BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At its virtual regular meeting on Thursday, the Troutman Town Council recognized the important work of law enforcement through a National Law Enforcement Week proclamation and
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Brenda Kay Sappington, 71, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born April 15, 1949, in
Ms. Mary Lourine Williams, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Mingo County, W.Va., on
Jason F. Scarborough, 58, died on Saturday, May 9,2020. Jason was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 6, 1962, to Rufus Scarborough (deceased) and Vivian Roscoe (deceased). He leaves to
Raeford Leeper McLain Jr., 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born Tuesday, May 31, 1955, in Iredell County. He was
The bill would appropriate over half a million dollars for cancer research Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin) filed S746, the “Advisory Panel on
Dale Claude Pond of Mooresville, N.C., died on May 12, 2020, after a valiant fight with Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dementia. Dale was born in Spokane, Wash., on April 7,
Catherine “Cathy” Colleen Campbell, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 6, 1961 to Margaret
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Tax Collector Division is working to collect $1.84 million in delinquent taxes for 2019. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners levied a total of
Special to Iredell Free News ZND U.S. Inc. has acquired the former Iron World Manufacturing building, located at 214 James Farm Road in Statesville, for use as a manufacturing plant.
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Families impacted by school closings due to COVID-19 are beginning to receive additional food benefits as part of the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit
Special to Iredell Free News If you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2020, it’s time to begin thinking about kindergarten. Iredell-Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Though the spread of COVID-19 to communities throughout the world shows that the virus does not discriminate, its effects have manifested urgent population health issues,
Clarence Woodrow Hutchinson Jr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in Glen Jean, W.Va., on December 3, 1945 to the late Clarence W. Hutchinson
Wendy Elaine Foster Turner, 49, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, May 11, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born in Catawba County on May 19, 1970, she was a daughter
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Teachers Diana Schnebelt and Jenny Todd, along some of their second-grade students from Scotts Elementary, shared smiles and handmade gifts with residents of Maple Leaf Health
FROM STAFF REPORTS Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Iredell County since Monday afternoon, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 164. Among
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) estimates that 9,115 people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 are likely
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education approved the appointment of new assistant principals during Monday’s board meeting. Jennifer Ribbeck has been named assistant principal of East
Lewis Charles Charlesworth, 91, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Alleghany County, Pa., on Wednesday, March 6, 1929. He
Andrew “Andy” John Britz, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Atrium Healthcare-Concord. He was born on August 10, 1945, in Charleston, S.C., to the
Sadly, we lost a valiant fighter, Gregory Drew Webster, on Monday, May11, 2020. Mr. Webster was born in New York City, attended Floral Park High School on Long Island, and
Christopher “Chris” Cole Isenhour, 33, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1986, in Charlotte to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a house fire in eastern Iredell County over the
Marvin Daniel Rogers, born February 13, 1939, in Stanley County, N.C., passed away on May 9, 2020, while being cared for at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Although Marvin
Barbara Schlund Cahill, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on June 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late
Lana Nuccio Wendt, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at the Preston House in Charlotte. She was born on October 14, 1948, in Chicago, Ill.,
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In observance of National Police Week (May 10-16), U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray honors federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers for their
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Mammography has resumed breast cancer screenings. These screening appointments will be scheduled and performed in a safe and effective manner, taking all
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Health System reported the following births: APRIL 29 A boy, Finley Sage Turner, born to Hayden Turner and Ashley Riffe
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The latest draft of the 2020-2021 school calendar is
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 154 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County after 10 new cases were reported on Monday by local health officials. Among those: ♦ 55
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face criminal charges in connection with the theft of merchandise from Lowe’s Home Improvement following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The ICSO
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday approved the appointment of new principals for Celeste Henkel Elementary School and West Iredell Middle School. Celeste Henkel
BY JOSH SNOW Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Davis Regional Medical Center team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic
Deborah “Debi” Sue Meissner Coffey, 61, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on Thursday, July 24, 1958,