Patricia “Pat” Pendleton Wagner of Statesville passed away on November 8, 2020. Pat was devoted to her family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and taking
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Randy Scott Sells, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Sells was born June 7, 1963, in Iredell County and was
Lorraine Estelle Giard Koehler, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1939 in Pawtucket, R.I., she was the daughter of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members on Monday rejected a proposal by district administrators to furlough four school nutrition employees and 12 Prime Time employees in January 2021.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. With the latest death, 47 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 14. Visitors will learn about the experiences
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Utility customers have a simple yet powerful way to share the warmth this winter with neighbors in need. Statesville Connects is a voluntary assistance
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Associate Superintendent Alvera Lesane has resigned her position with the district after accepting a similar post with Durham Public Schools. Lesane, who oversaw
James Maurice Lewis, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1931, in Clovis, N.M., to the late William and Zelma
Mary Mirkinson McDade, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1942, in Bainbridge, Ga., to the late Jete Randolph and
Ruth Coleen Bundick Kennedy, 91, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Annaline Village, Pa., on September 21, 1929, she was the
Russell Neal Poole, 86, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away after declining health at Wilkes Medical Center on Friday, November 6, 2020. A native of Iredell County, Russell was born
Marge Teal, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 7, 2020, at Jurney’s of Statesville. She was born in Cook County, Ill., to the late Bill and Romanda Wilder
Barbara Stone Collier passed away on November 8, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born in Bethesda, Md., on October 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late
Mary Neil Rumple Shook, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. She was born November 7, 1934, in Iredell County, the daughter of
Kenneth Wayne Klonoski, our beloved brother, went to his heavenly home unexpectedly on November 5, 2020. Kenny had been disabled for the last few years. Throughout his working career, he
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched NC Medicaid’s managed care enrollment website, www.ncmedicaidplans.gov , in preparation for the launch
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: October 23 ♦ NORTH POINTE BOULEVARD: Larceny of a motor vehicle ♦ BROAD STREET: Felony aggravated assault
In this interview, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James discusses the district’s new bus tracking mobile app for parents, how I-SS is delivering in-person instruction and preventing the spread of
BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited hosted one of three virtual events on Friday to celebrate 2020 Bright Ideas that will bring innovation and technology into K-12 classrooms in nine counties. During
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department have notified parents of students at eight district schools of positive COVID-19 tests. Here is a summary of the
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Lowery Reid, 82, of Washington, D.C., was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on December 6, 1937, and was the beloved daughter of the late Napoleon Theadore Lowery
Gaynell Branton Stikeleather, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care on November 7, 2020. She was born Thursday, December 21, 1944, in Alexander County to the late
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Under North Carolina state law, elections officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 30 ♦ Darran Deshawn Lyons, 34, of N. Mulberry Street, Statesville, charged with possession of heroin
Mobile app delivers real-time school bus tracking as well as email and push notification alerts as the bus approaches a student’s home or bus stop Special to Iredell Free News
BY KARISSA MILLER Students at West Iredell High School have devised a way to celebrate and honor the county’s veterans — and keep everyone safe — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Franklin Dale Barbee, 70, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born on March 24, 1950, in Mecklenburg County to the late Carl and Barbara
Marjorie Louise Hall White, 77, of Statesville, N.C., entered into eternal life at Gordon Hospice House on November 5, 2020. She was born in Norfolk County, Va., on February 27,
Betsey Anne Russell, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1949, in Nashua, N.H., to the late Virginia and Gilbert
Sherwood “Donald” LaShomb, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Stockholm,
Mrs. Jean Ellen Williams Gladden, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the Accordius Health of Mooresville. Mrs. Gladden was born in Rowan County on
Jimmy Wayne Stewart, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alexander County on August 21, 1941, to the late Harley
Special to Iredell County A new traffic pattern will begin next week along a stretch of Interstate 40 in western Davie County near the Iredell County line. About 9 a.m.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of