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N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office disburses additional $150 million to local governments

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties has been disbursed this

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Sheriff: Harmony man faces state, federal drug charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces state and federal drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into crack cocaine sales in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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Mitchell Community College to showcase BLET program in virtual panel discussion

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a virtual panel discussion on the college’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program and fiscal support for local law enforcement

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North Carolina awarded federal grant to strengthen instruction during school disruptions

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the N.C. Department of Public Instruction a $17.6 million grant to develop innovative instructional approaches to

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Mooresville Public Library eliminates fines for overdue materials

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has implemented a fine-free policy, eliminating charges for overdue materials. Director Marian Lytle said that the library chose to go fine-free

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William “Willie” Roy Ramsey

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Willie” Roy Ramsey, 7, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Willie was born July 30, 2013, in Iredell County

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Payton Alizabeth Cannon

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Payton Alizabeth Cannon, 21, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Payton was born July 3, 1999, to David Cannon and Shonnette Sermons Cannon. In addition to

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Charles “Martin” Johnson Sr.

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles “Martin” Johnson Sr., 82, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Martin was a hard worker and servant to others.

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Zarrie James

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Zarrie James, 25, of Statesville, N.C., was born on November 18, 1994, and was the son of Lisa Carol James and the late Danny Butler. He passed away on

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Tony “Rex” Stout

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Tony “Rex” Stout, 68 of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, January 8,

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Hans Demetrius Robertson

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Hans Demetrius Robertson, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Maple Leaf Healthcare. Born October 16, 1960, in Iredell County, N.C., he was the son of

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Troutman Planning Board to consider large mixed-use development for site near Exit 42

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board will consider plans for a huge commercial/residential development near Exit 42 when it meets in August. During Monday’s meeting, the

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County breaks ground for new Mooresville Hospice House (Photo Gallery)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials joined members of the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Board of Directors and staff for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new HPCIC

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MPD: Two suspects charged in string of break-ins

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges in connection with a string of break-ins following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. On May 31, officers responded to an

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Heat illness-related emergency department visits rise with temperatures across N.C.

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — According to the N.C. Division of Public Health (DPH), there have been 1,205 heat-related hospital emergency department visits reported across the state since

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Ima Joyce Clark Rogers

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ima Joyce Clark Rogers, 77, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at her residence. Born in Gadsden, Ala., on October 19, 1942, she was the daughter of

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Gov. Cooper signs executive order limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive

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Irma Harless Ogilvie

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Irma Harless Ogilvie, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1927, in Durham, N.C., to the late Wiley and Katherine

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Janet Buchanan Heitmann

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Janet Buchanan Heitmann, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Heitmann was born January 28, 1933, in Weymouth, Mass., and was the

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Zacorrian Gaither

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Zacorrian Gaither, 29, of 250 Hospital Drive, Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, following an automobile accident. He was born in Catawba County on July 6,

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N.C. Department of Agriculture warns residents not to plant unsolicited foreign seeds

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are being advised not

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Sheriff: Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges after being pulled over on I-77

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges in Iredell County following a heroin seizure on Interstate 77. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Clifton

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Free face coverings available at primary fire stations throughout Iredell County starting July 30

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has received a supply of cloth face coverings for distribution to the public beginning Thursday, July 30. Each primary fire station throughout Iredell

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I-SS to hire six more school nurses for upcoming school year

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will hire six additional school nurses for the 2020-2021 school year. With the additional nurses, I-SS will have a total of 24 school nurses. The

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Ralph Frye Tomlin

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ralph Frye Tomlin, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1928, to

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Courtney Deshawn Bradshaw

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Courtney Deshawn Bradshaw, 39, of 339 West Raleigh Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Iredell County, on December 5, 1980, and

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Jo Ann Jurney Millsaps

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Jo Ann Jurney Millsaps, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on July 5, 1943, to the late Zackary

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Terry Lynn Gutsch

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Terry Lynn Gutsch, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born October 19, 1958 in Wichita, Kan., the son

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Dr. Mark Joseph Marchese

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Dr. Mark Joseph Marchese, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1957, in Batavia, N.Y., to the late Joseph and

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Iredell County 4-H’ers excel in district competition

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Five Iredell County 4-H members recently competed in the 4-H presentation contest at the county level and in the South-Central District Activity Day. District Competition

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Iredell health officials report 63 new cases of COVID-19; more than 1,000 people across county now presumed recovered

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 1,000 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County are now presumed recovered. The Iredell County Health Department reported 63 new cases

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Larry Christian Haynes

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Larry Christian Haynes, 51, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Christian was born February 1, 1969,

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Josephine Mae Hogarth Tinker Starr

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Josephine Mae Hogarth Tinker Starr passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Known as “Joan,” she was born in Lancaster Pa., on February 25, 1935, to parents John N. and

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Joyce Hawks Summers

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Joyce Hawks Summers, 85 of Statesville, NC., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born August 13, 1934, in Gaston County, N.C., to the late Hugh Thomas Hawks

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Mary Josey Wiles

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Josey Wiles, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Statesville

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N.C. State Highway Patrol launching Move Over campaign to raise public awareness

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of moving over for public service vehicles, the N.C. State Highway Patrol

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