William Garfield Brown, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on October 17, 1936, he was the son of
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Peggy Jeanette Baity Wike, 52 of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. She was born Tuesday, June 11, 1968, in Iredell County
Rev. Benjamin Nelson Black, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Rev. Black was born April 22, 1934, in Charlotte, N.C., and was
Mr. Arthur Chapman Weber Jr., 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 4, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital Statesville. He was born in Rockville Center, N.Y., on August 1, 1952,
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about how COVID-19 vaccinations will be coordinated in the county. Special to Iredell Free News Over the last week,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A North Iredell High School teacher faces a felony charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of John
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety, including its divisions of Emergency Management and the N.C. National Guard, are actively planning and coordinating with the
Samuel (Sam) Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 4, 2021. He was born February 3, 1952. Jordan was a resident of Iredell County throughout his
Nathaniel Vernon Snyder, 31, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021. Nathan was born July 2, 1989, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin, N.C., and is
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will hold an interest meeting for an Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 76 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in 18. In
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently concluded a yearlong study focused on identifying efficiency and savings opportunities to better serve cooperative members. As a result of the study, EnergyUnited’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and arrested two suspects on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday, January 3. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
En Thi Welch, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1945, in Vietnam to the late Nguyen Van Cham and
Mr. Thomas Franklin Sowers entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 75. He spent most of his working career at J.C. Steele in Statesville,
William “Bill” Peter Bergenson, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1947, in Yonkers, N.Y., to the late Walter and
Charles Richard O’Hara was born on December 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and passed in Mooresville N.C., on January 3, 2021, following several years of illness. Charlie was predeceased by
Michael Quantez Bines Jr., beloved son of Michael Bines and Angela Michelle Wilson, was born on May 26, 1989, in Iredell County, N.C. He departed this life at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is closing in on another COVID-19 milestone — we’re a day away from surpassing 10,000 cases. Following the New Year’s holiday weekend, the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized six pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop off Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News NGK Ceramics USA partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Department by donating over $1,000 to buy earbuds with microphones for
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library’s Special Collections will be rebranded in 2021 as the Local History and Archives. Curator Andy Poore explained that the new name
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the New Year at 4:03 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. Mother Dejah Joyner and her baby boy, Karter
Jamie Eugene Culbertson, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1969 in Statesville, N.C., to James and
Mr. Garry Wayne “Porky” Ladd Sr., 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home. Garry was born November 19, 1954, in Iredell County and was
John Neal Cranford Sr., died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County to the late Madrid Cass Jordan and Carl Jordan.
Billy Holdsclaw, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on March 4, 1936, to the late Purtle
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on Tuesday related to proposed tax incentives for three economic development projects valued at more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set a hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5 percent homeowners’ insurance rate increase.
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering
Cynthia Alexander Strauss, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville and Greensboro, passed away on December 31, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House following a long illness. A native
Betty Jane Combs Chambers, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born Tuesday, June 26, 1945, in Iredell County to
Lounette “Corky” Luckadoo Matthews, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, just eight days after her husband Donald. She was born on June 11, 1928, in
Employment Opportunities Iredell-Statesville Schools is seeking to fill numerous open positions. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE Volleyball Coach Job ID: 1980 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2020 Location: Woodland Heights
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective January 1, 2021, the contribution limit for North Carolina political campaigns will increase by $200, from $5,400 to $5,600. No individual or political
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: DECEMBER 16 ♦ CENTER STREET: Felony larceny from a motor vehicle. ♦ GEORGIA AVENUE: Felony larceny from