Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is recognizing its occupational therapists and the work they do for patients by celebrating Occupational Therapy (OT) Month this April. By providing
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An Outpouring of Love for Livi
Community rallies behind local teen during battle with aggressive lymphoma BY MIKE FUHRMAN Livi Peck knew something was up when two Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies escorted her family
Eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in Iredell, bringing county’s total to 71
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 71 cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported eight new cases in the county on Saturday.
Birth Announcements: March 18-31
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MARCH 18 ♦ A girl, Arya Nicole Schwinning, born to Scott and Sarah Schwinning of
SPD: Suspect who was stabbed during break-in, assault faces charges
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man suffered several stab wounds after forcibly entering a home in the 600 block of Durham Avenue and attacking a woman on Thursday night. According
DHHS: COVID-19 diagnoses across the state surpass 3,900
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, related deaths and hospitalizations continues to increase across the state. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported Friday
Edward Paul Johnson Sr.
Edward Paul Johnson Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7. His passing at home during Holy Week and amid a global pandemic — as if
First COVID-19 related death reported in Iredell County as number of confirmed cases in county rises to 60
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death in Iredell County. The individual had underlying health conditions and died from complications
Mitchell Community College donates masks, face shields, supplies to local medical providers
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently donated 525 N95 masks, 41 face shields and other needed supplies to local medical providers in response to needs during the
Number of COVID-19 diagnoses eclipses 3,220 in North Carolina; 55 cases now confirmed in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 3,221 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services is also reporting 46 deaths across the
Iredell Health System hires new VP of Medical Affairs
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has hired Joseph Mazzola, a seasoned healthcare executive, as the system’s first vice president of Medical Affairs. Mazzola earned a Bachelor of
Iredell Health System receives Go365 Inspire Health Award
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently received the Inspire Health Award for its high employee engagement in the Go365 Health Program, an employee wellness program sponsored by
Eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in Iredell, raising county’s total to 52
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials are now reporting 52 cases of COVID-19 in the county, up eight cases from the number reported by the N.C. Department of Health
State health officials report two new cases of COVID-19 in Iredell, raising county’s total to 44
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported two new cases in the county on
Grieving mother says she has forgiven man charged with killing her daughter
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Crying as she clutched the side of her daughter’s coffin Friday afternoon, Tamika Smyre tried desperately to make sense of her profound loss, to find something to
Health officials: 42 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 42 reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. According to the Iredell County Health Department, the number of cases increased from 36 cases
Iredell health officials report 36 cases of COVID-19, reveal geographic dispersal for first time
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department released information about the geographic dispersal of the novel coronavirus in the county for the first time on Thursday afternoon. The county
Clyde Wilson White
Sadly, we announce the passing of our dear husband, dad, and Papaw. Clyde Wilson White died at home with his family by his side on March 31, 2020, at the age
DHHS reports 31 people in Iredell County have tested positive for COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS After holding steady at 25 for several days, the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County increased to 31 on Thursday. According to the N.C.
Iredell County health director issues call to action in war against COVID-19
BY JANE HINSON Our country is at war. We are fighting an enemy that you can’t see. It is invisible to the naked eye and waits on door handles, shopping
Charlie Edward Jones
Charlie Edward Jones, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Accordius Health of Mooresville. He was born on July 14, 1949, in North Wilkesboro, N.C.,
Viewpoint: An Open Letter to the Employees of Iredell-Statesville Schools
Less than three weeks ago Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina and closed all schools for instructional purposes. The governor mandated three directives for North
COVID-19 Q&A: Iredell Free News readers’ questions answered by the Iredell County Health Department
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in Iredell County and across the State of North Carolina, we sent many of the questions our readers have been
SPD investigating shooting death of 20-year-old woman
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 20-year-old woman. According to an SPD news release, officers who were patrolling the area heard gunshots
Gov. Cooper issues ‘stay-at-home’ order to combat spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper issued a “stay-at-home” order on Friday, directing North Carolina residents to venture out only for essential purposes in an effort to combat the spread
Iredell Health System announces heightened restrictions for Emergency Department visitation
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has restricted all visitors to its Emergency Department. The change, which took effect at 3 p.m. Friday, is the latest precaution the
Addie Lee Gallman Feimster
Funeral service for Mrs. Addie Lee Gallman Feimster, 94, of 2424 East Greenbriar Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial hospital, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A celebration of
Iredell Health System hires nurse practitioner to join Iredell Occupational Medicine
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has hired Katie Kissel to be a family nurse practitioner at Iredell Occupational Medicine, the Health System’s comprehensive occupational health medicine clinic
Davis Medical Group offering virtual visits to screen for COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Medical Group is now offering an easy-to-use screening option specific to COVID-19. Individuals with concerns or mild to moderate symptoms specific to COVID-19 can
Birth Announcements: March 1-11
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MARCH 1 ♦ A boy, Waylon Douglas English, born to Doug English and Chelsey Hott
David Deselem
David Deselem, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, to
Wake Forest Baptist Health implements stronger visitor restrictions
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – March 20, 2020 – In order to help protect patients, family members and health care workers from the spread of COVID-19, no visitors
Iredell Health System, Piedmont HealthCare to delay elective surgeries, procedures during COVID-19 crisis
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and Piedmont HealthCare officials have decided they will cease elective surgeries and procedures that are not time sensitive at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Iredell Health System implements additional visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 concerns
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is implementing additional visitor restrictions in an ongoing effort to protect the health and safety of patients and staff. Effective immediately, the
Nine Iredell Health System practices earn PCMH recognition
Special to Iredell Free News One year after Iredell Health System’s Family Care Center of Taylorsville set the benchmark by achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, eight more of
Dewey Vestal Williams Jr.
Dewey Vestal Williams Jr., 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Vestal was born February 28, 1958, in Iredell County and was