Louis Hiram James, age 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early afternoon of December 8, 2020, with his daughters by his side. He was born
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James Tyler Morris
James Tyler Morris, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1984, in Southern Pines, N.C., to Amy Carbin Osorio and
Board of Commissioners honors Bowles, Robertson for service to Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners expressed its appreciation for the service of Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles and Commissioner Ken Robertson before two new commissioners were sworn
MGSD board member expresses concerns about toll pandemic is having on teachers
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education Member Deborah Marsh rallied for decreased responsibilities on teachers during a tumultuous school year overwhelmed by COVID-19. Marsh, a former
Frederick McCaskill Scarboro
Frederick McCaskill Scarboro, known to many as “Uncle Fred,” 93, of Statesville, N.C., died on December 4, 2020, at home with his niece Cheryl Higgins and her husband Bill by
Gov. Cooper announces more restrictive Stay-at-Home Order to begin on December 11
Order requires people to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. with certain businesses required to close during those hours Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy
Ezekiel “Zeke” Janicello
Ezekiel “Zeke” Janicello, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born February 23, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Jennie Janicello. Zeke
Sheriff: Traffic stop leads to charges in theft of motor vehicle parts
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one suspect and are looking for a second in connection with the theft of motor vehicle parts. On Saturday, December
Troutman Council member resigns to spend more time with family
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council member Paul Bryant has resigned his position in order to spend more time with his family, according to Mayor Teross Young. The council
Gov. Cooper encourages North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 6-12 and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous
Iredell Health System stresses importance of handwashing in preventing spread of flu, COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News With winter and the peak flu season approaching, National Handwashing Awareness Week is appropriately held each year at the beginning of December. Now in the
Get out and stay out! State fire marshal working to reduce fire deaths this winter
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In the midst of a very deadly year for fire fatalities in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey urges
Organizers announce plans for virtual MLK Celebration
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration in Iredell County have announced plans for a virtual event in January. The theme
Iredell County Government Job Openings (December 5)
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to
Alan Lloyd Wolf
Alan Lloyd Wolf, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home on December 3, 2020. He was born on April 10, 1946, in Miami, Fla., to the late Elsie Wolf
NCDHHS reports increase in hepatitis A cases, urges vaccination
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging people to get vaccinated against hepatitis A. The department is reporting a sharp
Douglas Clarence Miller
Douglas Clarence Miller, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on April 22, 1982. He attended Lake Brantley
Iredell County health executives, elected officials urge residents to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge (Video)
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continues to rise, Iredell County’s top healthcare executives and elected officials from throughout the county are urging residents
Iredell County Rec Department to present “The Polar Express” on Drive-In Movie Night
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation will present “The Polar Express” on the big screen outside of the Iredell County Recreation Center, located at 122
Sen. Sawyer lobbied NCHSAA to provide $4 million grant to help fund high school athletic programs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Governors voted in a recent meeting to approve a one-time $4 million grant to
Mavis Surface Calabrese
Mavis Surface Calabrese passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, after a brief illness. Mavis was born December 5, 1934 in Monroe County, W.Va., to the late P.H. and Daisy Wickline
Billie Ogden Page
Billie Ogden Page, 90, of Statesville, N.C., was received by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 02, 2020, following a period of declining health and a short stay at the
Eula Mae Morrison
Ms. Eula Mae Morrison of 356 Medlin Street, Statesville, N.C., died at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville on Friday, November 27, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in
Norma Jean Lee Hellard
Norma Jean Lee Hellard, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Hunt County, ,on December 20, 1934, to the
Iredell Health System CEO: ‘Pandemic fatigue’ contributing to spike in COVID-19 cases
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Health System President and CEO John Green participated in the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s “It Takes A Hospital” virtual town hall on Tuesday to discuss
Iredell commissioners express reservations about I-SS proposal to improve lighting, air quality at district schools
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials on Tuesday pitched a comprehensive infrastructure modernization project to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that will create a healthier and safer learning environment
UPS Statesville Center working to stuff a truck with gifts for needy families
Special to Iredell Free News Drivers and staff at the UPS Statesville Center in Statesville are collecting unwrapped toys, clothing, and gifts for local fellow families who have been impacted
WAME Radio to broadcast annual concert to benefit Children’s Hope Alliance
Special to Iredell Free News Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 22nd annual benefit concert for Children’s Hope Alliance – Barium Springs Home for Children will be broadcast a 6:30 p.m.
Launa Joy Draper
Launa Joy Draper, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on August 1, 1938, in Hamilton, Ga., to the late Luther and Sara
Statesville City Hall hosts Santa’s magic mailbox
Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus has left his magic mailbox at Statesville City Hall again this year. The magic mailbox has the ability to special express your letter
Safe Kids Iredell County seeks winter hat, glove and sock donations
Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County wants to make sure no children go cold this winter. The coalition is hosting a holiday cold weather drive to collect
Barbara Marie Berkey Graham
Barbara Marie Berkey Graham, joyful and loving wife, mother and grandmother (affectionately known as “Boombah” to her beloved grandchildren) entered Heaven’s gates on November 25, 2020, after living a life
Iredell Health System recognizes efforts of Home Health staff during pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Due to visiting restrictions limiting the time they can spend with family members, more patients in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are shortening their stays
Dorothy Marlowe Reep
Mrs. Dorothy Marlowe Reep, C.P.A., 85, died November 26, 2020, at her home. Born in Iredell County on November 12, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie Franklin
ICPYC to host three virtual fundraisers to support year-round programming
Special to Iredell Free News Giving looks a little different this holiday season as charitable organizations adapt to the ongoing pandemic. Like many nonprofits, Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
2020 Statesville Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the 2020 Statesville Christmas Parade announced Sunday that the parade had been canceled due to COVID-19. “With a heavy heart we must announce our decision