BY KARISSA MILLER Local Rotary Club members were recognized for their ongoing support of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students during the October 12 school board meeting. Boen Nutting, I-SS director of communications
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John Michael Williamson, 37, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. John was born November 24, 1982, in Iredell County and was the son of Karen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than a pound of cocaine and two handguns after stopping a vehicle on Interstate
Special to Iredell Free News When Donald and Doris Eades looked forward to celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary this year, they didn’t imagine how different it would be. As a
Special to Iredell Free News During Emergency Nurses Week (October 11-17), Iredell Memorial Hospital is commending its emergency nursing staff for the tremendous care they’ve unyieldingly provided during a demanding
Special to Iredell Free News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has formally extended the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) waivers through the end of
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council has approved a 2.5 percent pay increase for all city employees, but that may not be the only increase the city’s first
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Census Bureau has announced all Census self-response and field data collection will conclude Thursday, October 15, following a recent ruling by
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 15, and ends Saturday, October 31. The State Board of Elections offers the
Dennis Wayne Burrell, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Dennis was born in Iredell County on March 1, 1949, to the late Calvin and Hilda
Mr. Billy Ray Cline, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born December 4, 1936, in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Marvin Love
Vail Loraine McCreary Massey, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Vail was born in Gowanda, N.Y., on October 8, 1947, to the
Lynne Bratton Maxwell, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Lynne was born in Guilford County,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has moved into its new office space in Mooresville. The new space — located on the second floor of Government Center South
Grant provides $335 relief for most North Carolinians with children Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) issued a reminder today that applications for
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Beautification Committee began its seasonal Downtown planting on Monday, October 12, sprucing up Main Street in Downtown Mooresville. The purpose of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members are working with Iredell County commissioners to bring broadband systems and fiber optic networks to under-served parts of the county and residents
Joan Ford Rodd, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16,
Gabriel “Gregory” Ferguson, 89, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va. Gregory served in the United States Marine Corp and retired
Christopher Gamble, 58, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Rugby, England, to Terence and Phyllis (Brewer) Gamble, who preceded
Vernon Reid “Red” Overcash, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on October 11, 2020, following a battle with kidney disease. He was born on
Mr. Kenneth Paul Huff, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Huff was born October 14, 1939, in Yadkinville, N.C., and was
Eula Mae Jones Thompson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Mrs. Thompson was born August 7, 1930 in Iredell County and was the daughter of
Doris Marie Benfield Carson, 86, of Houstonville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020. She was surrounded with family and friends as the Lord called her home. Her school
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five new Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sworn in on Friday, October 9, after graduating from Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Program. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: SEPTEMBER 28 ♦ A girl, Bailey Rose Simmons, born to Bradley Simmons and Rachel Royal of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored several community members and a retiring police officer and approved two agreements through its consent agenda during Thursday’s meeting. The one
Special to Iredell Free News MOORESVILLE – The N.C. Department of Transportation will convert the crossroads of Talbert Road and Oates Road to an all-way stop to improve traffic safety
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ Kelly Renea Bates, 36, of Alan Circle, Salisbury, charged with possession of a schedule I
Helen Jeanette Ralph Ferron, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at her residence. Born September 10, 1934, in Painesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the
Ricky Paul Parsons, 63, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Ricky was born April 25, 1957, in Ashe County, N.C.,
Dennis “Keith” Hartline, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born Wednesday, July 29, 1959, in Iredell County to the late
Jessica Annette Gaither, 38, of 2179 Deerview Circle, Statesville, was born in Iredell County on December 19, 1981, and was the daughter of Daryl Eugene Gaither and Orian Gabriel Holland.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – A survey by the N.C. Department of Transportation is the last chance for the public to comment on draft recommendations that will be
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ Donna Mundy Duncan, 57, of Olin charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. SEPTEMBER 26