FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child 15 years of younger following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Cashon Tyron Tucker,
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have an NC Quick Pass have the opportunity to participate in a pilot program testing a touchless payment system.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and prescription drugs from a vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday, February
Jeffery Lee Moran, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1965 in Wilmington, Del., to the late Donald and Betty
Todd Allen Biggs, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. The loving son of Pauline Biggs, Todd graduated from Margaretta High School and worked in Biggs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday updated the COVID-19 County Alert System, which shows 27 red counties — a
James Allen Kirchner, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born on May 27, 1955, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Earl Kirchner and the late
Kay Frances Taylor Edmiston, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her residence. Born February 1, 1947, in Salisbury, N.C., she was a daughter of
Cathy Ann Sipprell, 38, of Statesville, N.C., died February 19, 2021. Born in Iredell County on March 18, 1982, she was a daughter of the late Paul Middleton and Emily
Mrs. Emma Marie Torrence, 89, the beloved daughter of the late Auther Torrence and Emmaline Brawley Torrence, was born in Iredell County on March 26, 1931. She entered eternal rest
BY SEN. VICKIE SAWYER We are currently engaging in discussions at the N.C. General Assembly about how to treat the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. In my opinion, the PPP
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare on Monday announced the hiring of Anna Messick as PHC’s new director of business development. Messick will manage responsibilities for provider, practice and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell is excited to announce the release of the organization’s new smartphone application. This app helps the ICSO to connect with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2021 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS As a teenager, Dorothy Woodard took a stand against racial inequality by sitting at the lunch counter of the Woolworth’s department store in downtown Statesville. She was
George Lowell Lucas, 81, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Muskingum County, Ohio, he was the son of the
Charles A. Steele Sr., 88, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born In Iredell County on October 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Augustus Steele
Special to Iredell Free News With Gov. Roy Cooper’s blessing to begin vaccinating North Carolina educators next week, Iredell-Statesville Schools employees are looking forward to Wednesday, February 24. “We are
All 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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number schools in the Iredell-Statesville schools impacted by positive tests or possible exposure to COVID-19 declined during the week of February 12-18. According to the latest
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Lawrence Schmidt, 69, of Badin Lane, Mooresville, charged with 26 counts of stalking and
Timothy Dean Shumaker, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born September 24, 1958, in Iredell County, he was the son of
Bradley Joseph Koepnick, 53, of Hickory, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Brad was born June 15, 1967 in Iredell County and is the son of Donald
Clifford Lewis Webb, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Nellie Jones
Gordon Thomas Schaeffer, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 19, 2021. He was born September 23, 1935 in Rochester, N.Y., the son of the late Paul T. Schaeffer and
Employment Opportunities Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. PHC has more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners gathered at the Ag Extension Office last week for a two-day planning retreat to discuss the county’s priorities and challenges as
TO THE EDITOR: Were you upset or even just plain mad with all the issues during this past election? Are you happy that in North Carolina we didn’t have the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to use an extra measure of caution, especially when using portable heaters
Shirley Louise McAlpin, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, after a long illness . She was preceded in death by her beloved
Lucinda “Cindy” Mott Heavlin, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at her home in Mooresville, N.C. Mrs. Heavlin also lived in Boone, N.C., for many years. She
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Despite a few cancellations because of bad weather, the Town of Troutman’s Red Cross Blood Drive exceeded its goal of 18 units by collecting 30 pints
Special to Iredell Free News Make plans now to fill your car and join Iredell County Parks & Recreation on Friday, March 19, for a family Drive-In Movie Night at
Larry Gene Sigmon, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1955, in Mooresville to the late Ray and Peggy Shumaker