Walter Lee St. John Jr., 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on June 8, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1969, in
Search “what is for you is for you”
7462 Results
Search Results
North Iredell High campus closed temporarily due to COVID-19 outbreak
Voluntary workouts for NIHS athletics teams will be held off campus, starting June 15 Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools confirmed on Wednesday, June 10, that four North Iredell
DPS secretary directs state law enforcement, community corrections agencies to review use-of-force policies
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As many across the nation and in North Carolina express horror at the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis
I-SS board: Hiring freeze not part of district’s budgeting strategy
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members told district administrators to “hire who you normally hire” this week and stressed there was no hiring freeze in place. North Carolina
Viewpoint: I-CARE Inc. committed to fighting to end racism
BY BRYAN DUNCAN I-CARE Inc. unequivocally denounces all forms of racism and white supremacy. Period. The events we have witnessed in the past few months – the murders of Ahmaud
Sheriff: Seventeen suspects face felony charges after ICSO drug investigations
FROM STAFF REPORTS The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, but it has not impacted Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell’s resolve to hold drug dealers criminally responsible
Kadé D’morie Chambers
Kadé D’morie Chambers, 19, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born on April 26, 2001, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Keturah Chambers-Rucker and Stalin Sanchez.
Johnson presented North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine
BY KARISSA MILLER Soon-to-be retired Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson was honored with the North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine award during his last board meeting on Monday.
Letter to the Editor: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell ready to help those struggling with addiction
To the Editor: All of us, in one way or many, are living through a variety of extreme challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to acknowledge the serious
Online information session for I-SS iAcademy planned for June 11
Special to Iredell Free News Are you curious to learn more about what Iredell-Statesville Schools has to offer in the area of virtual learning for homeschoolers? The district will host
A Letter from the I-SS Superintendent: We are Stronger Together
BY BRADY JOHNSON Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and the countless Americans who have been the victims of racial
Community leaders urge I-SS board to retain Equity Officer position
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Martin Page opened Monday’s Board of Education meeting by asking for a moment of silence, during which he encouraged those in
Michael Burton Bowlen
Michael Burton Bowlen, 77, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 9, 1942, in San Diego, Calif., to
Iredell County Health Department to offer additional COVID-19 testing on June 11
Special to Iredell Free News For the past two weeks the Iredell County Health Department has offered COVID-19 testing to the general community. In various locations across the County, the
Registration now open for Camp Med 2020 Virtual Program
Special to Iredell Free News Camp Med 2020 Virtual Summer Program is a great way to expose students to the world of possibilities in health careers. Now more than ever
Ellen Troutman Munday
Ellen Troutman Munday, 87, of Statesville, N.C., went to her forever home in heaven on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born January 7, 1933, in
Debra “Debbie” Renee Smith Brooks
Debra “Debbie” Renee Smith Brooks, 64, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born Tuesday, August 14, 1956,
NCDHHS reports state’s first pediatric death attributed to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina. A child in the central
N.C. State Board of Education calls for action to eliminate inequities and racism
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Meeting while demonstrations nationwide continue over the death of George Floyd, members of the N.C. State Board of Education on Thursday issued an
Viewpoint: Boys & Girls Club remains committed to helping children during these challenging times
BY JAMES HOGAN The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont exists to bring hope and opportunity to children in our community who need it most. We seek to provide
Betty Ann Dalton Moore
Mrs. Betty Ann Dalton Moore, 71, of 1712 Lakeview Drive, Statesville, N.C., was bon in Iredell County on March 21, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Edward and
Norris Eugene Graham
Mr. Norris Eugene Graham, 56, of 830 Wilson Lee Boulevard, Statesville, N.C., was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 17, 1964, and was the son of the late Ernest Graham
Master of the Mic competition brings local bands together to support SCAN of Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has collaborated with WAME Radio for a night of awesome music featuring local bands to raise money for a great cause. Master
Iredell commissioners conduct public hearing on proposed $230.3 million budget
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents had a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the county government’s proposed $230.3 million spending plan for fiscal year 2020-2021. Commissioners conducted a public
Mayor: City of Statesville committed to protecting rights of protesters while safeguarding residents and businesses
BY STACIE LETT CAIN On the third night of peaceful protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh stressed that city officials are committed to
Iredell Health System to ease some visitor restrictions starting June 3
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of
Local physician provides advice on safe business reopening
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville physician James Allen III, in a Zoom meeting sponsored by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shared information to help businesses safely reopen as restrictions are
Sen. Sawyer: We must ‘make meaningful change in our state and in our country’
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), released this statement about the recent events following the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer: “Over
Fern Louise Feathers Duncan
Fern Louise Feathers Duncan, 71, of 111 Woodstork Cove Drive, Mooresville, N.C., died at her home on May 31, 2020, after a more than three-year battle with lung cancer. A
Chaplain John A. Baxter
Chaplain John A. Baxter, LCDR USNR, departed this earthly life to report for duty with Jesus Christ on May 28, 2020. During his 92 years (almost 93), he honorably served
Sarah Juanita Whitlow Parker
Sarah Juanita Whitlow Parker, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House, Statesville, N.C. She was born on November 14, 1935, in Mooresville
Fredrick Allen Murdock
Mr. Fredrick Allen Murdock, 37, of 117 Danbury Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on December 3, 1982, and was the son of Iris Wilson Murdock and late
Mooresville’s Field of Flags display rescheduled for July 1-5
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The annual Memorial Day weekend Field of Flags celebration, postponed in the wake of COVID-19 public gatherings restrictions, has been rescheduled for July 1-5 on the
Iredell County Health Department offers more drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics
Special to Iredell Free News Last week the Iredell County Health Department offered COVID-19 testing to the general community in both Mooresville and Statesville. During both of the day-long drive-thru
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina announces resumption of swimming, plans for summer camps
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is excited to kick off the summer season with outdoor group exercise, summer exploration academies/day camp, and swimming, while
Betty Burgess Mills
Betty Burgess Mills passed away on May 30, 2020. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Tate L. Mills. She is survived by her