FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville Schools Human Resources employee has died following a three-week battle with COVID-19. Astrid Donahue, 53, passed away at UNC- Chapel Hill Medical Center on Thursday,
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South River Baptist Church and N.C. Farm Bureau Insurance in Statesville showed their appreciation for local law enforcement on Friday. They teamed up to serve lunch to
Astrid Bettina Donahue, 53, passed peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2020, at UNC-Chapel Hill medical center. She was born on July 31, 1966, in Fulda, Germany, the daughter of Bertie
Special to Iredell Free News Two new educational panels have been unveiled at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site. The outdoor waysides provide background information on the Anglo-Cherokee War (1759-1761) as
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted felon who was free on bond while awaiting trial on a burglary charge was arrested again on Friday after Mooresville police officers executed a search
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person in Iredell County has died from COVID-19, according to local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 13th death attributed to COVID-19
Dorothy Stratton Stovall, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born in the Rock Branch Community of Elbert County, Ga., the middle child and only
James Ernest Speaks, 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday July, 17, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was born May 9,1926, in Kershaw, S.C., a son of the late
Claude Howard Rash of Harmony passed away July 15, 2020, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, N.C. Claude was born July 12, 1943, in Wilkes County and was
Beverly Jo Alley Lytton, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born on July 30, 1942 in Beckley, W.Va., to the late Kermit and
Patrick James Longo III, 27, of Davidson, N.C., and Colts Neck, N.J., passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1992, in Edison, N.J., to
Amari DeAndre Barr, 11, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Amari was born on January 27, 2009, in Whiteville, N.C., to Brandon and Stephanie Bonilla-Horsey. He
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at Maple Leaf Health Care, a long-term care facility in Statesville. At this
Special to Iredell Free News Americans are increasingly adopting the use of cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the latest science may convince even more to
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier of this article version incorrectly reported the total number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Georgia man faces multiple weapons charges following his arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. According to an ICSO news release, deputies assigned to the Interstate
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial announced the following births: JULY 6 ♦ A girl, Kailany Nicole Rivera Romero, born to Carlos Rivera and Daniela
One-stop career resource for students, workers, businesses and educators now online Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday introduced the new NCcareers.org , an integrated
Frances E. Droste, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 9, 1932, in New York, N.Y.,
Mrs. Margaret Burton, 70, of 900 McLaughlin Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Atrium Hospital in Concord, N.C., following an extended illness. A Celebration of
Mr. Tyson Lashawn Clark was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 11, 1973, and was the son of the late Javan Egusta Brandon and Brenda Clark Jordan. He departed
Midge Ruth Crim, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on September 11, 1967. Midge grew up in Weedsport, N.Y. She was predeceased by her parents,
Kevin Wayne Rufty, 52, of Stony Point, N.C., died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born in Iredell County on May 3, 1968, to the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – In the interest of protecting the state bond ratings, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell on Wednesday called for N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary
Born August 1, 1930, Mr. Kenneth Charles Green Jr. passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., with his son and daughter at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-nine people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County, which is the largest number of hospitalizations in the county since the pandemic began. The Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement on Tuesday that North Carolina public schools would be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity in August, Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has named Jennifer Holmes the new assistant director of its One North Nursing Unit, and Alessia Parker the new assistant director
Special to Iredell Free News For more than two years, the Iredell County Health Department has worked closely with state and local partners and elected officials related to the elevated
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Sheldon and his family will be recognized during the first End of Watch Ride to Remember on Wednesday, July 15, at
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District is working to finalize its plans for the 2020-2021 school year following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement about the reopening of public schools
Betty Jean Nesbit Smith, 93, of Statesville, N.C., went home Monday, July 13, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born October 4, 1926, in Iredell County and was the
Erita Faye Scott Babson, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born October 23, 1947. In addition to
Joni Berry died after a terminal illness on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was the daughter of Forest and the late Peggy Berry of Valdese, N.C. In addition to her
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that public schools across North Carolina could reopen at 50 percent capacity in August as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
Community leaders urge board to allow I-SS community liaison to continue her work BY KARISSA MILLER On a night when they heard disturbing reports of anti-Semitism and other blatant displays