Gift honors Mack’s long legacy of community service Special to Iredell Free News Side Mitchell Mack dedicated a lifetime of service to the Mooresville community. And in a fitting tribute
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Janie Elizabeth Harris Jones, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1926, in Statesville to the late Richard J. Harris
Candace Elaine Minner Engle, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. She passed
Mrs. Clarice Portia Hatker, affectionately known as “Ree-Ree,” daughter to the late Stephen Junius Bowman and the late Gertrude Ruby Falkner Bowman, was born on November 19, 1960, in Brooklyn,
Dylan Lee Poole, 23, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. His fiancée, Jamie Marie Bathcer, passed away alongside him. Born
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young and the Town Council honored local businessman and entrepreneur Vernon “Red” Overcash’s “tireless time and effort to our town” during Thursday’s council
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 17, to unveil the Master Plan for the Shelton Avenue Linear Park. The
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School administrators will hold two meetings to give parents and members of the community a opportunity to discuss the International Baccalaureate program and all other
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake – Mooresville in support of Kali’s Kindness Closet.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Jill McLelland urged community members who work with youth to participate in the virtual Truth About Vaping event on Tuesday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
Charles Ray Crabtree, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on November 13, 2020. He was born June 4, 1935, in Charlotte, N.C., the son of the late
Mr. Jay Clinton Campbell, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Campbell was born September 18, 1922, in Davie County
Wanda Kay Frye Johnson, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born Friday, November 13, 1953, in Iredell County to the
N.C. students have until Nov. 30 to register for mobile app development contest Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students across North
Special to Iredell Free News To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Statesville City Council continues to limit the number of people who can attend its meetings. The next council
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that West Iredell High has been classified as a COVID-19 cluster by NCDHHS. We apologize for this error. FROM STAFF REPORTS
Special to Iredell Free News The Fall 2020 Statesville Artisan & Crafters’ Expo will be a virtual show this year. It will take place November 21-22 on Facebook. Admission is
Mabel Gwendolyn Gryder Holland, 84, passed away on May 1, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mabel was born May 7, 1935, in Iredell County and was
Mr. Victor Lee Redmon Sr., 53, was born in Iredell County on March 19, 1967, and was the son of Hobert Redmon and Gladys Bellamy Redmon. He departed this life
Yvonne Betts Sobel, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of North Augusta, S.C., passed away at home on November 13, 2020. Yvonne was born in Valdosta, Ga., on September 25,
Thomas Dotoli, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 13, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Newark, N.J. His parents were the late Ludine and Mary
Jaime Marie Batcher, 23, of Stony Point, N.C., died Thursday, November 12, 2020, alongside her boyfriend, Dylan Poole, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Jaime was born in Iredell
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK South Elementary School has returned to all-virtual learning following an increase in COVID-19 reports at the Mooresville school. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Mooresville Graded School
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 9 ♦ Carl James Broyles, 43, of Ridge Creek Drive, Troutman, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Gatherings Catering & Event Center, a new family business that offers event space, catering, and grab-and-go meals has opened its doors in Statesville. Norris Allison
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Statesville High School Class of 1990 helped make outdoor lunch seating a reality at Statesville High School. Members of the Class of 1990 received
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures show the nonfatal workplace injury and illness rate for the Tar Heel State’s private industry remained at a historic low for
Terry Jayne Spenello, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born on November 7, 1957, in Syracuse, N.Y., to the late Warren Newton and Dona
William Goodman Young, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 13, 2020. He was born on October 14, 1924 in Mooresville to the late Earl and Hester Webb Young.
Crystal Dawn LeVan Reed, 49, of Hiddenite Campground, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in her home due to the flood. She was born Friday, March 19, 1971,
Tyrell Jordan “Ty” Reed, 18, of Hiddenite Campground, N.C., passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, in his home due to the flood. He was born June 26, 2002, in Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 129 new cases of COVID-19 — and two additional deaths — on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge
Kathy Eagle Nantz, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1955, in Mooresville to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is again searching for a new town manager. Town officials announced Bryan Gruesbeck’s resignation in a news release Friday evening: “Following Thursday night’s
Ralph G. Dancy, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, October 15, 1940, in