extend the district’s requirement that all staff and students wear face masks while inside school facilities
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials on Tuesday reported five new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and more than 1,300 new laboratory confirmed cases. The Iredell County Health Department did
Doreen Ruth Steele Womack, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Doreen was born on March 27, 1937, in Lexington, S.C., and
Brenda Faye Rhyne Logan, 77, began her eternal journey in heaven with her dearly missed family and the Lord on January 5, 2022. Born on April 29, 1944, to the
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation on Tuesday closed part of an Iredell County road for a four-month bridge replacement. A section of Pisgah Ridge Circle
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s academic calendar for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday night. During their meeting, the board voted to
Peggy McLain Lambert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 9, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born October 28, 1950, in Statesville, N.C., the daughter of the late
Sallie Coveney Thompson, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born on August 22, 1935, in Alamance County, N.C., to the late Brooks and
David Eugene Whitesides, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2022. He had a gift of nurturing and hospitality. From an early age, David learned from his
Mr. Lynn Omar Williams Sr., 50, was born in Detroit, Mich., on December 2, 1971, and was the son of the late Glenn Neely and Beverly Powell Williams. He passed
Mr. Kenyon Marquize Dulin, beloved son of Willie “Blue” Grant and Tychicka Kanyall Dulin, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 7, 2005. He had many friends, including his
BY AMY FREEZE Fifth Street Ministries saw growing needs, change and so much community support in 2021! In 2021, Fifth Street’s emergency shelter provided 8417 nights for 131 men, women
Special to Iredell Free News It’s the beginning of the New Year, and after another challenging year, we’re all ready to make a positive, healthy change. After all, new year,
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a fifth- or sixth-grader who dreams of playing basketball on a college campus? EnergyUnited is partnering with the University of North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man wanted for outstanding criminal charges in Mecklenburg County and South Carolina was apprehended by Troutman police following a pursuit on Monday. The TPD announced the
BY KARISSA MILLER Face masks will be mandatory for Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff for at least the rest of this month and half of February. A motion to continue
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As we mark our sixth anniversary today, I want to take the opportunity to thank our readers and advertising partners for your continuing support of Iredell Free