FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-nine people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County, which is the largest number of hospitalizations in the county since the pandemic began. The Iredell County
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Iredell Memorial Hospital announces promotion of new nursing assistant directors
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has named Jennifer Holmes the new assistant director of its One North Nursing Unit, and Alessia Parker the new assistant director
COVID-19 Update: Iredell health officials report 119 new cases; 26 people currently hospitalized in county
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated from an earlier version. FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 119 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon, increasing the
Iredell health officials report county’s 12th COVID-19 death; 21 people currently hospitalized
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person in Iredell County has died from complications associated with COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 12th death from the novel coronavirus on
Online check-in at Davis Regional ER increases during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Getting fast ER care with minimal exposure to other people has never been more important than now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Davis Regional Medical Center’s
MPD identifies pedestrian who was struck and killed while attempting to cross East Plaza Drive
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department has forwarded the results of an accident that claimed a woman’s life to the District Attorney’s Office. MPD officers responded to an accident
Iredell officials report 59 new cases of COVID-19; 20 people now hospitalized across county
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty people are now hospitalized in Iredell County with complications associated with COVID-19. That is the largest number of patients being treated simultaneously in the county’s three
Iredell health officials report 32 new cases of COVID-19; 17 people now hospitalized across county
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 32 news cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, increasing the total number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county to 630. Seventeen
Mayola Cauthen Strickland
A Devout Christ. A Wife, A Mother, A Daughter, A Sister, A Friend to All. Mayola Cauthen Strickland, affectionately known as “May,” was born in Spencer, N.C., on June 20,
Iredell health officials report county’s ninth COVID-19 death; 14 people now hospitalized
FROM STAFF REPORTS A ninth person has died from COVID-19 in Iredell County and 14 people are currently hospitalized with complications associated with the coronavirus. Health officials reported 50 new
Viewpoint: Please protect yourself and others from COVID-19
BY JANE HINSON I have made exactly three visits to retail stores in the past three months. Two were to my usual pharmacy and one was to a local grocery
COVID-19 Update: Fifteen people now hospitalized in Iredell County as total caseload approaches 500
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of people hospitalized with complications associated with COVID-19 continues to increase in Iredell County, along with the overall number of confirmed cases. Fifteen people with
Number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 more than doubles in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 complications in Iredell County jumped sharply over the weekend to the highest level since the pandemic began. Thirteen people are
Wake Forest Baptist to expand visitor access starting June 9
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Wake Forest Baptist Health will be implementing a more family-friendly visitation policy, effective Tuesday, June 9. These changes apply to all Wake Forest
COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on healthcare challenges of vulnerable populations
Special to Iredell Free News Though the spread of COVID-19 to communities throughout the world shows that the virus does not discriminate, its effects have manifested urgent population health issues,
Viewpoint: Davis Regional Medical Center team stands with community during COVID-19 pandemic
BY JOSH SNOW Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Davis Regional Medical Center team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic
Charles Bernard Vanderburg
Charles Bernard Vanderburg was born in Iredell County on September 30, 1951, and was the son of the late William and Roberta Torrence Vanderburg. He departed this life on Sunday,
Chairman Mallory urges Iredell residents to keep wearing face masks and practicing social distancing
BY KARISSA MILLER During this week’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman James Mallory explained what Phase I of Gov. Roy Cooper’s reopening plan will look like. And he
Gov. Cooper announces modified Stay At Home Order and easing of some COVID-19 restrictions
Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed Special to Iredell Free News Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed Executive Order No. 138 to modify North Carolina’s Stay At
Iredell commissioners ask governor to allow gatherings of up to 50 people and let businesses reopen
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County officials want Gov. Roy Cooper to consider abandoning “a general one-size-fits-all approach” to managing the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina and give local governments the
Piedmont HealthCare: We’re open and we are here for you
Special to Iredell Free News Through the coronavirus pandemic, Piedmont HealthCare has stood strong. Going forward the provider’s resolve will not change as its healthcare professionals continue to look for
Iredell Health officials report five new cases of COVID-19 and county’s sixth death attributed to coronavirus
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 and the county’s sixth death attributed to the novel coronavirus on Monday afternoon. There have now been
NCDHHS reports nearly 600 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 more deaths across the state
FROM STAFF REPORTS There have been at least 8,623 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina and 289 deaths statewide attributed to the novel coronavirus. Saturday’s report from the N.C.
Viewpoint: Chesterton’s Fence and the new coronavirus
BY KEN ROBERTSON Before you get started reading this and the next few columns I am writing, please Google “Chesterton’s Fence” or “Chesterton’s Gate.” The premise of the concept is
William Dalton “Bill” Holland
William Dalton “Bill” Holland, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born December 31, 1924, in Statesville, he was the son of
Iredell Physician Network using Telehealth, carside visits to see patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Physician Network offices calling patients to confirm appointments before scheduled visits have noticed a trend recently — many patients are planning to cancel because
Iredell Memorial Hospital offers new pain management option for women in labor
Special to Iredell Free News When Ashley Booth delivered her baby in February, she became Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first patient to use nitrous oxide for pain relief. Intravenous (IV) medicine
Resources for N.C. small businesses, nonprofits and churches during economic downturn
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Governor’s Office of Public Engagement provided a Virtual COVID-19 Update and Resource Information Session for Faith, Nonprofits and Small Business Communities on Wednesday, sharing important
FEMA approves North Carolina request to fund shelters for residents with unstable housing during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that the State of North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as
N.C. Division of Prisons enacts 14-day moratorium on new offender admissions and most transfers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — To stop the spread of coronavirus, the N.C. Division of Prisons will not accept offenders from the county jails and will dramatically reduce
SPD: Cleveland woman faces murder charge for causing crash that fatally injured 27-year-old man
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man. Jennifer Jean, 36, of Browns Farm
Iredell Health System expands visitor restrictions to prevent spread of COVID-19
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.
Davis Regional Medical Center and Davis Medical Group announce restrictions for visitors
Special to Iredell Free News In response to the presence of COVID-19 in our community as well as state, Davis Regional Medical Center and Davis Medical Group have implemented a
Audrey Lee Anderson Abshire
Audrey Lee Anderson Abshire, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born May 22, 1933, in Morganton, N.C., to Aubrey and
Iredell Health System expands visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 concerns
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better protect patients and staff, Iredell Health System is expanding visitor restrictions. Anyone who is not immediate family — even if
James “Jim” Neal Sande Sr.
James “Jim” Neal Sande Sr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 3, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 16, 1925, he was the