Grant provides $335 relief for most North Carolinians with children Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) issued a reminder today that applications for
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Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Beautification Committee began its seasonal Downtown planting on Monday, October 12, sprucing up Main Street in Downtown Mooresville. The purpose of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members are working with Iredell County commissioners to bring broadband systems and fiber optic networks to under-served parts of the county and residents
Joan Ford Rodd, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16,
Gabriel “Gregory” Ferguson, 89, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va. Gregory served in the United States Marine Corp and retired
Christopher Gamble, 58, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Rugby, England, to Terence and Phyllis (Brewer) Gamble, who preceded
Vernon Reid “Red” Overcash, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on October 11, 2020, following a battle with kidney disease. He was born on
Mr. Kenneth Paul Huff, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Huff was born October 14, 1939, in Yadkinville, N.C., and was
Eula Mae Jones Thompson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Mrs. Thompson was born August 7, 1930 in Iredell County and was the daughter of
Doris Marie Benfield Carson, 86, of Houstonville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020. She was surrounded with family and friends as the Lord called her home. Her school
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five new Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sworn in on Friday, October 9, after graduating from Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Program. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: SEPTEMBER 28 ♦ A girl, Bailey Rose Simmons, born to Bradley Simmons and Rachel Royal of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored several community members and a retiring police officer and approved two agreements through its consent agenda during Thursday’s meeting. The one
Special to Iredell Free News MOORESVILLE – The N.C. Department of Transportation will convert the crossroads of Talbert Road and Oates Road to an all-way stop to improve traffic safety
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ Kelly Renea Bates, 36, of Alan Circle, Salisbury, charged with possession of a schedule I
Helen Jeanette Ralph Ferron, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at her residence. Born September 10, 1934, in Painesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the
Ricky Paul Parsons, 63, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Ricky was born April 25, 1957, in Ashe County, N.C.,
Dennis “Keith” Hartline, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born Wednesday, July 29, 1959, in Iredell County to the late
Jessica Annette Gaither, 38, of 2179 Deerview Circle, Statesville, was born in Iredell County on December 19, 1981, and was the daughter of Daryl Eugene Gaither and Orian Gabriel Holland.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – A survey by the N.C. Department of Transportation is the last chance for the public to comment on draft recommendations that will be
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ Donna Mundy Duncan, 57, of Olin charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. SEPTEMBER 26
Special to Iredell Free News It can be confusing for people to know where to turn for information about their health care. Partners Health Management is now offering an opportunity
Special to Iredell Free News When she started working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1969, Eula McLelland could not have envisioned the changes and advances she would witness
Special to Iredell Free News Since the loss of K9 Officer Jordan Sheldon on May 4, 2019, the Town of Mooresville has searched for an appropriate way to honor his
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host a reception for collage artist John R. Miles III on Wednesday, October 14. The event is scheduled from 5:30
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center recently donated over $17,000 to Mitchell Community College’s Health Sciences Program. Josh Snow, Davis Regional CEO, was on hand to present
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Haley Dawn Bryan, 43, of Hill Dairy Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a
Richard James Ervin Sr., 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ervin was born August 8, 1944, in Iredell County and
Editor’s Note: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. BY PATTI WEST Domestic violence is an uncomfortable issue to discuss. Most would prefer to pretend it doesn’t exist or deny the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The annual ShakeOut earthquake drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 15. The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is a worldwide earthquake safety movement involving
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell Health Department notified parents of students at eight district schools of positive COVID-19 test results this week. Here is a summary of
Travis Bernard Oglesby, beloved son of William Clifford Oglesby and Joann Holland Oglesby, was born in Hartwell, Ga., on July 30, 1970. He departed this life on Sunday, October 4,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Ahead of early voting and Election Day, the N.C. State Board of Elections reminds all North Carolinians that voter intimidation and coercion are
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point woman faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office for driving on a suspended license. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News Mayor Costi Kutteh and the Statesville City Council have issued a proclamation in support of emergency nurses by recognizing Emergency Nurses Week during October 11-17.
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County has officially kicked off its 2020 Annual Campaign with a focus on serving the children of our community during the