BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Despite a few cancellations because of bad weather, the Town of Troutman’s Red Cross Blood Drive exceeded its goal of 18 units by collecting 30 pints
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Iredell County Parks and Recreation presents Drive-In Movie Night on March 19
Special to Iredell Free News Make plans now to fill your car and join Iredell County Parks & Recreation on Friday, March 19, for a family Drive-In Movie Night at
Barbara London Ussery
Barbara London Ussery, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Mooresville to the late William and Martha Powers
Iredell commissioners issue Black History Month proclamation
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month during Tuesday’s meeting. “Black History Month affords special opportunity to become more
Davis Regional’s cardiac rehab program helps patients after traumatic cardiac events
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services observed Cardiac Rehab Week from February 14-20 with an emphasis on “Beating Strong & Living Long.” Davis Regional offers
Rep. McHenry spends day reconnecting with constituents, programs in redrawn 10th District (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rep. Patrick McHenry visited Troutman and Mooresville on Wednesday to catch up on the changes and progress in these towns since he last represented the area
Renewal of P-EBT Program provides food assistance to N.C. families
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Thousands of North Carolina parents with school-age children will soon begin receiving additional assistance to purchase food through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer
I-SS making plans to transition middle and high school students to Plan A
BY KARISSA MILLER All Iredell-Statesville Schools middle and high schools are currently operating under Plan B, which is a mix of in-person and virtual learning. Kelly Cooper, I-SS executive director
ICSO deputies seeking information on whereabouts of two missing teens
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of two teenagers who have been reported missing ICSO deputies are currently
Wayne Nelson Amos
Wayne Nelson Amos passed away on February 12, 2021, at Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on April 10, 1946, in Alexandria, Va., and he grew up in
Governor issues State of Emergency in advance of ice storm; widespread power outages expected
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina residents should be prepared for the strong possibility of power outages due to an incoming winter storm that is forecast to arrive
MGSD honors contributions of retiring CFO and ongoing work of district’s dedicated school nurses
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Several key Mooresville Graded School District staff members were recently recognized by the Board of Education for their contributions to the district. Chief Financial Officer Terry Haas,
John Gilbert Kirkman
John Gilbert Kirkman, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born on October 7, 1949, in Mount Ulla, N.C., to the late Ross Rogers and
Gladys Gibson Sipes
Gladys Gibson Sipes, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1930, in Iredell County to the late
Julia Laverne Lentz Milstead
Julia Laverne Lentz Milstead of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 16, 2021, after an extended illness. She was born December 29, 1930, in Stony Point, N.C. Mrs. Milstead was
United Way’s Endowment for the Future receives substantial Legacy Circle gift
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville native Mary Dawne Clark has joined the Legacy Circle with a substantial planned gift to the United Way Endowment. The Endowment for the Future
Troutman Council approves long-range plan to address traffic woes
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council adopted the Troutman Alternatives Study, a plan two years in the making, during Thursday’s meeting. The council also recognized several school resource
Statesville Council approves agreement to sell Vance Hotel to developer for $47,000
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted Monday evening to approve a Master Development Agreement with Rainier Group L.L.C. to redevelop the Vance Hotel. The agreement, in which
Josephine Gaither Parks
Mrs. Josephine Gaither Parks, of 250 Long Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on April 27, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Albert and Lorene Patterson
Hubert Monroe Johnston
Hubert Monroe Johnston, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Iredell County, N.C., to the
N.C. insurance commissioner urges North Carolinians to take advantage of the Special Enrollment Period for healthcare insurance
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians who don’t have health insurance to sign up for coverage during the Special Enrollment
Garry Lynn Ballard
Garry Lynn Ballard of Longs, S.C., died on February 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. Mr. Ballard was born May 3, 1945, in
Sandra Somers Blackwelder
Sandra Somers Blackwelder, 73, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her father,
Jessie Ann “Mickey” Fowler
Jessie Ann “Mickey” Fowler, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mickey was born on June 9, 1934,
Edward E. Smith Jr.
Edward Ernest Smith Jr., born February 20, 1930, in San Jose, Calif., passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021. He was an adoring husband to Dalia for 33 years; they
Thomas Steven Palmer
Thomas Steven “Steve” Palmer, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1955, in Corona,
Iredell commissioners mulling sales tax hike referendum to provide funding for school facilities, SROs, parks
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners discussed a possible sales tax increase during the board’s two-day winter planning retreat. Commissioners held their annual retreat in the Cooperative Extension conference
Blood drives planned for next few weeks in Troutman, around Iredell County
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Red Cross Bloodmobile Bus Drive on Thursday, February 18, in the Troutman
Vision for Selma Burke Middle School begins to take shape; MGSD hopes to break ground in July
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Selma Burke Middle School is rapidly growing from an idea to a vision as additional details are unveiled for the Mooresville Graded School District’s newest facility. During
Iredell County EMS peer support specialist helping transform lives derailed by addiction
BY KARISSA MILLER The heroic work of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services personnel extends beyond their life-saving efforts at accident scenes and house fires. EMS personnel are also working to
Troutman Council honors trailblazers during Black History Month
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@mail.com The Troutman Town Council proclaimed February as Black History Month in Troutman on Thursday night and recognized the accomplishments and contributions of several African-American citizens to
NCDHHS reports state’s first identified case of B.1.351 COVID-19 variant
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported the first identification of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in a North Carolina resident.
ICSO attempting to identify suspect who tried to illegally enter Fort Dobbs
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual who attempted to illegally enter the fort at Fort Dobbs Historic Site.
Scott Abrams
Scott Abrams, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1969, in Poughkeepsie,
Educators, school personnel and child care workers in N.C. to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 24
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen have outlined a timeline for Group 3 frontline
Robert Linwood Blackwell Jr.
Mr. Robert Linwood Blackwell Jr. was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on September 3, 1953, and was the son of Robert Linwood Blackwell Sr. and Alfredia Heaggans Blackwell. He departed this