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I-SS Superintendent: Test scores show that in-person learning is best for students

BY KARISSA MILLER Superintendent Jeff James says Iredell-Statesville Schools recent state test results prove students learn best in-person, rather than remotely. James is proud of the fact that I-SS was

PHC Physician Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey T. Reeves joins Piedmont Bone & Joint (Video)

Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Jeffrey T. Reeves has joined the practice at Piedmont Bone & Joint. An orthopedic surgeon, Reeves specializes in hip and knee replacements. Born and

Richard Franklin Helms

Richard Franklin Helms, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Richard was born on April 6, 1946, in Monroe, N.C., to

‘I didn’t think I was going to make it’

Harmony woman details nine-month battle with COVID-19, advises others to take it seriously Special to Iredell Free News Imagine trying to breathe through a straw. Air comes in, but it

Gov. Cooper signs Executive Order expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19. The Executive Order

Iredell County Fair officially opens for nine nights of fun and thrills (Photo Gallery)

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Throngs of people arrived at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday night to experience the thrilling rides, view the exhibits, and learn more about agriculture at

Coleman announces candidacy for seat on Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Richard Coleman has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Coleman is running as a Republican in

Roland Marion “Boogie” Johnson

Mr. Roland Marion “Boogie” Johnson, 85, of 1907 Fifth Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in

47th Carolina BalloonFest canceled due to concerns about COVID-19

Special to Iredell Free News The 47th Carolina BalloonFest scheduled for October 15-17 has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, organizers announced early Friday. National Balloon

Wilhelmina “Micki” Irene Rhodes

Wilhelmina “Micki” Irene Rhodes was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on August 30, 2021, at age 92. Micki was born to Edwin

Willie B. “Bill” Murdock

Willie B. “Bill” Murdock, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born October 25, 1933, in Iredell County

Iredell EDC Annual Meeting showcases strong activity and community growth

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) held a virtual annual meeting on August 25. The annual meeting brings together leaders from across the county

I-SS Board reverses course, makes face masks mandatory in schools

BY KARISSA MILLER A divided Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to mandate face masks in district schools and authorized the superintendent to do whatever is necessary to keep

Iredell County Health Department stresses importance of following isolation and quarantine strategies to prevent further spread of COVID-19

Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance in an effort for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Special to Iredell Free News With COVID-19 cases continuing to

NCDHHS to end $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive on Tuesday

Special to Iredell Free RALEIGH — North Carolina’s $100 Summer Card program will end Tuesday, August 31. As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and

Michael Francis Durant

Michael Francis Durant, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 28, 2021, with his loving wife, Georgianna, by his side. He was born June

Eagle Scout spruces up Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park has some new improvements thanks to Parker Rufty and his friends and supporters. The Statesville High School senior recently donated his

Candlelight overdose vigil set for August 31 at Mooresville’s Liberty Park

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Over 350 Iredell County residents have lost their lives to a medication or drug overdose since 2008, according to Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) Director Jill

Viewpoint: Let’s fight displacement, not development

An understanding of gentrification and its impact on communities should guide local policies and decisions BY JOSEPH GLASGOW The term “gentrification” was coined in the 1960s by sociologist Ruth Glass,

Michael Dean Daniels

Mr. Michael Dean Daniels was born in Davie County, N.C., on September 15, 1945. He was the youngest child of Joe Eustace and Lexie Veach Daniels. Mr. Daniels, 75, died

Health Beat: Be a sickle cell fighter by donating blood

Help save lives on September 13 at Chestnut Grove Community Center Special to Iredell Free News September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention

NCDHHS: Unvaccinated people are 15 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those who have been vaccinated

State health officials now recommend wearing a mask in all indoor public spaces Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released new data

Masks required in all City of Statesville facilities starting August 27

Special to Iredell Free News In response to CDC guidance and recommendations from local health officials, and to help save lives and prevent outbreaks of COVID-19, the City of Statesville

6th Annual Stop the Violence Cookout scheduled for August 28 at Harris Park

Event features free food, music and entertainment, kids games, and giveaways Special to Iredell Free News The 6th Annual Stop the Violence Cookout is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6

NCDOT: More than 9 million pounds of roadside litter collected this year

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 9 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on

Helen Mae Waugh Meadows

Helen Mae Waugh Meadows of Mooresville, N.C., was called home in a peaceful manner by her Lord at Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in her

Alma Jean Donaldson Turner

Alma Jean Donaldson Turner, 86, a longtime resident of Mooresville, N.C., died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a brief battle with double pneumonia. She was born in Cornelius, N.C.,

Elizabeth Irene Troutman Leatherwood

Elizabeth “Lib” Irene Troutman Leatherwood, 91, passed away quietly at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, where she had resided for several years, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was the youngest

Iredell health officials report two more COVID-19 deaths; 96 others who have tested positive now hospitalized across county

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department on Tuesday reported the county’s 244th and 245th deaths tied to

An Open Letter to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education about protecting our students and I-SS employees from COVID-19

Dear Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education: Thank you for the job you do for our local school system and our students. Thank you for prioritizing in-person education over the past

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