Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the two different redistricting processes. BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has begun discussing criteria for redrawing boundaries
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Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ SAVING SPIRACLE is
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department released the following health information. Special to Iredell Free News Over the past few years the Iredell County Public Health Taskforce has worked
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Sunday, September 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Troutman’s ESC Park, which is
Jose Alfonso Sandoval, age 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born October 15, 1942, in Costa Rica the son of the
Mr. Timothy Enoch Miller, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on March 5,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19. The Executive Order
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Throngs of people arrived at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday night to experience the thrilling rides, view the exhibits, and learn more about agriculture at
Bradley Jon MacInnes, 41, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1980, in Lebanon, N.H., to Barry and
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Richard Coleman has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Coleman is running as a Republican in
Mr. Roland Marion “Boogie” Johnson, 85, of 1907 Fifth Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in
Wilma Mae Cunupp Helms, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1934, in Mooresville to the late Richard and Phronia
Charlie L. Davis, 84, of Union Grove, N.C., departed this world on August 30, 2021, from his home in Iredell County. Charlie was born on September 17, 1936, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection Here’s the information on the revised
Special to Iredell Free News The 47th Carolina BalloonFest scheduled for October 15-17 has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, organizers announced early Friday. National Balloon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate July dropped to 4.4 percent in July, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County has a labor
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the
Allyson Brawley Josey, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 1, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Statesville, N.C., to Mary Rogers Brawley and the late
Sherry Dawn Morrow Belt, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1972 in Mooresville, N.C., to Patricia Ellis Gordon and
Lonnie Willard Roberts Jr., 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born November 29, 1963 in Welch, W.Va., Lonnie was the son of the late Lonnie
Wilhelmina “Micki” Irene Rhodes was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on August 30, 2021, at age 92. Micki was born to Edwin
Mr. Rodney McSwain Dixon, 84, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021, at home with his daughters Lori and Traci and their families by his side. Rod
Dale Lee Hawks, 48, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. Born in Tazewell County, Va., on November 3, 1972, he was the son
Terry Wayne West, 66, of Cleveland, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Terry was born on July 5, 1955, in Iredell County,
Eugene “Chip” Bustle, 83, of Union Grove, N.C., died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938, he was
Special to Iredell Free News As a result of active COVID cases as well as close contact quarantines, five Iredell-Statesville Schools are now operating on a remote/virtual schedule. The following
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 36-year-old man faces several drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found methamphetamine in a vehicle after responding to suspicious person report at a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A parent of a student enrolled in the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ exceptional children’s program has filed a grievance with the district related to comments a school board
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Results from state testing for the 2020-21 school year released today are an indicator of the formidable challenges that students and educators across North
Norma Sue Cranford Taylor, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Norma was born on June 9, 1942, in Surry County, N.C., to the late James
Willie B. “Bill” Murdock, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born October 25, 1933, in Iredell County
Burl Russell Hutchison, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday August 28, 2021, at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, N.C., from pneumonia, Covid-19 and strokes. Russell was
Vickie Roxanne Mash Cook, 54, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice of Statesville after an extended Illness. Vickie was born in Iredell
Barbara Hartness Millsaps, 78, of Shelby, N.C., passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, at Atrium- Lincoln Health in Lincolnton, N.C. Barbara was born December 9,1942, in Iredell County to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) held a virtual annual meeting on August 25. The annual meeting brings together leaders from across the county
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Animal Services & Control has confirmed two cases of rabies. One case involved a skunk that tested positive for rabies in the area