FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, raising the county’s death toll to 22. The Iredell County Health Department does not release identifying
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BY KARISSA MILLER The first day of school was unlike any other in Iredell-Statesville Schools history. Although the sky over Cloverleaf Elementary was bright and sunny on Monday morning, the
Special to Iredell Free News A quick response to a stroke can make the difference between death or serious disability and resuming your daily activities. At a time when emergency
Patsy Sandefur Roach, 78, of Denver, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born on March 5, 1942, in
Jackie Kipke Purkiss, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1970, in Chesterfield, Mich., to the late Gerald and Sandra
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify an individual who robbed an employee of a convenience store on Friday, August 14. Deputies
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Pittsburgh men face cocaine trafficking charges in Iredell County following a vehicle stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Lance Levar Abram,
Troy Lee Paulson, 56, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1964, in Minot, N.D., to Janet Dau Sjoberg and the
Norman “Joe” Joseph Warner III, 73, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away August 15, 2020, at his home. He was born September 12, 1946, in Statesville, N.C., the son of
Lesia Faye Marlowe, 48, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lesia was born April 21, 1972,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at two local long-term care facilities, Accordius Health of Mooresville and Accordius Health of
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded $109,890 to nine local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will help groups
Special to Iredell Free News The Knights of Columbus, Council 7152, recently donated $500 to Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN of Iredell. Pharos Parenting is a child abuse prevention center that
A video produced by the Coddle Creek Elementary staff simulates what back to school will look like come Monday. Watch the video HERE . BY KARISSA MILLER Coddle Creek Elementary
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced on Sunday that all seventh-graders at Third Creek Middle School will begin the school year with remote instruction after a student
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ Julie Ann Cook, 44, of Ridge Avenue, Mooresville, charged with probation violation. AUGUST 5 ♦ Trevor
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities. With
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center has extended the entry deadline for the Wells Fargo Small Business Plan Competition to Friday, October 16, at 4
Zella Faye Shore Byers, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on December 8, 1938, to the late William T. Shore Sr.
Karen Suzanne Lippard Martin, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Martin was born July 13, 1970, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 6 ♦ Jessica Dawn Cochrane, 25, of Cloister Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic could qualify for up to $250,000
Curtis “Curt” Allen Wuellner, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 8, 2020. Curt was born May 21, 1970, in Monroe, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Clancy” Robert
Iredell-Statesville Schools will welcome around 8,000 students for in-person learning on Monday BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ teachers and principals will welcome students for in-person and virtual classes as the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Danyel Cline Miller, known for her “heart for service,” was honored as the Troutman Citizen of the Year during Thursday night’s Town Council meeting. Troutman Baptist
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Public Library Teen Librarian Megan Mosher and author Katherine L.E. White have teamed up to offer a virtual, four-week series of short story writing
Editor’s Note: This viewpoint was submitted by the president and advisory board of Our Schools First. Six and a half years ago, the children at Cool Spring Elementary had to
Carolyn S. Hirt, 81, passed away on August 10, 2020, in her home in Mooresville, N.C. She was born to the late John and Loretta (Curcio) Town on August 31,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person in Iredell County who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 21st death attributed to COVID-19 on
Mr. Leonard Alexander Gabriel Jr., 72, of Troutman, N.C., was born in Washington, D.C., on November 18, 1949, and was the son of the late Leonard A. Gabriel and Estelle
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Statesville woman on Thursday evening. While investigating a shooting about 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County officials will no longer allow demonstrations on county property between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and at any time on
Kenneth “Get to work” Street Jr., 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1948, in Norwich, Conn.,
Kay Lewis, 65, of Denver, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Atrium Health Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born on February 18, 1955, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Wesley Craig Lundy, 41, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2020. Born in Iredell County on September 11, 1978, he was the son of Jean Hayes Lundy
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the selection of a new director for the college’s Small Business Center. Gregory Cain transitioned to the role on July