BY JOHN GREEN, STEPHEN MIDKIFF, JOSH SNOW & JEFFREY SMITH As the CEOs of Iredell County’s health systems, we want to thank all healthcare professionals who are working nonstop on
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Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – March 20, 2020 – In order to help protect patients, family members and health care workers from the spread of COVID-19, no visitors
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville officials have decided to close Town Hall and the Public Services Operation Center to the public in response to the state’s first reported case of community
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) announced Friday that the department will extend the April 15 tax filing deadline to July 15 for
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman town officials are seeking nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year recognitions. The deadline for nominations is March 31. CITIZEN
Mrs. Ann Pleasant Caldwell Cowan, 84, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A celebration of Life will be held
Ms. Brittany Yamis Stevenson, beloved daughter of Deanna Lynn Stevenson Bryant and Donald Chambers, was born in Iredell County on March 31, 1994. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on
Lois Fulbright Waugh, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at The Gardens. She was born in Iredell County om July 4, 1927, to the late Walter and
Robert Lee Morrison Jr., 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1939, in Mooresville to the late
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and Piedmont HealthCare officials have decided they will cease elective surgeries and procedures that are not time sensitive at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are preparing to close all of the district’s campuses to everyone except for essential staff members to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College administration continues to work with local and state health officials to monitor the COVID-19 situation. Starting Monday, March 23, most Mitchell classes
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has opened emergency K-5 childcare sites in an effort to provide childcare for the children of individuals in Iredell County who are considered
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today Thursday a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship
Dorothy Poole Richey, 79, of Statesville N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born on Friday, May 3, 1940, in Iredell County the
Karen Freeman Grayson, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1947, in Summit, N.J., to the late
George Washington Whatley Jr., 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A private service will be held at this time, and a memorial service will be
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is asking residents to refrain from spreading rumors related to COVID-19. As of Thursday morning, there have been 97 reported cases in North
S pecial to Iredell Free News The Better Business Bureau is cautioning consumers to protect themselves against scammers who are trying to take advantage of anxiety over the novel
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is implementing additional visitor restrictions in an ongoing effort to protect the health and safety of patients and staff. Effective immediately, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for small businesses that are suffering economic losses
Special to Iredell Free News In response to the presence of COVID-19 in our community as well as state, Davis Regional Medical Center and Davis Medical Group have implemented a
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department continues to monitor the novel coronavirus situation in our area and provide updated guidance and support to our community, municipal
Alberto Caruso, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his family at home after a brave, courageous battle with cancer. He was born
Audrey Lee Anderson Abshire, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1933, in Morganton, N.C., to Aubrey and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s office investigation into illegal drug sales in the southern end of the county. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell on Wednesday sought to reassure the state’s citizens and business leaders that North Carolina’s government is on strong
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline for high school students to apply for a $5,000 Empowering the Future scholarship from EnergyUnited is rapidly approaching. Applications are due by Tuesday,
Special to Iredell Free News One year after Iredell Health System’s Family Care Center of Taylorsville set the benchmark by achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, eight more of
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County has established a response fund in support of non-profit organizations in Iredell County who are serving the basic needs
Amphayvanh Sisoukrath, 56, of Elkin, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Cavin-Cook
Robert David Whitener, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Iredell County on May 13, 1938, he
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina restaurants and bars will be closed to
Bert “Milton” Shumaker Jr., 61, of Union Grove, N.C., died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at his home. Born in Iredell County on August 24, 1958, he was a son of
Helen Sloan York, 68, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020, at her home in Harmony, N.C. She was born May 2, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., to Avery Sloan and
Melvin Harlon Danyels Jr., 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born on October 9,1935, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Melvin and Myrtle