BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its September meeting, the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell reviewed the draft of its new three-year strategic plan, announced new work group configurations, and revealed new
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Iredell Health System welcomes nurse practitioner to Iredell Wound Care
Special to Iredell Free News Nurse Practitioner Megan Purser has joined the staff at Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Affiliated with Healogics, Purser is a board-certified nurse practitioner with
Community partners to host Suicide Prevention Town Hall on September 21
Special to Iredell Free News Each day, an average of 130 people die by suicide in the United States. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in North Carolina,
Parks Bell Martin
God healed Parks Bell Martin of his physical limits on earth on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was promoted to the Heavenly choir with praise and song. Parks left to
Evelyn Brown Kerr
Evelyn Brown Kerr, 93, of Mount Ulla, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021. She was born on May 27, 1928, in Rowan County, N.C.,
Darrell Harwood returns to Downtown Statesville for Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series
Special to Iredell Free News Family favorite Darrell Harwwod will take the stage in Downtown Statesville on Friday for the latest installment of the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer
John Alex Beauvil
John Alex Beauvil, 29, was born October 5, 1991, in Red Bank, N.J., raised in Atlantic Highlands, N.J., and lived in Mooresville, N.C. He peacefully went on Thursday, September 9,
Troutman Council honors Shealy for 23 years of service to town
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored Finance Director Steve Shealy for his 23 years of service to the town last Thursday night, presenting him with a plaque
Sarah Elizabeth Bjorgen
Sarah Elizabeth Bjorgen, 29, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1991, in Charlotte, N.C., to Edwin and Precinda Berry
Sherri Leigh Hager
Sherri Leigh Hager, 62, has joined her father and mother in a better and more beautiful place. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Serenity House in
PREVIEW: Public Sector Job Fair set for September 25 at Signal Hill Mall in Statesville
Iredell Free News interview Iredell County Government HR Director Sandra Gregory and Recruitment Specialist Jennie Mason.
James W. Johnson III
James W. Johnson III, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. James was born June 29, 1963, in Covington, Ky., and was the
Debate over I-SS mask mandate continues to dominate public comment portion of board meetings
SEE RELATED ARTICLES: Troutman police investigating actions of unruly crowd at I-SS Board meeting; at least two people will face criminal charges AND Anti-mask protesters break glass window, disrupt I-SS
Health officials urge North Carolinians to get flu shot as COVID-19 cases remain high
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves, their families and those
Anti-mask protesters break glass window, disrupt I-SS board meeting
BY KARISSA MILLER A group of anti-mask protesters disrupted an Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday night by slamming into and beating on a glass window until it
ICSO Teen Academy awarded ‘Project-A-Game’ grant from 7-Eleven franchise
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The staff at the new 7- Eleven store located at 1505 Salisbury Highway in Statesville celebrated the store’s grand opening by making an investment in young people.
Sheriff: Two suspects face felony drug charges after undercover investigation into crystal meth sales in Troutman, Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony drug charges following an undercover investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine in Troutman and Mooresville. Sheriff
Paula Harris Mason
Paula Harris Mason, 68, joined her Jesus along with loved ones as she made her heavenly journey on Friday, September 10, 2021. Paula fought a good fight. She had a
Pregnant with COVID-19: One mom’s struggle
Special to Iredell Free News When Valerie Allen learned she was pregnant with her fourth child, she knew it would be her last pregnancy. The 29-year-old Statesville resident was already
9/11 Memorial Walk honors those lost to terror attacks, engenders support for first responders, veterans (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville and the Exchange Club of Mooresville-Lake Norman held its 20th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Walk on Saturday morning. Gatherers met at Main Street at
MPD Felony Arrests: August 19-30
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 19 ♦ John Brandon Thompson, 35, of Beracah Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of stolen property, breaking
Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes new director of Five North Nursing Unit
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Elaine Haney (CCRN, MSN, RN) as the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Five North Nursing Unit. Haney
Ralph Franklin Clanton
Ralph Franklin Clanton, 85, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 6, 2021, at his residence in Elkin, N.C. Ralph was born February 18, 1936, in Iredell County, and was
138-year-old Congregation Emanuel restored to original beauty
BY WENDY GORDON PAKE Congregation Emanuel in Statesville, North Carolina’s second oldest synagogue, began the observance of its 138th Jewish High Holidays on Monday, September 6 (1). This year was
Gov. Cooper pushes for vaccination requirements, urges school districts to keep mask mandates
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19
Frances Brown Sipes
Frances Brown Sipes, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1941, in Mooresville to the late
Victoria Bolton Brooks
Victoria Bolton Brooks, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1951, in Charlotte, N.C., to Joseph and Sue Hilton Bolton.
Troutman officials discuss COVID-19 precautions, code compliance issue and more
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members discussed a wide range of issues during their pre-agenda meeting on Tuesday. In response to Council Member Felina Harris’s inquiry, Town
Friends, family mourn I-SS teacher assistant lost to COVID-19
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON and MIKE FUHRMAN A beloved Iredell-Statesville Schools employee who died last week after testing positive for COVID-19 was laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon. Nora Holland Smyre,
Patricia “Pat” Griffin Denson
Patricia “Pat” Griffin Denson, at the age of 78, has met her Lord and Savior and reunited with her beloved husband, Charles “Yogi” Denson. She passed away on Monday September
Homer Rodney Hinson
Homer Rodney Hinson, 85, of Troutman, N.C., went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center with his family at his bedside. He
As COVID-19 clusters increase among middle and high school sports teams, NCDHHS encourages vaccination, strong COVID-19 protection measures
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a sharp increase in COVID-19 clusters among school sports teams. For the period
Iredell commissioners approve rezoning request for planned Ace Hardware store in Union Grove
BY KARISSA MILLER Plans for a new Ace Hardware store in Union Grove cleared a major hurdle Tuesday night. Applicant Clay Lunsford went before the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Patricia R. Wallace
Patricia R. Wallace walked on from this life August 31, 2021, with her family beside her. Born December 10, 1949, in Haywood County, Waynesville, N.C., she was the daughter of
Doris Jean “DJ” Towner Kohler
Doris Jean “DJ” Towner Kohler, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., has gone onto Glory on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born and raised in Campbell, N.Y. She was the middle
Iredell Health System working to eliminate stigma, prevent suicide
Special to Iredell Free News Hearing the shocking news of a life cut short due to suicide is nothing short of devastating. It gives us that distressing, sinking feeling in
