Paul Dalton Byrd, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Davidson, N.C. He was born January 10, 1933, in Rowan County, N.C.,
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State Board of Elections launches absentee ballot tracking service
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina voters who vote by mail can now track the status of their absentee ballot with a new online service called BallotTrax.
Iredell health officials stress importance of getting flu shot during pandemic
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provides the following guidance for the upcoming flu season. Special to Iredell Free News So far, this year has been filled with fear
Our Town Stage to present ‘Gathering on the Green’ concert series at Mooresville Golf Club
Special to Iredell Free News A new Our Town Stage concert series, “Gathering on the Green,” will premiere at the Mooresville Golf Club on Friday, September 25. The first artist
Shelby Jean Caviness
Shelby Jean Caviness, 79, a native of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care after a brave and valiant battle
Sarah Francis Lowery Pilcher
Sarah Francis Lowery Pilcher, 92 of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Tuesday on September 9, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1928, in Iredell County, N.C.,
I-SS partners with the United Way to create Iredell COVID-19 Education Fund
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has forged a partnership Iredell County Government and United Way of Iredell County to establish the Iredell Covid-19 Education Fund, which will support
Katherine Inez Dempsey Thomas
Katherine Inez Dempsey Thomas, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Chocktaw, Ark., on June 24, 1934, to the late Ronnie
Scott Lee McClure
Scott Lee McClure, 23, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Scott was born July 4, 1997, in Forsyth County, N.C., and is the son of
U.S. attorney issues scam alert about callers claiming to be with Justice Department, preying on the elderly
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray issued an alert Thursday, warning the public of potential scammers seeking to obtain personal information by claiming to be with the
Harold Wayne Mayhew
Harold “Da Bear” Wayne Mayhew, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born June 2, 1954, in Mooresville, he was
The Rest of the Story: COVID-19 and the challenges of technology access for students
Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a regular series by the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent. BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools, like many of the 115 school systems in
Colleen Sharpe Caldwell
Colleen Sharpe Caldwell, 85, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Novant Huntersville Medical Center. Mrs. Caldwell was born to the late Chalmer and Ozelle Sharpe in Hiddenite, N.C.
Thomas Whitfield Blackwelder
Thomas Whitfield Blackwelder, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1959, in Iredell County to Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder and the
Iredell health officials report county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19; 2,336 people now presumed recovered
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department on Wednesday reported the county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19
Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings
Mrs. Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Billings was born November 2, 1935, in
Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye
Mrs. Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye, 76, of 1705 Susce Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Hartwell, Ga., on July 30, 1944. She departed this life on September 3, 2020,
Iredell Health System Pharmacy completes new IV Room
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital recently completed construction of a new IV Room, also known as its Cleanroom, for its pharmacy team to prepare medical treatments. In
Andrea Harris Task Force invites public comment on initial proposals to address disparities in communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force convened on September 2 to discuss potential recommendations to address and improve
3rd Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Sneaker Soiree set for September 25
Special to Iredell Free News The 3rd Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Sneaker Soiree is scheduled for Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. A virtual event
Election 2020: How to vote by absentee ballot and early voting in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County elections officials have mailed out a record number of absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election. Becky Galliher, director of elections for Iredell County,
I-SS custodial team working hard to provide safe environment for students, staff
BY KARISSA MILLER John Daniels’ work has never been more challenging — or more important. Every day the lead custodian at Troutman Midde School cleans, sanitizes, vacuums, helps with maintenance
City of Statesville announces details for fall rec sports leagues
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will begin accepting registration for adult men’s softball, adult co-ed softball and girls youth softball leagues on
Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department announces Phase 2.5 operational changes
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is continuing to evaluate local, state, and national guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and the phased reopening plan
Edwin Dwight Burks
Edwin Dwight Burks, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 3, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born June 24, 1954, in Welch, W.Va., the son
Nettie Bonnie Mae Hazel Engram
Nettie Bonnie Mae Hazel Engram, 92, of Statesville, N.C.., died peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born in Griffin, Ga., on June 30,
Statesville Fitness and Activity Center to reopen September 8
Special to Iredell Free News After being closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center (SFAC) will open Tuesday, September 8, with some adjustments to
Overdose Awareness Vigil remembers precious lives lost to substance use disorder (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com In the quiet early evening, members of Celebrate Recovery and families affected by lives lost to drug overdose walked quietly among the glowing luminaries, pausing to
Chadwick Harlon West
Chadwick Harlon West, “Qwest Freely,” 40, of Asheville lost his life to mental illness and substance abuse on August 25, 2020, at his home. Chad was born on June 8,
Murray C. Walker
Murray C. Walker, 59 of Stony Point, N.C., was set free from his earthly body and walked through the gates of heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was an
COVID-19 hospitalizations increased sharply in Iredell this week; 2,201 people in county now presumed recovered
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County increased dramatically this week after declining for several weeks. Twenty-four people are now hospitalized throughout the county,
Pauline Mills Colvert
Mrs. Pauline Mills Colvert, daughter of the late James Edward Mills Sr. and Lillian Farrar Mills, was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1953. She departed this life on
Sgt. Charles Anthony Luckey
Sgt. Charles Anthony Luckey of 334 Talley Street, Troutman, N.C., died Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on March
Iredell health officials ask residents to take COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Special to Iredell Free News A lot of socializing typically occurs around Labor
Letter to the Editor: Please urge Congress to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act
To the Editor: September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time where we especially emphasize reaching out to those who may be struggling, as well as those who may have
Ronald Craig “Craig” Abernathy Sr.
Ronald Craig “Craig” Abernathy Sr., 73, passed away on September 2, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was the loving husband of Barbara York Abernathy, his wife