FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 26 ♦ John Allen Karis, 52, of Jessica Lane, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, and larceny
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Senior Center has something for seniors of all ages in January. Located at 344 East Front Street in Statesville, the Iredell Senior Center
Freddie Martin Wall, 68, a loving husband, the best Daddy, and the coolest PaPaw, stepped into the wind on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. The son of
Ruth Ann Alexander Carroll, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, N.C. She was born November 16, 1936. She was
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Chief Tina Fleming is settling into her new role at the Troutman Police Department after 17 years as a part-time officer with the department. Fleming, who
Lindell Joseph Blevins, 86, of Statesville, N.C., left this life and entered into eternal life on January 1, 2020. A native of Gillespie, Illinois, he was born the sevnth of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce its first baby born in 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, born at 2:17 a.m. on Thursday, January 2.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education would like to formally invite the community to complete the Superintendent Search Survey as input in this process is
Special to Iredell Free News The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Statesville invites the community to help kick off the Relay For Life season on Thursday, January 9,
Billie T. “Billie Gray” Lassiter, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Billie Gray was born to the late Grayson
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial announces changes to Endoscopy, Radiation Therapy parking lots during upcoming renovation Patients receiving treatment at Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Endoscopy Department or the J.
Special to Iredell Free News The Special Delivery Department at Davis Regional Medical Center welcomed Iredell County’s first baby of the New Year. Haile Trinity Page entered the world at
Music with John E Hall When: Friday, January 3, 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Daveste Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman Details: Known by man as a “One Man
Timmy “TJ” Roberts Jr., 29, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born Saturday, February 24, 1990, in Statesville,
Special to Iredell Free News State regulators, community groups and Duke Energy have agreed to a plan to permanently close the company’s remaining nine coal ash basins in the state,
Danny “Ray” Mason Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Alexander County on January 18, 1941, to the
Ron Campurciani has led MPD through difficult period after murder of Officer Sheldon BY MIKE FUHRMAN Ron Campurciani faced a daunting task when he was appointed interim chief at the
On Monday, December 30, 2019, Edward Patrick Chabica, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at age 82. Ed was born on March 17, 1937, in New Lothrop,
Special to Iredell Free News In addition to home schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools offer families a menu of school options, each with a signature theme or program that provides unique educational
Special to Iredell Free News All property owners in Iredell County received a notice regarding the proposed All-County Fire Protection Service District and a public hearing to be held at
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Long of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at the age of 51 after a long battle with cancer. Elizabeth loved spending time with
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville High School boys basketball team cruised to a 75-54 victory over Pine Lake Prep on Monday to claim the 2019 Iredell County Sports Hall of
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ escorted Joanna Marie Bredlau Wilson to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Joanna was born in Miami, Fla., on November 23, 1939.
Frances Deal Kimball, 84, died on Saturday evening, December 28, 2019, at her home in Statesville, N.C., after a long illness. Born on September 29, 1935, in Statesville, Frances was
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated East Iredell Lions Club Community Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three Charlotte men face criminal charges following a high-speed pursuit and efforts by the driver to avoid apprehension by ramming their vehicle into a Mooresville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a convicted felon who fired a gun during a dispute near Mooresville, Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Deputies were dispatched
FROM STAFF REPORTS Before we flip the calendar to 2020, let’s pause to look back on some of the top stories of 2019 in Iredell County. It was a year
Special to Iredell Free News Lake Norman State Park rangers are offering three hiking opportunities on New Year’s Day. On Wednesday January 1, early risers can participate in the Beaver
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices and recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Garbage Collection Residential: The revised schedule for residential garbage
FROM STAFF REPORTS Faced with the prospect of paying a new fee from Benfield Sanitation in 2020, local government officials in Statesville and Mooresville want residents to stop putting glass
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 19 ♦ Nicole Antonia Kennedy, 21, of Raintree Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦ Tecko
Lillian “Billie” Bruce Smith Daniels, 100, of Harmony, N.C., and formally of Statesville, N.C., died on December 26, 2019, at Rosewood Assisted Living of Harmony. Billie was born on May
Ozella Gertrude Pegram Blackwell, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, with her nephew by her side. Ozella was born in Catawba County on August
Mr. George Albert Mazur Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Mr. Mazur was born May 3,
Statesville Branch to close from January 6-11 Special to Iredell Free News The Youth Services Department is returning to the lower level of the main branch of the Iredell County