Special to Iredell Free News Lakeshore Elementary School was recently recognized as a North Carolina STEM Recognition School. Lakeshore was one of only two schools in the state that received
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Georgia man faces drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 77 by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has hired a new psychiatrist to join its Iredell Physician Network practice, Iredell Psychiatry. Dr. Mona S. Ismail is a psychiatrist with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $35 million State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse
James Ronald Harrison, 81, of Granite Falls, N.C., formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1939, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department and the Iredell Arts Council are collaborating on a one-of-a-kind, community art event at Bentley Community Center on Saturday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Employees of the State of North Carolina can use up to three days (24 hours) of paid time off to volunteer with their
FROM STAFF REPORTS Parents of students at two Iredell-Statesville Schools elementary schools were notified of positive COVID-19 test results last week. Iredell County Health Director Jane Hinson notified Lake Norman
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: SEPTEMBER 4 ♦ Antonio Shaquan Griffin, 18, of Old Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, charged with 32 counts of break
Joye Elizabeth Lineberger Gabriel, 91, of Cary, N.C., formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at HeartFields at Cary. Born December 10, 1928, in Iredell County,
Patricia “Pat” Overcash Cruse Gantt Morrow, 81, of Concord, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at her home. She was born on April 29, 1939, in Mooreville, N.C.,
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.,
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Every student at N.B. Mills Elementary School received backpack stocked with school supplies for the new school year thanks to Costco’s Backpack Program. Mooresville Costco manager Rose
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
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: AUGUST 29 ♦ A boy, Carter Alton Leonard, born to Johnathan and Brittani Leonard of Statesville.
Miss Selina Torrence, 67, of 2635 Umberger Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 8, 2020, at Gordon Hospice of Iredell, Statesville. A Celebration of Life will be held on
Donna “Kay” Wyatt Arnold, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born August 27, 1959 in Mooresville to
Vallas Ashely Wyatt, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1926, in Ashe County, N.C., to the late Winton and
Jay Garfield Sawyer, 82, passed away in his home on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born to the late William and Sarah Sawyer. Mr. Sawyer worked for 41 years
Sara Blackwelder Bostian, 93, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born on August 19, 1927, in Mount Ulla to the late James Vance
Dan Dewayne Svitak, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Dan was born to the late Ernest and Betty Hannah
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
Terrance Eugene Goodall, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2020. Although his death was unexpected, he fought a brave battle with several illnesses
Alice Henderson Laughlin Combs, 85, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Combs was born April 2, 1935, in Iredell County and
Tony Michael Waugh, 71, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on September 26, 1948, in Iredell County, he was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mitchell Community College honored the lives lost 19 years ago in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, with a somber ceremony on the Circle at Statesville
Craig Bradshaw, 37, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Holy Cross Health Hospital in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Craig was born to David Bradshaw and the late Deborah Butler
On September 6, 2020, Mary Kathryn Roman, our Sister, our Aunt, and our Friend, passed away. She was born on February 15, 1950, in Schenectady, N.Y., and was the oldest
Mrs. Barbara Ann Gregory Benfield, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, peacefully with her family by her side. Mrs. Benfield was born in Sioux City,
Maxine Smith Sprinkle, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Maxine was born on January 22, 1927,
Patsy Lee Boovey Owens, 88, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pittsboro, N.C., to the late Eugene “Gene” Boovey and
Lawrence Dwight “Champ” Gaither Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville following a lengthy illness. He was born October 1,
Carlas Ann Jeney Hatfield, 81, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, after an extended illness. She was born Sunday, January 29, 1939, in Cook County,
Fred Thomas Withers Sr., 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at home after an extended illness. He was born on February 18, 1947, in Catawba