Mrs. Junnies Ree Cornelius McGee of Statesville, N.C., daughter of the late John Bristol Clemmons and Vera Bellamy, was born in Iredell County on June 17, 1948. She departed this
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Barbara Ann Klepfer Wilson Brown of Citra, Fla., passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 12, 2020, with family by her bedside. She was born January 15,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Leadership of the N.C. Division of Prisons has consolidated some of its operations to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 in North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Despite advances in cancer treatment, disparities in cancer outcomes are prevalent, especially for minority, underserved and rural populations. With a $775,000 one-year grant
Special to Iredell Free News Coddle Creek Elementary first-graders read “Balloons Over Broadway” and learned about how the Macy’s Parade started and how balloons are created. Then they had a
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, December 12, the Mooresville Police Department will partner with Target and the Salvation Army to make this holiday season extra special for several
Joyce Lorraine Rogers, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born on August 30, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She enjoyed her crafts, collectables
Special to Iredell Free News Many people may not notice or think about how important their lungs are until they stop working properly. Breathing is an involuntary function bringing oxygen
Editor’s Note: The Iredell Health Department provided the following guidance for holiday shopping. Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday deal shopping is already looking a little different than last
Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020. Instead of setting an alarm
Mr. Jerry Roscoe Williams, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Jerry was born in Iredell County on August 25, 1941, and
Mr. Michael Lawrence Coltham, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in London, England, on April 2, 1936, he was a son
Blane Marvin Nichols, 61, of Wake Forest, N.C., died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on January 31,
David Efird Rhyne, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his daughter’s home in Virginia on November 21, 2020. David came to live with his daughter and son-in-law in 2019
Ruth Irene Bost Dagenhart, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 22, 2020. Ruth was born in Iredell County to the late William and Lizzie Bost on December 19,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 139 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The deaths were
Avoid scams when changing Medicare supplement plans Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages families to talk to their Medicare-aged loved ones about getting
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to
Editor’s Note: The following statement is made on behalf of the Chief Medical Officers and Chief Clinical Officers of North Carolina healthcare systems and hospitals identified below: Special to Iredell
Annie Fesperman Beeker, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1921, in
William P. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2020, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home – Salisbury. Bill, as he was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The bipartisan N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted to certify nearly all contests in the 2020 general election, including the presidential
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce details for its 2020 Basketball Skills Challenge. This two-event challenge at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning North Carolinians about the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season. “Thanksgiving is one of the
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department on Tuesday announced that retired SPD K-9 Argo died at home earlier this month. Argo, a German shepherd who served the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam circulating in the area. Scammers are falsely claiming there is a warrant for not
Fred J. Baity, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Iredell County, on October
Adam Dale Mecimore, 12 days old, of Olin, N.C., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK At an emergency meeting on Monday evening, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education moved its pre-kindergarten through-fifth grade students to a hybrid virtual/live instruction model
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman and former Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck have agreed to sever their contractual relationship after Gruesbeck resigned November 12 after about four months
Employment Opportunities The City of Statesville is currently seeking to fill the following positions. Applicants must apply online at www.statesvillenc.net. IT DEPARTMENT – GIS DIVISION GIS ADMINISTRATOR SALARY RANGE: $52,983.63
Barbara Childers Dix Oates, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Huntersville, N.C., to the late Walter Augustus
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase rapidly across North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday called for stricter face covering requirements. During a
Peter Thomas Meletis (Evripido Soterios) was born on July 21, 1931, in Washington, D.C., and raised in Alexandria, Va., to Greek immigrant parents Soterios (Tom) from Thrace, Turkey, and Anna
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has planned three virtual open houses to provide information to students and their parents about the district’s early college programs. All three programs