FROM STAFF REPORTS Local health officials learned on Friday that there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School will have a new leader after Principal Sheila Jenkins’ request for a transfer to Sharon Elementary School was approved by Superintendent Brady Johnson and
Jean Good Brewer, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born June 10, 1934, in the mountains of Marion, N.C., the daughter of Pearl
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers have apprehended two suspects in an armed robbery and are asking the public to help locate a third suspect. According to an SPD news
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education announced Friday afternoon that Stanly County Schools Superintendent Jeff James will be the district’s next superintendent. James, who previously worked for I-SS
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) is providing additional funding to support nursing homes
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, boosting the number of confirmed cases in the county to 81. No new deaths
VIDEO & PHOTOS BY MORGAN HOOKS Statesville police officers helped escort the body of Landis Police Chief Brian Clark McCoy to his final resting place on Thursday afternoon. McCoy, 48,
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has been awarded a $200,00 grant from the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to help attract a manufacturer to an existing
William Dalton “Bill” Holland, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born December 31, 1924, in Statesville, he was the son of
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Stump, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born January 15, 1964, to Dan Stump Sr. and the late Judith Lanning Griffith in
Barbara “Bobbie” Shepherd Rainwater, 88, a 45-year resident of Statesville, N.C., died at her home after a long illness on April 14, 2020. She was born April 14, 1932, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS After a brief lull in new cases, Iredell County health officials reported seven new cases of COVID-19 and the county’s third death attributed to the coronavirus on
Special to Iredell Free News A year fraught with health problems for long-time friends Eyvette Isaac and Robin Lackey culminated in a physical and mental victory in early March when
BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College civics teacher Michael Williams is committed to helping his students understand how local, state and national government work. Due to the
Mr. James Michael Dixon, 46, of 645 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Harlan County, Ky., on January 16, 1974, and was the son of Patricia Witt Dixon
Mrs. JoAnna Gary Ramseur, 77, of 836 Knox Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Louis Collins and
Now ministering in God’s Heavenly Choir, Mr. Jerry Dean Hill Jr., 53, of Mooresville, N.C., entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville.
Mr. Robert Lee Johnson, 74, of 820 Shillington Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1943, and was the son of the late Arthur Johnson and
Michael Robert Turgeon, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Born June 2, 1967, in Highland Park, Mich., he was
Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds passed away on April 15, 2020 in her home. She ended her nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born in Tenino, Wash., on February 24,
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper today on Wednesday charted a path forward for eventually easing certain COVID-19 restrictions while still protecting North Carolinians from a dangerous second
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Kannapolis men face multiple drugs charges — and a misdemeanor charge of violating the governor’s stay-at-home order — after Mooresville police responded to a call about
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying individuals suspected of felony larceny related to an incident at Power Outlet, located at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Friday afternoon to approve the initial contract for the next superintendent. The meeting will take
FROM STAFF REPORTS A resident of eastern Iredell County faces many charges following an investigation into reports of numerous catalytic converters being stolen from vehicle throughout the county. The Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council has scheduled interviews for the two finalists for the town manager position for Thursday, April 16, and Monday, April 20, at Town
Kelley James will retire at the end of 2019-2020 school year BY KARISSA MILLER Kelley James hasn’t done much sitting around during her role as principal of Union Grove Elementary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men have been charged with stealing equipment valued at $40,000 from Hoover’s Lawn & Garden near Statesville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of James
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Marketing and Communications team was recently awarded three gold and three silver awards in 2019 national higher education marketing competitions. The Marketing
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel showed their appreciation for healthcare providers at Iredell Health System and Davis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday. Around 6:30 p.m. a group
Special to Iredell Free News A 46-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with a break-in at Goodwill Industries on Williamson Road on Easter. Mooresville police officers responded to 214
Gus (Roy Adams) Dingler, 89, went to his heavenly home Monday morning, April 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Gus lived a long life full of love
Lucille Hill Hastings, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Accordius Health of Statesville. Lucille was born April 19, 1940, in Mecklenburg County and was
On April 14, 2020, Holly Lucinda Davidson knew she had finished her course. She crossed the finish line while keeping her amazing faith. To all of us who held her
Paul Foster Haughton Sr., 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2020. Mr. Haughton was born February 25, 1929, in Bakersfield, Calif., and was the son of the