Christine Freeze Brown passed away on April 29, 2020. She was the loving wife of Ralph Courtney Brown Sr. for 65 years. She was born November 9, 1935, in Rowan
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To say today is sad day is an understatement. Lawrence E. “Larry” Askew, 69, lost a battle well fought on April 29, 2020. He and wife Cheryl moved to North
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, increasing the county’s cumulative total to 117. Among those who have tested positive
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A former Iredell County resident was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison on Thursday after being convicted of sharing child
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College student Thomas Denny has been named the first recipient of the scholarship created in the memory of fallen Mooresville Police Department Officer
Three new cases reported in Iredell County as state’s total surpasses 10,500 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared
Arthur Mund Rogers, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020. Services will be held when conditions permit at Salisbury National Cemetery. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory,
Ethel “Lynn” Mitchell went home to meet her Savior on April 30, 2020. She was born in Scott County, Va., in 1947 to the late Tom and Marie Herron Flinchum.
Nell Rumple Lackey, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Wilkes County, she was a daughter of the
Mr. Charles Lee Boggs, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charlie was born April 25, 1934, in Hillsborough, N.C., and was
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com More than 300 Jeep enthusiasts created a special birthday surprise for 8-year-old Caleb Carr on Thursday morning in Troutman. The Aberdeen Drive cul-de-sac became a colorful
BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary School is officially an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. “We are all so excited,” Principal Andy Mehall said, expressing pride in the work teachers, staff
Special to Iredell Free News Many people have avoided seeking emergency care out of fear of contracting the coronavirus or overwhelming the healthcare system. Local healthcare providers and emergency responders
BY KEN ROBERTSON As I asked you to do last week, before you read this and my next few columns, please Google “Chesterton’s Fence.” The premise is that one should
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON With unemployment increasing, the services that nonprofits provide in Iredell County have become even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Iredell Christian Ministries is one of the
Louise Overcash Menscer, 93, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Heritage Place. Ms. Menscer was born February 14, 1927 in Iredell County and was the daughter
Rita Jean Renzoni Ruzewski passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2020, at the age of 78. Rita was born to parents Mario and Amy Renzoni on March
Leslie Hunter Steele Houston, 71, of Bear Poplar, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born May 14, 1948, in Iredell County,
Betty Sue Crider Stricklin, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Royston, Ga., she was the daughter of the late General
Mrs. Christine Nash Rhodes, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday April 27, 2020, at her home. Born in Mooresville on December 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late
Barbara Ann Freeland Kiser, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on September 1, 1954, she was a daughter
Scotty Ray Herman, 44, of Union Grove, N.C., died Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born in Catawba County on May 21, 1975, to Stephen Herman and Nancy Martin McMillan.
Jeffrey Long Kennedy, 52, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on September 28, 1967 to Lena Davis
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four news cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 110. Among the confirmed cases: ♦ 35 people are currently
FROM STAFF REPORTS The unemployment rate in Iredell County increased in March to 4 percent, up half a percentage point from February. According to the latest figures from the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – After a thorough review and public participation process, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the closure plans detailing the excavation
Annual event commemorates end of slavery with festival and family activities Special to Iredell Free News The 2020 Juneteenth Celebration in Statesville has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) is being expanded to support the staff who work in North Carolina’s child care programs. Earlier this month, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is collecting objects, archival materials (both digital and physical), and web content that reflect the
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has contributed a $10,000 donation to the Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund. The county’s COVID-19 Response Fund was established by United Way
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Department is helping local residents meet their nutritional needs by donating meals to Iredell County Emergency Services. The meals
Special to Iredell Free News Through the coronavirus pandemic, Piedmont HealthCare has stood strong. Going forward the provider’s resolve will not change as its healthcare professionals continue to look for
Elza Lewis Brown, 78, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Rosewood Assisted Living after a brief illness. He was born on Thursday, July 3, 1941,
Barbara Anne Simmons Elledge, 78 of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at Pruitt Health in Elkin, N.C. She was born on Tuesday,
Mr. Ben Gordon Mayfield, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Mayfield was born June 19, 1927, in Charlotte and was the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced Monday the establishment of Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative, a new partnership with Community