Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection The revised schedule
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N.C. Council for Women Advisory Board releases report on impact of COVID-19 on women
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women Advisory Board has released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on women in North
Henry Franklyn Nesbit
Mr. Henry Franklyn Nesbit, 75, of Statesville, N.C., son of the late Jennie Mae Nesbit, was born in Iredell County on January 15, 1945. He departed this life on December
Speak Life and Live announces winners of student essay contest
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live, a Statesville nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth, hosted its annual summer program virtually. Students from Iredell-Statesville Schools participated in the
Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department seeking input on plans to upgrade skate park
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on upcoming improvements at Mooresville Skate Park. After the Skate Park’s Master Plan
State, local health officials report new single-day record for COVID-19 infections
FROM STAFF REPORTS State and local officials reported record-breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The Iredell Health Department reported 301 new laboratory confirmed cases, setting a new single-day
Susan Smart Poole
Susan Smart Poole, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on August 14, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn.
‘It’s a great day in healthcare’: Iredell Health System begins administering COVID-19 vaccines
The Health System plans to vaccinate 400 healthcare workers by Christmas Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System kicked off its COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, becoming the first organization
Statesville Dance & Performing Arts collecting gifts for Fifth Street Ministries, holiday letters for troops
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts is giving back again. For the holiday season, owner and dance instructor Laura Hanson has organized an effort to help local children
Betty Jo Henderson Litaker
Betty Jo Henderson Litaker, 90, died December 11, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born February 6, 1929, in Canton, N.C., to Clifton Lafayette Henderson and
Iredell health officials: Critical action necessary to reduce spread of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with advice for individuals and businesses for helping reduce
Mitchell Foundation presents Excellence in Giving and Service Award to John and Theresa Schaefer
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and its Foundation and Endowment for Excellence presented its 2020 Excellence in Giving and Service Award to John and Theresa Schaefer. The
Chairman Mallory: Recent surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to overburden Iredell’s healthcare systems
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of hospitalizations and deaths attributed to COVID-19 steadily increasing in Iredell County, local officials are urging residents to follow public health mandates over the
Rotary Club of Statesville members serve as bell ringers for Salvation Army
Special to Iredell Free News Rotarians are known for their motto, “Service Above Self.” Eighteen members of the Rotary Club of Statesville put this motto into action on December 9
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ organizers asking for community’s help to make sure area seniors receive gifts
Special to Iredell Free News In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Home Instead Senior Care employees are striving to complete the “Be a Santa to a Senior” purchases and
Mattie Sharpe
Mrs. Mattie Sharpe, 92, daughter of the late Jacob Parker Mattie Bell Clark, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 13, 1928. She departed this life on Tuesday, December
Patricia L. Bourbeau
Although bravely and successfully battling cancer to reach remissions in 1998 and 2014, Patricia (Pat) L. Bourbeau lost her battle with returning cancer and other complications on December 9, 2020.
Scott Allen Heidlebaugh
Scott Allen Heidlebaugh, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1963, to Thomas and Margaret (Parkins) Heidlebaugh.
Cloverleaf IB fourth-graders make impression on I-SS board
BY KARISSA MILLER Unlike most fourth-graders, Sully Dobson and Lucy Caudill aren’t afraid of public speaking. On Monday evening, the duo made a presentation to Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members
Irene Jane Hodge Miller
Mrs. Irene Jane Hodge Miller, 82, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2020. She was the eldest of seven children born to the late Ira Love Hodge and
Lois Shoemaker Moose Gibson
Lois Shoemaker Moose Gibson, age 90, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, from a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born November 13, 1930, in Alexander County to
Rosa Lane
Rosa Lane was born on May 1, 1929, in Darlington, S.C., and was the daughter of the late Leslie Boyd and Lula Gee. She departed this life on Friday, December
NCDHHS to offer pre-holiday, no-cost COVID-19 testing in partnership with new retailers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will offer more than 300 no-cost, walk-up or drive through COVID-19 testing events over the
SPD chief urges witnesses to provide information about double shooting
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Chief David Addison is urging witnesses of a double shooting on Raleigh Street to provide investigators with information about the shooters. Officers responded to Raleigh
Troutman Council hires Wyatt to serve as next town manager
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt, who currently serves as Iredell County Register of Deeds, has accepted the position of town manager of Troutman, effective January 4. Mayor Teross Young
How to deal with holiday stress during a pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season has arrived, and with it an alarming assortment of demands — cooking meals, shopping and cleaning, to name a few. The accompanying
Clifford Mayfield Jr.
Mr. Clifford Mayfield Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on April 9, 1948, and was the son of the late Clifford Mayfield Sr. and Ethel Summers
Paying Dividends: I-SS dual language programs boost enrollment, student achievement
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools took a risk years ago by adopting a dual-language program, which immerses elementary school students in English and Spanish learning, but it’s a risk that
Iredell County Government Job Openings (December 13)
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to a computer in order to
Patricia Justus
Patricia Justus, 67, of Troutman, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior in the evening hours of Friday, December 11, 2020, after a period of declining health. She
Non-essential, in-person court proceedings postponed for 30 days to prevent spread of COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Chief Justice Cheri Beasley of the N.C. Supreme Court announced Friday that North Carolina courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days, beginning
NCDHHS provides simple tips to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolinians prepare for the cold winter holidays, officials with the N.C. Division of Public Health cautions people not to use gasoline-powered
N.C.’s Modified Stay-At-Home Order now in effect as record number of new COVID-19 cases are reported
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported another single-day record of new COVID-19 cases, mirroring the continuing surge across North Carolina. Health officials reported 229 new laboratory confirmed
Town of Troutman receives ‘clean audit’ for 2019-2020
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Phyllis Pearson of Petway, Mills, and Pearson presented the 2019-2020 audit report to the Troutman Town Council on Thursday, saying the town received a “clean audit”
The Rest of the Story: School funding is a complex topic
BYJEFF JAMES As a resident of Iredell County my entire life, I have watched Iredell County grow from a population of 50,000 in the 1960s to 167,000 residents in 2020.
Safe Kids N.C. reminds parents not to toy with safety
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey is urging parents and caregivers to keep children safe this holiday season by following