BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday officially approved a proposal to name the district’s new school after artist and educator Selma Burke. Selma
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Special to Iredell Free News HARMONY – N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to have an Iredell County bridge closed for the next 10 days. The bridge on Rimrock
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville’s Congregation Emanuel synagogue, built in 1892, was illuminated on the evening of Monday, November 9, to commemorate Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night, the Night of
Grady Kenneth “Ken” Gooden, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Gooden was born July 31, 1931, in Iredell
William Carroll Byers, 64, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Marion, Ind., on December 14, 1955, to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County continues to surge with 139 new cases reported Tuesday by local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Third Creek Middle School paid tribute to U.S. military veterans on Tuesday morning. Parents and visitors drove by American flags lining the parking lot as students made
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library is a community hub for information, including more information about the Open Enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act for 2021.
Benjamin Noah McCann, 27 of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born Sunday, April 25, 1993, in Iredell County to Kenneth McCann and Dana McKinney
Jimmy Rogers Moore, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born in Anawalt, W.Va., in 1941, Jimmy married Patricia Gail
Betty Bickett Edwards, 87, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, November 9, 2020. Mrs. Edwards was born December 22, 1932, in Ohio County, Ky., and was the daughter of
Patricia “Pat” Pendleton Wagner of Statesville passed away on November 8, 2020. Pat was devoted to her family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and taking
Randy Scott Sells, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Sells was born June 7, 1963, in Iredell County and was
Lorraine Estelle Giard Koehler, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1939 in Pawtucket, R.I., she was the daughter of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members on Monday rejected a proposal by district administrators to furlough four school nutrition employees and 12 Prime Time employees in January 2021.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. With the latest death, 47 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 14. Visitors will learn about the experiences
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Utility customers have a simple yet powerful way to share the warmth this winter with neighbors in need. Statesville Connects is a voluntary assistance
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Associate Superintendent Alvera Lesane has resigned her position with the district after accepting a similar post with Durham Public Schools. Lesane, who oversaw
James Maurice Lewis, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1931, in Clovis, N.M., to the late William and Zelma
Mary Mirkinson McDade, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1942, in Bainbridge, Ga., to the late Jete Randolph and
Ruth Coleen Bundick Kennedy, 91, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Annaline Village, Pa., on September 21, 1929, she was the
Russell Neal Poole, 86, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away after declining health at Wilkes Medical Center on Friday, November 6, 2020. A native of Iredell County, Russell was born
Marge Teal, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 7, 2020, at Jurney’s of Statesville. She was born in Cook County, Ill., to the late Bill and Romanda Wilder
Barbara Stone Collier passed away on November 8, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born in Bethesda, Md., on October 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late
Mary Neil Rumple Shook, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. She was born November 7, 1934, in Iredell County, the daughter of
Kenneth Wayne Klonoski, our beloved brother, went to his heavenly home unexpectedly on November 5, 2020. Kenny had been disabled for the last few years. Throughout his working career, he
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched NC Medicaid’s managed care enrollment website, www.ncmedicaidplans.gov , in preparation for the launch
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: October 23 ♦ NORTH POINTE BOULEVARD: Larceny of a motor vehicle ♦ BROAD STREET: Felony aggravated assault
In this interview, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James discusses the district’s new bus tracking mobile app for parents, how I-SS is delivering in-person instruction and preventing the spread of
BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited hosted one of three virtual events on Friday to celebrate 2020 Bright Ideas that will bring innovation and technology into K-12 classrooms in nine counties. During
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department have notified parents of students at eight district schools of positive COVID-19 tests. Here is a summary of the
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Lowery Reid, 82, of Washington, D.C., was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on December 6, 1937, and was the beloved daughter of the late Napoleon Theadore Lowery
Gaynell Branton Stikeleather, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care on November 7, 2020. She was born Thursday, December 21, 1944, in Alexander County to the late