Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — American Renaissance School is one of nearly three dozen charter schools across North Carolina have been awarded five-year grants ranging from $300,000 to
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Sheriff’s Office asking public to help identify theft suspects
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify suspects in a break-in on East Meadowview Drive near Statesville. On Sunday, August 16, ICSO
Health officials notify parents of Lake Norman Elementary students of positive COVID-19 test
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have notified parents of Lake Norman Elementary School students that an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. Officials did not
Protesters: City officials, police department have failed anti-monument demonstrators
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Council members got an earful on Monday night from protesters who believe they have been neglected by city officials and the police department while
Bonnie Gaye Hayes
Ms. Bonnie Gaye Hayes, 60, of 278 Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on Friday, August 14, 2020, following an extended illness.
Viewpoint: EnergyUnited is defining a brighter future for co-op members and the community
BY H. WAYNE WILKINS EnergyUnited is defining a future for our members and the community we all share – a brighter future that continues our commitment to delivering reliable electricity
New school year brings new challenges for teachers and students across I-SS
BY KARISSA MILLER The first day of school was unlike any other in Iredell-Statesville Schools history. Although the sky over Cloverleaf Elementary was bright and sunny on Monday morning, the
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns Gold Plus Stroke Award
Special to Iredell Free News A quick response to a stroke can make the difference between death or serious disability and resuming your daily activities. At a time when emergency
Simulation video helps Coddle Creek Elementary students understand what to expect when they return to school
A video produced by the Coddle Creek Elementary staff simulates what back to school will look like come Monday. Watch the video HERE. BY KARISSA MILLER Coddle Creek Elementary School
Executive Order gives families additional time for student immunizations, health assessments due to COVID-19 disruptions
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities. With
Curtis “Curt” Allen Wuellner
Curtis “Curt” Allen Wuellner, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 8, 2020. Curt was born May 21, 1970, in Monroe, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Clancy” Robert
Troutman Council honors Citizen, Organization of the Year
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Danyel Cline Miller, known for her “heart for service,” was honored as the Troutman Citizen of the Year during Thursday night’s Town Council meeting. Troutman Baptist
Mooresville Public Library to host teen writing workshop
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Public Library Teen Librarian Megan Mosher and author Katherine L.E. White have teamed up to offer a virtual, four-week series of short story writing
Viewpoint: Our Schools First’s commitment to students, teachers and schools is stronger than ever
Editor’s Note: This viewpoint was submitted by the president and advisory board of Our Schools First. Six and a half years ago, the children at Cool Spring Elementary had to
Carolyn S. Hirt
Carolyn S. Hirt, 81, passed away on August 10, 2020, in her home in Mooresville, N.C. She was born to the late John and Loretta (Curcio) Town on August 31,
Parents of Crossroads Early College students notified of COVID-19 case
FROM STAFF REPORTS Parents of students enrolled in the Crossroads Early College program on the campus of Statesville High School have been notified that a student or staff member has
Jeane Taylor
On August 10, Jeane Taylor of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Pittsburgh, died at age 95. Jeane grew up on Mt. Washington, where she loved to roller skate to the
Donna Karyl Wilber Burch
Donna Karyl Wilber Burch, 54 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born April 16, 1966, in Oneonta, N,Y. Donna was preceded by her father, Donald
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Stearns Turnbull Fenninger
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Stearns Turnbull Fenninger, 79, died on August 4, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C., after a 12-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born
Iredell Wound Care Center begins treating pediatric patients
Special to Iredell Free News Scrapes, cuts and bruises can often be a normal part of childhood. But what happens when a wound on a child doesn’t heal quickly, or
Free face coverings available at primary fire stations throughout Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management began distributing cloth face coverings to the public on July 30 and continues to have stocks available. Each primary fire station
Iredell County 4-H’ers attend virtual NC 4-H Congress
FROM STAFF REPORTS A delegation of Iredell County 4-H members attended N.C. 4-H Congress, which was held virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns. This year’s 4-H Congress, held July
Forrest Lafonn Minor
Mr. Forrest Lafonn Minor, 66, of 1008 Suncrest Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on June 18,
Parents, teachers express support for I-SS reopening plan; board member calls Our Schools First members ‘fascist’
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members heard from a large group of concerned teachers, parents and community members during their meeting Monday evening. About a dozen people signed
MGSD begins new school year with convocation, honors teacher of the year
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District began the 2020-2021 school year on Monday with its annual convocation – an event attended by few guests at the Performing Arts
John DeMatha Marquez
John DeMatha Marquez, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 8, 2020, at Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born to Marcos and Margarita Marquez
I-SS provides information on child-care options for upcoming school year
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools provided the following information about organizations offering child-care during the upcoming school year. Each site has limited capacity because of CDC guidelines due
I-SS teachers, administrators share concerns about district’s plan for reopening schools
Editor’s Note: The I-SS Board of Education meets Monday at 6 p.m. at the Career Academy & Technical School located 350 Old Murdock Road in Troutman. Read the agenda HERE.
N.C. Department of Labor encourages businesses to participate in ‘Safe + Sound Week’
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A national campaign to promote workplace safety and health has been declared in North Carolina for the week of August 10–16 by Gov.
MGSD preparing for upcoming school year with virtual open houses, convocation
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District will virtually kick off its fall semester with online events and welcoming activities throughout the following week. Keeping aligned with the district’s
United Way of Iredell County unveils plans for the fall campaign
Special to Iredell Free News The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic, educational and social disruptions it has caused have changed the way most people live, work and play in Iredell
Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announces new class of inductees
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its fifth class of inductees. The class, which encompasses over 90 years of athletics in
Roy “Jerry” Poole
Roy “Jerry” Poole, 70, of Statesville, N.C. died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, following a brief illness. Jerry was born on March 27, 1950, to Roy
N.C. Board of Elections provides advice for residents considering voting by absentee ballot
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina elections officials are responding to many voters’ questions and concerns about mass mailings, text messages, phone calls and home visits by
I-SS searching for community partners to provide childcare for school-age children
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to provide parents and guardians of school-age children with care options during the upcoming school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools is searching for community
Local graduate awarded P.E.O. Star Scholarship
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville’s P.E.O. Chapter S is pleased to announce that graduating senior Natalie Ottone has been awarded the prestigious P.E.O. Star Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic