BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members were dismayed by Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s report that the town’s required state audit has been delayed due to auditing firm personnel
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Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has concluded its 25-Year Anniversary Secret Santa Giving Campaign and tallied votes from all donors to determine which of six nonprofit organizations
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to extend the district’s requirement that all staff and students wear face masks while inside school facilities
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials on Tuesday reported five new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and more than 1,300 new laboratory confirmed cases. The Iredell County Health Department did
Doreen Ruth Steele Womack, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Doreen was born on March 27, 1937, in Lexington, S.C., and
Brenda Faye Rhyne Logan, 77, began her eternal journey in heaven with her dearly missed family and the Lord on January 5, 2022. Born on April 29, 1944, to the
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation on Tuesday closed part of an Iredell County road for a four-month bridge replacement. A section of Pisgah Ridge Circle
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s academic calendar for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday night. During their meeting, the board voted to
Peggy McLain Lambert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 9, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born October 28, 1950, in Statesville, N.C., the daughter of the late
Sallie Coveney Thompson, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born on August 22, 1935, in Alamance County, N.C., to the late Brooks and
David Eugene Whitesides, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2022. He had a gift of nurturing and hospitality. From an early age, David learned from his
Mr. Lynn Omar Williams Sr., 50, was born in Detroit, Mich., on December 2, 1971, and was the son of the late Glenn Neely and Beverly Powell Williams. He passed
Mr. Kenyon Marquize Dulin, beloved son of Willie “Blue” Grant and Tychicka Kanyall Dulin, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 7, 2005. He had many friends, including his
BY AMY FREEZE Fifth Street Ministries saw growing needs, change and so much community support in 2021! In 2021, Fifth Street’s emergency shelter provided 8417 nights for 131 men, women
Special to Iredell Free News It’s the beginning of the New Year, and after another challenging year, we’re all ready to make a positive, healthy change. After all, new year,
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a fifth- or sixth-grader who dreams of playing basketball on a college campus? EnergyUnited is partnering with the University of North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man wanted for outstanding criminal charges in Mecklenburg County and South Carolina was apprehended by Troutman police following a pursuit on Monday. The TPD announced the
BY KARISSA MILLER Face masks will be mandatory for Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff for at least the rest of this month and half of February. A motion to continue
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As we mark our sixth anniversary today, I want to take the opportunity to thank our readers and advertising partners for your continuing support of Iredell Free
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions for the following cases in Iredell County Superior Court for the January 3 term: ♦ Dennis York pleaded
Chris Edward Farrington, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 8, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1964, in Mooresville to the late Larry and Nancy Hawks Farrington.
Johnny Ray Dockery, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 8, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Janet Malcolm Fulbright. Ray
Patricia Ellen “Pat” Brown, 65, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Goshen, N.Y., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by her
Thelma Pearl Leasher McCary, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Pearl was born on March 6, 1938, in Scottsdale, Pa., and
James Michael Redmond, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 9, 2022, at Accordius Health in Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on July 2, 1949, to the late
Mable Summers Litaker Moore, 92, completed her amazing journey on this earth, passing away peacefully at her home on January 8, 2022, and surrounded by her family. She was born
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced his support on Monday for a 2 percent pension supplement for retirees of local governments. The budget
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 300 people have donated to gofundme campaign to help the family of a Mooresville Graded School District student who was seriously injured last week when
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Fifteen high school sophomore and junior girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math will have the opportunity to participate in a five-week paid
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 27 ♦ Johnny Ray Chambers, 53, of East Greenbriar Road, Statesville, charged with sex offender/failure to
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Asha Sigei has joined Iredell Health System as the chief pathologist and medical director of the Iredell Memorial Laboratory. Sigei has four years of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2022, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will celebrate 50 years as a state cabinet-level agency with regional celebrations and online
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Daren Rutledge Coffey, 42, died suddenly at home on December 31, 2021. Daren was born on October 12, 1979, in the former Panama Canal Zone. He graduated from Balboa High
David Eugene Whitesides, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. with a