Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
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Mabel Gwendolyn Gryder Holland
Mabel Gwendolyn Gryder Holland, 84, passed away on May 1, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mabel was born May 7, 1935, in Iredell County and was
Yvonne Betts Sobel
Yvonne Betts Sobel, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of North Augusta, S.C., passed away at home on November 13, 2020. Yvonne was born in Valdosta, Ga., on September 25,
Jaime Marie Batcher
Jaime Marie Batcher, 23, of Stony Point, N.C., died Thursday, November 12, 2020, alongside her boyfriend, Dylan Poole, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Jaime was born in Iredell
Help for Small Businesses: Iredell EDC assists owners of start-up events and catering service
Special to Iredell Free News Gatherings Catering & Event Center, a new family business that offers event space, catering, and grab-and-go meals has opened its doors in Statesville. Norris Allison
Tar Heel State’s workplace injury and illness rate remains below national average
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures show the nonfatal workplace injury and illness rate for the Tar Heel State’s private industry remained at a historic low for
Iredell County Emergency Management officials seeking information on storm damage
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are seeking public input on damage to homes and businesses as a result of the storm that occurred on November
Pressly School teacher honored by Statesville City Council for service to community
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recently honored Pressly School science teacher Mario Grant with the Community Award for Ward 3. Mayor Costi Kutteh presented the award
NCDHHS reports highest one-day increase of COVID-19 positive tests across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one day number of COVID-19 cases with 3,119 cases reported.
Iredell County Government Job Listings (November 11)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of
Viewpoint: Christians should unite against all forms of racial and religious hatred
BY H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER On November 9 and 10, we remember the beginning of the public and official path to the Holocaust in Hitler’s Germany. We call it Kristallnacht, The
Amber Fisher Baxter
Amber Fisher Baxter, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1950 in Mooresville to the late
Katrina Worthington Smith
Katrina Worthington Smith, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Mooresville, N.C., to the
Michael Cotton
Michael Cotton, 54, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a hardworking man who always had a smile on his face and was always trying
A Veterans Day Tribute: West Iredell High honors those who served (Photo Gallery)
The students honored all veterans with a special drive thru ceremony Tuesday. The celebration took place a day early because the school is closed on Wednesday, which is Veterans Day.
Troutman council cancels, modifies holiday events to prevent spread of COVID-19
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com In the midst of rising COVID-19 cases, Troutman Town Council has decided to modify or cancel upcoming holiday events in the interest of public health and
Gov. Cooper extends Phase III, reduces indoor gathering limit
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key
Mooresville Public Library offers help with open enrollment under Affordable Care Act for 2021
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library is a community hub for information, including more information about the Open Enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act for 2021.
Patricia “Pat” Pendleton Wagner
Patricia “Pat” Pendleton Wagner of Statesville passed away on November 8, 2020. Pat was devoted to her family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and taking
NCDHHS releases new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday shopping
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge
City of Statesville launches Round-Up Program to help low-income families with utility payments
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Utility customers have a simple yet powerful way to share the warmth this winter with neighbors in need. Statesville Connects is a voluntary assistance
Russell Neal Poole
Russell Neal Poole, 86, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away after declining health at Wilkes Medical Center on Friday, November 6, 2020. A native of Iredell County, Russell was born
Video: Interview with I-SS Superintendent Jeff James
In this interview, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James discusses the district’s new bus tracking mobile app for parents, how I-SS is delivering in-person instruction and preventing the spread of
EnergyUnited recognizes 22 Bright Ideas grant recipients
BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited hosted one of three virtual events on Friday to celebrate 2020 Bright Ideas that will bring innovation and technology into K-12 classrooms in nine counties. During
Sherwood “Donald” LaShomb
Sherwood “Donald” LaShomb, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Stockholm,
Jean Ellen Williams Gladden
Mrs. Jean Ellen Williams Gladden, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the Accordius Health of Mooresville. Mrs. Gladden was born in Rowan County on
Iredell County Government Job Listings (November 6)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of
South River Baptist, Nutrien Ag Systems express appreciation for Iredell farmers (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South River Baptist Church partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions on Thursday to feed Iredell County farmers. The guests of honor enjoyed barbecued chicken, baked beans, slaw, cookies,
Robin Annette Dalton
Ms. Robin Annette Dalton of Statesville, N.C., daughter of the late James Dewitt Dalton and Edna Beatrice Dalton, was born in Iredell County on January 10, 1964. She departed this
Charlene Golding Ward
Charlene “Char” Golding Ward, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1932, in Ellisburg,
Joyce Anne Donaldson Winders
Joyce Anne Donaldson Winders, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Elmcroft of Salisbury. Joyce was born to the late Ervin and Rebecca (Gillespie) Donaldson
Mammograms Save Lives: One woman’s story
Special to Iredell Free News In September 2019, Vickie Hamilton had her yearly mammogram at Iredell Health System’s Women’s Health Center. Knowing that the breast X-ray detects cancers too small
The Rest of the Story: How I-SS officials make decisions about weather-related school closures
BY JEFF JAMES One of the most challenging decisions a school district can make involves deciding when to close schools due to weather. These decisions are not made in a
Ellsworth Korb Hart
Ellsworth Korb Hart, 83, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Ellsworth was born April 22, 1937, in Albany,
EnergyUnited awards grants to teachers for their ‘Bright Ideas’
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is awarding over $43,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 40 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects. Students at schools in Alexander, Cabarrus,
Ethel Ophelia Wellman Bennett
Ethel Ophelia Wellman Bennett, 99, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Ophelia finished her life as she lived it full of grace, dignity