Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including
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Novant Health agrees to purchase Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center
Special to Iredell Free News Novant Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Davis Regional Medical Center and their related businesses, including physician clinic
Marie “Bossie” Anderson Miller
Marie “Bossie” Anderson Miller, 73, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. Marie was born in Iredell County on November 13, 1949, to the late Branson Anderson and Flossie Caldwell Anderson.
N.C. newborns now screened for two additional disorders to help provide early diagnosis and treatment
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the N.C. Department
In the Know: Illegal narcotics are flowing into Iredell County, leading to property crimes, substance misuse disorder and overdoses (Part II)
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division Captain
Cervical Cancer Awareness: Understanding the HPV Vaccine
Special to Iredell Free News Close to 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Of those, 4,000 die every year. Many of us are vaccinated
Number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases in Iredell County has declined for three consecutive weeks. Some 208 new cases were reported during the
JoAnne Weber Alexander
JoAnne Weber Alexander, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1937, to the late John Claxton and Blanche Millsaps
A Heart for Service: Long-time hospital volunteer hangs up vest
Special to Iredell Free News For 14 years, Olin B. Isenhour worked as a dedicated member of Iredell Health System’s volunteer auxiliary, accruing over 2,600 hours as a volunteer during
Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby born in 2023
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2023 on January 3. Mother Hannah Boles and father Christopher Boles arrived at Iredell Memorial early Tuesday
Health Beat: How to handle holiday stress and grief
Special to Iredell Free News If the holiday season is supposed to be the most “wonderful time of the year,” then why does it bring us so much stress? It’s
SPD opens homicide investigation after shooting victim dies in hospital
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot in the Lakeview Drive area last month passed away on Wednesday after being removed from life support, according to the Statesville Police
Iredell Health System announces plans to expand emergency department and critical care unit
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System on Thursday announced plans to significantly expand Iredell Memorial Hospital’s critical care unit and emergency department. The expansion will increase the size of
Piedmont HealthCare donates EKG machine to Career Academy and Technical School
BY KARISSA MILLER Piedmont Healthcare had donated an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine to Career Academy and Technical School to help students become prepared for real life experiences in the medical field.
Dorothy Roland Evans
Dorothy Ann Roland Evans, 82, of Harmony, N.C., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Ashe County on February 22,
MPD: Suspects apprehended after pursuit ends in crash in Rowan County; two teens remain hospitalized
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face criminal charges in connection with a breaking or entering investigation in Mooresville that led to a multi-county pursuit that ended in a crash early
David Alexander Brooks
David Alexander Brooks, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, following a valiant battle. Mr. Brooks was born March 18, 1942, in Charlotte, N.C. He was the
NCDHHS reports state’s first pediatric flu death of 2022-2023 season, urges vaccination for everyone ages 6 months and older
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season. A child
Dr. Andrea G. Watson
Dr. Andrea G. Watson (DVM) passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at her residence in Battleboro, N.C. She was 33 years old. Andrea was born on May 16, 1989,
Health Beat: Understanding Internal Medicine
Special to Iredell Free News If you are looking for a new primary care provider, you may notice that some providers have “internal medicine” listed under their names. This can
MPD: Driver faces felony hit-and-run charge after crashing into utility worker on N.C. 150
Special to Iredell Free News A Georgia man faces a felony hit-and-run charge in connection with a crash in a work zone on N.C. Highway 150 in Mooresville. The Mooresville
I-SS planning to ramp up security at Statesville High after ‘altercation’ sends student to hospital
Editor’s Note: This report has been updated from an earlier version with additional information provided by the Statesville Police Department. FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are working with local
Sandra Atwood
Sandra Morones Atwood, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital around family who loved her. Sandra was born November 9, 1956, in Carrizo
Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Andrea Wurzer to Taylorsville Family Medicine
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Wurzer has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Taylorsville Family Medicine following Dr. Steven Merrill’s retirement on September 8. After 42 years serving
NCDHHS: Updated COVID-19 boosters becoming available for everyone 12 and older
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Updated boosters are becoming available in North Carolina, following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
Michael Alexander Shinn
Michael Alexander Shinn, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Mooresville and was the son of the late Glenn C.
Betty Paige Anderson
Betty Paige Anderson, 92, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in her home. She was born November 21, 1929, to Carl Eugene Paige and Bertha Irene Steelman of
Troutman Council considering changes to speed hump, noise, and remote participation policies
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Possible policy change discussions dominated the Troutman Town Council agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, including debate on speed hump installation and noise ordinances. With the expiration
A mother’s nightmare, and her son’s everlasting gift
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Chance Gunter spent the final year of his life fighting personal demons that led to a deep depression. Like many others battling mental illness, he sought relief
Sandra Elizabeth Kykes Ruehrwein
Sandra Elizabeth Kykes Ruehrwein, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was
Stay Safe! Insurance commissioner urges fireworks and grilling safety this July 4th
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to stay safe this Independence Day by leaving fireworks to the professionals and by practicing safe
Early morning fire in Mooresville ruled accidental; cat being treated for burns and smoke inhalation
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the cause of an early morning fire on Ashe Street was accidental. Mooresville-Fire Rescue personnel responded to
SPD investigating fatal shooting in area of Fifth Street and Newbern Avenue
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and Newbern Avenue around
Iredell Health System appoints new assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Lisa Wood has been appointed assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Wood has a
NCDHHS: Five community behavioral health clinics awarded funds to expand public access
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More people in North Carolina will have better access to both the behavioral health and physical health care services they need through several
Liza Daniels McLelland
Our dear and loving wife and mother, Liza Daniels McLelland, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, after a short hospitalization and one day at the Gordon