BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Three years ago, Cathy Emory was going through a dark time and considered taking her life. By the grace of God, the help and support of
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN When John and Marcy Clark were looking for a meaningful place for their son Will to contribute his time and talents after he completed his education at
John George Berberich, Jr., 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1954, in Doylestown, Pa., to the late John G.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Elizabeth Moran, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1948, in Buffalo, N.Y.,
Winifred Catherine “Winnie” Tobias of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Howard Beach, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born February 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter
Edwina “Lorna” Josefchuk, 100, of Davidson, N.C., and formerly of Brookfield, Ill., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Lorna came from humble means and was
Mrs. Wanda G. McCoy Bangert, 78, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bangert was born
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Emerging
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two New York men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found more than $650,000 worth of marijuana in an SUV during a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has promoted Heather D. Stevenson to director of education. Stevenson (MSN, RN) has extensive experience in the healthcare field in various medical
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and members of Moms for Liberty are calling for the removal of books from Iredell-Statesville Schools libraries that they claim contain sexual passages inappropriate for children.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make face masks optional for staff and students and provide N95 masks for high-risk students and staff who
Lucius Perry “LP” Bell Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, N.C., with his
Lawrence Edmond Wiegman, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rocky Mount Church is hosting a Karaoke @ The Mount event for special needs community members on Saturday, March 19, in the church’s large Boathouse room.
Torrey Kesean Miller Sr., affectionately called “T-Styles,” was a professional barber and lifelong resident of Statesville, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of
Torrey Kesean Miller Sr., affectionately called “T-Styles,” was a professional barber and lifelong resident of Statesville, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of
Sue Hollowell Perry, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed over to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 12, 2022, joining her beloved husband of 55 years, Ted Radiley Perry. Born July
Tony Perry Nance, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Tony was born June 17, 1954, to the late Carl Lee and Ruby Anthony Moose Nance.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2022 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces numerous charges in connection with a Troutman business break-in last month and in an unrelated domestic violence incident. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News A woman plays many different roles throughout her life — whether it be as a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a co-worker, or
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 676 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed class during the week of February 4-10 after testing positive for COVID-19, being deemed a close contact or exhibiting
Nancy Carolyn Alexander, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully at Elmcroft West Assisted Living (now American House) on February 4, 2022. She was born May 23, 1930, in Stony
Jennifer Lee Kilpatrick, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born on May 24, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C., she
Brenda Sue Hardiman Yount, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her husband and daughters. Born on May 11, 1944,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored two former council members lost to the community in December during its meeting on Thursday night. Jennie Lee Moore Clontz served
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the 2022 primary election online through the North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Brandon Oneil Woods, 32, of Columbia Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of statutory
Special to Iredell Free News Now in its third year, Love United Iredell is an initiative created by the United Way of Iredell County to spread the mission of local
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Special to Iredell Free News Two local students who attend both Lake Norman High School and the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) recently competed in an automotive technology competition
Dorothy Jean Brannon Mills, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., was reunited with the Lord and her loving husband Paul in Heaven on February 11, 2022. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by
Barbara Sue Wills, 56, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on February 11, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to Barbara McLemore Ramsey and the late
Patricia Sue Nolan Davis, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her residence. Born October 10, 1949, in Wayne County, Mich., she was a daughter