Olin Gale Niblock, 67, of Lexington, N.C., passed away, Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Thomasville, N.C. Olin was born August 31, 1953 in Greensboro, N.C.,
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Sondra Delane Waugh Deans, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born January 29, 1970, in Jacksonville,
Tina Ann Cuneo Ellerby, 61, of Statesville, N.C, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Tina was born April 3, 1959 in Manhasset, N.Y., and was
Dell Cyril Tyler, 78, of Cato, N.Y., passed on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Statesville, N.C. He was born December 8, 1942, in Conquest, N.Y., the son of the late
William Norris Keever, 86, of Hiddennite, N.C., passed away peacefully at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, N.C., on Friday December 25, 2020. Born December 22, 1934, in Alexander County, he was
Employment Opportunities Piedmont HealthCare is a Multi-Specialty, Physician owned group with 180 providers in over 50 sites across Iredell County. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE ♦ Audiology Tech –
Special to Iredell Free News With school starting virtually this year, South Iredell High School freshmen did not have the opportunity to have a traditional freshmen orientation. As a result,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell Health Department notified parents of students at 19 district schools of positive COVID-19 test results during the week before the holiday break.
BY DARREN CAMPBELL I think that it would suffice to say that this Christmas was different for most of us. This year has been met with many challenges and quite
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: December 4 ♦ KELLY STREET: Felony Larceny from Motor Vehicle ♦ KELLY STREET: Felony Larceny from Motor
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices and recreation facilities will be closed Friday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Garbage Collection ♦ Residential: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday routes will
Robert Peter Holcomb, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., was called home to be with his Lord on December 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Elijah (Kirkman) Holcomb, Crissie
Forever remembered by his infectious smile and servant’s heart, William Adam Wooten went to be with Jesus on December 24, 2020, at the age of 37. Adam made a statement
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — High school students in North Carolina are encouraged to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — To notify people as quickly as possible if they have tested positive for or been exposed to someone with COVID-19, the N.C. Department
Thomas Edward Poteat, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Charlotte, N.C.,
Steven Mark Grimsland, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., died in a tragic accident on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, while working near Asheville, N.C. He is survived by his loving wife Stacie
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Barring a change in public health protocols, the vast majority of Mitchell Community College students will continue to receive remote instruction during the upcoming spring semester. There
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As 2020 winds down, the State Board of Elections is looking back on a busy and historic year in North Carolina elections. County and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through
Special to Iredell Free News An inadvertent release of untreated wastewater was reported by Iredell County at the Solid Waste Facility located at 354 Twin Oaks Road in Statesville. The
Special to Iredell Free News The front commons area and the Counselor’s Conference Room of Scotts A+ Elementary School were nearly filled to capacity before the holiday break with donated
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 3 ♦ A boy, Agustin Gael Galarza Reyes, born to Agustin Galarza Flores
Loren Lee Bradburn, 53, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, December 20, 2020, in West Virginia. He was born in La Mesa County, Calif., on January 1, 1967, to Jean Gilliland
BY JEFF JAMES Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! As we head into the holidays, my hopes and wishes for all our students, staff, and stakeholders are to have a
Special to Iredell Free News Even though the holiday season can bring stress, Iredell Health System is encouraging community members to follow simple tips, provided by registered dietitian Amanda Downs,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a convenience store in Union Grove on Thursday. Deputies were dispatched to Knight’s BP on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized marijuana and cocaine from a home on Gaither Road while executing a search
Special to Iredell Free News Students in Lauren Welch’s history classes at the Agriculture Science Early College (ASEC) wrote Christmas cards to those actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for Christmas. Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay-at-Home Order and will be able
Vickie Gail Chadwick Minton, 57, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born Thursday, March 14, 1963, in Hartford,
Eugene Hager, 98, departed this life for his heavenly home on December 22, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., exactly one year and twelve days after the passing
William “Billy” Glenn Brewer, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Brewer was born February 5, 1960, in Iredell County
Frank Gabriel Davidson Jr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 22, 2020, at W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born June 24, 1931, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center began administering the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday. Frontline healthcare workers at the hospital will receive vaccinations throughout the week following