Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has joined approximately 40 cross-sector health care organizations committing to using and sharing high-level data
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 16 ♦ Conner Stillman, 24, of Statesville charged with felonious restraint. OCTOBER 17 ♦ Raymond Joseph Murty,
BY KARISSA MILLER Pressly School started a new tradition this week in an effort to come together as a school family while recognizing the school’s community partners who make an
Mrs. Catherine Belle “Tonkie” Turner, 71, also known as “Mother Catherine” and “Grandma” to many, entered this life on December 6, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Jacolia
Barney Milborn Gibson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Wilkes Medical Center. Born August 24, 1948, in Sullivan County, Tenn., he
Kathie Mae Parker, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Kathie was born in Alleghany County, Va., on March 7,
Ms. Carolyn Dawn Inman, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home. Carolyn was born in the District of Columbia on April 24,
Jack Lawrence “Cody” Markle Jr., 45, of Harmony, N.C., died October 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 1976, he was a son of the
Edward “Marshall” Shanklin, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Deerfield Assisting Living in Boone, N.C. Marshall was born on December 27, 1928, in Mecklenburg
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) is pleased to announce its Winter Wonderland event will take place on Saturday, November 27, and Saturday, December 4, at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board faced a standing room only, overflow crowd during a four-hour meeting on Monday night as it had three major projects
Booster shots are now available for more North Carolinians Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy
Linda Sue Goodwin Austin, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on February 1, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was
Howard Micheal “Mike” Taylor, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed unexpectedly into the Gates of Heaven by his loving mother and brother on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born on April
David Owen McLelland Sr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on September 5, 1927, he was the son
Billy Ray Williamson, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mr. Williamson was born July 3, 1939, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of federal firearms offenses. Phong Duc
Billie Lee McKenzie Carswell, 93, of Scotts, N.C., passed away peacefully October 24, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21,1928, in Prestonburg, Ky., to
David Bryan Perry, 58, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. David is the son of the late Johnny Perry and Rebecca Perry. David
Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Robinson Westmoreland, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born September 6, 1941, in
Theodore Horace “Ted” Odom, 87, of Statesville died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in McDowell County on May 23, 1934, to the late Horace
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools was recently awarded a federal Teacher and School Leader program grant totaling approximately $22 million. “This grant will also allow us to grow our own
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges in Iredell County after he was taken into custody on outstanding felony charges in Cabarrus County. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Due to the forecasted rain for Thursday, the Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event has been moved to Wednesday, October 27, from 4 to 6
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Attorneys for a 7-year-old autistic boy who was handcuffed and held to the floor for 38 minutes by a Statesville police officer at Pressly School have begun
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member Sally Williams is seeking her third term in office during a period of rapid growth and change in Troutman. Williams, who is
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jerry Oxsher, born and raised in Smyrna, Tenn., attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in professional chemistry and later attended graduate
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Paul Henkel is finishing his 32nd year of service in varoius capacities to the town, and he is
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2021-2022 concert season will continue Saturday, November 6, with CashBack, a celebration of the music of the legendary Johnny Cash, at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The $25 Summer Card pilot program operated by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was successful in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination, according
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is a natural part of our everyday life. We do it habitually, without even thinking about it. Breathe in, breathe out — seems easy,
Chuck Leroy Danyels, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, October 22,2021. He was born in Chester, S.C., on August 1, 1949, to the late Ophelia Danyels and was
On Saturday October 23, 2021, Rita Irene Gonzales (Cormier), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 82. Rita was born on July 12, 1939,
Russell Borkowsky, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Trenton, N.J., received his angel wings on October 22, 2021. He was born June 4, 1939, in Brody, Poland, and was
Special to Iredell Free News Four Mitchell Community College students were recently announced as recipients of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization Agribusiness