United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Rainbow Kidz ADDRESS: 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville NC 28625 PHONE: 704-873-4719 EMAIL ADDRESS: leighannd@hoic.org WEBSITE: http://www.hoic.org/rainbow_kidz_showcase.asp Director: Leigh Ann Darty Board Chair: Carl
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Local AARP chapter to hold annual meeting on November 16
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that there is a local AARP Chapter? The AARP Mooresville-South Iredell Chapter was chartered June 6, 1980, and offers opportunities to fellowship
Roy Peter Little Jr.
Mr. Roy Peter Little Jr., 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at his home. Mr. Little was born in Iredell County on December 30, 1927,
Noble “Nobby” Bloomfield Mills II
Noble “Nobby” Bloomfield Mills II, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House. Nobby was born September 2, 1939, in Statesville and was
BBB Scam Alert: Beware of Medicare and ACA cons during special enrollment period
Special to Iredell Free News The coronavirus pandemic left many Americans unemployed — and uninsured. To give people a chance to sign up for health care coverage, the U.S. federal
N.C. agencies now accepting applications for Summer 2022 student internships
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Beginning this week, college students can apply for one of nearly 100 internships across multiple North Carolina state government agencies. Governed by the
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: I-CARE Inc. (Video)
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: I-CARE Inc. ADDRESS: 1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-872-8141 EMAIL ADDRESS: bryan.duncan@icare-inc.org WEBSITE: www.icare-inc.org Executive Director: Bryan Duncan Board Chair:
Physician assistant joins Iredell Physician Network practice at Tondo Internal Medicine and Care Transitions
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Physician Assistant Karen Rohde to Tondo Internal Medicine and Iredell Care
Viewpoint: A call for community support of United Way partner agencies
BY NELSON GRANADE We all have heard the following quote from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Fifth Street Ministries (Video)
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Fifth Street Ministries ADDRESS: 1421 Fifth Street, Statesville, NC 28687 (P.O. BOX 5217) PHONE: 704-872-4045 EMAIL ADDRESS: afreeze@fifthstreetministries.com WEBSITE: www.fifthstreetministries.com Executive Director: Michele Knapp Board Chair: Amy Lawton
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine now available for children ages 5 to 11
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a lower
Rev. Terry Eugene Martin Sr.
Rev. Terry Eugene Martin Sr., 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1946, in Premier, W.Va., to the late William
Flu vaccine offers protection from serious illness, and can prevent hospitalization for those with chronic health conditions
Special to Iredell Free News Did you forget about the flu? It’s true — last year, we saw much fewer flu cases than usual, and especially during the pandemic, this
Town of Troutman announces hiring of new police chief
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman announced Monday the hiring of Josh Watson as the new chief of police. Town Manager Ron Wyatt said Watson emerged as the top
Fifth Street Ministries seeking volunteers, donations for holiday events
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries is once again asking for the community’s support to help make the holiday season special for its guests and for those in
Juneteenth Community Planning Committee seeking volunteers to help plan 2022 celebration
Special to Iredell Free News Are you interested in helping plan the annual Juneteenth Celebration in Statesville? Do you want to be involved in the celebration of freedom and independence?
James Lewis Morrow
James Lewis Morrow, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1943, in Mooresville to the late James and Nettie Hager
Arnold Rome Clark
Arnold Rome Clark, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 29, 2021. He was born on June 20, 1937, in Mooresville to the late Lloyd and Pearl Brown Clark.
18th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest set for Saturday, November 6
Special to Iredell Free News The 18th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest will be held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 6. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the streets will be
MPD supports domestic violence victims through outreach, use of evidence-based strategies
Editor’s Note: Ths is the third in a series of columns by the Mooresville Police Department during Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Special to Iredell Free News They say an ounce
Election Watch: Ten tips for N.C. voters on municipal election day
Special to Iredell Free News With the early voting period ending Saturday, October 30, voters still wanting to cast a ballot may vote in person on Election Day on Tuesday,
Mitchell Community College releases Equity and Inclusion report
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (E&I) and the Equity and Inclusion Council (EIC) recently released its Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan end-of-year
Daisy Dewese Bostian
Daisy Dewese Bostian, 86, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate. She was born on October 7, 1935, in
Catherine Belle Turner
Mrs. Catherine Belle “Tonkie” Turner, 71, also known as “Mother Catherine” and “Grandma” to many, entered this life on December 6, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Jacolia
Kathie Mae Parker
Kathie Mae Parker, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Kathie was born in Alleghany County, Va., on March 7,
Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommends denial of two major projects during contentious meeting
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board faced a standing room only, overflow crowd during a four-hour meeting on Monday night as it had three major projects
Gov. Cooper provides positive update on state’s COVID-19 trends, encourages vaccination
Booster shots are now available for more North Carolinians Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy
David Bryan Perry
David Bryan Perry, 58, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. David is the son of the late Johnny Perry and Rebecca Perry. David
Dorothy Ann Robinson Westmoreland
Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Robinson Westmoreland, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born September 6, 1941, in
Trick or Treat event in Downtown Statesville rescheduled for Wednesday, October 27
Special to Iredell Free News Due to the forecasted rain for Thursday, the Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event has been moved to Wednesday, October 27, from 4 to 6
Trial date set in federal lawsuit involving Statesville police officer who restrained, injured autistic child at Pressly School
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Attorneys for a 7-year-old autistic boy who was handcuffed and held to the floor for 38 minutes by a Statesville police officer at Pressly School have begun
Election Watch: Williams eyes third term on Troutman Town Council
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member Sally Williams is seeking her third term in office during a period of rapid growth and change in Troutman. Williams, who is
Election Watch: Oxsher hopes to bring new perspectives to Troutman Council
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jerry Oxsher, born and raised in Smyrna, Tenn., attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in professional chemistry and later attended graduate
Election Watch: Henkel seeking re-election to continue improving lives of Troutman residents
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Paul Henkel is finishing his 32nd year of service in varoius capacities to the town, and he is
Respiratory therapists save lives one breath at a time
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is a natural part of our everyday life. We do it habitually, without even thinking about it. Breathe in, breathe out — seems easy,
Rita Irene Gonzales
On Saturday October 23, 2021, Rita Irene Gonzales (Cormier), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 82. Rita was born on July 12, 1939,
