Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is taking precautionary action to protect its employees from increasing community transmission of COVID-19 by implementing the use of
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Randall Lee Hollifield, 59, of 9th Street Drive SE, Hickory, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville residents and business owners Todd and Tara Youngblood donated a total of 14,000 N95 masks to the Christian Mission and the HealthReach Community Clinic,
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent released his 100-day plan for the district on Friday. Superintendent’s Transition Plan Dr. Jeff James Effective August 2020 INTRODUCTION As the new leader
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Baymount Community held its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday morning.
Mrs. Teresa Ann White Westmoreland, beloved daughter of Otis and Mary Carr White, was born in Iredell County on March 24, 1958. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 1,
Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by Iredell-Statesville Board of Education at its July board meeting, Marlene Scott has been recommended by Superintendent Jeff James to serve as the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck, who will assume his duties as Troutman town manager on July 13, is looking forward to leading the staff in a town that resembles
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — Federal authorities have seized $80,661.05 in funds held at bank accounts allegedly used to perpetuate COVID-19 unemployment fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 15 ♦ Twin girls, Evelyn Sophia Caparco and Cassidy Marie Caparco, born to Richard
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Board of Adjustment (BOA) is seeking interested residents to serve as alternates on the BOA. The Board of Adjustment is the body which
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,099
Mr. James Clinton “Clint” Lapish peacefully passed away on July 1, 2020, in Statesville, N.C. He was one of eight children born to the late Kurfees Lee Lapish and Mary
Shirley Eades Sherrill, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her daughters. Mrs. Sherrill was born September 16,1934, in Iredell County
Ralph Courtney Brown Sr., 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence. Ralph is survived by three children, Ralph Courtney Brown Jr. and wife
Our Lord and Savior gained a beautiful angel on Thursday July 2, 2020, Valmeta Clark Summers, loving wife and mother of five passed away peacefully at Autumn Care Retirement Home
Dorothy Kay Wilkerson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on May 2, 1957, to the late Herby Wilkerson and Sylvia Mayberry
David Edward Scott Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2020. A native of Providence County, Rhode Island, he was born on February
Nearly 9 percent of tests in county are coming back positive; 22 people now hospitalized in Iredell FROM STAFF REPORTS As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The children who attended this year’s Camp Rainbow were young but none had any difficulty when asked to name the elephant in the room, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to drive responsibly when traveling to their intended destinations for the July 4th holiday weekend. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cornelius man has been jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Hector
Doris Brantley Morrow, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on August 15, 1928, in Mooresville to the late Jessie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces identity theft and forgery charges after opening financial accounts in another individual’s name and making unapproved purchases. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office began
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate improved slightly in Iredell County in May to 13.7 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. There are 11,919
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Cadle, 68, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Sandy was born in Welch County, W.Va., to
Joy Maxine Sloop Warlick, 87, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after a long illness. Joy was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on March 20, 1933,
Mr. Franklin “Frankie” Edward Woods, 63, took flight to his new and eternal home suddenly on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born June 11, 1957, in Statesville, N.C., he was the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com A field of 600 American flags began taking shape on Wednesday after an enthusiastic army of Mooresville/Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers assembled the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Jeff James was sworn in as the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent on Wednesday morning. James, who agreed to a four-year contract after being selected for the position
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department has forwarded the results of an accident that claimed a woman’s life to the District Attorney’s Office. MPD officers responded to an accident
Citing COVID-19 concerns, board decides against holding large public event Special to Iredell Free News A small group of tenacious individuals gathered in a rural field 47 years ago to
Jamaree Shaney Brown Simpson, beloved daughter of Jaheim Simpson and Tanya Brown, was born in Iredell County on March 19, 2020. She departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2020,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbie-age.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council has selected former Pittsboro, N.C., Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck to fill the vacant town manager position. Council members agreed to hire Gruesbeck
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1. As mandated by state law, the DMV is required