FROM STAFF REPORTS Once the calendar officially turns to 2020, candidates for local offices will begin a 63-day sprint to the March 3 primary elections. Absentee voting begins January 13.
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William Neil Morrow, 97, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born January 13, 1922, in Mt. Ulla, NC. He was a son of the
Special to Iredell Free News Rocky Mount Church announced Friday that the church will serve as one of nearly 700 churches around the world already registered to host Night to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a vicious attack in a western Iredell County home early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Twyla Elizabeth Hall, 60, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 26, 2016, at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Born in Iredell County on March 14, 1959,
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Which of the two most common bariatric surgeries – gastric sleeve or gastric bypass – has the highest subsequent risk of additional operations
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman who were free on bond awaiting trial on drug charges face new charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine and heroin
Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell recently welcomed three new patrol deputies to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office: ♦ Deputy Christian LeVan graduated from North Iredell High School
Eleanor Barbara Sabie Murphy, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at her home. She was born November 15, 1931, in Belleville, N.J., to the late
Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Classic When: Friday, December 27; Saturday, December 28 Where: Statesville High School, 474 N. Center Street, Statesville Details: Tournament begins at 10 a.m. Friday,
Jerry Gray Bradshaw, 76, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on Thursday, October 28, 1943, to the
James Ray Farster, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born June 28, 1947 in Armstrong, Pa., to the late Omar and Irene Mottern
Sandra Diane Sowers McInnis, 55, of Cleveland, N.C., died December 23, 2019, at her home. Born in Iredell County on December 9, 1964, she was a daughter of Eugene Sowers,
Mrs. Annie Whitener Lapish, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Mrs. Lapish was born July 16, 1927, in Troutman, N.C.,
David Allen Mayes Sr., son of the late Raymond Durant Mayes and Sudie Mae Hoover Mayes, was born in Iredell County on August 24, 1946. He departed this life on
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Herman Nixdorf of Mooresville, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2019. He is survived by
Douglas “Doug” Charles Frank of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019, with family by his side. He was born in Queens, N.Y., on October 13, 1948,
Special to Iredell Free News State Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been recognized as a “Jobs Champion” by the N.C. Chamber based on her pro-growth and pro-jobs voting record. Sawyer, a
Zella Seeley Howard, 86, of Stony Point, N.C., and formally of Erin, N.Y., joined her husband in Heaven on Friday, December 20, 2019, at her residence. She was born on
Mr. Cletis Wooten Sr., 81, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. A visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Nicholson Funeral Home. A celebration
FROM STAFF REPORTS Lake Norman High School earned the No. 1 seed in the girls bracket of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Holiday Classic, which begins at Statesville
Members of the Class of 1969 at North Iredell High School pose for a photo at their 50th reunion. Special to Iredell Free News The North Iredell High School Class
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hiddenite man was jailed in lieu of a $1 million-plus bond on numerous charges, including violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order. On Saturday, December 14,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County man faces felony charges related to sharing and possessing child pornography following a multi-agency investigation. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Eleven language students from South Iredell High School attended the 5th annual Learning through Languages Symposium for high school students held at the University of
Special to Iredell Free News From Olin to Coddle Creek, Iredell-Statesville Schools students (and Hulk the therapy dog) were excited about wrapping up the first semester and heading home for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell has announced the extension of a fee holiday that increases two-year savings to more than $4 million for
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 12 ♦ Shenna Lynnette Smith, 38, of Hodgesmill Road, Dobson, charged with being a fugitive from justice.
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection Residential: The revised
Broadus L. “B.L.” Farr Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville following a very brief illness. B.L. was born
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 25 ♦ A girl, Calliee Elizabeth Pearl Giles, born to Christopher and Karrie
Statesville Police Department Chan Austin, P.A.C.T. Director J.D. Williams, and officers Scott, Hoover and Linden assisted in the Troutman turkey giveaway stop. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Spreading holiday cheer at
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department’s community forum on Thursday night, Director Michelle Hepler welcomed about 30 community members, explaining the need for their
Ruth Anna Timmerman McKittrick, 93, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Maple Leaf Healthcare. She was born on April 23, 1926, in Edgefield, S.C.,
Robert “Bobby” Cohen, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville. He was born on May 20, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Margaret A. Boardman, age 105, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born in La Porte, Ind., on October