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Starting July 5, masks will be mandatory for Iredell employees and those visiting county facilities

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is taking precautionary action to protect its employees from increasing community transmission of COVID-19 by implementing the use of

Mooresville business owners donate 14,000 masks to nonprofits

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville residents and business owners Todd and Tara Youngblood donated a total of 14,000 N95 masks to the Christian Mission and the HealthReach Community Clinic,

Superintendent releases 100-day plan for Iredell-Statesville Schools

EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent released his 100-day plan for the district on Friday. Superintendent’s Transition Plan Dr. Jeff James Effective August 2020 INTRODUCTION As the new leader

Teresa Ann White Westmoreland

Mrs. Teresa Ann White Westmoreland, beloved daughter of Otis and Mary Carr White, was born in Iredell County on March 24, 1958. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 1,

Superintendent recommends new principal for Third Creek Middle School

Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by Iredell-Statesville Board of Education at its July board meeting, Marlene Scott has been recommended by Superintendent Jeff James to serve as the

New manager brings enthusiasm for small town government to Troutman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck, who will assume his duties as Troutman town manager on July 13, is looking forward to leading the staff in a town that resembles

NCDHHS reports highest single-day increase in COVID-19 positive tests

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,099

James Clinton Lapish

Mr. James Clinton “Clint” Lapish peacefully passed away on July 1, 2020, in Statesville, N.C. He was one of eight children born to the late Kurfees Lee Lapish and Mary

Ralph Courtney Brown Sr.

Ralph Courtney Brown Sr., 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence. Ralph is survived by three children, Ralph Courtney Brown Jr. and wife

Valmeta Clark Summers

Our Lord and Savior gained a beautiful angel on Thursday July 2, 2020, Valmeta Clark Summers, loving wife and mother of five passed away peacefully at Autumn Care Retirement Home

Iredell health officials urge vigilance over holiday weekend as number of COVID-19 cases in county surpasses 800

Nearly 9 percent of tests in county are coming back positive; 22 people now hospitalized in Iredell FROM STAFF REPORTS As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, the Iredell

Camp Rainbow: ‘Great courage in the face of adversity’

Special to Iredell Free News The children who attended this year’s Camp Rainbow were young but none had any difficulty when asked to name the elephant in the room, the

Franklin “Frankie” Edward Woods

Mr. Franklin “Frankie” Edward Woods, 63, took flight to his new and eternal home suddenly on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born June 11, 1957, in Statesville, N.C., he was the

Photo Gallery: Field of Flags rises for July 4th weekend at Lowe’s YMCA

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com A field of 600 American flags began taking shape on Wednesday after an enthusiastic army of Mooresville/Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers assembled the

National Balloon Rally Charities announces plan to proceed with small tribute event in October

Citing COVID-19 concerns, board decides against holding large public event Special to Iredell Free News A small group of tenacious individuals gathered in a rural field 47 years ago to

I-SS administrators discuss reopening of schools with parents at town hall meeting

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and principals gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Monday with a parent focus group to discuss the

Viewpoint: Rewriting history and removing Confederate monuments will not result in healing, reform that protesters seek

BY RACHEL ANDERS What if I told you most of what you learned about the Civil War was incorrect? What if I told you it was written by the victors,

State Fire Marshal urges residents to attend public fireworks shows (Video)

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The 4th of July is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. However, this year, many Independence Day celebrations could look differently due to

A Legacy of Caring: Superintendent Brady Johnson devoted four decades to Iredell students

BY KARISSA MILLER Brady Johnson understands the obstacles that at-risk students face. The soon-to-be-retired Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent experienced them firsthand as a child. And those experiences helped shape a successful

Viewpoint: Iredell commissioners should remove Confederate monument

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A friend and I were discussing the current state of affairs in our country recently when he recited a Bible verse that has really resonated with me:

City of Statesville announces Fourth of July holiday schedule

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no

Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department opens splash pad; summer camps begin July 6

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Splash Pad at Hope Park on Saturday, June 27, and wants

Town of Mooresville offers residents a new way to communicate via Text My Gov

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville values communication is striving to quickly provide answers to town residents’ questions and address concerns. With that goal in mind, town

Troutman Planning and Zoning Board approves change to electronic sign ordinance to resolve issue over church’s sign

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board took the first step to solving an awkward electronic sign dilemma first brought to light in January by New Life

Iredell-Statesville Schools honors three retiring principals

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson hosted a small luncheon Thursday afternoon at Unity Center in Statesville to celebrate the accomplishments of three retiring I-SS principals. West Iredell

Bill R. Sherrill

Bill R. Sherrill, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 24, 2020, at Brookdale Peachtree Memory Care Unit. He was born May 8, 1934, in Catawba County, N.C., the son

Mayola Cauthen Strickland

A Devout Christ. A Wife, A Mother, A Daughter, A Sister, A Friend to All. Mayola Cauthen Strickland, affectionately known as “May,” was born in Spencer, N.C., on June 20,

Iredell County Tax Assessor’s Office staff to begin field audit of selected properties

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s countywide property reappraisal was effective January 1, 2019. In the year following a countywide reappraisal, the N.C. Department of Revenue requires the Tax

Dream Dior Roseboro

Dream Dior Roseboro, beloved daughter of Davion Roseboro and Tinnie ShaMichael Young, was born in Iredell County on February 18, 2020. She departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, June 19,

Gov. Cooper extends Phase 2 of reopening, adds statewide requirement for face coverings

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced Wednesday that North Carolina will remain in

Viewpoint: District attorney’s response to criticism by NAACP officials

BY SARAH KIRKMAN I am sorry that Mr. Scott thinks that I have declined to meet with him. I spoke with him by phone during the time when we were

NAACP officials criticize district attorney for system that keeps defendants in jail for more than a year while awaiting trial

Video of Press Conference Statesville Branch NAACP president: ‘Our role is to shed light on this growing issue of concern.’ STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN PHOTOS BY MORGAN HOOKS State and

Iredell health officials advise churches to take preventative measures after new COVID-19 cases are linked to places of worship

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has recently seen new cases of COVID-19 that are linked to places of worship. To avoid the continued spread of

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