Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded a total of $80,500 to 10 local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The latest
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
Spending plan includes 1-cent property tax hike to fund school construction projects approved by voters BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is considering a $230.3 million budget
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage collection on that day.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Family YMCA will not be able to reopen its fitness facilities during Phase 2 of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Although, the Y is so much
Special to Iredell Free News Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Iredell County Health Department personnel have been advising all permitted facilities. The department wants to offer support to
Theron Hale, 67, of Davenport, Fla., passed away May 15, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born April 21, 1953 in Fort Myers, Fla., the son
Mrs. Emma Rebecca Moten Feimster, daughter of the late Willie Rosoe and Janie Davidson Moten, was born in Iredell County on November 21, 1927. She departed this life on Saturday,
Mrs. Sara Louise Ross Reves, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born July 11, 1921, in Statesville to
John Hess Noe, 88 of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 10, 2020. John was born in Bluffton, Ind., to the late Carleton Noe and Geneva
Lillian Juanita Davis, the Lois Lane of Mooresville, Skeeter, wife, mother, sister, cousin, friend, and Mimi, peacefully surrendered her earthly existence and transitioned into her heavenly home on Tuesday, May
Gary Wane Barbour, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1955 in Roanoke, Va. He
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library continues to offer limited services while taking measures to ensure the health of staff and patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced Wednesday that North Carolina will move into
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends came from far and wide on Tuesday to congratulate Barbee Ervin as she begins her retirement. About 50 vehicles departed from the parking lot at Mountain
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of narcotics from a Garfield Street home in Statesville culminated with the arrests of four suspects. The ICSO
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt is returning to the Town of Troutman, after serving as Iredell County Register of Deeds since 2016, to work as town manager. The former
“A leader takes his people to a different place that is better.”
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, pushing the total number of cases in the county to 200. Among those cases:
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council continued budget planning sessions on Monday, this time hearing from department heads about their spending requests for the new fiscal year. The
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Apparent confusion by one Statesville City Council member about the rules and procedures governing quasi-judicial hearings sparked a debate and some harsh words among council members
Michael Dominic Rizzo, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Citadel Assisted Living in Mooresville. He was born February 20, 1923, in Trieste, Italy, to
Ronald Ben Coleman, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 25, 1948, in Hampton, Tenn.
June Lockman of Kinston, N.C., passed away on May 18, 2020, at the age of 79. She was born on November 1, 1940. She was the daughter of Wade and
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Dr. Stephen Mauney has been selected as the Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year. Mauney was selected by his fellow
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who lives in western Iredell County faces multiple felony charges related to the possession of child pornography. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Johnny
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is taking further action to prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.
Colin Stuart Shaw, 75, of Davidson, N.C., died peacefully at home on May 17, 2020. He was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer on April 21, 2020. Colin was born
Anne Nelson Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on May 17, 2020, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Anne was the daughter of the
Ray Franklin Webster, a small business owner and lifelong farmer, died peacefully following a lengthy illness on May 15, 2020, at the age of 77 in his home in Mooresville,
Miss Jazmin Mauriana Peet, 13, of Charlotte, N.C., was born on February 15, 2007, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. SHe passed away on May 13, 2020. She
104 people are presumed recovered and 76 people are currently isolating at home FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, as
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young announced after a brief closed session on Monday that the council has selected Ron Wyatt as the new town manager. Wyatt will
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com With a July 1 deadline looming, the Troutman Town Council and key staff began its delayed budget process on Friday morning with an overview of the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Physician Network practices are welcoming patients to a new normal, implementing enhanced safety protocols that offer patients the same quality of care they have
Special to Iredell Free News CHAPEL HILL — In light of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Office and N.C. Department of Public Instruction