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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported the state’s highest one-day increase of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases to date with
Nearly 16,000 ballots have been cast in Iredell; six one-stop voting sites across county open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh —
Family-friendly activities, music, food, and more on tap Special to Iredell Free News Lowry’s has opened a new and expanded store just down the road from its previous location in
Sheriff Campbell: Autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or significant physical injuries FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate
Roger Leslie Hall, 80, of Conover, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Ralph
Carlton Norris Reavis, 78 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Monday, March 23, 1942, in Iredell County to the late
Matthew James Johnson was born at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, Calif., on the day after Christmas 1987, to Andrew James Johnson and Barbara Anne Johnson. He passed away on
Frederick Arthur Clark, 65, son of the late Adolph Clark and Mamie Hair Clark, was born in Bronx, N.Y., on March 14, 1955. He departed this life on Saturday, October
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health have reported the first reported flu-related death of the
BY KARISSA MILLER Local Rotary Club members were recognized for their ongoing support of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students during the October 12 school board meeting. Boen Nutting, I-SS director of communications
John Michael Williamson, 37, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. John was born November 24, 1982, in Iredell County and was the son of Karen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than a pound of cocaine and two handguns after stopping a vehicle on Interstate
Special to Iredell Free News When Donald and Doris Eades looked forward to celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary this year, they didn’t imagine how different it would be. As a
Special to Iredell Free News During Emergency Nurses Week (October 11-17), Iredell Memorial Hospital is commending its emergency nursing staff for the tremendous care they’ve unyieldingly provided during a demanding
Special to Iredell Free News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has formally extended the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) waivers through the end of
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council has approved a 2.5 percent pay increase for all city employees, but that may not be the only increase the city’s first
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Census Bureau has announced all Census self-response and field data collection will conclude Thursday, October 15, following a recent ruling by
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, October 15, and ends Saturday, October 31. The State Board of Elections offers the
Dennis Wayne Burrell, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Dennis was born in Iredell County on March 1, 1949, to the late Calvin and Hilda
Mr. Billy Ray Cline, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born December 4, 1936, in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Marvin Love
Vail Loraine McCreary Massey, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Vail was born in Gowanda, N.Y., on October 8, 1947, to the
Lynne Bratton Maxwell, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Lynne was born in Guilford County,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has moved into its new office space in Mooresville. The new space — located on the second floor of Government Center South
Grant provides $335 relief for most North Carolinians with children Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) issued a reminder today that applications for
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Beautification Committee began its seasonal Downtown planting on Monday, October 12, sprucing up Main Street in Downtown Mooresville. The purpose of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members are working with Iredell County commissioners to bring broadband systems and fiber optic networks to under-served parts of the county and residents
Joan Ford Rodd, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16,
Gabriel “Gregory” Ferguson, 89, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va. Gregory served in the United States Marine Corp and retired
Christopher Gamble, 58, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Rugby, England, to Terence and Phyllis (Brewer) Gamble, who preceded
Vernon Reid “Red” Overcash, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on October 11, 2020, following a battle with kidney disease. He was born on
Mr. Kenneth Paul Huff, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Huff was born October 14, 1939, in Yadkinville, N.C., and was
Eula Mae Jones Thompson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Mrs. Thompson was born August 7, 1930 in Iredell County and was the daughter of
Doris Marie Benfield Carson, 86, of Houstonville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020. She was surrounded with family and friends as the Lord called her home. Her school
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five new Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sworn in on Friday, October 9, after graduating from Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Program. Sheriff Darren Campbell