FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is asking residents to refrain from spreading rumors related to COVID-19. As of Thursday morning, there have been 97 reported cases in North
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Better Business Bureau issues warning about coronavirus scams
Special to Iredell Free News The Better Business Bureau is cautioning consumers to protect themselves against scammers who are trying to take advantage of anxiety over the novel coronavirus.
Iredell County health officials announce county’s second presumptive case of COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department continues to monitor the novel coronavirus situation in our area and provide updated guidance and support to our community, municipal
Alberto Caruso
Alberto Caruso, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his family at home after a brave, courageous battle with cancer. He was born
Nine Iredell Health System practices earn PCMH recognition
Special to Iredell Free News One year after Iredell Health System’s Family Care Center of Taylorsville set the benchmark by achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, eight more of
United Way of Iredell County establishes fund to aid nonprofit response to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County has established a response fund in support of non-profit organizations in Iredell County who are serving the basic needs
Gov. Cooper issues executive order prohibiting sit-down service at restaurants and making unemployment benefits more widely available
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina restaurants and bars will be closed to
Sallie Cartner Comer
Sallie Cartner Comer, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, March 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Davie County on January 25, 1936, to the late Hugh M.
City of Statesville changes utility service procedures to prevent spread of COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to protect the health and safety of the community, its customers and staff, the City of Statesville is implementing several operational changes
Iredell County Board of Commissioners chairman declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, a day after health officials reported
Sheriff: Man faces felony assault, drug and weapons charges after high-speed chase
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Asheville man who was wanted on charges in Buncombe and Davie counties faces a dozen new charges following a high-speed chase in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren
I-SS to provide meals for students at 12 sites throughout county starting March 17
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students won’t be in class for at least two weeks following Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order closing schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iredell County Recreation Department suspends all activities, events through April 30
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department has suspended all programs, classes, group reservations and events through April 30 to protect the community from COVID-19.
I-SS to begin remote instruction for all students on March 23; meal pickup begins March 17
Special to Iredell Free News Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell-Statesville Schools is focused on three major areas, as mandated by Gov. Roy Cooper: ● Remote learning for I-SS students;
Troutman Council delays decision on municipal fire department study
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council voted unanimously to delay consideration of a contract with Davenport-Lawrence to conduct a study about the creation of a municipal fire department
Statesville Family YMCA to close through March 29 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM — After careful consideration for the health of its members, staff, and community as a whole, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will temporarily
Gov. Cooper issues executive order closing schools for two weeks and prohibiting large gatherings
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to
Wanda Pernelle McClelland
Ms. Wanda Pernelle McClelland, 48, was born in Iredell County on February 20, 1972, and was the daughter of Lena Mae White McClelland and the late Floyd McClelland Sr. She
Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Morrison Howard
Note: Thank you for loving our Mom, Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Morrison Howard who passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2020. Due largely to our desire to help many of Mom’s
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announces cancellations, including War for Empire at Fort Dobbs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In light of Gov. Roy Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and guidance regarding canceling or postponing large gatherings in an effort to limit
Mooresville Graded Schools extends Spring Break through March 22, begins planning for alternative means of instruction
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Graded School District officials notified parents and students on Friday that Spring Break would be extended through Sunday, March 22, for students due to COVID-19. Superintendent
Clerk of Superior Court for Iredell County provides details on court schedule for next month
Special to Iredell Free News Following the order by N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley regarding COVID-19, Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County Jim Mixson provided the following information about
Iredell-Statesville Schools extends Spring Break for students through March 20
Special to Iredell Free News Spring Break has just completed for Iredell-Statesville Schools with hundreds of students and adults traveling across the country and the world. Out of an abundance
City of Statesville announces cancellations, restrictions in response to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has been in regular contact with local, state and national officials regarding COVID-19 and its potential impacts on our community. In
N.C. chief justice delays most superior and district court proceedings for 30 days
Special to Iredell Free News Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings across North Carolina will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions. Chief
Mitchell Community College extends Spring Break for students through March 22 due to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College administrators are working with local and state health officials to monitor the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. The college said in a news
Iredell County health director encourages workplaces, schools and health facilities to follow NC DHHS recommendations during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Health Director Jane Hinson is encouraging local workplaces, schools and facilities that serve high-risk populations of COVID-19 to implement public health strategies recommended
State health officials recommends new steps to protect against COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that North Carolina is taking proactive steps to protect the health and wellbeing of our state in the face of
Bobbie Childers Jones
Bobbie Childers Jones, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1933 in Cornelius, N.C., to the late Lewis Aaron Childers
Iredell Health System expands visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 concerns
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better protect patients and staff, Iredell Health System is expanding visitor restrictions. Anyone who is not immediate family — even if
Antal G. “Tony” Oszlanyi
Antal G. “Tony” Oszlanyi, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence with his wife by his side. He was born January 14, 1940,
Troutman Council continues fire department discussion, remote participation policy
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members met on Monday afternoon to discuss several items, including moving Troutman Fire and Rescue to a municipal department, creating a remote meeting
Statesville native joins DSDC staff as event coordinator
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) is pleased to announce the addition of Taylor Gallyon as its event coordinator. A native of Statesville, Gallyon recently graduated
I-SS suspends out-of-county travel; athletics exempt from restriction for now
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Wednesday that the district will suspend all school related out-of-county travel for staff and students beginning Tuesday, March 17, until further
Letter to the Editor: With primary elections behind us, we should focus on what unites Americans
To the Editor: The primary elections may be over in North Carolina, but there is still much political division in our state and across the country. Regardless of which candidate
West Iredell High students preparing to attend NASA Student Launch Initiative in April
West Iredell High’s Rocket team (from left) team mentor Doug Knight (standing) with team members Caleb Knight, Addie Graham, Blakely Hager, Jacob Houston, Nathan Hartline and Josh Morron (standing),