BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education is considering two sites for the new high school planned for the southern end of the county. Voters approved a bond referendum
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Antonette “Toni” Packs Hutin, 93, of Davidson, N.C. passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Toni was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Albert (Al) V. Hutin Jr.
Mrs. Martha Ann Steele Allison, aka ”Memaw,” was born on December 21,1943, to the late Augustus and Lizzie Steele. She gained her wings on Saturday May 2, 2020, at the
Joyce Ann Komatowskas, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1957, in Utica, N.Y. Since
Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed Special to Iredell Free News Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed Executive Order No. 138 to modify North Carolina’s Stay At
Plans are in place for continued increase in procedures in coming weeks Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has resumed some elective procedures this week. The Health System
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kentucky man faces several felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found about nine pounds of marijuana and a gun in a vehicle following a
Special to Iredell Free News Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic can now work with their physician to secure care as Davis Regional
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than half (51.1%) of North Carolina adults are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 because they are 65 or older,
Mabel Gwendolyn Gryder Holland, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Holland was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1935, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville is preparing for the possibility of entering phase I of Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 recovery plan. Town Manager Randy Hemann briefed the town
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented a $101,196,750 proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 on Monday night that maintains the current property tax rate but calls for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) announced Monday expanded tax relief for individuals and businesses as part of the state’s response to the
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4 – May 8 Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina to recognize the significant impact teachers make on our
Barbara Wood Trewyn, 72, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1947, in Portland, Ore., to the late Harold and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday to consider changes to its personnel ordinance. The ordinance revisions will include changes to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Iredell County jumped by more than 10 percent over the weekend. The Iredell County Health Department reported 14 new
Special to Iredell Free News The Mitchell Community College Foundation and Endowment for Excellence announced on Monday that the Officer Jordan Sheldon Memorial Scholarship endowment has reached $100,000 in
William “Tom” Poston retired as Iredell County Schools superintendent in 1981 BY KARISSA MILLER William Thomas “Tom” Poston celebrated his 99th birthday two days early on Sunday. A steady
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville has installed 123 flags on the lawn outside of Town Hall to honor the service and sacrifice of MPD K-9 Officer Jordan Sheldon,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council will consider a proposal on Monday to loosen restrictions for special events on city property where alcohol is served. Under the city’s special
Residents urged to update emergency kits and plans, especially considering COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North
Karen L. Porterfield Livingston, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Karen was born on September 15, 1950, in West Virginia to the late Louise J.
John Henry Pope, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Pope was born July 11, 1935, in Iredell County and
Mrs. Betty Jane Nichols Dobbins, 79, of 1724 East Cloaninger Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 26, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Lawson
Mr. James Earnest Parker Jr., 50, of 3021 Arlington Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, following an extended illness. He was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friday was School Lunch Heroes Day in Iredell-Statesville Schools. West Iredell High School parent Lisa Cash orchestrated the effort to thank the dedicated I-SS employees who have
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Sammy Wade Colbert, 42, of Troy Mill Road Hamptonville, charged with two counts of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County officials want Gov. Roy Cooper to consider abandoning “a general one-size-fits-all approach” to managing the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina and give local governments the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: APRIL 24 ♦ Cashion Tyron Tucker, 19, of Shinnville Road, Cleveland, charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery with
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” James Thompson, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home suddenly on April 29, 2020, after several years of declining health. Tommy was born in Rowan
Christopher Edward Stigall, 32 of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2020. Christopher was born in Cuyahoga County to Gary Edward Stigall and Sandra Lee
Francis Raymond MacDonald Jr., 81, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born November 9, 1938, in Waltham, Mass.,
Theodore “Carroll” Dockery, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was a native of Cherokee County, N.C., and life-long resident
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education is scheduled to discuss the district’s plan for teacher contract renewals when it meets Monday. The Committee of the Whole meeting will
Special to Iredell Free News The Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg health departments have not received an anticipated shipment of potassium iodide (KI) for residents and employers within the