Special to Iredell Free News A generous donation from Head Start is making it possible to provide free car seats to Iredell County families. I-CARE Inc./Head Start donated 94 car
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Barbara Burgess Ford, 78, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on August 1, 1941, in Wilkes
Rebecca Marie Howard, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1961, in Lancaster, Calif. She was preceded in death by
Albert “AL” Edward Lee, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1943, in North Haven, Ct., to
Margie Ann Lawrence Baker, 79, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 15, 1940, she was the
Peggy Joyce Welborn Murdock passed away on February 24, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born to Clarence and Mabel Welborn on August 27, 1928. Peggy thrived on the
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College invites the community to the following events: February Thursday, February 27 Mitchell Music Faculty Recital 7:30 p.m. Shearer Hall, Statesville Campus March
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the vehicle driven by a suspect in a road-rage shooting incident that occurred off Cornelius Road near Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS On a night devoted to honoring civic and business leaders of today and inspiring those of tomorrow, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2019 Citizen
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department has named Jennifer Simmons as its lead clinical exercise physiologist. Simmons joined Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab team in
Betty Martin Brown, 88, of Davidson, N.C., passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian in Huntersville. She was born February 27, 1932, to the late Mary Myrtle
Gina Deree Houston, 52, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home. She was born May 5, 1967, in Mooresville, N.C., to Vickie Griffith Houston and the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-two offenders returned to Iredell County in January after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Four of the offenders completed their sentences, and 28 were
Gregory “Greg” William Eustis, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2020, at his home. He was born January 11, 1960, in Princeton, Ind., to Mary Lee Clagett
J.D. Harris, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 21, 1936, in Statesville, he
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning of two parcels near the Oswalt Amity Road and Highway 21 intersection to Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is working on a new comprehensive recreation and parks master plan in an effort to develop programs, parks and
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is making it easier for more businesses to compete for work building roads and bridges, beautifying highways and
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in four key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as one
Holly Cedric Brown Jr., 86, of Davidson, N.C., peacefully passed away on February 23, 2020, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was
Henry Arthur Bowell, 82, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Scranton, Pa., to
Surrounded by his immediate family, Tony (Anthony) Putnam went to be with Jesus on February 19, 2020, after battling leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 52.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2020 grant program from eligible Iredell County organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was found guilty by an Iredell County jury of robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot over the weekend during what authorities are describing as a road rage incident was listed in serious but stable condition on Monday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners toured the downstairs portion of the Iredell County Public Library during the board’s annual retreat on Friday morning. Executive Director Julianne
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Starrette Farm Retreat dedicated its new Stations of the Cross trail on Sunday. Dedicated in memory of Tom Starrette and in honor of his brother Ray,
Special to Iredell Free News The South Iredell Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team has solidified their bid to attend the National MCJROTC Finals for the fourth year in a row.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 14 ♦ Stephen Alexander Mercaldo, 28, of Brett Drive, Hinesville, Ga., charged with assault inflicting serious
Margaree Haithcox Neely, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Catawba County on January 18, 1925, she was a daughter of
James Carroll Blanton, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his residence under the care of Hospice. Born December 29, 1942 in Modesto, Calif., he
Jeanette Mull Osborne, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 12, 1948, to Harry and Eva Mull. She graduated
FROM STAFF REPORTS SBK Boxing Club invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the club’s “Knock Out Cancer” event on Saturday, February 29. Organizers promise “a fun, life-affirming celebration of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will hold an organizational meeting to discuss plans for the 2020 Adult Softball Leagues at 6 p.m. on Monday,
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com All area women are invited to celebrate their strength and beauty and take some time to refresh themselves with scripture and sisterhood at the Lake Norman