Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Shykita E. Hill, MSW, LCSW-A, to Iredell Psychiatry. Hill is a
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Health Beat: A Parent’s Guide to Food Allergies
Special to Iredell Free News Summer is winding down, and another school year is upon us. While many parents are busy making sure their child has the necessary school supplies
Panella Lucille Calhoun
Mrs. Panella Lucille Calhoun was born in Calhoun Falls, S.C, on May 17, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Garrison Lee and Lula Napolean Heard. She departed this
Ruby Lee Widby
Ruby Lee Widby, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 6, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born February 16, 1947, to Stanley Till Wagner and Goldie Mock
Iredell Health System announces appointment of new director of Information Systems
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Shelly Brown (MSN, RN) as the new director of Information Systems. Brown has worked at Iredell Health System
NCDHHS kicks off ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign in time for new school year
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the “Know Before You Go” campaign today, a statewide initiative reminding North Carolinians
Town of Mooresville investing $33 million in facilities projects to enhance community
Special to Iredell Free News Travel any direction in Mooresville and you will see evidence that the town and surrounding area is growing rapidly. Mooresville has evolved from a small
Birth Announcements: July 31 – August 6
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 30 ♦ A girl, Ember Sage Wright, born to Richard Wright and Laremie
Health Beat: It’s time to get proactive about cholesterol
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 94 million Americans have borderline high or high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet many people have no idea
Wiley Dwight Wallace
Wiley Dwight Wallace, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. He was born in Iredell County on November 24, 1936, the son
Freda Mae Potter
Freda Mae Potter, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1940, to Dolph and Elizabeth Bowling Cantrell. Freda
An Amazing Experience: Long-time friends celebrate sobriety milestone with skydiving adventure
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Prichard is afraid of heights. And she’s not a big fan of flying either. But when she jumped out of an airplane in Rowan County last
Health Beat: Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays
Special to Iredell Free News Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long
Iredell Health System named Healthiest Employer in Greater Charlotte
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Business Journal recently named Iredell Health System the Healthiest Employer in its category in the Charlotte region in recognition of the nonprofit’s commitment
Gilbert Lynn Mitchell
Gilbert Lynn Mitchell, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mitchell was born on December15, 1951, in McDowell County, W.Va., and
Rep. McHenry learns about local efforts to house, support homeless at Fifth Street Ministries
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries hosted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry on Wednesday for a discussion with community leaders and individuals who have transitioned from homelessness to stable housing
Maryann Santangelo Faraci
Maryann Santangelo Faraci, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1950, to the late Charles Santangelo and Frances
North Carolina unemployment rate remained unchanged in June
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at
Iredell Health System welcomes new cardiologist to Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Deepak Joshi to Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic. Joshi is a board-certified
Waiting for Justice: Family of Kareen Stevenson Jr. wants those involved in his death to face charges
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Kareen Stevenson Jr.’s family wants answers. They want justice for those responsible for the young man’s senseless death. And they are tired of waiting. The two-month anniversary
Director of Respiratory Care to retire after 31 Years with Iredell Health System
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is something many of us take for granted, but this seemingly effortless act can be challenging and even painful for some. Luckily, respiratory care
Marion Lynn Tyler
Marion Lynn Tyler, 65, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Ponca City, Okla., to the late Zanuell
As new cases of COVID-19 surge, Iredell County again classified as high-transmission area
Nearly 1,000 new cases have been reported during past two weeks Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has moved from medium to high levels of community transmission of COVID-19.
Joan Featherstone Lowry
Joan Featherstone Lowry, 91, departed this world to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was the daughter of Lawson and Viola Featherstone. Joan was a devoted
Norma Jean Hall Harder
Heaven celebrated the arrival of Norma Jean Hall Harder on July 24, 2022. She was born March 27, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Allen Jones Hall and
Geraldine “Jerry” Elaine Barbee
On the morning of Sunday, July 24, 2022, Geraldine “Jerry” Elaine Barbee completed her journey of faith at the age of 87. Jerry was born on July 29, 1934, in
2022 Full Bloom Film Festival puts foreign feature in spotlight
Festival returns to Downtown Statesville September 8-10; tickets now available Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has opened windows into a world of perspectives through
Barbara Ann Shaver Cothren
Barbara Ann Shaver Cothren entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 23, 2022, Barbara Ann was born August 18, 1938. She was the daughter
Birth Announcements: June 27 – July 17
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 27 ♦ A girl, Legacy Jarai Williams, born to Genae Chambers of Statesville.
SPD investigating early morning shooting that occurred in restaurant parking lot
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant early Sunday morning. Officers received a report about 5:11 a.m.
Iredell County Board of Commissioners chairman ends State of Emergency related to COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory on Thursday afternoon signed a proclamation “terminating the Iredell County State of Emergency” related to COVID-19 that has been
Anissa “Buffy” Chambers
Ms. Anissa “Buffy” Chambers, 50, of Statesville, N.C., was born on May 2, 1972. She was the daughter of the late Willie O. T. Chambers and Geneva Brown. Anissa entered
Gov. Cooper reminds North Carolinians to stay prepared for COVID-19 waves; more transmissible BA.5 variant now leads cases
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As key COVID-19 metrics increase in North Carolina and the U.S. due to the BA.5 variant, Gov. Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolinians
HPCIC dedicates Sacred Garden at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House
Special to Iredell Free News The Board of Directors of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, along with HPCIC staff and donors gathered outside the S. Mitchell Mach Hospice
Davis Regional Medical Center to eliminate most patient services by end of 2022, shift focus to inpatient behavioral health care
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Davis Regional Medical Center will cease operations as a full-service hospital by the end of the year. The 146-bed hospital, which has served Statesville and Iredell County
Iredell’s Women’s Health Center celebrating 30th anniversary, commitment to patient care
Special to Iredell Free News Women have more breast cancer detection opportunities available today than ever before. Many women now understand the importance of yearly mammogram screenings, or at least know