BY KARISSA MILLER Several parents and concerned citizens attended Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting so they could share their views about the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board of Education
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Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has received the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award by the N.C. Division of Water Resources. Statesville’s Water Treatment facility is
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of people participated in the 4th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery at Troutman ESC Park, enjoying an afternoon of music, stories, information from various health
FROM STAFF REPORTS Collge instructor and small business consultant Joseph Glasgow has announced his campaign for mayor of the City of Statesville. “I am running for mayor because I wholeheartedly
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide; (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide; and (3)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell announced nearly three dozens arrests on Tuesday as part of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing effort to target drug dealers. During July, August
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seven more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 have died since Friday in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported four new deaths Monday and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19
Susan Cavendish Godfrey, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home in her sleep. Born in Charleston, W.Va. on May 8, 1953, she was a daughter
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Kay Mayes Edmonds, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sandy was born in Iredell County on April 27,
Nancy Jane Reynolds Hamilton, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 1940, to the
Eric Alan Josey, 44, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Eric was born
Alexis Monique Murdock, 38, of Statesville, N.C., was born September 30, 1982, to Bernard Borders and Shon Murdock. She departed this earthly life on September 17, 2021, at Forsyth Medical
Shirley Juanita Fleming Talbert, 92, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1929, in Mecklenburg County to the late John F.
Richard “TR” Nelson Mayberry, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away September 21, 2021, at Carolina Caring – Sherrill’s Ford Hospice. TR was born in Iredell County on May 5,
James Alfred Bunton, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 ,at Iredell Memorial Hospital. James was born December 16, 1959, in Iredell County and was the
Elizabeth Ashley Lyalls, 36, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Elizabeth was born December 9, 1984, in Statesville, and was the daughter of Sherry Sheets Hess and
Special to Iredell Free News In His Steps and Forward Church will host the annual End of Summer Bash on Saturday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Art students at The Brawley School, an International Baccalaureate World School, participated in the United Nations International Day of Peace on Tuesday. Assistant Principal Misty Basham,
Special to Iredell Free News The Knights of Columbus, Council 7152, recently donated $1,000 to Pharos Parenting (formerly SCAN of Iredell) to help support the nonprofit’s efforts. Pharos Parenting is
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House Committee on Redistricting and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 23, in Statesville. The meeting is scheduled for
Special to Iredell Free News Our Town Stage is excited to announce its upcoming comedy series will kick off October 8 at The Charles Mack Citizen Center in the Joe
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Health Department is one step closer to taking public health services, including its COVID-19 response, into the community via a mobile health unit. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 31 ♦ A boy, Braxton Cole Wilkie, born to Masson Wilkie and Stephanie
Samuel “Sam” Charles Poteat III of Stony Point, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Sam was born February 21, 1952, in Statesville, N.C., and
Glenda Kaye Morrison Wooten Summers, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Glenda was born on January 15, 1941, in Iredell County
Jimmy Randolph Wise, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jimmy was born September 25, 1933, in Iredell County and was the son of the late
Matthew Stephen Hendrix, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1974, in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Dennis and Vicky Morrow
Reid Davis Goodman, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1966, in Mooresville to June Staton Goodman and the late Oscar
James Edward Kinahan, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born on November 14,1937, to the late James Henry Kinahan and
Kathleen Marie Smith, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on January 15, 1959 in Oneonta N.Y., and was
Judith Grace Marvin Teeter, who affectionately known as Judy, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2021, at the age of 72 after a long battle with chronic illnesses. She
Steve Crystle Riddle, 81, met Jesus His Savior Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born July 17, 1942, in Monroe, Mich., to the Rev. Crystle Henry (C.H.) Riddle and Elizabeth
Billy Monroe Isenhour, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence, on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Iredell County on January 19, 1940, he was the son of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported a dramatic decrease in the number of students who were required to quarantine last week as the second week of the district’s mask
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 7 ♦ Justin Pope, 19, of Hill River Road, Hiddenite, charged with possession of methamphetamine, three