Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Troopers Association recently announced its official endorsements of Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) and Grey Mills, a
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation announced Monday that the 2020 Pumpkin Fest had been canceled. DSDC officials made the announcement on Facebook: “In the interest
Horace E. Huie of Olin, N.C., passed away on August 29, 2020. He lived a life that was defined by his jovial nature, a deep-seated belief in usefulness, and a
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Elections Director Becky Galliher will make a pitch to county commissioners on Tuesday for additional resources for the upcoming general election. The board
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 29th death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases surpassed 2,500. Eleven people who have
Lois Edwina Morefield Goodman, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1943, in Salisbury, N.C., to the late George Edward
Opal Stewart Mills, 92, of Matthews, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1928, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Sandra Gale Kiser, 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday August 30, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. No Services are scheduled at this time. Reavis Funeral Home is serving
John Allen McMurray Sr., 51, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday August 29, 2020, at his residence. John was born July 22, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the
George Douglas Griffith, 100, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born In Iredell County, N.C., on January 14, 1920, he was the son
Larry Steve Church, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on September 8, 1944, to the late James
Dr. Phillip R. Goodson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 31, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with recurrent pancreatic cancer. Dr. G was born and grew
UPDATE: USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Monday that the USDA will extend the waiver flexibility to allow schools to participate in the summer nutrition programs through December 31,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Facility has named Kristie Turner as its new director of nursing. Turner began as a floor/charge nurse when she
Special to Iredell Free News The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) and Iredell Health System have formed a partnership with the Mooresville Police Department and Statesville Police Department to implement
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library recently introduced cloudLibrary – a new feature-packed app that makes it easier than ever to organize and return your library
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council met on Friday to discuss the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on city finances. Officials also discussed how best to address
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Wurzer has returned to her hometown after a distinguished naval career to continue her family medicine practice. She recently joined Davis Medical Group
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 17 ♦ A boy, Robert James Witte, born to Bryan Witte and Heather Nesbitt of Statesville.
John Losak, 86, passed away on August 2, 2020, in Durham, N.C. Dr. Losak was born on November 4, 1933, in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Miami Edison High
George Nathaniel Barnes, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Barnes was born to the late Arthur and Hattie Barnes in
Bobby Little Miller, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 29, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Bobby was born January 14, 1934, in Iredell County and was
Jennifer Lee Nicholson West, 39, of Harmony, N.C., died Friday, August 28, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1981, to Joe and Evelyn Kiser Nicholson. Jennifer
‘Healing and justice for our community are themes at the heart of faith.” Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to achieve healing, equality, justice, access and
Special to Iredell Free News Because Recovery is too important to cancel, join organizers of the 3rd Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery for four weeks of virtual programming throughout September,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 21 ♦ Matthew Jacob Bass, 26, of Parker Lake Loop, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center recently introduced a women’s Pelvic Health Rehab Program through the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department. Women of all ages can experience a
Raymundo Jimenez, 34, of Charlotte, N.C., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on November 4, 1985, to Alvaro Jimenez and Leticia Marquez.
Donald James Byers, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Donald was born December 1, 1944 in Iredell County and
Linda Murdock Harmon, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 27, 2020, with her daughter and nurses by her side singing “Amazing Grace.” Linda was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that the State of North Carolina will provide $28 million to local governments and communities in their
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drugs charges following an investigation into reports that illegal narcotics were being used or sold at a home on Raintree Lane. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The deaths of three more individuals in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 26th, 27th and 28th deaths
Morton Kent Palmer, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at home after a short illness. He suffered a major stroke in 2012, but it was colon cancer that took him
Eugene “Gene” Vernon Myers, 79, of Statesville, N.C., was finally reunited with the love of his life, Gladys Myers, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Eugene was born November 6, 1940,