Margaret Rebecca Cowan, 93, beloved aunt, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Born January 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jesse
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Sadly, we announce the passing of our dear husband, dad, and Papaw. Clyde Wilson White died at home with his family by his side on March 31, 2020, at the age
FROM STAFF REPORTS After holding steady at 25 for several days, the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County increased to 31 on Thursday. According to the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An offender at the minimum custody unit of the Caledonia Correctional Complex in Tillery has tested positive for coronavirus. This is the first
Tey’Honnah Lynette Dye, beloved daughter of Tameka Smyre and Tyrone Lemans Dye, was born in Iredell County on March 14, 2000. She departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020,
Residents can complete the survey online, by phone or mail Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper declared April 1, 2020, as National Census Day to encourage
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a special meeting of the Troutman Town Council on Monday night, Interim Town Manager Jim Freeman said the town and its staff are dealing with
BY KARISSA MILLER In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper ordered the closure of all public schools in the state through May 15. Cheryl Styers
Elizabeth “Ellen” Melchor Karriker flew with the angels on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born in Mooresville, N.C., on November 22, 1944, to the late Otis Archie and Jennie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during
Michael Ward Heintz, 73, was called to Heaven on March 30, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1946 in Sumter, S.C., to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred two weeks ago at a convenience store on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Deputies assigned to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol joined forces with the Lake Norman Yacht Club and others over the weekend to help two individuals
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 20 ♦ Stormie Dawn Buelin, 37, of Keaton Drive, Yadkinville, charged with possession of a stolen motor
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Education has taken steps on three different fronts to support schools across North Carolina coping with the fallout of
Special to Iredell Free News As Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County has worked to adapt its care to best serve a patient population that is at highest risk
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to help schools and local governments access state surplus property to help bridge gaps during
Nancy Evelyn St. Clair Baker, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at The Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on July 28, 1934, in Taylorsville,
Special to Iredell Free News As Gov. Roy Cooper’s “Stay-at-Home” Order takes effect, City of Statesville employees are making plans to continue providing essential services as safely and effectively as
Special to Iredell Free News With Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide Stay at Home Order beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 30, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are encouraging district parents and
Special to Iredell Free News Due to COVID-19 concerns, Iredell Health System announced that it will no longer allow visitors at Iredell Memorial Hospital and all of its other facilities.
BY SARAH KIRKMAN As our community goes through this coronavirus crisis together, I wanted to let you know what is going on at the District Attorney’s Office and at the
BY JANE HINSON Our country is at war. We are fighting an enemy that you can’t see. It is invisible to the naked eye and waits on door handles, shopping
Anita Ruth Hawthorne Baldwin, 72, of Union Grove, N.C., died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House of complications related to her battle with cancer. She was born
Photos Courtesy of Lake Norman State Park Special to Iredell Free News About 20 acres at Lake Norman State Park burned on Saturday as a result of a wildfire in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Violent crime and property crime both declined in the City of Statesville in 2019, according to the Statesville Police Department’s annual crime report. SPD Chief David Addison
Claris (C.R.) Roosevelt Williams Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born Sunday, November 24, 1940, in Iredell County,
Carolyn Joyce Heafner Hall, 88, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, March 28, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Thursday,
Charlie Edward Jones, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Accordius Health of Mooresville. He was born on July 14, 1949, in North Wilkesboro, N.C.,
Parks Johnson, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Johnson was born March 10, 1922, in
Linda Sue Cook Southard, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on July 14, 1954, to the late Albert
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Sunday that the first payments for unemployment claims related to coronavirus will begin going out this week. The N.C.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 19 ♦ Christian Lloyd Bock, 44, of Northtown, Ind., charged with obtaining property by false pretenses
Less than three weeks ago Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina and closed all schools for instructional purposes. The governor mandated three directives for North
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in Iredell County and across the State of North Carolina, we sent many of the questions our readers have been