Iris Morris “Buddy” Breece, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., went home peacefully on May 16, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born September 15, 1946, in
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On May 18, 2021, after fighting a long battle, Jennifer Leasure gained her wings while surrounded by family and friends. Jennifer was born on January 19, 1976, to Kenneth and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has shared his recommendations for how North Carolina can most effectively invest in its recovery through the American Rescue Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted sex offender faces nearly two dozen felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The ICSO began investigating in April after receiving
Special to Iredell Free News The next time you visit Iredell Endoscopy Center, you will notice some significant differences. Iredell Health System has recently renovated and expanded the entire Endoscopy
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 2021. To be eligible for the
Mr. Henry Odell Williams Sr., 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Rowan County on June
Mr. Freddie Roosevelt Maddox, of Ellenwood, Ga., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 21, 1955, and was the son of the late Ada Miller Maddox. He departed this
BY KARISSA MILLER A global manufacturer of windows and doors is requesting economic development incentives from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners after announcing plans for a $7.8 million project
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, announced the expansion of the Pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association is offering drive-in movies behind its new location off Sullivan Road this weekend. “War Room” will be shown on Friday and
Special to Iredell Free News Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Mooresville Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program to help achieve the goal of reading 2 million
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School held its inaugural pinning ceremony Tuesday evening in Mac Gray Auditorium for the school’s 12 Certified Nursing Assistant program graduates. “I’m very proud of
Barbara Ann Knox Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on October 2, 1938, to the late Theophilus “Runt” Knox and
Cathy Wilkins York, 66, of Harmony, N.C., died on Monday May 17, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on June 19, 1954, to the late John Windsor Wilkins and
JoAnn Hartness Scarborough went to be with her brothers and sisters on May 16, 2021. She was one of 10 children born to Willy and Eloise Hartness on September 2,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who had more than three dozen outstanding warrants for his arrest was apprehended following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 77 by a Troutman police
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s emergency rental assistance program has opened a second application period for very low-income renters who are experiencing financial hardship due to
Mr. Reginald “Dee Dee” Tatum, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell
Ms. Ethel Gaither was born in Bertie County, N.C., on September 11, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Mary Jordan and Robert Gorum. She departed this life on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been charged with robbing the Sheetz store located off Wilkesboro Highway over the weekend. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrests of Corry Toliver,
This free program will run from May 24-28. Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now open for the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, which is scheduled for May 24-28
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation will launch a technical assistance program, called ReVamp, in an effort to help local motorsports teams and component manufacturers diversify
Kathy Janelle Meadows Stutts, 63, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on May 14, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Kathy was born on April 9,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools recognized Iredell Health System during the May Board of Education meeting for its service to the school district and to the community at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In observance of National Dental Care Awareness Month this month and in its continuing commitment to improving health, the N.C. Department of Health and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Town Manager Randy Hemann presented a proposed $121,563,370 budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 to the town board on Monday night. The spending plan holds the town’s
Allen Eugene Massey, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. with a
Charlene Louise Randolph Patterson, 70, of Stanley, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was
Timothy Roy Hallman, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home. Tim was born November 5, 1952, in Lincolnton, N.C., and was the son
With profound sadness, her family shares the passing of Carolyn Evedna Killian Tillman on Sunday, May 16, 2021, while resting peacefully at The Hospice Home in Burlington, N.C., at the
Tammy Lynn Sisk, 51, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born in Loraine County, Ohio, on August 27, 1969, to the late Kenneth L. Sisk and
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell-Statesville Schools bus caught fire Monday afternoon after the last students were dropped off. Bus 168 from Cloverleaf Elementary School caught fire on Jane
Special to Iredell Free News Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke; every four minutes, someone in the United States dies from stroke. Despite such prevalence,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified two suspects in a string of break-ins throughout the county. Late last month the ICSO began receiving reports of break-ins
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Spring 2021 (day class) and Fall 2020 (alternating/night class) Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students recently achieved a 100 percent first-time pass