Sr. Raul Armando Echevarria, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 8, 2021. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, August
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James B. “Jimmy” Milholland
The Statesville Senior High School Class of 1966 lost a special alumni recently. James B. “Jimmy” Milholland died July 6, 2021, after a brief, fierce and courageous battle against cancer.
Iredell Health System seeking volunteers for Patient and Family Council
Special to Iredell Free News Do you want to be more involved in your community? Are you interested in supporting your local healthcare system? Volunteering on the Iredell Health System
Mom to I-SS Board: ‘There is a problem with racism in this school district’
BY KARISSA MILLER Two years ago, after Deborah Popolizio and her family moved to Iredell County, she witnessed another student call one of her daughter’s friends the n-word. Now, as
Iredell County Health Department reports new surge of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported another surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on Monday. Some 380 new laboratory confirmed cases were reported Monday, increasing the total
Kathleen Barnette Stowe
Kathleen Barnette Stowe, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., was surrounded by family members as her spirit left her body on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.
Robert Tanczos
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Robert Tanczos, 71, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family after battling pancreatic cancer. Bob was born February 20, 1950, in Danielsville, Pa., to
Iredell Health System welcomes family nurse practitioner to Family Care Center of Mocksville
Special to Iredell Free news Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Kaleah Hendren to the Family Care Center of
Mitchell Community College specializes in workforce development
BY KARISSA MILLER When Mitchell College first opened its doors more than 150 years ago, it was small, locally attended higher learning institution. Today, Mitchell Community College serves thousands of
American Renaissance School kicks off 2021-2022 school year with new brand and website
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School has relaunched its website to provide a new and improved resource for students, parents, and staff. The new website came online just
Nicole Marie McShea Anderson
Nicole Marie McShea Anderson, 46, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She is survived by her husband Damian; kids, Damian and Abby; parents, John and Laurie
City of Statesville invites residents to view and comment on Draft 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is finishing up the process to update The 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan. The plan was last updated in 2004. The
Sheila Guffey Brown
Sheila Guffey Brown, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1948, in Rutherfordton, N.C., to the late John and Wilma Street
Porfirio Louis Garcia-Alicea
Porfirio Louis Garcia-Alicea, 65, who was lovingly known as “Shorty,” passed away August 3, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born March 24, 1956, in Manhattan, N.Y., the son
I-SS Board considering changes to policy governing public participation at meetings
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering changes to the board’s guidelines for public participation in board meetings. During this week’s Committee of the Whole meeting,
William Daniel “Dan” Poole
William Daniel “Dan” Poole, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 3, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Statesville on November 3, 1932, Dan
NCDHHS issuing $413 million in summer food assistance benefits 1.1 million children
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun issuing $413 million in food assistance payments to an estimated 1.1 million eligible
Erika Felice Summers- Sylla
Erika Felice Summers- Sylla, 50, from Bronx, N.Y., passed away July 12,2021. Erika iss survived by her parents, Clifford (Mary Summers) Mayfield; two brothers, Eric Summers of Statesville, and William
I-SS board considering proposal to outsource custodial services at 10 schools
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a proposal to outsource cleaning services at some of its schools. Tim Ivey, the district’s chief of Technology, Facilities,
N.B. Mills Elementary begins 2021-2022 school year with innovative calendar
BY KARISSA MILLER Masks and big grins marked the first day of school Tuesday at N.B. Mills Elementary School, Iredell-Statesville Schools’ only year-round school. “Everyone’s excited about our first day
Hundreds have fun connecting to community, law enforcement agencies at annual National Night Out (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Enjoying the cooler temperatures and cloudy skies, families flocked to ESC Park Tuesday night to play games, pet animals, and learn more about their community and
William “Billy” Joseph Martz Jr.
William “Billy” Joseph Martz Jr. was born after spaghetti night on October 20, 1985, to William “Bill” Joseph and Judith “Judy” Martz. He left this world on July 31, 2021.
Health Beat: Early detection and new treatments leading to better outcomes for lung cancer patients
Special to Iredell Free News Most adults are aware of the widespread prevalence of lung cancer, and that individual behaviors strongly impact this type of cancer. But even with well-known
Statesville Council votes to put some “teeth” in downtown parking ordinance
FROM STAFF REPORTS Ignoring a parking ticket in downtown Statesville is about to get more expensive and inconvenient for some repeat violators. A divided City Council voted Monday to authorize
Jazz Night fundraiser supports Speak Life and Live’s tutoring, mentoring programs (Photos)
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live launched its First Annual Jazz Night to provide more accessible mentoring, tutoring and other programs for youth. Millsaps Trucking was the
ICSO Felony Arrests: July 23-29
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 23 ♦ Brandon Dale McCoy, 35, of River Hill Road, Statesville, charged with three counts of
Jennie Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder
Jennie Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born June 13, 1928, in Union County, N.C., to the
Registration underway for Mooresville Citizens Academy
Special to Iredell Free News The 2021 Mooresville Citizens Academy will kick off on September 9, and residents are welcome to start signing up now for the eight-week course. The
A Tradition of Giving: Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary awards scholarships (Photos)
BY STACIE LETT CAIN For well over 30 years, Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary in Statesville has seen the importance of a higher education and done their part to make sure
NCDHHS expands COVID-19 Community Health Worker program
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the COVID-19 Community Health Worker program to make it a statewide effort. El
Helen Aleen McLaughlin
Helen Aleen McLaughlin, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 30, 2021. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Joseph and Mary
Millard “Sal” Charles Wood
This is the story of Millard “Sal” Charles Wood. Millard was a wonderful man who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Millard’s story starts on October 19,
Wilma Hope Hegler Price
Wilma Hope Hegler Price, 73, of Mooresville, N.C, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, after a 20-year fight with cancer. Wilma was born on May 15, 1948, in Charlotte,
Iredell-Statesville Schools recognizes contributions of nearly 100 retirees (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools celebrated the contributions of nearly 100 newly minted retirees on Tuesday night at the Unity Center. The district recognized 94 retirees during the 2020-2021 Retirement
Health Beat: Hands-only CPR is simple to learn and saves lives
Special to Iredell Free News In the event that someone — maybe one of your friends or family members — experiences cardiac arrest, what do you do? During a cardiac
Lillie Campbell
Mrs. Lillie Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Lillie was a teacher by profession, and always by example. She was a loving aunt, sister,