Norma Jean Sherrill, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 16, 2020, in Boone, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1938 in Iredell County,
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John Milton Bunch Sr., 91, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Southminster Health Center in Charlotte. Mr. Bunch was born February 17, 1929, in Statesville,
Gerlinde Schosser Douglas, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at her home. She was born October 28, 1945, in Czechoslovakia and was the daughter of
Morris Douglas, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, from symptoms associated with a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Statesville police officers sustained minor injuries when their patrol vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier on Thursday evening. According to an SPD news release, Officer Beene
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With less than two weeks left until the Census deadline of September 30, there are still nearly 4 million North Carolinians who have
Linda Cook Cason of Statesville, N.C., passed away in the early morning of September 9, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Anderson, S.C., on December 6, 1960,
Parents can opt for Plan A or Plan C, but Plan B will no longer be an option for students in pre-K through fifth grade Special to Iredell Free News
Special to Iredell Free News After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that beginning on October 5 North
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the proposed $228.6 million budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year at Monday’s board meeting. Funding comes from federal
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education heard discussed a potential return to the classroom by students later this school year during its regular meeting. The
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville is experiencing its highest rainfalls in recent history in 2020. The city recorded 50.49 inches of rainfall through the end of August, and is
Julia Anne Wilson Cloaninger, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on October 24, 1933, she was the daughter
FROM STAFF REPORTS An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for operating a truck with an expired registration plate. Sherriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News Every 32 seconds in 2018, one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle was involved in a crash. Many times, injuries and
Larry Douglas Freeze, 77, of Denver, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Earl and Daisy
John Wesley Roberts, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away from heart disease on September 15, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1930, to the late Mattie and Fred Roberts.
Mr. JW Moose, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on Aril 20, 1938, he was a son of Sanders
Gerald Lanson Kale, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on April 27, 1950, to the late
Harold Spencer Stanley, 81 of Statesville, N.C., died September 15, 2020, at his home. Born in Yadkin County on February 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Cora
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners spoke candidly Tuesday evening at the end of their regular meeting about the wave of protests and violent riots across the nation following the
Special to Iredell Free News Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution. The observance runs annually from September 17-23. It was officially
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $4,720 made to Speak Life & Live Inc. Speak Life and Live provides supportive social services that strengthen families, promote
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and one count of felony second-degree kidnapping following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $470,000 economic development incentive for FITT USA, a global manufacturer planning to build its U.S. headquarters
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials on Tuesday reported the county’s 34th death attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about individuals who test
Recruiters to spotlight public service career opportunities, including temp and remote work Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina Virtual Career Expo will welcome jobseekers
Special to Iredell Free News It can be a patient’s greatest annoyance – summarizing information to a medical assistant in an exam room, only to have to repeat the information
BY KARISSA MILLER While most Iredell-Statesville Schools students had the option of receiving 100 percent remote instruction this fall, some students could not make that choice because they did not
Joseph “Joe” Preston Blankenship, 63, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at Kindred Hospital on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born August 2, 1957, in Ohio to the late Joseph
Muriel “Memaw” Hope Yancey Jenkins, 90, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away in her home on Monday, September 14, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Catawba County
Mary Emma “Jenny” Sloan Tate, 86, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2020, while a resident of Accordius Nursing Home in Aberdeen, N.C., after a lengthy battle with dementia. She
Arnold “Woodie” Carver Jr., 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 28, 1961, in
Harold A. Deal Jr., loving husband, father and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He will be sorely missed. Born in
Elbert (Bert) Wofford Holt Jr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born December 22, 1935, in Spartanburg, S.C. and was the son of
Mr. Roy Edward Green, 71, entered into eternal rest to now rest in the arms of Jesus on September 7, 2020. Roy was one of 11 children born to the