Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live, a Statesville nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth, hosted its annual summer program virtually. Students from Iredell-Statesville Schools participated in the
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Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on upcoming improvements at Mooresville Skate Park. After the Skate Park’s Master Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS State and local officials reported record-breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The Iredell Health Department reported 301 new laboratory confirmed cases, setting a new single-day
Glen Ron DeVaughn, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Parkersburg, W.Va., and was the son of the late
Sandra “Sandi” Lee Dunn, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at her home. She was born February 11, 1944, in Staten Island, N.Y. Sandi retired from
Margaret Kimbrell Campbell, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1932, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Robert and LaValette
Susan Smart Poole, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on August 14, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn.
The Health System plans to vaccinate 400 healthcare workers by Christmas Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System kicked off its COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, becoming the first organization
Larry Anderson Massey, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He had battled Parkinsons Disease and Mitochondrial Myopathy for several years prior to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana and cash following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts is giving back again. For the holiday season, owner and dance instructor Laura Hanson has organized an effort to help local children
Doris Ann Sharpe Bottoms, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Doris was born July 2, 1943, in Statesville and was the
Betty Jo Henderson Litaker, 90, died December 11, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born February 6, 1929, in Canton, N.C., to Clifton Lafayette Henderson and
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with advice for individuals and businesses for helping reduce
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members tapped Martin Page to continue as chairman for another year during Monday’s board meeting. After board member Sam Kennington nominated Page, Superintendent
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and its Foundation and Endowment for Excellence presented its 2020 Excellence in Giving and Service Award to John and Theresa Schaefer. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of hospitalizations and deaths attributed to COVID-19 steadily increasing in Iredell County, local officials are urging residents to follow public health mandates over the
Special to Iredell Free News Rotarians are known for their motto, “Service Above Self.” Eighteen members of the Rotary Club of Statesville put this motto into action on December 9
Special to Iredell Free News In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Home Instead Senior Care employees are striving to complete the “Be a Santa to a Senior” purchases and
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2021 Electric Cooperative Youth in Washington, D.C., is December 31, 2020. Applications for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after
Mrs. Mattie Sharpe, 92, daughter of the late Jacob Parker Mattie Bell Clark, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 13, 1928. She departed this life on Tuesday, December
Susan Joy Morris Walsh, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. Susan was born September 6, 1955, in Lackawanna County, Pa., and
Jeannie Elaine Bailey Davis, 62, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Veterans Hospital in Salisbury, N.C. She was born on October 15, 1958, in Chattooga County,
Although bravely and successfully battling cancer to reach remissions in 1998 and 2014, Patricia (Pat) L. Bourbeau lost her battle with returning cancer and other complications on December 9, 2020.
Harold Dean Pendergrass, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born Wednesday, June 26, 1940, in Wilkes
TL Moore, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1928, in Haywood County to
Scott Allen Heidlebaugh, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1963, to Thomas and Margaret (Parkins) Heidlebaugh.
Mr. Ross Edward Haberern Sr., 50, son of Helen Ruth Patch Haberern and the late Robert William Haberern Sr., was born on April 13, 1970, in Manchester, Conn. He departed
Kenneth Leon Minor Sr., 64, son of the late Eugene Minor and Loreane Gray Minor, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 8, 1956. He departed this life on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a home in west Iredell to follow up on in information that received about
BY KARISSA MILLER Unlike most fourth-graders, Sully Dobson and Lucy Caudill aren’t afraid of public speaking. On Monday evening, the duo made a presentation to Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – To reduce bicycle injuries and deaths, the N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging people to apply to receive free bicycle helmets as part
Mrs. Irene Jane Hodge Miller, 82, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2020. She was the eldest of seven children born to the late Ira Love Hodge and
Joseph Wainwright “Wayne” Miller, Ed.D., 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, December 13, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born January 9, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., he was
Mrs. Miriam Eller Moose, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home. Born in Ashe County, N.C., on March 17, 1933, she was a homemaker and