Jerry William Marlow, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away in his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born on February 12, 1945,
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Iredell County health director discusses surge in COVID-19 cases, vaccine rollout
BY KARISSA MILLER According to Iredell County Health Department Director Jane Hinson, the county has been hit hard in the past few weeks as the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the
Certified athletic trainers playing vital role as high school sports resume during pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News As more team sports roll out at Iredell-Statesville Schools and others in the area – including basketball now underway and football set to kickoff next
Viewpoint: The long road to the ‘Beloved Community’ envisioned by Dr. King
Editor’s Note: Bryan Duncan delivered the following address during Mitchell Community College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Friday, January 15. BY BRYAN DUNCAN Thank you for taking time from
Local Boy Scouts Troop completes community service project at Fort Defiance State Historic Site
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com A chance visit to Caldwell County’s Fort Defiance State Historic Site last summer led Scoutmaster Mike Bernhardt and Boy Scout Troop 377 to tackle an extensive
Virginia Hayes Mutchler
Virginia Hayes Mutchler, 95, was born on July 30, 1925, in New York City and passed away on January 17, 2021, in Statesville, N.C. She grew up in New York
Tricia Troiano Bennett
Tricia Troiano Bennett, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born on April 14, 1969, in Huntington, N.Y., to the late Peter and June
Gayle Dean Sharpe
Gayle Dean Sharpe, 73 of Stony Point, N.C., passed away January 16, 2021, at Salisbury VA Hospital. He had been in declining health for several years. Gayle was born in
Integrated Care of Hickory offering integrated mental health, substance misuse treatment options in Statesville
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Randall Bachman of Integrated Care of Greater Hickory recently updated members of Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell about the treatment and recovery services the organization is offering
New Troutman council member pledges to hit the ground running after being sworn in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Felina Harris was sworn in Thursday night to complete term of Council member Paul Bryant following his resignation. Harris, flanked by her husband and her youngest
Viewpoint: COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
BY DARREN CAMPBELL In January of 2020, the world started learning about COVID-19. The following month it hit home when we learned of the first positive case in the United
William “Bill” Bruce Barnette
William “Bill” Bruce Barnette, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home on Lake Norman. Bill was born on June 19, 1957, in Barnwell
Jackie Lasley Milling Gonzalez
Jackie Lasley Milling Gonzalez died on Friday, January 15, 2021, from pneumonia complications. She left this life holding her sister’s hand while surrounded by her husband and loved ones, carrying
Statesville Dance and Performing Arts features variety of dance, acting classes, plus voice and piano lessons
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Dance and Performing Arts offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, POM and Acrobatic Arts as well as Preschool and
Tasty Pickles by Carson expanding after two years in business
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently toured 2020 graduate Carson Lester’s expanding pickle production operation, which started as a project for Carson’s FFA agriculture class in
James “Jimmy” Alvin Carter
James “Jimmy” Alvin Carter, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1936, in Sunbury,
Mary Anne Brawley
Mary Anne Brawley, born March 3, 1935, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years,
Thelma Turner
Thelma Turner, affectionately known as “Aunt T” and “Ma T,” was born to Emery and Rosetta Brawley on March 26, 1950, in Statesville, Iredell County, N.C., and departed this life on
Iredell health officials report eight more deaths attributed to COVID-19, announce plans for next week’s vaccine clinics
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported a total of eight additional COVID-19 deaths in the past two days. Five deaths were reported Thursday and three on Friday, increasing
Geraldine Audrey Johnakin
Geraldine Audrey Johnakin, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1951 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Bernice
David Lee Caldwell
David Lee Caldwell, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Mooresville to the late
Hewitt Curtis Howard
Hewitt Curtis Howard, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Howard was born August 10, 1931, in the Boissevain community in
ICSO searching for missing teenager
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Mirella Abigale Guillen, 15, was reported missing by
Rev. Arnold Eugene Dulin Sr.
Rev. Arnold Eugene Dulin Sr., 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence. Rev. Dulin was born January 5, 1943, in Cabarrus County, N.C., and
I-SS board approves tentative 2021-2022 school calendar
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a tentative 2021-22 school calendar. For traditional schools, the new school year will begin on August 23, 2021, and
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Health care workers and adults 65 and older are up next
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers
Registration underway for virtual 5K to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
FROM STAFF REPORTS A student at the Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership has organized a virtual 5K race to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of the
Honoring 50 Years of Service: I-SS expresses appreciation for retiring assistant superintendent
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Planning Kenny Miller remembers his entry into public education some five decades ago. “When I came out of college, there
Frankie Marie Sloan Moose
Mrs. Frankie Marie Sloan Moose, 91, of Statesville, N.C., joined her loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Frankie was born April 18, 1929,
William Edwin Corbean
William Edwin “Ed” Corbean, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ed was born March 17, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the
Aquilla Woods Freeman
Mrs. Aquilla Woods Freeman, 75, of 130 Lippard Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her daughter’s home in Statesville on Saturday, January 9, 2021, following an extended illness. She was
I-SS board recognizes two early colleges for 100 percent graduation rate, expresses appreciation to Fort Dobbs DAR
BY KARISSA MILLER The graduation rate for the Class of 2020 in two Iredell-Statesville Schools early college high schools is 100 percent, according to information released by the N.C. Department
Smooth Transitions: Iredell Health System team dedicated to helping hospital patients live well at home
Special to Iredell Free News Patients who lack health insurance and a healthcare provider may not know of anywhere else to turn but to the emergency room for treatment, support,
Harris selected to fill open Troutman Town Council seat
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman native Felina Harris was unanimously selected by Troutman Town Council members to complete the term of Paul Bryant, who stepped down in early December, during
Iredell County Job Openings (January 12)
Employment Opportunities If you need assistance with your Online Applicant Account, contact the Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or e-mail support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5
Sylvia Beasley Harlow
It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia Beasley Harlow announces her passing at the age of 69. She was at home surrounded by her family as she
