Alma Roberta Norris was born on December 6, 1920, to William Baines and Ada Sloop Norris. She passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021, at her home in Harmony, N.C.
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Gov. Cooper issues Executive Order requiring unvaccinated state employees to wear face masks, urges private employers to follow suit
CDC updates guidance to say all K-12 students should wear face masks, regardless of vaccination status Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department
Carolyn “Dale” McLean Satterfield
Carolyn “Dale” McLean Satterfield, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on June 1, 1952, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Robert
Prospective students eligible for ‘free ride’ at Mitchell Community College thanks to new grant programs
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A free college education has never been within the reach of so many people in North Carolina. Mitchell Community College and community colleges across the state have
Iredell commissioners learn what their roles and responsibilities are — and what they aren’t
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners participated in a one-day workshop on Tuesday afternoon in an effort to better understand their roles and responsibilities. Commissioner Scottie Brown said that the
I-SS Board drops mask requirement for 2021-2022 school year; district schools will not conduct COVID-19 screenings
Students will be required to wear face masks while on school buses BY KARISSA MILLER Barring a new state mandate, Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff will not be required to
Sally Smith Davis
Sally Smith Davis, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 25, 2021, after struggling with health issues over the last several years. She
NCDHHS: Statewide hepatitis A outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that the state has surpassed 1,000 reported cases of hepatitis A associated with
Doosan Bobcat breaks ground on $70 million expansion in Statesville (Photos & Video)
BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, broke ground Tuesday morning to celebrate the start of construction for a new $70 million, 600,000-square-foot manufacturing,
Claude Allen Queen
Claude Allen Queen, 70, of Statesville, N.C., entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Allen was born on May 22, 1951 in
Marcia “Melanie” Vaughn
Marcia “Melanie” Vaughn, 58, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned to new life on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House. Melanie was born June 29, 1963, in Mt. Airy,
Iredell Health System seeks to combat vaccine hesitancy with data proving efficacy
Special to Iredell Free News As the new, highly contagious COVID-19 variant causes virus cases to rise once again, vaccination rates continue to fall. This widespread decline in COVID vaccinations
Laptops available for checkout from Iredell County Public Library starting August 1
Special to Iredell Free News Beginning August 1, the Iredell County Public Library will expand its lending catalog to include Chromebook laptops. Chromebooks will be available for checkout to patrons
Video: Rep. McHenry recognizes Purple Heart Homes on floor of U.S. House
Special to Iredell Free News Washington – Rep. Congressman Patrick McHenry delivered a speech on the U.S. House floor on July 22 to recognize Purple Heart Homes for completing its
Margaret Ann Bumgarner
Margaret Ann Bumgarner, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 24, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late James and Lucy
Gerald “Jerry” Reott
Gerald “Jerry” Reott, 83, of Bermuda Run, N.C., died on June 13, 2021, while surrounded by his family after succumbing to a systemic infection. He was the youngest child of
Elizabeth Anne Hudkins Rice
Elizabeth Anne Hudkins Rice, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a long illness with her husband at her bedside on July 23, 2021. She is survived by her husband
Jayne Carol Wise Campbell
Jayne Carol Wise Campbell finished her earthly race and went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 24, 2021, surrounded by family at her home. Jayne was born
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office honors Teen Academy graduates
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office honored graduates of the sixth annual Teen Academy on Thursday evening. These teens are from all across Iredell County. They
REBOOT trauma healing courses offered for everyone, first responders and vets
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Trauma-related stresses are pervasive in society today. A suicide attempt happens every 22 seconds in the U.S., and one life is lost to suicide every 11
Iredell County 4-H Trouble Shooters hit their mark at national competition (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Just two years ago, Luke Chapin picked up a muzzle-loader rifle for the first time, simply aiming to have some fun. Today, Chapin, 15, is a national
Troutman National Night Out to bring law enforcement, community together on August 3
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a hiatus due to the pandemic last year, the Troutman Police Department will hold its National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3, from 6
COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly in unvaccinated North Carolinians; hospitalizations have doubled in two weeks
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After months of decline, North Carolina is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 spread among those who are unvaccinated. On Thursday, 1,998 cases
Patricia Edwards
Patricia Edwards, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on July 21, 2021. She entered this world on August 3, 1941, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Danny Sullivan
Danny Sullivan, 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Born October 22, 1943, in Spartanburg, S.C., he was the son of Artis B.
Barbara Linzy Bell
If you were fortunate enough to know Barbara Linzy Bell, to be within the gravity and pull of her orbit, then chances are you probably knew the depth of her
Building Bridges: SPD Summer Camp brings cops and kids together
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department is hosting a summer day camp this week for South Statesville children. About 35 children, ages 6- 13, are participating along with four
Vera O’Neill Troutman Beaver
Vera O’Neill Troutman Beaver, 93, passed away on July 20, 2021, at Jurney’s Assisted Living after a more than 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born during a snowstorm
Gov. Cooper: Students in grades K-8 should be required to wear masks indoors when schools reopen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools
Rose Siracusa Hollis
Rose Siracusa Hollis, 95, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living in Statesville, N.C. She was born April 25, 1926, in New York to Giuseppe
Community forum in South Statesville exposes difficult questions
By STACIE LETT CAIN From the process of the judicial system to crime on the streets of South Statesville, citizens gathered at the Bentley Community Center on Tuesday to demand
Photo Gallery: Crosby Scholars learn about Iredell County’s diverse agriculture industry
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A group of Crosby Scholars high school students recently spent a day visiting local farms and nurseries to learn more about agriculture. The first stop on the
Barbara Anne Waugh Bustle
Barbara Anne Waugh Bustle, 81, formerly of Brady Lane, Statesville, N.C., and more recently a resident of Brookdale Peachtree, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House with her family
Margaret Tidwell Dulin
Margaret Tidwell Dulin, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Dulin was born March 26, 1945, in
Residents, community leaders urge Statesville Council to take action in wake of drive-by shooting
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Galvanized by the recent murder of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell, Statesville residents and community activists on Monday urged the Statesville City Council to take wide-ranging actions to improve
Shelbia Jean Alexander Ervin
Mrs. Shelbia Jean Alexander Ervin, 84, of Troutman, N.C., passed away July 18, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 5, 1937, in Alexander County,