Steven Lee Shoe, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on October 9, 1945, in Salisbury, N.C., to the late
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Mr. Alan Anderson Reid, 61, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. Born in Statesville on June 10, 1958, he was a son of the late
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville physician James Allen III, in a Zoom meeting sponsored by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shared information to help businesses safely reopen as restrictions are
BY KARISSA MILLER As Iredell-Statesville Schools officials continue preparations for the 2020-2021 school year, they must consider that COVID-19 will continue to disrupt student learning and enrollment. The two biggest
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), released this statement about the recent events following the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer: “Over
Fern Louise Feathers Duncan, 71, of 111 Woodstork Cove Drive, Mooresville, N.C., died at her home on May 31, 2020, after a more than three-year battle with lung cancer. A
Clarence Edward Black Sr., 90, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on August 17, 1929,
Chaplain John A. Baxter, LCDR USNR, departed this earthly life to report for duty with Jesus Christ on May 28, 2020. During his 92 years (almost 93), he honorably served
Sarah Juanita Whitlow Parker, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House, Statesville, N.C. She was born on November 14, 1935, in Mooresville
Mr. Fredrick Allen Murdock, 37, of 117 Danbury Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on December 3, 1982, and was the son of Iris Wilson Murdock and late
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. There have been a total of 268 laboratory confirmed cases in the county.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The annual Memorial Day weekend Field of Flags celebration, postponed in the wake of COVID-19 public gatherings restrictions, has been rescheduled for July 1-5 on the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has named Andrew Hennis as director of its Food & Nutrition Services. As director, Hennis is responsible for all food and nutrition
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces a drug trafficking charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William
Special to Iredell Free News Last week the Iredell County Health Department offered COVID-19 testing to the general community in both Mooresville and Statesville. During both of the day-long drive-thru
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020, as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is excited to kick off the summer season with outdoor group exercise, summer exploration academies/day camp, and swimming, while
Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers recently completed work on improvements at the Group Camp area in Lake Norman State Park. During several
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 22 ♦ Bradley Carlton Sarno, 28, of Buckwheat Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault and
Betty Burgess Mills passed away on May 30, 2020. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Tate L. Mills. She is survived by her
William Earl Siebenhaar, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born August 11, 1943, in Fairview Park, Ohio,
Herman Lacy Gillis, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Hoke County on January 17, 1933, to the late Percy Gillis
Billie Ann Foulks Grant, 78, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, May 29, 2020, at her home. She was born in Iredell County to the late Hubert F. Foulks and Eunice
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the $230.3 million budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during two budget workshops this week. Weighing heavily on commissioners was the potential toll
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 25 ♦ Nora Mize Hill, 39, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, second-degree burglary, second-degree
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges related to the larceny of a vehicle and the theft of more than $1,000 worth of tools and other items in separate
Animal education nonprofit reopens with precautions to protect guests and animals Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch has reopened its doors and education programs to the public following guidance
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse education and prevention. Each year, by North Carolina law,
Mr. Victor Wellington Heaggans was born in Iredell County on March 23, 1975, and was the son of Richard Michael Heaggans and Carol Reid Cherry. He departed this life on
David Gregory Smith, 60, of Mooresville, N.C, passed unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1959, in Charlotte, N.C., to
Harrill Eugene Vanderburg Sr. was born in Iredell County on June 12, 1949, and was the son of the late William and Roberta Torrence Vanderburg. He departed this life on
Mrs. Annie Wade Scott Anderson was born in Rowan County, N.C., on December 12, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Carlton Scott and Zannie Ruby Lee Latten
Ray Sloan Smith, 84, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born December 30, 1935, he was a son of