Rodney Jacobs, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1958, in New York, N.Y., to
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Irvin Norvin Cannon, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Rowan
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing an automated payment to thousands of eligible households to help with winter heating
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Local Government Commission (LGC) voted on Tuesday to approve more than $57 million in municipal financing requests that include construction and purchase
Special to Iredell Free News Drivers and staff at the UPS Statesville Center in Statesville are collecting unwrapped toys, clothing, and gifts for local fellow families who have been impacted
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday along with dozens of new laboratory confirmed cases. The deaths, which were reported by the Iredell County
Joanna Lou “Jo” Branson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2020. She was born on March 23, 1939 in Normantown, W.Va., to the late Luther and Sylvia
Geneva Stafford Bebber, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Jason Stafford and Ila Stafford. On
Paul James Matlock died on December 1, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville from complications from COVID-19. Paul was born on September 10, 1929, in Alexander County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Associate Superintendent Alvera Lesane has completed the requirements to be certified as a Professional Human Capital Leader in Education (pHCLE). This certification recognizes
Special to Iredell Free News Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 22nd annual benefit concert for Children’s Hope Alliance – Barium Springs Home for Children will be broadcast a 6:30 p.m.
Launa Joy Draper, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on August 1, 1938, in Hamilton, Ga., to the late Luther and Sara
Virginia Louise Millsaps Ireland, 89, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her residence. Born in Alexander County on June 18, 1931, she was the daughter
Robert Kenneth Benzinger, 80, of Harmony, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. He was born September 4, 1940 in
Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus has left his magic mailbox at Statesville City Hall again this year. The magic mailbox has the ability to special express your letter
Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County wants to make sure no children go cold this winter. The coalition is hosting a holiday cold weather drive to collect
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center was recently presented the Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new online portal for North Carolinians receiving or looking to apply for
Betty Louise Anthony Sharpe, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, at her residence. Born in Meagher County, Mont., she was the daughter of the late
Norma Rena Millsaps, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born in Iredell County on September 14, 1937, she was the daughter
Betty Coleen Poole Baldwin, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Mrs. Baldwin was born February 3, 1931, in Iredell County
Lily Anita Arneson Pressly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was 98. Mrs. Pressly was born September 9, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas, and was
Barbara Marie Berkey Graham, joyful and loving wife, mother and grandmother (affectionately known as “Boombah” to her beloved grandchildren) entered Heaven’s gates on November 25, 2020, after living a life
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation will close part of a road in Iredell County for two days this week for a culvert replacement. Road crews
Alice Joyce Warwick Edwards left this physical world to be with the Lord on November 27, 2020. Alice was born November 21, 1933, one of eight children, to Mozelle and
Mr. Gregory Russell Rogers, 59, of Olin, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at his home. Gregg was born April 13, 1961, in Iredell County and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have passed away. The Iredell County Health Department on Monday reported the county’s 65th and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang members who was wanted for drug and gun charges faces new charges after he was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a
Special to Iredell Free News Due to visiting restrictions limiting the time they can spend with family members, more patients in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are shortening their stays
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot during home-invasion early Monday morning. Officers responded to Stonewood Apartments about 6:27 a.m. Monday in
Toys and funding needed after cancellation of annual Stocks for Tots event Special to Iredell Free News The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request by Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to borrow up to $9 million to pay for LED lighting upgrades, indoor air
Mrs. Dorothy Marlowe Reep, C.P.A., 85, died November 26, 2020, at her home. Born in Iredell County on November 12, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie Franklin
Martha Smithdeal Brown, 97, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born on May 20, 1923, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Frank Henry and
Special to Iredell Free News Giving looks a little different this holiday season as charitable organizations adapt to the ongoing pandemic. Like many nonprofits, Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
BY DARREN CAMPBELL By the time you read this article, the turkey will be a memory, except for those leftovers. Black Friday will have taken place and retailers will be