BY KARISSA MILLER Determination can yield great results. Just ask the members of Statesville High’s Class of 2020. The 236 graduates conquered many obstacles to earn their diploma, including a
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Larry Wayne Brackett, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on July 14, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As summer approaches and swimming season kicks into full gear, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey reminds parents and caregivers
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department is now reporting 213 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-13. Among those cases: ♦ 67 people are isolating at home: ♦ 4 people
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Thirteen students from the Career Academy and Technical School’s iAcademy received their diplomas at a socially distanced ceremony on Thursday morning. Parents, who were the only
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the summer vacation season approaches, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to keep safety at the forefront throughout Memorial Day
More than 640,000 jobs were lost last month in N.C. as COVID-19 crisis escalated Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped to 12.2
Prosecutor: Charles Timothy Browne sent hundreds of harassing and threatening texts to woman in Maryland Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Statesville man was sentenced to more than
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is making preparations to open city’s facilities in compliance with Phase 2 of Gov. Cooper’s modification of the state’s Stay At
John Ross Fox, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice House. John was born in Iredell County on February 1, 1943, and
Kimberly June Rowe Gregg, 43, of Cleveland, N.C., died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia on June 7, 1976, to Randall Rowe and Deborah Addair
Thomas Frank McCoy, 90, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on July 2, 1929, in Iredell
Mr. Willard Eugene Parker of 136 Arrowbrook Road, Harmony, N.C., answered God’s call on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born
Barbara Ann DeVaughn, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home while gathered with her family in Statesville, N.C. Barb was born June 14, 1945 in Parkersburg,
Elton Rash Wallace, 85, of Troutman, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born September 29, 1934 in Harmony, N.C. She graduated from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Education has approved requirements for remote instruction plans for public schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The board’s
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded a total of $80,500 to 10 local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The latest
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
Spending plan includes 1-cent property tax hike to fund school construction projects approved by voters BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is considering a $230.3 million budget
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage collection on that day.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Family YMCA will not be able to reopen its fitness facilities during Phase 2 of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Although, the Y is so much
Special to Iredell Free News Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Iredell County Health Department personnel have been advising all permitted facilities. The department wants to offer support to
Theron Hale, 67, of Davenport, Fla., passed away May 15, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born April 21, 1953 in Fort Myers, Fla., the son
Mrs. Emma Rebecca Moten Feimster, daughter of the late Willie Rosoe and Janie Davidson Moten, was born in Iredell County on November 21, 1927. She departed this life on Saturday,
Mrs. Sara Louise Ross Reves, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born July 11, 1921, in Statesville to
John Hess Noe, 88 of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 10, 2020. John was born in Bluffton, Ind., to the late Carleton Noe and Geneva
Lillian Juanita Davis, the Lois Lane of Mooresville, Skeeter, wife, mother, sister, cousin, friend, and Mimi, peacefully surrendered her earthly existence and transitioned into her heavenly home on Tuesday, May
Gary Wane Barbour, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1955 in Roanoke, Va. He
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library continues to offer limited services while taking measures to ensure the health of staff and patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced Wednesday that North Carolina will move into
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends came from far and wide on Tuesday to congratulate Barbee Ervin as she begins her retirement. About 50 vehicles departed from the parking lot at Mountain
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of narcotics from a Garfield Street home in Statesville culminated with the arrests of four suspects. The ICSO
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt is returning to the Town of Troutman, after serving as Iredell County Register of Deeds since 2016, to work as town manager. The former
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, pushing the total number of cases in the county to 200. Among those cases:
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council continued budget planning sessions on Monday, this time hearing from department heads about their spending requests for the new fiscal year. The