FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported a total of eight additional COVID-19 deaths in the past two days. Five deaths were reported Thursday and three on Friday, increasing
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Geraldine Audrey Johnakin, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1951 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Bernice
David Lee Caldwell, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Mooresville to the late
Hewitt Curtis Howard, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Howard was born August 10, 1931, in the Boissevain community in
Vickie Ann Fox Lusk, 69, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on November 9, 1951, to the late
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville reported two incidents in which untreated wastewater was released into local creeks this week. The firs incident involved a discharge
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Mirella Abigale Guillen, 15, was reported missing by
Rev. Arnold Eugene Dulin Sr., 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence. Rev. Dulin was born January 5, 1943, in Cabarrus County, N.C., and
Yvonne “Bonnie” Padgett Bright-Hajikakou, 67, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born November 30, 1953, to the late Ralph Padgett and Ruth Hellard Padgett. She
Sam Holman Hartsell, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1954, in Iredell County, N.C., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Friday approved a $2,811,900 bid by New Atlantic Construction for the construction of the town’s new fire training center. The bid, which was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, announced the creation of the nation’s first statewide voluntary registry to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a tentative 2021-22 school calendar. For traditional schools, the new school year will begin on August 23, 2021, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve as a co-chair on the N.C. House Agriculture Committee
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers
Larry Bruce Lowe, 78, of Olin, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late L. B.
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces more than a dozen felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department.
J.D. Brown Jr., 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1937, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late J.D. Brown and
Jean T. Keiser, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She made an impression on everyone she met. She was a mother, grandmother, friend and devoted feline rescuer.
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has launched a new, historic campaign to donate more than $100,000 to local food banks throughout its 19-county service territory. The “Drive
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, D.C., and North Carolina.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A student at the Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership has organized a virtual 5K race to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Planning Kenny Miller remembers his entry into public education some five decades ago. “When I came out of college, there
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported seven new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, along with 121 new laboratory confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Some 140 people who have tested
Dennis Nichols Shrum Jr. of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 12, 2021. Born in Gaston County, N.C., on January 7, 1927, he was the son of the late Dennis
Lillie Mae Cabe Miller, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born September 18, 1944, in Knoxville, Tenn., and was
Ronald Blake Thomas, 67, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was born July 20, 1953, in Burnsville, N.C., and was the
Joseph “Joey” Frank Menscer, 44 of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away suddenly Saturday, January 9, 2021, in Taylorsville. He was born July 20,1976, in Iredell County to the late Frank Everette
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Most North Carolina small businesses remain open but have seen revenues decline in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results from a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has vaccinated more than 2,600 individuals, and many of those people have already received their second dose. An additional 1,300 people are
Mrs. Frankie Marie Sloan Moose, 91, of Statesville, N.C., joined her loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Frankie was born April 18, 1929,
William Edwin “Ed” Corbean, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ed was born March 17, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the
Homer Paige Edwards, 95, passed away on January 9, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Due to restrictions regarding COVID-19, only a graveside service will be held at this time
Fifty-eight years of life were lived, enjoyed, and celebrated by our beloved Mr. Steven Franklin Imes. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Iredell County to Mr. Frank Kelly
Mrs. Aquilla Woods Freeman, 75, of 130 Lippard Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her daughter’s home in Statesville on Saturday, January 9, 2021, following an extended illness. She was