Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Harrold Blankenship, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Blankenship was born February 23, 1948 in Wilkes County,
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Lois Ovaline Reavis Watts
Lois Ovaline Reavis Watts, 98, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and friend to many, met her Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband, JP, early
Iredell commissioners approve plan for distributing $3.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds
BY KARISSA MILLER More relief is coming to help Iredell County residents and public health response efforts related to COVID-19. Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept $3.2
Gov. Cooper announces disbursement of COVID-19 relief funds; Iredell to receive $3.2 million
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week. Three
Bonnie Jean Tucker Burch
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Tucker Burch, beloved daughter of the late Alonzo Buddy Turcker and Evangelene Waddell Tucker, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 5, 1950. She departed this
Iredell health officials report 20 new cases of COVID-19, raising total number of cases in county to 233
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following the holiday weekend, the Iredell County Health Department reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county to 233.
Birth Announcements: May 11-21
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: MAY 11 ♦ A boy, Memphis Lloyd Bittinger, born to Karl and Brooke Bittinger of
North Iredell community shows support for teen who survived life-threatening health scare (Photo Gallery)
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
Beth (Hughes) Garrett
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
COVID-19 Update: 136 people in Iredell County presumed recovered; 67 others currently isolating at home
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
North Carolina’s unemployment rate jumped to 12.2 percent in April
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
Theron Hale
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
Gary Wane Barbour
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
Governor: North Carolina will move into Phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery on Friday, May 22
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
Iredell health officials report county’s 200th case of COVID-19
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:
Iredell health officials report 11 new cases of COVID-19, increasing county’s total to 191
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
Iredell Physician Network implements new precautions for office visits
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
State health officials issue new guidelines for COVID-19 testing
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued updated guidance on who should be tested for COVID-19. The new guidance recommends
Billy Monroe Rumple
Billy Monroe Rumple, infant son of Ethan Graham Rumple and Shanna Wallace Rumple, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Levine’s Children Hospital in Charlotte.
Iredell health officials report a dozen new cases of COVID-19, increasing county’s total to 180
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 180 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported four new cases on Thursday and 12 more on Friday.
Raeford Leeper McLain Jr.
Raeford Leeper McLain Jr., 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born Tuesday, May 31, 1955, in Iredell County. He was
Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increases to 164 in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Iredell County since Monday afternoon, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 164. Among
NCDHSS estimates more than 9,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) estimates that 9,115 people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 are likely
Gregory Drew Webster
Sadly, we lost a valiant fighter, Gregory Drew Webster, on Monday, May11, 2020. Mr. Webster was born in New York City, attended Floral Park High School on Long Island, and
Iredell Health officials report 10 new cases of COVID-19, increasing county’s total to 154
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 154 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County after 10 new cases were reported on Monday by local health officials. Among those: ♦ 55
Viewpoint: Strong, compassionate nurses are the foundation of quality healthcare
BY JOHN GREEN Every year during the first two weeks of May, we celebrate National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. This year, National Hospital Week is May 10 –
Pearlie Willine Malcolm
Mrs. Pearlie Willine Malcolm, 89, of Troutman, N.C. passed away on May 7, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on January 20, 1931, in Wilkes County, she was the daughter
‘We don’t want another family to go through what we did’
Thirty-seven years after Kim Goodman’s murder, her mother and brother are working to convince the N.C. Parole Commission that her killer should remain in prison BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s
Story & Video: Gov. Cooper proclaims May 6-12 as North Carolina Nurses Week
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation honoring North Carolina Nurses with a week dedicated to their important work. Cooper declared the week
Iredell Health System resumes some elective surgeries
Plans are in place for continued increase in procedures in coming weeks Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has resumed some elective procedures this week. The Health System
Davis Regional Medical Center resuming outpatient surgeries, elective procedures
Special to Iredell Free News Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic can now work with their physician to secure care as Davis Regional
Iredell health officials report 14 new cases of COVID-19, raising county’s total to 131
FROM STAFF REPORTS The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Iredell County jumped by more than 10 percent over the weekend. The Iredell County Health Department reported 14 new
Christine Freeze Brown
Christine Freeze Brown passed away on April 29, 2020. She was the loving wife of Ralph Courtney Brown Sr. for 65 years. She was born November 9, 1935, in Rowan
Iredell County health officials report four new cases of COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, increasing the county’s cumulative total to 117. Among those who have tested positive
Gov. Cooper urges North Carolinians to remain vigilant in fight against COVID-19
Three new cases reported in Iredell County as state’s total surpasses 10,500 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared
Iredell Health System, Iredell County EMS urge those in medical emergencies to call 911, seek treatment
Special to Iredell Free News Many people have avoided seeking emergency care out of fear of contracting the coronavirus or overwhelming the healthcare system. Local healthcare providers and emergency responders