Mr. Forrest Lafonn Minor, 66, of 1008 Suncrest Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on June 18,
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Robert Lee Jones, 67, passed away August 9, 2020, while under the care of Gordon Hospice House. Robert was born January 16, 1953, in Anniston, Ala., to the late Vernon
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County surpassed 2,000 on Tuesday. According to the Iredell County Health Department, there have now been 2,000
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members heard from a large group of concerned teachers, parents and community members during their meeting Monday evening. About a dozen people signed
FROM STAFF RESULTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony stalking charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Carolyn
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District began the 2020-2021 school year on Monday with its annual convocation – an event attended by few guests at the Performing Arts
FROM STAFF REPORTS The body of a 50-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday was located Monday afternoon. Curtis Allen Wuellner’s body was found in a heavily wooded area
Diane Wasley Delnero, 71, formerly of Plymouth, Pa., and Union, N.J., passed away on August 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born in Plymouth, Pa., and
John DeMatha Marquez, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 8, 2020, at Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born to Marcos and Margarita Marquez
Mrs. Mimi-Dell Murdock Moore, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Mimi-Dell was born in Iredell County on March 6, 1937,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools provided the following information about organizations offering child-care during the upcoming school year. Each site has limited capacity because of CDC guidelines due
Special to Iredell Free News WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is conducting a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA
Editor’s Note: The I-SS Board of Education meets Monday at 6 p.m. at the Career Academy & Technical School located 350 Old Murdock Road in Troutman. Read the agenda HERE
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Joseph James Chakos, 64, of Sullivan Road, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell or
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A national campaign to promote workplace safety and health has been declared in North Carolina for the week of August 10–16 by Gov.
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District will virtually kick off its fall semester with online events and welcoming activities throughout the following week. Keeping aligned with the district’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a missing person investigation for Curtis Allen Wuellner, 50, who lives at 516 Laurel Cove Road in western Iredell
Frank Sharpe Ostwalt, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Oxford, N.C. Mr. Ostwalt was born December 18, 1933, in Troutman, and was the son
Marie Scordo Racano, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Marie was born April 14, 1927, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman State Park’s new superintendent, Scott Avis, was destined to chose an outdoor career. Spending his childhood in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia cemented
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today took additional steps to protect nursing home residents and staff during the COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic, educational and social disruptions it has caused have changed the way most people live, work and play in Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 30 ♦ William Joseph McCurdy, 29, of James Way, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule
Leonard Wiggins, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on November 16, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Christopher Kimmons Craven, known by his family and friends as “Chris” or “Catfish,” 38, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1981, in Charlotte,
Mr. Dean Fredrick Thorne, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dean was born November 20, 1961, in Alexander County, N.C., and
Kenneth Ray Yow, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1958, in Cabarrus County, N.C., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 20th death attributed to COVID-19 on Friday, marking the second consecutive day that a death was reported in the county.
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Wake Forest Baptist Health, in partnership with Javara, announced Friday that they have begun recruiting healthy adults for a Phase 3 clinical research
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its fifth class of inductees. The class, which encompasses over 90 years of athletics in
Roy “Jerry” Poole, 70, of Statesville, N.C. died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, following a brief illness. Jerry was born on March 27, 1950, to Roy
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces a half-dozen felony drug charges as the result of an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina elections officials are responding to many voters’ questions and concerns about mass mailings, text messages, phone calls and home visits by
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the summer semester 2020. To be eligible for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another death in Iredell County has been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 19th death on Thursday. Local health officials do not
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the N.C. Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) have distributed