To the Editor: The Statesville Human Relations Commission was re-organized in 2016 to provide the community with a resource and vehicle to stand up against acts of hatred and racism
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A group comprised mostly of civilian and sworn officers from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office trekked from Mooresville to Statesville on Monday to pay tribute to U.S.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 9 ♦ Preston Levi Kovanda, 31, of Statesville charged with larceny of a firearm, identity theft, and being
Ms. Gwendolyn White, 68, was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Luther White and Irene Harris White, formerly of Elberton Ga.
William “Bill” Edward Morgan, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born November 22, 1946, in Greensboro, N.C., he was
Mr. Flake Ronald Bustle, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his home. He was born December 13, 1938, in Iredell County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice on Sunday, May 24, of a COVID-19 outbreak in a second Iredell County long-term care facility. At this
BY KRISTA BAKER When the governor’s stay-at-home order forced school officials to cancel prom and other senior activities, we as parents thought they deserved so much more. So we came
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt has decided to decline the Troutman town manager position and fulfill his current term as Iredell County register of deeds, which runs through November
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Jesse R. Garcia, 31, of Bronx, N.Y., charged with possession with intent to maufacture,
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School held a drive-up graduation ceremony for the school’s 212 seniors earlier this month. The staff practiced social distancing guidelines and each student was
BY DEBBIE PAGEdebbiepage.svlfreenews@gmail.com Despite gloomy skies and rain showers, enthusiastic, mask-wearing South Iredell High School staff members and administrators greeted seniors and their families for picture keepsake opportunities on Wednesday
Mr. Emmanuel Eugene Summers, 57, was born in New York on October 8, 1962, and was the son of the late Walter and Brenda Morrison Summers. He departed this life
Jessie James Gentry, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away to be with Our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem following an ATV
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will provide community testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 27, in Statesville and on Thursday, May 28, in Mooresville. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Ryan Baldwin, 18, was surprised and humbled by the outpouring of love he received from the community on Saturday. For two hours, friends and community members drove
North Iredell High School students participated in a drive-up graduation ceremony the week of May 4-7. BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School’s stadium is usually packed with families and
Beth (Hughes) Garrett, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., was eternally healed and received her angel wings on Thursday, May 21, 2020, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. A fighter to
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students were recently recognized for a range of achievements during the 2019-2020 academic year. Awards included: Club and Organization Awards ♦ Student
BY KARISSA MILLER Determination can yield great results. Just ask the members of Statesville High’s Class of 2020. The 236 graduates conquered many obstacles to earn their diploma, including a
Larry Wayne Brackett, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on July 14, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As summer approaches and swimming season kicks into full gear, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey reminds parents and caregivers
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department is now reporting 213 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-13. Among those cases: ♦ 67 people are isolating at home: ♦ 4 people
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Thirteen students from the Career Academy and Technical School’s iAcademy received their diplomas at a socially distanced ceremony on Thursday morning. Parents, who were the only
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the summer vacation season approaches, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to keep safety at the forefront throughout Memorial Day
More than 640,000 jobs were lost last month in N.C. as COVID-19 crisis escalated Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped to 12.2
Prosecutor: Charles Timothy Browne sent hundreds of harassing and threatening texts to woman in Maryland Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Statesville man was sentenced to more than
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is making preparations to open city’s facilities in compliance with Phase 2 of Gov. Cooper’s modification of the state’s Stay At
John Ross Fox, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice House. John was born in Iredell County on February 1, 1943, and
Kimberly June Rowe Gregg, 43, of Cleveland, N.C., died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia on June 7, 1976, to Randall Rowe and Deborah Addair
Thomas Frank McCoy, 90, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on July 2, 1929, in Iredell
Mr. Willard Eugene Parker of 136 Arrowbrook Road, Harmony, N.C., answered God’s call on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born
Barbara Ann DeVaughn, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home while gathered with her family in Statesville, N.C. Barb was born June 14, 1945 in Parkersburg,
Elton Rash Wallace, 85, of Troutman, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born September 29, 1934 in Harmony, N.C. She graduated from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Education has approved requirements for remote instruction plans for public schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The board’s