Special to Iredell Free News During its recent annual banquet, the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department honored firefighters, medical responders, ladies auxiliary, the Board of Directors and special guests. A
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have scheduled several informational sessions to provide voters with information about the public schools bond referendum on the March 3 ballot. Voters
David John “DJ” Spence Jr. passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in Arlington, Texas, on April 15, 1992, DJ, as he was fondly known, is survived by his
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has added another therapy dog as a result of its partnership with Partners Behavioral Health Care. Partners helped I-SS purchase a therapy dog
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Manager Ron Smith provided an immediate answer when he was asked to name the top accomplishment at this week’s City Council retreat. “That
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) celebrated National CRNA Week January 19-25. CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who specialize in administering anesthesia for
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the public school bond referendums on the March 3 ballot. The chamber’s board of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Angie Belinda Geddings, 38, of Hovis Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of schedule II controlled substance,
Mr. Fred Hyams Deaton Jr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Deaton was born September 14, 1931, in
Virgie Mae St. John Redmond of Statesville, N.C., has gone home to be with the Lord she loves after a 100-year journey. She passed away January 24, 2020, at Autumn
Kay Carney Kerr, also known as “Momma Kay,” caught the bus to heaven Friday, January 24, 2020. She has a new home with her heavenly Father. She left behind a
Wade “Bud” Davidson Overcash Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on June 2, 1932, in
Adam Christopher Perez, born April 15, 1991, at Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J., took his final journey to meet our Lord and maker on January 23, 2020. He is the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus. The individual
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare’s Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric practices have renewed their Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville area man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a raid on the hotel room where he was staying and seized crystal
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of emerging civic and business leaders Friday morning. Honored as the Iredell Health System Future5 for 2020
Mrs. Mary Helen Holmes Walker, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on January 22, 2020, after living a full and healthy life. Mary Helen
Stephen Thomas Blackstock, 59, of Statesville, N.C., ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, trusting confidently in God’s promise “Behold, I am making all things new.”
New garage, police headquarters, and fire station among priorities BY STACIE LETT CAIN While surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman State Park, Statesville City Council members and city
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Community members meandered through the Iredell County Recreation Center on Grannis Lane on Wednesday, picking up wellness, nutrition, and fitness information and getting free health checks
Marceline Echerd Duncan, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, celebrated the 100th day of the school year earlier this week. Students arrived at school dressed in T-shirts that
ElderCenter Bingo Night When: Friday, January 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Elder Center, 502 Brevard Street, Statesville Details: Great prizes and gift cards. Food and beverages will be available
To Our Community: Since the bond referendum has been placed on the March 3 ballot, we have heard a recurring question from those in our community who are supportive of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a former Concord pastor with killing a woman whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville last January. Timothy Lavaun Crumitie,
Tony Leon Whitlock, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1947, to the late
Troy Jerome Whitley, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Union County, N.C. Mr. Whitley
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to create a new fire protection service district that covers the majority of the county following a public hearing
Mr. Dewey O’Neal Gilleland, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice. Mr. Gilleland was born in Iredell County on October 27,
Special to Iredell Free News Weather has delayed Statesville’s curbside leaf collection, but crews should complete the third rotation through the City next week before making one more round. Currently,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine has culminated with the arrest of a woman who was on probation following a conviction
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Board of Commissioners accepted $2,800 in grants on behalf of the Mooresville Police Department, courtesy of the Walmart Foundation, during Tuesday’s board meeting.
Commissioners will hold public hearing on resolution at Feb. 4 meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday asked the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry addressed the Mooresville-South Iredell Developer’s Council on Tuesday afternoon at Langtree Plantation, updating members and guests on the latest work in Congress
Special to Iredell Free News People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 10-Year