Roselynn Joelle “Roz” Skidmore left this world with grace and ease as she was called home on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brave seven-year brave with ALS. she was
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Linda Eichhorn
Linda Eichhorn of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered eternal life with Jesus on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home. Linda was born on August 11, 1949, to Ernest and Dorothy
Iredell County law enforcement personnel honored at second annual luncheon
BY KARISSA MILLER Several local businesses and community partners banded together to honor Iredell County law enforcement personnel with a box lunch on Friday. The event, hosted by WAME Radio,
Health Beat: Understanding RSV and when to seek medical help
Special to Iredell Free News Your baby wakes up with flushed cheeks, warm skin, a runny nose, and a cough. You grab the thermometer and it reads 101 degrees. As
EnergyUnited celebrating fifth anniversary of Empowering the Future Scholarship program
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Empowering the Future scholarship program, which offers two $5,000 college scholarships to high school students who are
Russell Nelson Smith
Russell Nelson Smith, 73, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on January 5, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Aaron (Emily) and Shawn (Kristi). He has
Loyce Donald Baker
Loyce Donald “Donnie” Baker, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Wilson, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born July 25, 1956, he was
‘Strained and overwhelmed’ by latest surge of COVID-19, Iredell Health System urges residents to get fully vaccinated
Special to Iredell Free News As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations once again surge in our community, Iredell Health System, among other healthcare organizations across the nation, requests your help to
Iredell commissioners approve rezoning requests for commercial dog kennel, mini-storage business
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for property along Myers Mills Road during its meeting earlier this week. The board unanimously approved a
CDC recommends COVID-19 boosters for children ages 12 to 15
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12 to 15 to further protect
Iredell Health System now offering robotic arm-assisted joint replacement surgery with Mako SmartRobotics
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Iredell County to offer Mako SmartRobotics, robotic-arm assisted technology that transforms how total knee, partial knee, and
Chairman Mallory: Increase in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization in Iredell is ‘concerning’
Correction: We have corrected an error in an earlier version of this article in which the definition of “positivity rate” was incorrect. BY KARISSA MILLER Chairman James Mallory shared his
Sheriff: ICSO seeking public’s help identifying larceny suspect
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in the theft of motor vehicle parts in the Mooresville area
With COVID-19 cases rising, N.C. officials stress importance of getting tested, vaccinated and boosted
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With cases of COVID-19 reaching record highs and hospitalizations increasing, Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday renewed his call for all North Carolinians to
Gov. Cooper encourages high school students to explore cybersecurity careers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is again encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, a free
Viewpoint: Iredell County’s frontline healthcare workers need community’s help in fight against COVID-19
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Too many Iredell County residents continue to be admitted to the hospital — and far too many are dying — after testing positive for COVID-19. During the
Bob Lee Marshall III
Bob Lee “Bobby” Marshall III of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Athens, Texas, celebrated his 69th birthday on December 27, 2021. He went to sleep at home that night and
EnergyUnited responding to outages across 19-county service area
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited reports approximately 8,622 members without power within its 19-county service area. EnergyUnited has restored power to approximately 5,000 members since the storm hit early
How to help grieving teens
BY DEBBIE PAGE According to the American Hospice Foundation’s Helen Fitzgerald, teens grieve deeply but sometimes hide their feelings. “Fearing the vulnerability that comes with expression, they look for distractions
Friends, community gather to grieve Dawson Church at stadium vigil, learn about grief resources
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathered friends, fellow athletes, community members, and family at the South Iredell High School stadium on New Year’s Eve to remember
Mary Helen Crawford Hoover Deal
Mrs. Mary Helen Crawford Hoover Deal, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born August 1, 1931, in Iredell County, she was
Viewpoint: Desire to provide face-to-face instruction guides I-SS decisions
BY JEFF JAMES Like many of you, I hoped that 2022 would see an end COVID-19, and all of its variants would be subsiding. That has not happened, and just
Iredell County Government Job Openings (January 1)
These position are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Clara Kimbrough Singletery
Clara Kimbrough Singletery, 92, first born daughter of the late Thaddeus and Esther Kimbrough, was born December 31, 1928, in Statesville, N.C. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 28,
NCDEQ submits Volkswagen Settlement phase 2 plan to trustee
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality has submitted the Volkswagen Mitigation Plan for Phase 2 of the state’s share
Remembering Dawson: Troutman community mourns loss of teen’s adventurous spirit, contagious smile
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Family, friends, community members, and firefighters packed the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center on Thursday afternoon to bid farewell to 15 year-old Dawson Church,
NCDHHS reports single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported on its COVID-19 dashboard the highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases. NCDHHS
Eleven-year-old boy who died after dirt bike accident remembered as ‘respectful, kind and loving’
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of mourners, including a large contingent of first responders, attended a funeral service at First Baptist Church of Statesville on Thurday morning to remember the life
Carl Henry Hedrick Jr.
Carl Henry Hedrick Jr., 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Carl was born August 9, 1948,
Kathryne Rhodes Charles Boone
Kathryne Rhodes Charles Boone of Statesville, N.C., a family matriarch and all-around remarkable woman, passed away on December 27, 2021. Kathryne Elizabeth was born July 9, 1922, in Augusta, Ga.,
Ren Wilhelm
Ren Wilhelm, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 28, 2021, at Maple Leaf Nursing Home. He was born September 7, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., the son of the
Johnny Leroy Cook
Johnny Leroy Cook, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Mr. Cook was born at Longs Hospital in Statesville on May 4,
N.C. health officials encourage boosters as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise across state
NCDHHS provides updated guidance for actions to take after COVID-19 exposure Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rising, getting a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine
2021: A Year of Loss in Iredell County
BY MIKE FUHRMAN 2021 will remembered for years as a year of great loss for families across Iredell County. We lost too many people — too many to COVID-19, to
Iredell Water Corporation announces new rate and fee structure
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Water Corporation on Wednesday announced a new rate and fee structure, effective January 1, 2022. The monthly user flat fee will increase 50 cents to $13
Brandon Wayne Nelms
Brandon Wayne Nelms, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1973, in Birmingham, Ala., to Betty Jean Vandergrift Nelms and