FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 3,221 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services is also reporting 46 deaths across the
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing financial assistance to help essential workers afford child care and bonuses to
Ruby Leona Manning Hines, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 2, 2020. Ruth is the daughter of the late Roland Edward Manning
Heidi Rider Jarrett, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late
James Richard “Rick” Osburn, 60, from Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday April 2, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after his long battle from a pulmonary infection. Rick was
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has hired Joseph Mazzola, a seasoned healthcare executive, as the system’s first vice president of Medical Affairs. Mazzola earned a Bachelor of
Special to Iredell Free News ICATS Transit, Iredell County’s public transportation system, announced Tuesday that passengers will not have to pay a fare to ride the transit system during the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 37-year-old man faces multiple drug charges after Mooresville and Troutman police executed a search warrant on Thursday, April 2. Mooresville resident Keita Ford was arrested after
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — To stop the spread of coronavirus, the N.C. Division of Prisons will not accept offenders from the county jails and will dramatically reduce
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A collection of North Carolina experts today released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming
Zackery Thomas Goodrum, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1978 in Concord, N.C., to Freddie and
Mrs. Frances Gaither Wilkins, of 705 Brevard Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County February 17, 1939, to the late Loren Patterson Gaither Houston and the late George “Sweet”
Mr. Richard Smyre, 72, a resident of Davie Nursing and Rehab in Mocksville, N.C., passed away on April 2, 2020. Also known as “Big Slow,” he was the beloved son
Mrs. Christine Miller Bunton of Statesville was born on December 25, 1924, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4, 2020. She is survived by one daughter and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Airy man faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized cocaine, marijuana and cash from his vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently received the Inspire Health Award for its high employee engagement in the Go365 Health Program, an employee wellness program sponsored by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials are now reporting 52 cases of COVID-19 in the county, up eight cases from the number reported by the N.C. Department of Health
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Government offices will be closed Friday, April 10, in recognition of the Easter holidays. There will be no garbage collection on that day.
Special to Iredell Free News In response to growing concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell Water Corporation has announced new measures to provide additional financial relief for
Attending the signing event in support of Ryan Tenor Jr. were his parents, CCTL staff, MCC staff, WIHS coaches, and some of his friends and family. Special to Iredell Free
BY KARISSA MILLER A growing number of Iredell County children and teens are enjoying a free hot lunch and ready to eat breakfast for the next day. This occurrence is
Mr. James Baker, son of the late Aaron Edward Baker and Bertha Mae Young Baker, was born on April 12, 1928. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020,
Mr. Augustus Leonard Jones, 73, of 244 Winter Flake Drive, Troutman, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. A LIFE WELL LIVED … ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Tony Franklin McDaniels Sr., 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on October 2, 1957, in
LeRoy Benson, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Robbins, N.C., to
John Thomas Compton, 83, of Conover, N.C., passed away April 3, 2020, at Novant Health – Huntersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Patricia Walden Cook, 66, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her residence. Pat was born May 12, 1953, in Iredell County and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: MARH 27 ♦ Christopher Gabriel Morra, 22, of Hadley Green Court, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported two new cases in the county on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Derryck Duane Turner
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS South Iredell High School Athletic Director Shawn Cioffi hung senior athletes’ banners on SIHS fences on Friday to honor seniors who played for the school this year. Many
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation announced the creation of a new community art wall on the building at 609 & 611 South Center Street. Donald Hicks,
Mrs. Lizzie Mae Moore Byers was born on December 19, 1927, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Inez Scott Moore and Joseph Moore Sr. She departed this life at the
Robert “Joe” Jonathan Barron, 72 of Hamptonville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020. Joe was born in Salisbury to the late Robert Howard Barron and
On March 28, 2020, Mr. Theodore Louis Edwards passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ted was born on October 14, 1935, in Union City, Tenn., to Dalton Bryant
Margaret “Peggy” Umberger Fehon, 94, passed away on April 2, 2020. Peggy was born in Bryn Athyn, Penn., on January 14, 1926. She was a registered nurse who worked in