PHOTOS BY MORGAN HOOKS Hundreds of people participated in the March for Solidarity in Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event began and ended outside the Iredell County Hall of Justice.
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rev. Steve Shoemaker read the following statement during Saturday’s March for Solidarity in Statesville: Statement on Racism and Healing By Clergy of Statesville and Iredell County –
Debra “Debbie” Renee Smith Brooks, 64, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born Tuesday, August 14, 1956,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the largest number of new cases reported in a single day in the county. The
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed at the North Carolina FFA Career Development Events earlier this week. NIHS brought
BY KARISSA MILER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a comprehensive recreation master plan that will guide the county’s future programming priorities in this area over the next
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Wake Forest Baptist Health will be implementing a more family-friendly visitation policy, effective Tuesday, June 9. These changes apply to all Wake Forest
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina. A child in the central
Doris Channell Garrett, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born April 17, 1932 in Greensboro, Ga., to the late Henry and Louise Channell. Doris worked for Fireman’s
Katherine Keaton Bowlin, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born on March 19, 1934, to the late D.
Jerry Wilson “J.W.” Prevette, 62, of Statesville, N.C., was the son of Betty “Betsy” McCoy Thomas and the late Jerry Franklin Prevette. He attended West Iredell High School and was
Mitchell Lynn Goodman, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home following a lengthy illness fought with courage and dignity throughout. Mitchell was born September
Henry “Hank” Silas Swaenepoel, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. Born October 8, 1940, in Wheaten, Ill., he
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Leisure Pool and Bentley Community Center Splash Pad will open Friday, June 5. There are a number of changes in place in order
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Meeting while demonstrations nationwide continue over the death of George Floyd, members of the N.C. State Board of Education on Thursday issued an
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 is rapidly approaching 300 in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported six new cases on Thursday after
John Marshall Waldron Jr., 88, of New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late John Waldron
Betty Lou Stowe Broome, 82, of Statesville, N.C., entered in to rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was
Jack Eugene Carpenter Jr., 59, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his home. Jack was born August 4, 1960, in Gary, Ind., and was the son
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a month’s delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Troutman Farmer’s Market got off to a busy start on Tuesday afternoon as a steady stream of
BY JAMES HOGAN The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont exists to bring hope and opportunity to children in our community who need it most. We seek to provide
Mrs. Betty Ann Dalton Moore, 71, of 1712 Lakeview Drive, Statesville, N.C., was bon in Iredell County on March 21, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Edward and
Mr. Norris Eugene Graham, 56, of 830 Wilson Lee Boulevard, Statesville, N.C., was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 17, 1964, and was the son of the late Ernest Graham
Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has collaborated with WAME Radio for a night of awesome music featuring local bands to raise money for a great cause. Master
Betty Pittman Mandelik, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born October 9, 1938 in Crockett, Ky.,
John Frank Gibilaro, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Born September 18, 1928, in Bronx, N.Y., he
Vivian Elizabeth Bryant Morrison, 53, of Stony Point, N.C., formerly of Welch, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home with
Penny Denise Fowler Styers, 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Atrium Heath-University in Charlotte. She was born in Alexander County to the late James Danny Fowler
Tony Keith Campbell, 63, of Harmony, N.C., passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was a loving son, husband,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents had a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the county government’s proposed $230.3 million spending plan for fiscal year 2020-2021. Commissioners conducted a public
BY STACIE LETT CAIN On the third night of peaceful protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh stressed that city officials are committed to
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported that the suspect faces a felony charge. Going armed to the terror of the public is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is honoring the life and service of retired K-9 Czar, who passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 30. K-9 Czar
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently named several employees to nursing leadership positions at Iredell Memorial Hospital: Charles Wolfe Charles Wolfe is the new director of the
Vicky Lynn Morrow Hendrix, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home. She was born January 10, 1947, in Lenoir, N.C., to the