Zachary “Zac” Speicher, 26, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born April 28, 1994, in Mooresville, N.C., to Keith and Amy Lewis Speicher. Zac was a 2012
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Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a regular series by the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent. BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools, like many of the 115 school systems in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a three-and-a-half-hour pre-agenda meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council covered a wide range of topics, including COVID-19 related issues, water pressure issues in
Eldon Carlos Woods, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born in Buncombe County, N.C., on May 10, 1943, to the late William M. Woods and
Colleen Sharpe Caldwell, 85, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Novant Huntersville Medical Center. Mrs. Caldwell was born to the late Chalmer and Ozelle Sharpe in Hiddenite, N.C.
Thomas Whitfield Blackwelder, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1959, in Iredell County to Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder and the
Paul Grey Mills, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department on Wednesday reported the county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) will have a yard sale fundraiser on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, at the center, located at 502
Special to Iredell Free News During the Town Board meeting on September 8, Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners affirmed and endorsed the formation of the Mayor’s Taskforce on Diversity and Inclusion,
Mrs. Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Billings was born November 2, 1935, in
James Lilley, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1923, in Wynn, Pa., to the late
Mrs. Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye, 76, of 1705 Susce Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Hartwell, Ga., on July 30, 1944. She departed this life on September 3, 2020,
Qy’Ren Jhalil Howell-Blackmon, the precious gift from Heaven, returned to God’s care just a short time after he arrived on September 2, 2020. Those left to cherish his memory are
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced Wednesday that two former managers and the owner of the now defunct North-Carolina based Carolina Comprehensive Health Network, PA (CCHN)
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital recently completed construction of a new IV Room, also known as its Cleanroom, for its pharmacy team to prepare medical treatments. In
Special to Iredell Free News FITT USA, a world leader in the creation of complete thermoplastic fluid transfer systems plans to locate its U.S. Headquarters in Mooresville Business Park East.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force convened on September 2 to discuss potential recommendations to address and improve
BY KARISSA MILLER A concerted three-year effort by Cloverleaf Elementary School students, teachers, administrators, staff and parents culminated Tuesday with a celebration of the school’s status as a newly accredited
Stephen “Steve” McHugh Sherrill, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Mooresville to the late Hugh McLean Sherrill
Malinda Lipe Current, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on December 16, 1930,
Roger Lee Johnson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Surry County on July 14, 1950, to
Michael Henry Watkins, 62, of Statesville, N.C., formally of Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away on September 3, 2020. He was born to Henry and Era T. Watkins on Sunday, June 29,
Michael Edward Watkins, 20, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on September 3, 2020. Michael was born to Elizabeth (Libby) Singh and Michael Henry Watkins on
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Smith Village, a 68-acre mixed-use commercial-residential project, moved one step closer to approval after the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board’s vote to approve two rezoning requests,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces drug trafficking charges following a vehicle stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Kimberly Rice
Sheriff: Person of interest in case previously worked for ICSO as a detention officer FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and N.C. State Bureau of Investigation are investigating
Special to Iredell Free News The 3rd Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Sneaker Soiree is scheduled for Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. A virtual event
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County elections officials have mailed out a record number of absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election. Becky Galliher, director of elections for Iredell County,
BY KARISSA MILLER John Daniels’ work has never been more challenging — or more important. Every day the lead custodian at Troutman Midde School cleans, sanitizes, vacuums, helps with maintenance
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is kicking off the process to create the 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan. The plan was last updated in 2004.
Ms. Jennifer Lynette Leach, 51, of 1816 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 28, 1968. She was the daughter of Lewis Bailey and Patricia Ann
Shirley Corrine Morrison-Tabor, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Morrison, was born in Iredell County on August 8, 1934. She departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in
Mr. Elvis Pressley Imes, 64, of 1020 Absher Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed on September 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on July 6, 1956, and
With great sadness, the family of Maxine Middlesworth mourns her death on September 4, 2020. Her 89 years were filled with a unique sense of optimism and service to others.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: AUGUST 19 ♦ An individual reported a break-in in the 1400 block of Rolling Lane and the