Glenn Shew, 90, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born August 5, 1930, in Iredell County, to the late Mancyfeld
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Mr. Jody Fairbanks Cook, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Mr. Cook was born May 2, 1949, in Iredell County
On a typical spring day in his not-too-much younger years, you could usually find Bob Tolle on the cool mountain streams of North Carolina, his beloved Gracie or Khaki poised
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe recently attend an event in which President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing his America First Healthcare Plan. “”I was honored
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will open its highly anticipated food bank to the public on Thursday, October 1, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library is currently hosting “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian in the library’s main hall.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the organization’s bimonthly September meeting, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) Director Jill McLelland announced an upcoming outreach event about the dangers of vaping. On November
Safety precautions set for large outdoor and some indoor venues Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will ease some restrictions while continuing safety measures
FROM STAFF REPORTS Forty-one people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department has reported three deaths this week, including
Richard “Rick” Elton Harrington, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born on March 31,
McKenzie Brooke Sherrill, 28, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born on January 14, 1992, in Mooresville, to Gary Wayne Sherrill and Lisa Wilson
Mrs. Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Mash, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Father on Saturday, September 26, 2020, peacefully with her family. Mrs. Mash was born in Tazewell
Torrence “Tracey” Smith Chapman, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 29, 2020, at her home. She was born November 28, 1958 in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter of the
Office of Pandemic Recovery has distributed 75 percent of CRF funds as of Sept. 21 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina has distributed over
Mr. Mantheo Wellman was the youngest son of Chal and Carrie Wellman of Statesville, N.C. His parents had eight children, six boys and two girls. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman were
Special to Iredell Free News Niagara Bottling, one of the leading private label bottled water companies in the United States, has donated $15,000 to the Town of Mooresville’s Officer Jordan
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and the Iredell Physician Network are pleased to welcome Dr. Howard Suls to Iredell Family Medicine in Mooresville. Suls has more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun distributing nearly $132.7 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, also known as Powell Bill funds,
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold a “Syringe Safe Iredell” event at the Mooresville Public Library on Wednesday, September 30. MPD, along with the Drug-Alcohol
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 38-year-old man faces felony charges after shots were fired during a domestic incident in Love Valley. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Ronda
Mrs. Margaret Ann Hannah Hester Nichols of 499 Mt. Bethel Road, Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Kannapolis, N.C. on
Mr. Billy Louis Watts, son of the late Ernest and Viola Shives Watts, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 12, 1942. He departed this life on Thursday, September
Fred Robert Erwin, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born on January 14, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late James and Jessie
Matthew Thomas Nicholson, 26, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1994, in Charlotte, N.C., to Jerry and Jamie Nicholson. Matthew
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics continue to remain stable and strong infection prevention and control requirements remain in place, the N.C. Department
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District have been stressing the importance of early intervention, social emotional learning and preventative tactics throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: SEPTEMBER 9 ♦ A girl, Ava Noelle Tucker, born to Tyeahra Tucker of Statesville. SEPTEMBER 12
Hayward Lee Thomas, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his home. Hayward was born June 26, 1937, to the late Roy Thomas and
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has worked for more than two years with local elected officials and research entities related to the elevated thyroid cancer
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 11 ♦ Aaron Wallace Geer, 36, of Forest Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with two counts of taking
Special to Iredell Free News Manufacturing Day is a national event held annually to raise awareness of careers in manufacturing. Showcasing manufacturing draws attention to several fulfilling career paths available
Doris Evelyn Lentz Moore, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Moore was born July 3,
Mary Joanne Martin Alexander, 92, daughter of the late Warren and Mabel Norris Martin, passed peacefully into eternity with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Mary Jo was born
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning residents to be on alert for insurance scams. In the last few days, NCDOI has
BY DESTINY TSUMAS Mike Williams, a civics and economics teacher at Crossroads Arts and Science Early College, has inspired his students to work to ensure every student has an opportunity
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 18 ♦ Joseph Patrick Ditto, 50, of S. Main Street, Mooresville, charged with six counts of