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NCDHHS: Use of monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19 has increased dramatically as cases surge across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across North Carolina, the use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 increased by 18-fold since late
New murals bring charm, color to Troutman (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com For several years, Troutman leaders have sought to beautify its buildings with art, and in July Town Council members jumped at the chance to partner with
Viewpoint: ICSO school resource officers exemplify meaning of ‘to protect and serve’ every day
BY DARREN CAMPBELL Psychologist Abraham Maslow described a hierarchy of needs common to all human beings. This hierarchy demonstrates that some basic needs must be met before children can focus
85th Iredell County Agricultural Fair set to begin September 3
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a year’s hiatus because of the pandemic, the 85th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, September 3, at 5 p.m., with the official ribbon
Donna Hawn Ott
Donna Hawn Ott, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home. She was born on June 6, 1934, in Noble, Ind., to the late
A sneak peek at some of the films featured in the 2021 Full Bloom Film Festival
Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival on September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ DIVERTIMENTO,
Commissioners honor long-time employees for contributions to Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized two long-time county employees for their dedication to the citizens of Iredell County earlier this week. Board of Elections Director
Viewpoint: I-SS Board of Education should mandate masks in schools
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is running out of time. The new school year starts on Monday for most I-SS schools — the district’s early college
Patricia Ann Duckworth
Patricia Ann Duckworth, 75, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on August 17, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1946, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Helen Martin Benfield. Patricia
Film industry’s annual investment in North Carolina surpasses $400 million
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in the state in 2021, Gov. Roy
Health Beat: Tips for getting the new school year off to a great start
Special to Iredell Free News While back-to-school time is exciting for some children, others may feel anxious or scared to begin school, especially following such an unconventional year. As we
Local healthcare leaders: The pandemic is not over
With hospitalizations surging across Iredell, leaders ask public to do their part to help Special to Iredell Free News While much of the nation pushes toward resuming normal operations, local
Barry Malcolm Kiser Sr.
Barry Malcolm Kiser Sr., 79, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1942 in Shelby, N.C., to the late Ben and
Sheriff: Two suspects face charges in break-in, ATV theft in northern Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second in connection with an all-terrain vehicle theft and breaking and entering in
Downtown Statesville to host two world premieres during Full Bloom Film Festival
Full Bloom Film Festival set for September 9-11; more than 30 films to be featured in four venues Special to Iredell Free News Several filmmakers will walk the red
Iredell County Parks and Rec Department wraps up summer with splash party, movie night and outdoors experience
Special to Iredell Free News As students and their families prepare to return to school, the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer end of summer programming
South Iredell High graduate earns accolades for her artwork, animated film
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School graduate Emily Moore has had a passion for art since she was very young. Her art has been featured in art
Iredell Health System welcomes new physician to Family Care Center of Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Judith Albert to its new primary care practice, Family Care
Virginia Blair Glover
Virginia Blair Glover, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Summit Place Assisted Living in Mooresville. Born on October 6, 1932, in Jacksonville, Ala., she
Gary M. Reed
Gary M. Reed, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1940, in Muncie, Ind., and was the son
Jerry “Wayne” McHargue
Jerry “Wayne” McHargue, 69, passed away on August 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on October 9, 1951, Wayne was the son of the late James
John William Marshall
John William “Bill” Marshall passed away peaceful at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on August 12, 2021. He was 85 years young. Born in Ohio, he was the son of
Troutman Council invests in cyber defense, disbands Troutman Business Council, and votes down livestock ordinance
Chief Darrin Payne (front row, right) introduced Officers Rex Eure, Clark Dotson, Jordan Roy, and Hunter Riddle to Town Council members on Thursday night. Second row: Council members Eddie Nau,
Saint Patrick’s Episcopal to host free concert on August 22
Special to Iredell Free News Looking for some fun the whole family can enjoy? On Sunday, August 22, the popular six-piece band, Love Not Money, with Randall and Jayne Sprinkle
Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event fosters community, helps kids (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event on Saturday afternoon at Alex Cooper Park featured a parade, festival, and health fair to assist South Statesville children and their
North Carolina surpasses 10 million milestone for COVID-19 vaccines; pace of vaccinations accelerating as Delta variant spreads
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina providers have now administered more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with vaccinations trending upward as the highly contagious Delta
Voting system testing underway across N.C. in advance of municipal elections
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of the preparations for the 2021 municipal elections, county boards of elections across North Carolina once again will conduct special tests
Ann Webb Taylor Kelly
Ann Webb Taylor Kelly, 87, of Statesville and Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Bermuda Village in Bermuda Run, N.C. Ann was born in Durham,
Gov. Cooper, state health officials urge some schools to revisit decisions and fully implement COVID-19 protections
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper, NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson on Friday sent a letter to school boards
Rickey Yolanda Knox
Our Lord and Savior gained a beautiful angel Saturday August 7, 2021. Rickey Yolanda Knox passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home at the age of 56. She
N.C. House unanimously passes bipartisan bill to end child marriage
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House voted unanimously to pass S35, a bill that aims to end child marriage by raising the minimum legal age for marriage in
South Iredell High School welcomes Class of 2025 to Viking Nation
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School recently hosted over 350 upcoming ninth-graders for Freshman Transition Camp. Student Ambassadors kicked off each day by sharing their “Top 10
Iredell Home Health earns accreditation from ACHC
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Home Health, part of Iredell Health System, was recently awarded accreditation with its new accrediting body, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), for
COVID-19 hospitalizations hitting all-time highs in N.C.; health officials urge vaccination
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina has experienced the largest single day jump in hospital ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic. Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations among
Troutman Council makes COVID-19 policy, decisions about wellness, payroll services and public records policy
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported the cost of a monthly membership for town employees at the Iredell County Recreation Center. The cost is $25. BY