BY STACIE LETT CAIN Apparent confusion by one Statesville City Council member about the rules and procedures governing quasi-judicial hearings sparked a debate and some harsh words among council members
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MGSD superintendent named Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Dr. Stephen Mauney has been selected as the Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year. Mauney was selected by his fellow
Colin Stuart Shaw
Colin Stuart Shaw, 75, of Davidson, N.C., died peacefully at home on May 17, 2020. He was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer on April 21, 2020. Colin was born
Anne Nelson Anderson
Anne Nelson Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on May 17, 2020, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Anne was the daughter of the
Town of Troutman announces hiring of new town manager
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young announced after a brief closed session on Monday that the council has selected Ron Wyatt as the new town manager. Wyatt will
Troutman Council begins budget process, discusses impact of COVID-19
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com With a July 1 deadline looming, the Troutman Town Council and key staff began its delayed budget process on Friday morning with an overview of the
Iredell Physician Network implements new precautions for office visits
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Physician Network practices are welcoming patients to a new normal, implementing enhanced safety protocols that offer patients the same quality of care they have
Viewpoint: EMS personnel are working hard to save lives in our communities every day
BY SARAH KIRKMAN When I was looking up the dates of National Police Week (May 10-16), I happened to notice that May 17-23, 2020, is National Emergency Services (EMS) Week.
State health officials issue new guidelines for COVID-19 testing
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued updated guidance on who should be tested for COVID-19. The new guidance recommends
Photo Gallery: CCTL hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony
BY KARISSA MILLER Family and friends cheered as Mary Beth Rhyne walked across a makeshift stage Friday during the Collaborative College of Technology and Leadership drive-thru graduation ceremony. CCTL is
James Edwin Gilstrap
James Edwin Gilstrap passed away on May 14, 2020 in Mooresville, N.C., at the age of 83. James is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth R. Gilstrap; son, Edwin L.
Photo Gallery: Agriculture & Science Early College honors first class of grads
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON All 13 members of the first class of Agriculture & Science Early College graduates gathered Friday to celebrate their journey. “This is the group of students that
Photo Gallery: Crossroads honors seniors with drive-thru graduation
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly all 57 Crossroads Arts and Science Early College High School graduates participated in a special drive-thru graduation ceremony on Friday. Jamay Tabb watched as her daughter
Photo Gallery: CCTL graduates surprised with mailbox graduation ceremonies
BY KARISSA MILLER Whenever Principal Teri Hutchens meets new students at Collaborative College of Technology and Leadership, she welcomes them not only to the school but also into the CCTL
Government officials warn small business owners to beware of SBA loan scams
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Government officials are warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to economic stimulus programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to
Troutman Council recognizes law enforcement, honors SIHS seniors
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At its virtual regular meeting on Thursday, the Troutman Town Council recognized the important work of law enforcement through a National Law Enforcement Week proclamation and
Mary Lourine Williams
Ms. Mary Lourine Williams, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Mingo County, W.Va., on
Iredell County Tax Collector Division working to collect $1.84 million in unpaid taxes for 2019 (Includes List of Top 100 Delinquent Accounts)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Tax Collector Division is working to collect $1.84 million in delinquent taxes for 2019. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners levied a total of
I-SS offers online kindergarten registration for 2020-2021 school year
Special to Iredell Free News If you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2020, it’s time to begin thinking about kindergarten. Iredell-Statesville
COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on healthcare challenges of vulnerable populations
Special to Iredell Free News Though the spread of COVID-19 to communities throughout the world shows that the virus does not discriminate, its effects have manifested urgent population health issues,
NCDHSS estimates more than 9,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) estimates that 9,115 people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 are likely
Lewis Charles Charlesworth
Lewis Charles Charlesworth, 91, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Alleghany County, Pa., on Wednesday, March 6, 1929. He
Andrew “Andy” John Britz
Andrew “Andy” John Britz, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Atrium Healthcare-Concord. He was born on August 10, 1945, in Charleston, S.C., to the
Gregory Drew Webster
Sadly, we lost a valiant fighter, Gregory Drew Webster, on Monday, May11, 2020. Mr. Webster was born in New York City, attended Floral Park High School on Long Island, and
Marvin Daniel Rogers
Marvin Daniel Rogers, born February 13, 1939, in Stanley County, N.C., passed away on May 9, 2020, while being cared for at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Although Marvin
U.S. Attorney Murray honors law enforcement officers, pays tribute to fallen heroes
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In observance of National Police Week (May 10-16), U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray honors federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers for their
Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Mammography resumes operations with safety measures
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Mammography has resumed breast cancer screenings. These screening appointments will be scheduled and performed in a safe and effective manner, taking all
I-SS names new principals for Celeste Henkel Elementary and West Iredell Middle
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday approved the appointment of new principals for Celeste Henkel Elementary School and West Iredell Middle School. Celeste Henkel
Viewpoint: Davis Regional Medical Center team stands with community during COVID-19 pandemic
BY JOSH SNOW Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Davis Regional Medical Center team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic
Garry Alan Tilley
Garry Alan Tilley, 61, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on January 23, 1959, to Margaret “Pearl” Church Tilley
Viewpoint: Strong, compassionate nurses are the foundation of quality healthcare
BY JOHN GREEN Every year during the first two weeks of May, we celebrate National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. This year, National Hospital Week is May 10 –
Town of Mooresville advises businesses to flush plumbing systems before reopening
Special to Iredell Free News As local businesses reopen during Phase I of the governor’s three-step plan to reopen, the Town of Mooresville recommend sfacilities consider flushing their plumbing system
Viewpoint: Let’s remember the heroes in our midst the week of May 10-16 and every week
BY SARAH KIRKMAN May 10-16, 2020, is National Police Week. In normal times, there would be a big ceremony in Washington, D.C., which would draw people from all over the
Chairman Mallory urges Iredell residents to keep wearing face masks and practicing social distancing
BY KARISSA MILLER During this week’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman James Mallory explained what Phase I of Gov. Roy Cooper’s reopening plan will look like. And he
‘We don’t want another family to go through what we did’
Thirty-seven years after Kim Goodman’s murder, her mother and brother are working to convince the N.C. Parole Commission that her killer should remain in prison BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s
Iredell County Health Department issues guidance on COVID-19 testing
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department issued the following information on Friday to help residents better understand COVID-19 testing. Special to Iredell Free News There are two types of