Special to Iredell Free News The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. Like so much else in
Search “what is for you is for you”
7465 Results
Search Results
State Library of North Carolina seeking public input on future of N.C. Libraries
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Beginning December 1, the State Library of North Carolina will host a series of online discussions to gather the public’s input regarding public
Operation Giveback: Yeager Snowmen & Crafts shows appreciation for frontline workers
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK This Thanksgiving week one small Mooresville business has been putting the emphasis on “giving.” Yeager Snowmen & Crafts, a six-year-old woodcrafting business, strives to share a smile
Wilma Cecile Clary Davis
Wilma Cecile Clary Davis, 94, of Concord, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at St. Andrews Assisted Living in Concord, where she has lived for the past year.
Photo Gallery: South Iredell High JROTC cadets pay tribute to U.S. Marine Corps
Special to Iredell Free News Each year, the Marine Corps JROTC cadets of South Iredell High School hold a cake-cutting ceremony the week of the Marine Corps birthday. The ceremony
Junnies Ree Cornelius McGee
Mrs. Junnies Ree Cornelius McGee of Statesville, N.C., daughter of the late John Bristol Clemmons and Vera Bellamy, was born in Iredell County on June 17, 1948. She departed this
Barbara Ann Klepfer Wilson Brown
Barbara Ann Klepfer Wilson Brown of Citra, Fla., passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 12, 2020, with family by her bedside. She was born January 15,
Iredell Health System Pulmonary Rehab program helps COPD patients remain active
Special to Iredell Free News Many people may not notice or think about how important their lungs are until they stop working properly. Breathing is an involuntary function bringing oxygen
Better Business Bureau offers tips for a better Black Friday
Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020. Instead of setting an alarm
Commissioner Causey urges families to take action before Medicare open enrollment ends
Avoid scams when changing Medicare supplement plans Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages families to talk to their Medicare-aged loved ones about getting
Highway Patrol encourages traffic safety during holidays
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our
Iredell County Government Job Openings (November 24)
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
Health systems and hospitals urge North Carolinians to unite, take steps needed to slow spread of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The following statement is made on behalf of the Chief Medical Officers and Chief Clinical Officers of North Carolina healthcare systems and hospitals identified below: Special to Iredell
Insurance commissioner advises caution when frying a turkey this Thanksgiving
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning North Carolinians about the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season. “Thanksgiving is one of the
Gruesbeck, Town of Troutman agree on severance package following town manager’s resignation
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman and former Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck have agreed to sever their contractual relationship after Gruesbeck resigned November 12 after about four months
Peter Thomas Meletis
Peter Thomas Meletis (Evripido Soterios) was born on July 21, 1931, in Washington, D.C., and raised in Alexandria, Va., to Greek immigrant parents Soterios (Tom) from Thrace, Turkey, and Anna
Iredell health officials urge residents to limit size of Thanksgiving gatherings, take extra precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidelines for preventing further spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday. Special to Iredell Free News Thanksgiving remains an important
EnergyUnited awards $10,000 grant to the United Way of Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded a $10,000 grant to the United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s continued commitment to community service. The donation
Harry Morrison
Mr. Harry Morrison, 66, of Brian Center, 220 13th Ave Place, NW, Hickory, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 5, 1954. He was the son of the late
Iredell Health System hires new executive chef
Special to Iredell Free News Shawn Rizzie is the new executive chef for Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Services Department. With an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Pennsylvania
Students at The Brawley School provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families (Photo Gallery)
BY KARISSA MILLER The students at The Brawley School, an International Baccalaureate School, banded together to make sure other kids and their families have a hot meal for Thanksgiving this
Carolyn Maurice Faulkenberry
Carolyn Maurice Faulkenberry, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1935, in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late Rev. William
Margaret Thomason Sanders
Margaret Thomason Sanders, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., died at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte on Monday, November 16, 2020, after a brief illness. Margaret was born November 27, 1931, in Rutherford
Jimmy Lewis Cline
Jimmy Lewis Cline of Statesville, N.C., passed into his heavenly home from the Gordon Hospice House on November 16, 2020, following a period of declining health. He was born in
NCDHHS expands no-cost, pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 testing in partnership with retailers, test vendors
More than 120 No-Cost Testing Events Scheduled Across the State this Weekend Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This weekend the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
More than 5,100 people in Iredell have now tested positive for COVID-19; local officials report two more deaths as statewide surge continues
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to surge in Iredell County and across North Carolina. The Iredell County Health Department reported two more deaths
Iredell County Government Job Openings (November 18)
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
Anita Yvonne Morrison Neal
Mrs. Anita Yvonne Morrison Neal, 71, of 1919 Gay Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Clyde Wilbert
Commissioner: Anyone who vandalizes Confederate monument will be prosecuted
Resident criticizes board and warns that ‘things will get a lot worse’ if monument is vandalized again BY KARISSA MILLER Tommy Hamel told Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday that he
Katrina Ikard
Ms. Katrina Ikard of Charlotte, N.C., daughter of the late Bryan Holmes and Shelby Ikard, was born in Iredell County on February 25, 1979. She departed this life on Saturday,
Phillip Norris Mills
Phillip Norris Mills, most affectionately known as Phil or PopPaw, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Phil was deeply devoted to God, his family, and his
Iredell Health System’s Wellness and Diabetes Center helps patients manage disease
Special to Iredell Free News The 30 million Americans living with diabetes are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, with those poorly managing their diabetes at a greater risk of experiencing complications
Statesville mayor pays tribute to Fanjoy; council approves site plan for new storage facility in South Statesville
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh began Monday night’s City Council meeting by honoring lifelong Statesville resident and former mayor Thomas A. Fanjoy. “Tom was the mayor when
Candace Elaine Minner Engle
Candace Elaine Minner Engle, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. She passed
Troutman mayor, council honor late businessman Red Overcash for making significant contributions to town
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young and the Town Council honored local businessman and entrepreneur Vernon “Red” Overcash’s “tireless time and effort to our town” during Thursday’s council
DACI members reaching out to help community during pandemic
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Jill McLelland urged community members who work with youth to participate in the virtual Truth About Vaping event on Tuesday,
