Lucille Mathis Pharr Manuel, 95, of Olin, N.C., entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on February 13, 1926,
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BY KARISSA MILLER When the State of North Carolina mandated that school district’s offer six weeks of summer school for students in grades K-12, Iredell-Statesville Schools saw it as an
Daniel James Elsenheimer passed away at home after a long illness on June 29, 2021. Dan was born in Lansing, Mich., on August 20, 1936, to the late James and
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Statesville Police Department is holding a free week of summer camp from July 19 to July 23 at the Bentley Community Center Center, located
Erin Leigh Harris Allison, 42, of Blowing Rock, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Erin was born February 14, 1979, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has named Diane Hamby, MSN, RN, MSHA, the new director of 3 North at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Hamby has extensive experience in the
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Fifth Street Ministries of Iredell County to help purchase supplies for the organization’s facility, which provides shelter for
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville native Emma Schieck will represent Team USA in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer as the team attempts to bring home
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the recommendation of Robert Little as the new principal of Pressly School during Monday’s board meeting. Little, who
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its meeting on Thursday night, the Troutman Town Council approved annexation and rezoning requests of a 113-acre tract for the 236 single-family home Westmoreland Village
Special to Iredell Free News Beginning July 19, West Wilson Avenue in Mooresville will be closed in the evenings from the intersection of N.C. Highway 21 to the entrance to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – In recognition of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the N.C. License and Theft Bureau wants to help vehicle owners protect their vehicles and
Special to Iredell Free News As medical technology continuously evolves, Iredell Health System strives to keep up with the newest and greatest trends and equipment. Iredell Memorial Hospital’s catherization lab,
Katharine E. (Free) Smith, 87, of Limerick, Pa., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Paoli Hospital on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born in Norristown,
Brian Thomas Beikirch, 63, of Statesville, N.C., entered heaven on July 11, 2021, ready for his last greatest adventure, believing in the Lord, who is the creator and giver of
Mr. Jeffrey Keith Graham, 53, of 136 Greylin Loop, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 21, 1967, and was the son of the late Clarence Graham and
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thompson Pickens, 87, of 1008 Cass Street in Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 18, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Isaac
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 19 ♦ Jiceri Sankwon Tucker, 24, of Statesville charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. We are committed to providing excellent care for the whole family. We have more
Special to Iredell Free News Chris and Heather Besoiu have joined the staff at Nicholson Funeral Home. Heather Frazier Besoiu has assumed the role of community relations director. A native
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A workforce development organization that serves Iredell County has been awarded an $87,000 grant to boost technology, training and employment opportunities for youth. The
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to participate in the Fall Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville on Friday, September 24.
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and WAME Radio are hosting job fair on Thursday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Ralph Morrison Brawley III, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Mooresville to the late Nellie Brawley Wrenn and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Brett Patrick Moir, 32, of Rocky River Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine
Banks Osborne Moose, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Banks was born on March 13, 1937, in Rowan County to the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed July as Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens.
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville recently received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has recently welcomed Chris Hollar as the new director of materials management. In his new position, Hollar is responsible for the purchase
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more teens have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Ah’Miyahh Howell and assault with a deadly weapon in the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four suspects have been charged with murder in connection with the June 28 shooting death of an 8-year-old Statesville girl. Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced the
Catherine Cornelia Eagle, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 8, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1936, in Mooresville to the late Fred and Maddie Russ Sherrill.
Sharon Kaye Chambers, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Visalia, Calif., and was preceded in death by
John Lewis Simmerman, 78, of Marion, N.C. and formerly of Statesville, N.C., died July 7, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on September 22, 1942,
Special to Iredell Free News Food Lion of Mooresville recently donated $200 worth of food for the outdoor food box at Lakeshore Middle School. The food donation box was recently