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Virginia Aileen Miller Pierce
Beloved mother and grandmother, Virginia Aileen Miller Pierce, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 31, 1928 in
Johnny “Randy” Randall Compton
Johnny “Randy” Randall Compton, 66, of Olin, N.C., passed away August 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born June 1, 1954 in Iredell County, N.C.,
Herman Marshall Speece Jr.
Herman Marshall Speece Jr., 66, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away August 2, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born March 7, 1954, in Union Grove,
Thelma Lillie Miller Ramsue
Mrs. Thelma Lillie Miller Ramsue, 92, of Cleveland, N.C., daughter of the late James William and Martha Parker Miller, was born in Alexander County on April 22, 1928. She passed
Sheriff: Narcotics investigations lead to four arrests; two others wanted by ICSO
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel have arrested four suspects and are searching for two others as a result on ongoing narcotics investigations. Sheriff Darren Campbell said in
Shawn Tijuana Allison
Shawn Tijuana Allison, 43, was born March 11, 1977, in Iredell County, N.C. He was the son of Betty Jean Allison of Statesville, N.C. He departed his life on Thursday,
Iredell’s new Animal Services and Control director dedicated to helping animals and people
BY KARISSA MILLER Kristian Hernandez is getting settled into his new job as director of Iredell County Animal Services and Control. “I like working with animals, but it’s not just
Mooresville police seize counterfeit goods valued at $360,400
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department assisted in halting the distribution of counterfeit goods by seizing items worth an estimated retail value of $360,400. In the course
Martha Brennan Ewald
Martha Brennan Ewald, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1946, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Owen and Cecilia
Mooresville Public Library eliminates fines for overdue materials
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has implemented a fine-free policy, eliminating charges for overdue materials. Director Marian Lytle said that the library chose to go fine-free
William “Willie” Roy Ramsey
William “Willie” Roy Ramsey, 7, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Willie was born July 30, 2013, in Iredell County
Charles “Martin” Johnson Sr.
Charles “Martin” Johnson Sr., 82, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Martin was a hard worker and servant to others.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County breaks ground for new Mooresville Hospice House (Photo Gallery)
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials joined members of the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Board of Directors and staff for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new HPCIC
Heat illness-related emergency department visits rise with temperatures across N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — According to the N.C. Division of Public Health (DPH), there have been 1,205 heat-related hospital emergency department visits reported across the state since
Gov. Cooper signs executive order limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive
Irma Harless Ogilvie
Irma Harless Ogilvie, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1927, in Durham, N.C., to the late Wiley and Katherine
Zacorrian Gaither
Zacorrian Gaither, 29, of 250 Hospital Drive, Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, following an automobile accident. He was born in Catawba County on July 6,
N.C. Department of Agriculture warns residents not to plant unsolicited foreign seeds
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are being advised not
Free face coverings available at primary fire stations throughout Iredell County starting July 30
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has received a supply of cloth face coverings for distribution to the public beginning Thursday, July 30. Each primary fire station throughout Iredell
Iredell County 4-H’ers excel in district competition
Special to Iredell Free News Five Iredell County 4-H members recently competed in the 4-H presentation contest at the county level and in the South-Central District Activity Day. District Competition
Mary Josey Wiles
Mary Josey Wiles, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Statesville
BBB Alert: Social Security imposter calls flood Charlotte Region
Special to Iredell Free News Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina is warning consumers about a series of scam phone calls that have been flooding
Sheriff: Beware of hidden dangers around pools, lakes during swimming season
BY DARREN CAMPBELL As a father of three children, I am pained every time I read or hear about a drowning or water-related accident here in Iredell County. My heart
New immunization requirement to protect students from meningitis takes effect August 1
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective August 1, 2020, a booster dose of meningococcal conjugant vaccine (MenACWY) is required for students entering the 12th grade in public, private
As percentage of positive COVID-19 tests rises in Iredell, health officials renew call for masking, social distancing
Special to Iredell Free News With the recent increase in the rate of positive COVID-19 test results, Iredell County health officials are urging residents to take necessary precautions to protect
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont returning for Fall 2020 season
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer programs for 3rd-8th grade girls within the community at local parks and greenways this fall.
Avis Nichols Turman
Avis Nichols Turman, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., left this earth for her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 21,
Russell Albert McClelland
Russell Albert McClelland was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 13, 1977, to Patricia Diane McClelland and Albert Dean McClelland. He was born premature and came into this world early.
Local performers hope to take inspirational music on the road (VIDEO)
Special to Iredell Free News The performances of Walter Finley and April Dawn have become a bit of a staple on Lake Norman. Even during the extreme challenges that COVID-19
NAACP president, others continue effort to have Confederate monument removed from Iredell County property
BY KARISSA MILLER After waiting for more than two hours to speak during Tuesday’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Statesville Branch NAACP president and others renewed their call
Sharon Ann Teske
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Sharon Ann Teske of Bluffton, S.C., passed away after a very short battle with cancer. She was born on February 4, 1953 in Eldora, Iowa,
Citing concerns for students and staff, MGSD board decides to reopen under Plan C
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the results of a survey of MGSD teachers and administrators. A majority of both groups favored Plan C. BY MIKE FUHRMAN
SPD investigating hit-and-run crash in which Statesville man riding dirt bike was fatally injured
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Statesville man on Tuesday night. Zarrie Edward James, 26, was operating a
Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell awards grants, announces July 22 drug lockbox giveaway
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell has announced the awarding of $107,268 in grants to six local organizations that focus on substance use disorder prevention, treatment, or
Jennifer D. Hill
Jennifer Diane Hill, 48, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 19, 2020, and gained back the freedom to walk that had been taken away