Deborah Jean “D.J.” Fuller, 62, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Iredell County after a long illness. D.J. was born in
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed June 4 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness about and honor the lives of those
Glenna Marie Adams Shaw, 70, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House following a long fight with cancer. Born on January 21, 1951, in Elmira,
Garneill Savalas Mozer, 43, passed away on May 31, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on July 9, 1977, to Lisa Fern Mozer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News is excited to publish the winning essays in American Renaissance School’s end-of-year “I Can” Essay Contest. Participating students were encouraged to write essays inspiring their
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized more than four pounds of crystal methamphetamine after it was dropped off at a residence by a package delivery service. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that more than 80 percent of adults age 65 and older in the
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
Kia Hoflich Herrington, 76, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born October 3, 1945, and blessed to the late Harold
Mary “Lucy” Louola Orbison, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021, at her home. She was born November 12, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter
Mrs. Joann “Tina” Carol Asbury Bullock, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Tina was born in
Special to Iredell Free News Members of the Troutman community provided Troutman Elementary School with free fresh school-baked cookies. The cookies were delivered to all students and staff each Friday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 250 pounds of marijuana during a pair of traffic stops on
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has officially opened the doors to its new facility, Iredell Mooresville, on Wednesday. Located at 653 Bluefield Road, Iredell Mooresville is the
Special to Iredell Free RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate inched up to 4.5 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate increased from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update Wednesday
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have approved a $236 million budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget maintains the existing property tax rate of 53.75 cents per $100 valuation.
Alice Ann Simpson King, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday May 31, 2021, surrounded by the comfort and love of her children at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
James Vernon Kiser, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully May 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1931 in Dickenson County, Va.,
Jeffrey David Adcock, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born June 22, 1962 in Wake County, N.C., the son of the
James “Keith” Call, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a lung illness, leaving the pains of this world behind. Keith loved to work in years of health. He loved
Esteban Quinones, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Born in Puerto Rico on October 23, 1961, he was the son of the late
Mrs. Mary Rankin Derr, 88, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Alexander County
James ‘Mark’ Harper, born January 3, 1961, in Clarksville, Tenn., was tragically lost to us on May 21, 2021, at age 60 as a result of a mechanical failure during
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 10 ♦ A girl, Zendaya Italy-Jade Farrington, born to Chris and Fantacy Farrington of Statesville. MAY
Special to Iredell Free News Laurel MaLynn Gray, a recent North Iredell High School graduate, has been awarded the 2021 John Kirkman Honorary CTE Scholarship by the North Carolina CTE
Special to Iredell Free News Fire officials in Mooresville credit a working smoke alarm for saving the lives of a family after food left cooking unattended on the stove caused
Sonny “Jay” Thompson passed away Saturday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 15, 1973, and was the son of Kathy Murray and the late
Mary Nicholson Davis, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 28, 2021, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dekalb, Ill., to the
Roger Lee Bruce, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away. May 27, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on November 19, 1957, to the late Eugene Bruce, and Rosie Mae
Allen Sturgill Phifer, 78, of Cleveland, N.C., died Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, April 22, 1943, he was the
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago physicians from the Statesville Medical Group and Iredell Medical Associates merged to create Piedmont HealthCare, forming a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A bill to distribute $750 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access in all 100 counties in North Carolina has