With more than 80% of residents fully vaccinated, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in long-term care facilities decrease sharply Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As COVID-19 cases surged this
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Henry Thomas “H.T.” Hall Jr., 89, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away in the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. H.T. was born October 1, 1932,
Doris Ruth Shore Murdock, 84, of Troutman, N.C., died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Yadkin County on July 1,
Sara Earle Sherer, 87, of Troutman, N.C., died Friday, October 15 2021. She was born in Clover, S.C., on May 2, 1934, to the late Lewis Blease Earle and Arlie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — On Thursday, October 21, millions of people across the globe, including more than 250,000 school children have pledged to participate in the world’s
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club held their October meeting on Thursday, October 7, meeting at
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever thought about how many ways there are to simply “move”? From walking to standing and reaching into a cabinet to texting a
BY KEN ROBERTSON I am old enough to remember Ronald Regan’s presidency. I recall being surprised the media presented the news as if Reagan personally set the price of gasoline.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has announced the recipients of this year’s Educational Grants. The following agencies received a share of the $90,680 total contribution: ♦
Patsy Ann Belk Cagle, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at The Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Huntersville, N.C.,
Nancy Crews Masten Hart, 87, passed away October 15, 2021. Her work on earth is done and God called her home. She fought a difficult battle to stay with the
Jeb Lee “JB” Ball, 60, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. JB was born April 3, 1961, to the late Gurney Lee
Virginia Pearl Hunter Jordan, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. She was 90 years old. She was born on December 9, 1930, in Pasquotank County, N.C.,
William Frank Church, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Rosewood Assisted Living. Frank was born September 16, 1924, in Iredell County and was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported only one case of COVID-19 related to secondary spread in schools during the week of October 8-14. The case was one of only
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a public outpouring of concern at a community meeting on the Troutman Logistics project, the Troutman Town Council voted 4 to1 to delay the public
Special to Iredell Free News October is National Audiology Awareness Month and Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose and Throat is urging the public to be aware of the importance of good
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 7 ♦ Roland Thomas Simmons Jr., 39, of Cornelius Road, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
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Megan Peltier Zumbach, 41, of Mooresville, N.C, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1980, in Riverside, Calif., to the late Michael and Denise
Long-time resident of Gig Harbor, Wash., Colonel Robert W. (Bob) Wagers, U.S. Army (Ret.), went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Mooresville, N.C. Born May
Nancy Grant Wilson, 81, went to sleep in her earthly home and woke up in the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1940,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Kim Lawson Holmes Sr., 57, of Statesville charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting
Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville employee Jeff Martin was recently selected for the new position of technology & innovation deputy director. Martin has been employed with the
Special to Ired Free News Do you know someone who has had breast cancer? Like many of us, your answer is most likely yes. You may even know multiple people
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the N.C. State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in
Robert Jacob “Bob” Stoner, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of North Port, Fla., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born
Mr. Alonzo Dale Parker, 75, of 916 Drumstand Road, Stony Point, N.C., was born in Alexander County on November 12, 1945. He was the son of the late Robert Asbury
Wylie Ray “Bob” Cooke, 78, passed away at his home on October 15, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Wylie was born December 31, 1942, in Watauga County,
Edward Glover Hart, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to
Margie Loray Johnson Brooks, 82, of Statesville, N.C., was welcomed into her heavenly home by her savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was met there by her
Lisa Ann Reep Barnett, 59, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away October 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a short Illness. She was born July 13, 1962, in Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER After months of research, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the $12.3 million tech refresh recommendation for the 2022-2023 school year. The next wave of
Mr. Terry Lynn Caldwell, 58, was born in Guilford County, N.C., on October 19, 1962, and was the son of the late Betty Maddox Caldwell and Emmanuel Caldwell. He departed
Theo Rita Braxton Pickard, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on October 15, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1928, in
Pearl Moose Mayberry, 96, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully October 15, 2021, at Taylorsville House. She was born December 20, 1924, in Iredell County to the late Benjamin