Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2021 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS As a teenager, Dorothy Woodard took a stand against racial inequality by sitting at the lunch counter of the Woolworth’s department store in downtown Statesville. She was
George Lowell Lucas, 81, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Muskingum County, Ohio, he was the son of the
Charles A. Steele Sr., 88, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born In Iredell County on October 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Augustus Steele
Special to Iredell Free News With Gov. Roy Cooper’s blessing to begin vaccinating North Carolina educators next week, Iredell-Statesville Schools employees are looking forward to Wednesday, February 24. “We are
All 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 number schools in the Iredell-Statesville schools impacted by positive tests or possible exposure to COVID-19 declined during the week of February 12-18. According to the latest
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Lawrence Schmidt, 69, of Badin Lane, Mooresville, charged with 26 counts of stalking and
Timothy Dean Shumaker, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born September 24, 1958, in Iredell County, he was the son of
Bradley Joseph Koepnick, 53, of Hickory, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Brad was born June 15, 1967 in Iredell County and is the son of Donald
Clifford Lewis Webb, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Nellie Jones
Gordon Thomas Schaeffer, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 19, 2021. He was born September 23, 1935 in Rochester, N.Y., the son of the late Paul T. Schaeffer and
Employment Opportunities Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. PHC has more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners gathered at the Ag Extension Office last week for a two-day planning retreat to discuss the county’s priorities and challenges as
TO THE EDITOR: Were you upset or even just plain mad with all the issues during this past election? Are you happy that in North Carolina we didn’t have the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to use an extra measure of caution, especially when using portable heaters
Shirley Louise McAlpin, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, after a long illness . She was preceded in death by her beloved
Lucinda “Cindy” Mott Heavlin, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at her home in Mooresville, N.C. Mrs. Heavlin also lived in Boone, N.C., for many years. She
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Despite a few cancellations because of bad weather, the Town of Troutman’s Red Cross Blood Drive exceeded its goal of 18 units by collecting 30 pints
Special to Iredell Free News Make plans now to fill your car and join Iredell County Parks & Recreation on Friday, March 19, for a family Drive-In Movie Night at
Larry Gene Sigmon, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1955, in Mooresville to the late Ray and Peggy Shumaker
Barbara London Ussery, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Mooresville to the late William and Martha Powers
Mrs. Nancy Marie Wellman Jones, beloved daughter of the late Lewis and Myrtle Smyre Wellman, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 23, 1950. She departed this life at
Mr. Robert Parker Jr., 90, of 1526 Drumstand Road, Stony Point, N.C., was born in Alexander County on March 29, 1930. He was the son of the late Robert Parker
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday. A total of 196 people who have tested positive in Iredell since the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month during Tuesday’s meeting. “Black History Month affords special opportunity to become more
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services observed Cardiac Rehab Week from February 14-20 with an emphasis on “Beating Strong & Living Long.” Davis Regional offers
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces multiple felony charges following a child pornography investigation conducted by the Mooresville Police Department. MPD began an investigation in peer-to-peer uploads
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rep. Patrick McHenry visited Troutman and Mooresville on Wednesday to catch up on the changes and progress in these towns since he last represented the area
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Thousands of North Carolina parents with school-age children will soon begin receiving additional assistance to purchase food through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer
James Calvin “Junior” Matthews Jr., 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on September 28, 1957, to the late James Calvin Matthews
BY KARISSA MILLER All Iredell-Statesville Schools middle and high schools are currently operating under Plan B, which is a mix of in-person and virtual learning. Kelly Cooper, I-SS executive director
James “Randy” Tolbert, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born November 9, 1951 in Hickory, N.C., he was the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has been notified by the federal government of continued delays in some shipments and deliveries
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of two teenagers who have been reported missing ICSO deputies are currently