Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board approved more than $51 million in funding for several regional transportation projects at its February 16 meeting.
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN During the first two days of Jhammar Vernon Bowen’s trial in Iredell County Superior Court, the prosecutor presented evidence detailing Shana Nichole Harmon’s troubled life on the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 60 Lake Norman High School students received plenty of advice this week about how to prepare for life after high school. NC Reality Check, NC Works,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections is reminding North Carolina residents that state and county election officials will never go door-to-door conducting any type
Thelma Louise Bryant Owens, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Thelma was born on January 7,
Michelle Smyth Overcash, 62, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 17,2022, surrounded by many cherished loved ones. She was born April 1, 1959, to
Mrs. Emma Lee Miller Marlow, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Marlow was born in Alexander County, N.C., on
Mr. Foster Clifford Pericciuoli, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his home. Foster, as he was affectionately known, was born in Passaic County,
Doris C. Morgan, 88, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Springs of Catawba in Hickory, N.C. Born February 27, 1933, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to J. Dorsett Campbell and Jettie
Kent Edward Lee, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Accordius Healthcare in Statesville, N.C. He was born on March 11, 1954, in Mooresville to
Robert Edward Patterson, 101, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born in Cameron, N.C., on December 17, 1920, to Archie Leighton Patterson and Minnie Myrtle Lemon
Kelly Eugene Parker, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born on December 22, 1952, in Mooresville
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners kicked off their annual winter planning retreat Thursday with an in-depth discussion of a study detailing how the pay of county employees compares to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville woman whose body was found on the back steps of an abandoned home frequently used for drugs and prostitution suffered three gunshot wounds, including two
FROM STAFF REPORTS While transmission rates and hospitalizations are declining, individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County are still dying. The Iredell County Health Department reported two
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics
Lois Mae Ruckman Tucker, 84, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Lois is rejoicing in Heaven
Mark Douglas Brown, 56, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born
Special to Iredell Free News BestCo LLC is planning to expand its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Mooresville Business Park East by more than 400,000 square feet. The company will
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners held its annual retreat on February 11 at The Charles Mack Citizen Center. The day-long meeting included a discussion
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education authorized district administrators to apply for $90.1 million in needs-based public schools capital funding earlier this week. According to I-SS Chief
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival has become an anticipated annual celebration of diverse films and filmmakers hosted by the Statesville community. But the festival is
BY KARISSA MILLER The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Marching Band will march and perform at the world-famous London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2024. The Marching Wildcats and other
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Assistant District Attorney Mikko Red Arrow warned jurors on Wednesday that they would hear some “really unpleasant” testimony as the first-degree murder trial of Jhammar Vernon Bowen
Leonides Antunez Rebollar, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born July 7, 1964. A public visitation will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022,
Helen Faye Sloan Lindsey, 89, walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Helen was born December 1, 1932, to the late Ivy Lee and Pearlie Mae
Randall Todd Patterson, born on September 28, 1963, went to Heaven to meet his Jesus on Friday, February 11, 2022, after a long, hard-fought battle with COVID-19. Randall was born
Joyce Lorene Huff, 94, of Statesville, N.C., died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on January 29, 1928, in North Liberty,
Charles Brantley Aycock Carter Jr., 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Charles was born on March 8, 1936, in Scotland County,
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Pierce” Bolin, 95, of Statesville, N.C., on February 15, 2022. Pierce was a dedicated man of God who shared his love
Jerry Nelson McLelland, 79, was born on October 30, 1942, and passed away on February 15, 2022. Jerry spent his entire life in Statesville, N.C. Jerry passed away peacefully at
Thomas Harris Bass, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Thomas was born on November 28,1939, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Cook, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. Tommy was born May 1, 1949, in Iredell County and was the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to seek mental health support through the Hope4NC helpline (1-855-587-3463) available
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped him for a traffic violation on Mt. Ulla Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a lighter agenda for Tuesday’s meeting — there were no public hearings or special recognitions. During their meeting, the board