Editor’s Note: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. BY PATTI WEST Domestic violence is an uncomfortable issue to discuss. Most would prefer to pretend it doesn’t exist or deny the
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Shakeout earthquake drill scheduled for October 15
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The annual ShakeOut earthquake drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 15. The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is a worldwide earthquake safety movement involving
United Way of Iredell County kicks off 2020 Annual Campaign
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County has officially kicked off its 2020 Annual Campaign with a focus on serving the children of our community during the
Ray Lynn Goodman
Ray Lynn Goodman, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1956, in Statesville to the late James
Mary Joan Watts Waugh Dalton
Mary Joan Watts Waugh Dalton, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late
John Donald Alexander
Our beloved father, John Donald Alexander, passed away October 9, 2020. He was surrounded by his three children and nine grandchildren. He was born September 5, 1946, in Mineola, N.Y.
Mary S. Foster
Mary S. Foster, 90, passed away at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte, N.C., on October 10, 2020. She was born in Postville, Iowa, and then moved to Tryon, N.C. Mary
The Rest of the Story: Human Trafficking
BY JEFF JAMES It is sad that our society has to deal with the issue of human and sex trafficking. Unfortunately, North Carolina is one of the top 10 states
James Gordon “Orby” Orbison
James Gordon “Orby” Orbison, beloved husband, daddy and gramps, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was 81 years old. A lifelong resident
SPD officers take a stand against domestic violence, promote breast cancer awareness
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville police officers are taking a stand for Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness wearing pink and purple badges. Officers were joined by representatives of Fifth
Leading healthcare organizations urge North Carolinians to get flu vaccinations as COVID-19 pandemic remains public health threat
Editor’s Note: The following joint statement is endorsed by these organizations: AARP North Carolina, Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation, Mutual
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site offering ‘virtual’ field trips
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site announces a series of new “virtual” field trips. As most schools cannot visit in person this fall, the site is
Tomas Malberg
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Tomas Malberg, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home October 6, 2020. He was born July 12, 1944, in
ICPL News: Library offers digital programs, WiFi hot spots, and ExpressBooks
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library has reopened for face-to-face service and is currently operating at reduced occupancy limits from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Iredell Voters’ Guide: Ways to Vote and FAQ
BY KARISSA MILLER Providing absentee-by-mail ballots and keeping poll workers safe are two ways the Iredell County Board of Elections intends to make Election Day run more smoothly on November
Statesville Council approves funding for Jane Sowers Road interchange feasibility study
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Continuing a discussion started at its last meeting, the Statesville City Council voted to accept funds to begin a feasibility study to convert the Jane Sowers
Like the First Day: I-SS elementary schools reopen at full capacity
BY KARISSA MILLER After almost two months at 50-percent capacity, Iredell-Statesville Schools were able to open the doors of the district’s elementary at full capacity on Monday. The reopening followed
Iredell Health’s Skilled Nursing Facility reopens for visitation
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine having a hip fracture. You’re admitted to the hospital and later transferred to a rehabilitation facility where you’ll have an approximate three-week stay before
Elections officials: Vendor mailed pre-filled voter registration applications with incorrect information to prospective voters
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Civitech, a technology vendor that works with companies and campaigns to increase voter registrations, inadvertently mailed pre-filled voter registration applications with incorrect name,
Helen Marie Perry Brown Kimbrell
Helen Marie Perry Brown Kimbrell, 100, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., and St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in Pinellas Park, Fla. She was born on February
Viewpoint: How to avoid the most common schemes by scam artists
BY DARREN CAMPBELL Over the past several weeks, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has received an increasing number of reports from citizens and businesses about various scams. In order to
Blood drive scheduled for October 16 at Davis Regional Medical Center
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at
ASEC teachers find creative ways to provide hybrid instruction
BY KARISSA MILLER The sudden closure of public schools to in-person learning last spring forced Iredell-Statesville Schools’ teachers to transition to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. I-SS Executive Director
Davis Regional Medical Center offering special on mammograms in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of October and in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Davis Regional Medical Center is offering mammograms for $99. To qualify for
‘Operation Crash Reduction’ beginning during deadliest roadway month
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding all drivers of the importance of safe driving practices this week as COVID-19 restrictions ease
TDJF, Earnhardt Jr. and Unilever team up to support N.B. Mills Elementary
Special to Iredell Free News The Dale Jr. Foundation, in conjunction with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Unilever’s United For America campaign, presented officials at two North Carolina elementary schools with
Vernon Junior Johnson
Vernon Junior Johnson, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on February 24, 1953,
I-SS administrators outline plan for elementary students to return to full-time in-person learning on October 5
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will resume five days of in-person learning for elementary students starting on Monday, October 5, after the school board heard the plan from district leaders
Rainbow Kidz director named Paul Harris Fellow
Special to Iredell Free News Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition honors outstanding service to the community. On Thursday, Rotary Club of Greater Statesville inducted Rainbow Kidz Director Leigh Ann Darty
More than 300,000 North Carolina voters have successfully cast ballots by mail
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With 33 days until the November 3 election, county boards of elections have approved the absentee ballots of about 300,000 voters. This means
Dr. Robert Clyde Tolle
On a typical spring day in his not-too-much younger years, you could usually find Bob Tolle on the cool mountain streams of North Carolina, his beloved Gracie or Khaki poised
Gov. Cooper moves North Carolina to Phase 3 of reopening as COVID-19 metrics remain stable
Safety precautions set for large outdoor and some indoor venues Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will ease some restrictions while continuing safety measures
Iredell health officials report county’s 41st COVID-19 death; 2,789 people now presumed recovered
FROM STAFF REPORTS Forty-one people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department has reported three deaths this week, including
Mantheo Wellman
Mr. Mantheo Wellman was the youngest son of Chal and Carrie Wellman of Statesville, N.C. His parents had eight children, six boys and two girls. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman were
Fred Robert Erwin
Fred Robert Erwin, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born on January 14, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late James and Jessie
Iredell County Economic Development Corporation promotes local industry during Manufacturing Awareness Week
Special to Iredell Free News Manufacturing Day is a national event held annually to raise awareness of careers in manufacturing. Showcasing manufacturing draws attention to several fulfilling career paths available