Mrs. Jeneen Anita McCall Simmons, beloved daughter of Leola Alberta Davis McCall and the late Willie Charles McCall, was born in Conway, S.C., on April 9, 1971. She entered into
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 4. Since 1977, the North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at Summit Place of Mooresville, a long-term care facility. At this time, N.C. Department
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell has been elected Third Vice President of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association at its 2020 Annual Summer Business Meeting in Raleigh.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The unemployment rate decreased sharply in Iredell County in June after stay-at-home restrictions related to COVID-19 were eased prior to Memorial Day weekend. According to the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties has been disbursed this
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces state and federal drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into crack cocaine sales in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a virtual panel discussion on the college’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program and fiscal support for local law enforcement
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the N.C. Department of Public Instruction a $17.6 million grant to develop innovative instructional approaches to
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has implemented a fine-free policy, eliminating charges for overdue materials. Director Marian Lytle said that the library chose to go fine-free
William “Willie” Roy Ramsey, 7, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Willie was born July 30, 2013, in Iredell County
Payton Alizabeth Cannon, 21, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Payton was born July 3, 1999, to David Cannon and Shonnette Sermons Cannon. In addition to
Charles “Martin” Johnson Sr., 82, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Martin was a hard worker and servant to others.
Mr. Zarrie James, 25, of Statesville, N.C., was born on November 18, 1994, and was the son of Lisa Carol James and the late Danny Butler. He passed away on
Tony “Rex” Stout, 68 of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, January 8,
Hans Demetrius Robertson, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Maple Leaf Healthcare. Born October 16, 1960, in Iredell County, N.C., he was the son of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board will consider plans for a huge commercial/residential development near Exit 42 when it meets in August. During Monday’s meeting, the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials joined members of the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Board of Directors and staff for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new HPCIC
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges in connection with a string of break-ins following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. On May 31, officers responded to an
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — According to the N.C. Division of Public Health (DPH), there have been 1,205 heat-related hospital emergency department visits reported across the state since
Ima Joyce Clark Rogers, 77, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at her residence. Born in Gadsden, Ala., on October 19, 1942, she was the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive
Irma Harless Ogilvie, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1927, in Durham, N.C., to the late Wiley and Katherine
Janet Buchanan Heitmann, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Heitmann was born January 28, 1933, in Weymouth, Mass., and was the
Zacorrian Gaither, 29, of 250 Hospital Drive, Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, following an automobile accident. He was born in Catawba County on July 6,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are being advised not
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges in Iredell County following a heroin seizure on Interstate 77. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Clifton
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has received a supply of cloth face coverings for distribution to the public beginning Thursday, July 30. Each primary fire station throughout Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will hire six additional school nurses for the 2020-2021 school year. With the additional nurses, I-SS will have a total of 24 school nurses. The
Ralph Frye Tomlin, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1928, to
Mr. Courtney Deshawn Bradshaw, 39, of 339 West Raleigh Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Iredell County, on December 5, 1980, and
Jo Ann Jurney Millsaps, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on July 5, 1943, to the late Zackary
Terry Lynn Gutsch, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born October 19, 1958 in Wichita, Kan., the son
Dr. Mark Joseph Marchese, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1957, in Batavia, N.Y., to the late Joseph and
Special to Iredell Free News Five Iredell County 4-H members recently competed in the 4-H presentation contest at the county level and in the South-Central District Activity Day. District Competition
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 1,000 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County are now presumed recovered. The Iredell County Health Department reported 63 new cases