Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Psychiatry, a practice within Iredell Health System’s Iredell Physician Network, will become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) effective June 1, thanks to a
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Miss Betty Jean Leach, aka “B.J.,” age 74, of 301 Fern Hill Road, Troutman, N.C., was born in Catawba County, N.C., on May 12, 1946. She was raised by Betty
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons has resumed a limited number of inmate transfers to make room for other offenders sentenced to state prison.
Mark Edward Rogowski, 60, of Raleigh, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, NC, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2020, of a heart attack at his residence in Raleigh. Mark was
Beverly Graham Saunders of Mooresville passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born on September 27, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to the late
Eva Sitton Troutman, 84, of Statesville, N.C., got her heavenly healing on May 27, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief battle with brain cancer. Eva was born
Charles Edward Mayberry, 64, of 186 Eufola Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Alexander County on October 18, 1955, an was the son of the late Walter and Quay Mauney
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to consider and approve the town’s budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 during a special meeting on Monday evening. Town Manager Randy Hemann
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Quintavious Dianta Calhoun, 30, of Broadwell Avenue, Calhoun, S.C., charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is using radio and video messages to reach historically marginalized populations to share important messages
Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Harrold Blankenship, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Blankenship was born February 23, 1948 in Wilkes County,
Lois Ovaline Reavis Watts, 98, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and friend to many, met her Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband, JP, early
Peggy Bailey Parsley, 90 of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020, following a full, happy and inspirational life. She was born July
Mrs. Margie Ruth Carrouthers Byers, beloved daughter of the late Edward Thomas and Margaret Belk Carrouthers, was born in Mecklenburg, N.C., on July 23, 1945. She peacefully passed from this
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is continuing to evaluate local, state, and national guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and the phased reopening plan issued
BY KARISSA MILLER More relief is coming to help Iredell County residents and public health response efforts related to COVID-19. Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept $3.2
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation and Lake Norman Economic Development are collaborating in an effort to help match employers currently hiring with job seekers. Centralina
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week. Three
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Tucker Burch, beloved daughter of the late Alonzo Buddy Turcker and Evangelene Waddell Tucker, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 5, 1950. She departed this
James Jefferson Pennell, affectionately known as Bobby, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his residence. Born November 24, 1939, in Alexander County, he was the
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, May 24, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of approximately 4,200 gallons at Reed Creek Pump Station, located at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following the holiday weekend, the Iredell County Health Department reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county to 233.
Evelyn Boger Seamon, 89, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at her residence. Born in Davie County on May 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face charges in connection with the shooting of an eastern Iredell County resident over the weekend during a dispute at the victim’s home. Iredell County
Carli Jordan White, 29, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born April 29, 1991. Carli possessed a lifelong love for people, animals, and Mickey
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: MAY 11 ♦ A boy, Memphis Lloyd Bittinger, born to Karl and Brooke Bittinger of
To the Editor: The Statesville Human Relations Commission was re-organized in 2016 to provide the community with a resource and vehicle to stand up against acts of hatred and racism
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A group comprised mostly of civilian and sworn officers from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office trekked from Mooresville to Statesville on Monday to pay tribute to U.S.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 9 ♦ Preston Levi Kovanda, 31, of Statesville charged with larceny of a firearm, identity theft, and being
Ms. Gwendolyn White, 68, was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Luther White and Irene Harris White, formerly of Elberton Ga.
William “Bill” Edward Morgan, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born November 22, 1946, in Greensboro, N.C., he was
Mr. Flake Ronald Bustle, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his home. He was born December 13, 1938, in Iredell County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice on Sunday, May 24, of a COVID-19 outbreak in a second Iredell County long-term care facility. At this
BY KRISTA BAKER When the governor’s stay-at-home order forced school officials to cancel prom and other senior activities, we as parents thought they deserved so much more. So we came
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt has decided to decline the Troutman town manager position and fulfill his current term as Iredell County register of deeds, which runs through November