BY LISA FAMILO Every day, we learn more about how COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on families, businesses, and communities. This frightening pandemic has hit homes and our community with hardships
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Taylorsville man was arrested on multiple drug charges by Iredell County Sheriff’s deputies after they found him passed out in a vehicle in Union Grove. ICSO
Steven Craig Rogers of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was 25 years old. Steven was an extraordinary son, brother, and friend. His radiant smile,
Donations from AT&T, Duke Energy Foundation, Google to help equip more than 280 school buses with Wi-Fi Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting this week, additional school buses
BY KARISSA MILLER A friendship forged at the Special Olympics took a magical turn on Wednesday as Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson welcomed the district’s first ever honorary superintendent in
Department named a Reliable Public Power Provider Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has earned a top award from the American Public Power Association for
Rev. Robert Junior Johnson, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Wilkes County on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Iredell County will receive more than $3.2 million from the State of North Carolina to cover immediate expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conrad “Vance” Owen, 40, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Vance was a quiet and peaceful man. He was one who preferred to work behind
“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.”
FROM STAFF REPORTS A New Jersey woman faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 5,000 ecstasy pills from an SUV during a traffic stop on
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
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