Harold Spencer Stanley, 81 of Statesville, N.C., died September 15, 2020, at his home. Born in Yadkin County on February 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Cora
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners spoke candidly Tuesday evening at the end of their regular meeting about the wave of protests and violent riots across the nation following the
Special to Iredell Free News Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution. The observance runs annually from September 17-23. It was officially
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $4,720 made to Speak Life & Live Inc. Speak Life and Live provides supportive social services that strengthen families, promote
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and one count of felony second-degree kidnapping following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $470,000 economic development incentive for FITT USA, a global manufacturer planning to build its U.S. headquarters
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials on Tuesday reported the county’s 34th death attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about individuals who test
Recruiters to spotlight public service career opportunities, including temp and remote work Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina Virtual Career Expo will welcome jobseekers
Special to Iredell Free News It can be a patient’s greatest annoyance – summarizing information to a medical assistant in an exam room, only to have to repeat the information
BY KARISSA MILLER While most Iredell-Statesville Schools students had the option of receiving 100 percent remote instruction this fall, some students could not make that choice because they did not
Joseph “Joe” Preston Blankenship, 63, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at Kindred Hospital on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born August 2, 1957, in Ohio to the late Joseph
Muriel “Memaw” Hope Yancey Jenkins, 90, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away in her home on Monday, September 14, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Catawba County
Mary Emma “Jenny” Sloan Tate, 86, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2020, while a resident of Accordius Nursing Home in Aberdeen, N.C., after a lengthy battle with dementia. She
Arnold “Woodie” Carver Jr., 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 28, 1961, in
Harold A. Deal Jr., loving husband, father and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He will be sorely missed. Born in
Elbert (Bert) Wofford Holt Jr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born December 22, 1935, in Spartanburg, S.C. and was the son of
Mr. Roy Edward Green, 71, entered into eternal rest to now rest in the arms of Jesus on September 7, 2020. Roy was one of 11 children born to the
Lucille Moss Morrison of Statesville, N.C., was born on September 30, 1957, and departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House after complications from an extended
Glenda Kay Rose Pennell, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at her residence. Born in McDowell County, W.Va., on August 23, 1948, she was the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council had a packed agenda on Thursday night, including consideration of a large mixed-use development, a request for relief from a zoning administrator determination,
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
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