FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces charges of human trafficking, kidnapping and numerous sex offenses following an ongoing investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
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BY AMY FREEZE Saturday, November 13, marked the beginning of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. In the United States, 44 million people are at risk of suffering from hunger while
FROM STAFF REPORTS In Iredell-Statesville Schools’ first weekly COVID-19 report since the Board of Education made face masks optional and dramatically curbed the district’s contact-tracing efforts, school officials reported 39
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered at Mooresville High School’s Coach Joe Popp Stadium on Sunday afternoon to remember a “sweet soul” who touched so many. Red balloons swayed
Timothy Wayne Heath, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1954, in Salisbury, N.C.,
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School’s welding program provides hands-on opportunities for students to develop in-demand job skills. Enrollment in the programhas increased from 12 students last semester
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Linda Ament Lassiter of Concord, N.C., and previously of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was 66. She was
Patricia Marie Chenot Pekarek passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, November 12, 2021. Pat was born on May 10, 1924, in St. Louis, Mo., the
Wanda Jo Spivey Moose, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Swannanoa, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was
Robert “Bob” Bruce Ferry, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Whitman/Brockton, Mass., peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Piedmont Mediation ADDRESS: 1316 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-873-7624 EMAIL ADDRESS: piedmontmediation1@juno.com WEBSITE: www.piedmontmediation.com Executive Director: Terri Masiello Board Chair:
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Gregory David Evans, 50, of Overcash Road, Troutman, charged with possession with intent to
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across multiple
John Harry Bennett, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born in Manhatten, N.Y., to
Leroy Christenbury Jr., 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1935, in Mooresville to the late Leroy
Larry Max Cooke Jr., beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away surrounded by his family on November 10, 2021, at the age of 52. Larry was born
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ principals, nurses and staff say they were offended by a school board member’s comments Monday night after he made a statement questioning the integrity of
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont ADDRESS: 1001 Cochran Street, Statesville PHONE: 704-397-2429 EMAIL ADDRESS: cyoung@piedmontbgc.org WEBSITE: www.piedmontbgc.org Executive Director: Clarissa
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After cancellations in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Troutman Parks and Recreation and area organizations are planning a number of festive events throughout the holiday season.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Joshua Lee Moose, 39, of Statesville charged with possession of methamphetamine. OCTOBER 30 ♦ Steven
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After strong neighbor protests during the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board meeting last month and again at Wednesday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, council members followed
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Statesville Family YMCA ADDRESS: 828 Wesley Dr Statesville 28677 PHONE: 704-873-9622 EMAIL ADDRESS: a.blakley@ymcanwnc.org WEBSITE: https://ymcanwnc.org/statesville-family-ymca/ Executive Director: Angela “Blake” Blakley Board
Margaret “Peggy” Kistler Hobbs, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Mooresville
John “Jack” Grady Copeland, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1944, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., to the late John and
Tyrone Winfield, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on March 7, 1968, in
Dennis Matthew Adamskie, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Dennis was born November 11, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Michael Carl Adamskie
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested and charged with stealing a safe from the Troutman-area business where he worked, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Levi Fagan, journeyman lineman at EnergyUnited, finished with the fastest time of all competitors last week at the 2021 Pole Top Rescue Competition at Nash
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 26 ♦ A boy, Jackson Everest Billings, born to Mikey and Amanda Billings
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police are searching for a man facing multiple felony child pornography charges. On November 3, Mooresville Police Department detectives and officers executed a search warrant at
Special to Iredell Free News Their service to our country may have taken place years ago, but residents of local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities were appreciative of the
Rev. Roy Ivan Grant, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Rev. Grant was born September 14, 1927, in New
Billy James Thorneburg, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Catawba County, N.C., on May 26, 1931, he was the son
Miriam “Mim” Kelly was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mim was born in
Mario “Nathan” Lopez, 17, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on July 7, 2004, to Mario Lopez-Flores and Ashley Elizabeth