On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Marsha “Sissy” Thomas, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family after courageously battling years of chronic lung disease.
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Elizabeth L. Wright previously taught at North Iredell High School. FROM STAFF REPORTS An Agriculture and Science Early College teacher
Vic Eagle, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Vic was born July 3, 1938, in Albemarle, N.C., to the late Reece H. Eagle and Cleo
FROM STAFF REPORTS A student or employee at West Iredell High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Iredell County Health Director Jane Hinson notified parents of West Iredell students of
BY WILLIAM MORGAN JR. Several few years ago, in my role as a member of Statesville City Council, I was in Washington, D.C., advocating for the Larkin Industrial Development Project
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the cable provider hosting the Iredell County Channel. BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials have launched a Public Education and Government
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The 2020-2021 school year for Mooresville Graded School District students and parents began much differently than years past as the district opted to provide remote instruction as
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville Police Department was recently awarded a grant that will help fund the salaries of two additional patrol officers and cover the purchase of two
Shirley Irene Rollf Gober, 83, formerly of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Murrells Inlet, S.C., due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on March
JB Bingman, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Saturday, June 21, 1952, in Surry County,
Mrs. Willie Nadean Holmes, daughter of the late John C. Woods and Ovella Stinson Woods, was born in Statesville, N.C., on November 11, 1939. She was known as Nadean by
Mr. James “Jim” Whitfield Nichols, son of the late Fred Nichols Sr. and Ellen Hall Nichols, was born in Iredell County, May 10, 1947. He departed from this earth on
Mr. Garry Junior Clark, son of the late Frank Junior Clark and Mary Edna Stokes Clark, was born in Alexander County on April 27, 1949. He departed this life unexpectedly
Mr. Glen Lescle Moten, 59, of 1910 Beauty Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born in Statesville on November 26, 1960, and was the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — American Renaissance School is one of nearly three dozen charter schools across North Carolina have been awarded five-year grants ranging from $300,000 to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify suspects in a break-in on East Meadowview Drive near Statesville. On Sunday, August 16, ICSO
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect listed on the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted List was arrested on Monday after assaulting a deputy who attempting to apprehend him. Sheriff Darren
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory on Tuesday anounced the board’s intent to study and address racial inequity in the county. Mallory’s announcement came after
Frances Florene Bagwell King, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 14, 1946, to the
Robert Allen Davis, 50, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Robbie was born April 3, 1970 in Mecklenburg County and was the son
Joe Allen Christie, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1938, in Davidson, N.C., to the late
Michael Howard Morrow, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Mike was born to the late George Frank Morrow and
James “Norman” Grant, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1942, to the late Roy
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have notified parents of Lake Norman Elementary School students that an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. Officials did not
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Council members got an earful on Monday night from protesters who believe they have been neglected by city officials and the police department while
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding the Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) to serve North Carolina’s teachers, school personnel and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in a homeless camp near Interstate 40. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Anna Carolyn Ladd Feimster, 72 of Scotts, N.C., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Saturday, February 28, 1948, in
David Willis Whitener, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born February 14, 1957, in Troutman, N.C., and was the
Ms. Bonnie Gaye Hayes, 60, of 278 Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on Friday, August 14, 2020, following an extended illness.
On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Angelia Crater Templeton woke up in her Heavenly Father’s arms! Angelia was retired from ICSS and then began caregiving. She loved her church family, J.C.
Sherry Lynne Evans Hecker of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Born in Akron, Ohio, on November 26, 1941, she was the daughter
Jeffrey Stuart Absher, 55, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his residence. Born in Wilkes County on August 27, 1964, he was the son of
BY H. WAYNE WILKINS EnergyUnited is defining a future for our members and the community we all share – a brighter future that continues our commitment to delivering reliable electricity
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 2 ♦ A girl, Lucy Jane Souther, born to Nathan and Mary Souther of
Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the promotion of two veteran deputies to leadership positions at the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. William Hamby is being