Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Jeffrey T. Reeves has joined the practice at Piedmont Bone & Joint. An orthopedic surgeon, Reeves specializes in hip and knee replacements. Born and
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Funds will be used for recruitment and retention bonuses for school nutrition personnel Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Education has approved the allocation of
Special to Iredell Free News One minute you’re watching your child play their favorite sport. Then, while cheering them on, you see them grab their ankle and fall. As the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 3,400 Iredell-Statesville Schools students, or 16 percent, were forced to quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19 or isolate because they had symptoms last week.
There 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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 26 ♦ Brandy J. Able, 39, of Fairforest Drive, Greenwood, S.C., charged with larceny of a
Christopher Shella, 50, of Durham, N.C., died on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C. following an extended illness. He was born in Statesville, N.C.,
Mrs. Nora Holland Smyre, 56, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County and was the daughter of Lillian
Mildred Catherine Vaughan, age 89, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on May 27, 1932,
Patricia Gail Hefner Smith, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Gail was born November 8, 1943, in
Elwanda Jean Dixon Fox, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, following a lengthy illness at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Fox was born December 10, 1945, in
Richard Franklin Helms, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Richard was born on April 6, 1946, in Monroe, N.C., to
Harmony woman details nine-month battle with COVID-19, advises others to take it seriously Special to Iredell Free News Imagine trying to breathe through a straw. Air comes in, but it
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the two different redistricting processes. BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has begun discussing criteria for redrawing boundaries
Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ SAVING SPIRACLE is
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department released the following health information. Special to Iredell Free News Over the past few years the Iredell County Public Health Taskforce has worked
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Sunday, September 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Troutman’s ESC Park, which is
Jose Alfonso Sandoval, age 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born October 15, 1942, in Costa Rica the son of the
Mr. Timothy Enoch Miller, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on March 5,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19. The Executive Order
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Throngs of people arrived at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday night to experience the thrilling rides, view the exhibits, and learn more about agriculture at
Bradley Jon MacInnes, 41, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1980, in Lebanon, N.H., to Barry and
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Richard Coleman has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Coleman is running as a Republican in
Mr. Roland Marion “Boogie” Johnson, 85, of 1907 Fifth Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in
Wilma Mae Cunupp Helms, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1934, in Mooresville to the late Richard and Phronia
Charlie L. Davis, 84, of Union Grove, N.C., departed this world on August 30, 2021, from his home in Iredell County. Charlie was born on September 17, 1936, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection Here’s the information on the revised
Special to Iredell Free News The 47th Carolina BalloonFest scheduled for October 15-17 has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, organizers announced early Friday. National Balloon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate July dropped to 4.4 percent in July, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County has a labor
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the
Allyson Brawley Josey, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 1, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Statesville, N.C., to Mary Rogers Brawley and the late
Sherry Dawn Morrow Belt, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1972 in Mooresville, N.C., to Patricia Ellis Gordon and
Lonnie Willard Roberts Jr., 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born November 29, 1963 in Welch, W.Va., Lonnie was the son of the late Lonnie
Wilhelmina “Micki” Irene Rhodes was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on August 30, 2021, at age 92. Micki was born to Edwin
Mr. Rodney McSwain Dixon, 84, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021, at home with his daughters Lori and Traci and their families by his side. Rod
Dale Lee Hawks, 48, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. Born in Tazewell County, Va., on November 3, 1972, he was the son