FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported another surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on Monday. Some 380 new laboratory confirmed cases were reported Monday, increasing the total
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Kathleen Barnette Stowe, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., was surrounded by family members as her spirit left her body on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.
Alan James Burke, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born on October 26, 1962, in San Diego, Calif., to Robert William Burke and
Retired Suffolk County police officer Karilyn Ann Drago (formally McLoughlin), 59, of Sayville, N.Y., was called home on August 7, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully at
Robert A. Cella, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born December 26, 1952, to Ettore and Virginia Brown Cella. Robert was an engineer who
Barbara Ann “Annie” Cook Cloer, 54,of Stony Point, N.C., passed away August 9, 2021, at Accordius Health of Statesville. Annie was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1967, to
Dyane Margaret Schantag Carey, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born August 9, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Robert Tanczos, 71, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family after battling pancreatic cancer. Bob was born February 20, 1950, in Danielsville, Pa., to
Special to Iredell Free news Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Kaleah Hendren to the Family Care Center of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested and charged with a dozen counts of identity theft following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
To the Editor: We Need Your Help! Aftershock Youth Empowerment is a bullying prevention and intervention services nonprofit organization located in Harmony. Our mission is to create and maintain stress-free
BY KARISSA MILLER When Mitchell College first opened its doors more than 150 years ago, it was small, locally attended higher learning institution. Today, Mitchell Community College serves thousands of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell COAST will host a chicken sale on Saturday, August 14. All chicken boxes must be ordered online ahead of time and picked up at
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Jack Myers Jurney, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021. He was born February 8, 1936, in Olin, N.C., the son of the late Frederick Dewey
Dorothy Anne “Dee” Henry, a native of Long Island, N.Y., passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on August 2, 2021, in Catawba, N.C. She was 83 years
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 31 ♦ Thomas Sterling Turbiville, 22, of W. Memorial Highway, Harmony, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School has relaunched its website to provide a new and improved resource for students, parents, and staff. The new website came online just
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 25 ♦ Tyrone Dominic Felder, 49, of Frazier Avenue, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to sell
Special to Iredell Free News Summer break is quickly coming to an end, which means it is almost time for school to start. As students plan their return to the
BY JANE HINSON I know that there is not a person reading this viewpoint that isn’t sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. I get it. We all feel that
Nicole Marie McShea Anderson, 46, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She is survived by her husband Damian; kids, Damian and Abby; parents, John and Laurie
Special to Iredell Free News Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from EnergyUnited through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is finishing up the process to update The 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan. The plan was last updated in 2004. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old man faces prosecution after law enforcement officers concluded that he faked his own kidnapping in an effort to extort money from a relative. The Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News Effective Friday, August 6, at 5 p.m., Iredell Health System is tightening its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital to help protect patients and staff
Sheila Guffey Brown, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1948, in Rutherfordton, N.C., to the late John and Wilma Street
Charles Cotesworth Randall Jr., 93, of Mooresville, N.C., died on August 3, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Hospice in Salisbury, N.C., following declining health. Charlie was born in Christiana, Tenn.,
Mr. Walter Franklin Kelly, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on August 5, 2021. Walt was born May 21, 1946, in Robinson, Pa.,
Michael Alan “Mike” Cooper, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Greenville, S.C.,
Porfirio Louis Garcia-Alicea, 65, who was lovingly known as “Shorty,” passed away August 3, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born March 24, 1956, in Manhattan, N.Y., the son
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering changes to the board’s guidelines for public participation in board meetings. During this week’s Committee of the Whole meeting,
Special to Iredell Free News Members of the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club recently volunteered to put together Back to School Teacher Survival Kits for Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers with
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Middle School teacher who was arrested last month faces two additional charges as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Kyle
Wayne Leroy Owens II, who was affectionately known as “Big Wayne,” “Daddy Wayne” and “Pappaw,” passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born on April 29, 1960 in Wayne County, Ind., he
William Daniel “Dan” Poole, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 3, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Statesville on November 3, 1932, Dan