Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County increased to 8.7 percent in July, up from 7.7 percent in June. According to the N.C. Department
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY ROY COOPER RALEIGH — This pandemic has affected every corner of our state, including our state budget needs. For many families, it has also shifted their priorities. Last week,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The graduation rate for Iredell-Statesville Schools increased to nearly 90 percent for the 2019-2020 school year, but Superintendent Jeff James said there is no room for complacency.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple drug charges after he was stopped by law enforcement officers who were investigating complaints about an individual operating a personal watercraft in
Larry Stephen Hedrick, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, with his family by his side following a battle with Acute Leukemia. Larry was born December 12,
BY KARISSA MILLER Neighbors on Robinson Road are hoping the Iredell County commissioners will deny a developers’ request to rezone a piece of property from residential agricultural into Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has formed a partnership with Retail Strategies, a national retail recruitment firm, to help expand retail development in Statesville. The project
John Joseph Zdanowitz, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020. He died peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., with his wife Carole by
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face burglary and theft charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Christopher Gage Handy, 23,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Parents of students who attend five different Iredell-Statesville Schools have been notified of positive COVID-19 test results. Two notifications were sent to parents on Friday, August 28,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville’s Beautification Committee recently presented its “Beautification Award” to Tim’s Table, located at 133 North Main Street, for the landscape renovation of the pocket park
FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell County 4-H’ers have had a busy and successful summer. In July, Hannah Loftin and Grant Hall both won gold awards at the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Troopers Association recently announced its official endorsements of Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) and Grey Mills, a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation announced Monday that the 2020 Pumpkin Fest had been canceled. DSDC officials made the announcement on Facebook: “In the interest
Horace E. Huie of Olin, N.C., passed away on August 29, 2020. He lived a life that was defined by his jovial nature, a deep-seated belief in usefulness, and a
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Elections Director Becky Galliher will make a pitch to county commissioners on Tuesday for additional resources for the upcoming general election. The board
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 29th death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases surpassed 2,500. Eleven people who have
Lois Edwina Morefield Goodman, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1943, in Salisbury, N.C., to the late George Edward
Opal Stewart Mills, 92, of Matthews, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1928, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Sandra Gale Kiser, 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday August 30, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. No Services are scheduled at this time. Reavis Funeral Home is serving
John Allen McMurray Sr., 51, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday August 29, 2020, at his residence. John was born July 22, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the
George Douglas Griffith, 100, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born In Iredell County, N.C., on January 14, 1920, he was the son
Larry Steve Church, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on September 8, 1944, to the late James
Dr. Phillip R. Goodson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 31, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with recurrent pancreatic cancer. Dr. G was born and grew
UPDATE: USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Monday that the USDA will extend the waiver flexibility to allow schools to participate in the summer nutrition programs through December 31,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Facility has named Kristie Turner as its new director of nursing. Turner began as a floor/charge nurse when she
Special to Iredell Free News The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) and Iredell Health System have formed a partnership with the Mooresville Police Department and Statesville Police Department to implement
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library recently introduced cloudLibrary – a new feature-packed app that makes it easier than ever to organize and return your library
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council met on Friday to discuss the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on city finances. Officials also discussed how best to address
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Wurzer has returned to her hometown after a distinguished naval career to continue her family medicine practice. She recently joined Davis Medical Group
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 17 ♦ A boy, Robert James Witte, born to Bryan Witte and Heather Nesbitt of Statesville.
John Losak, 86, passed away on August 2, 2020, in Durham, N.C. Dr. Losak was born on November 4, 1933, in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Miami Edison High
George Nathaniel Barnes, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Barnes was born to the late Arthur and Hattie Barnes in
Bobby Little Miller, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 29, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Bobby was born January 14, 1934, in Iredell County and was