Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective August 1, 2020, a booster dose of meningococcal conjugant vaccine (MenACWY) is required for students entering the 12th grade in public, private
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Jay Crawford McNeely III, 74, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at his residence. Mr. McNeely was born April 21, 1946, in Iredell County and
Mrs. Darlene Lenee Dalton, affectionately known as “Tina,” was born in Iredell County on January 1, 1968. She entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2020. She was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division began investigating a break-in that occurred in the 700 block of North Church Street on July 15. The
Special to Iredell Free News With the recent increase in the rate of positive COVID-19 test results, Iredell County health officials are urging residents to take necessary precautions to protect
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators followed up on a tip, which resulted in a drug seizure at a local
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer programs for 3rd-8th grade girls within the community at local parks and greenways this fall.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Funding is now available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay cooling or heating bills or secure cooling or heating resources. The N.C.
Donald Lee Campbell, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his residence. Born in Iredell County on January 25, 1957, he was the son of
Bernice Harriet Jenkins McKown, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Accordius Health in Brevard, N.C. Mrs. McKown was born February 25, 1924 in Stony Point,
Sgt. 1st Class (Ret) Donald Wydell Brown, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed on July 24, 2020, at his home. He was born July 28, 1930, in Mooresville to the late
Yvonne Lillian Wells Osterhoudt, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1927, in Chazy,
Avis Nichols Turman, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., left this earth for her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 21,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 18th death attributed to COVID-19 on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county surpassed
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in recognition of his experience, leadership, innovation
Russell Albert McClelland was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 13, 1977, to Patricia Diane McClelland and Albert Dean McClelland. He was born premature and came into this world early.
Special to Iredell Free News With the 2020 election approaching, the Iredell County Board of Elections office is providing information about absentee mail-in ballots. To request an absentee mail-in ballot,
Special to Iredell Free News In March, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order #124, which allowed utility customers to defer payment of their utility bills without penalty of late fees
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face charges in connection with a shootout that occurred in western Iredell County last weekend. On Sunday, July 19, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies
Special to Iredell Free News The performances of Walter Finley and April Dawn have become a bit of a staple on Lake Norman. Even during the extreme challenges that COVID-19
BY KARISSA MILLER After waiting for more than two hours to speak during Tuesday’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Statesville Branch NAACP president and others renewed their call
Mrs. Kitty Azalea Morrow Henderson, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home. Born in Odessa, Fla., on September 26, 1936, she was a daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Lexington woman faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine and other drugs in her vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently honored Joleen Ann Beckham as the 2020 Presidents Award winner. After earning her GED while studying from home and caring for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Criminal Justice Analysis Center (CJAC) has announced Part 1 of its study on statewide trends regarding traffic stops in the Justice
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Sharon Ann Teske of Bluffton, S.C., passed away after a very short battle with cancer. She was born on February 4, 1953 in Eldora, Iowa,
Gill Wells Hager Overcash, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born on August 17,
Richard “Rick” Kemp Spicer, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on 20 July 2020 at home with his loving wife of 38 years, Marilyn, at his side. Rick was born
Mrs. Barbara Ann Grazio Vizard, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Barbara was born November 1, 1934, in Groveland, Mass., and
Reba Ann Duncan Fox, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her residence. Born in Alexander County, N.C., on March 17, 1938, she was the
Rose Previllon, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 18, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Haiti, she was the daughter of Boivert Previllon and Idora
Danna Harris Martin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 21, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C. She was
Martha Allison Dalton, 81, of 420 Clark Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 25, 2020, at
Mr. Claude Lee Steele, 78, of Statesville, N.C., entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 12
BY KARISSA MILLER Top officials from Iredell-Statesville Schools and Mooresville Graded School District updated county commissioners about their school reopening plans Tuesday evening. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and MGSD Superintendent
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 16th and 17th deaths on Wednesday afternoon, along