Verlyn Ann Sharpe Campbell, 78, of Olin, N.C., died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at her home. Born in Iredell County on May 30, 1941, she was a daughter of the
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BY KARISSA MILLER Since joining Iredell-Statesville Schools around two months ago, school social worker Kaylyn Dollar has learned that bed bugs are a growing problem in the county. One
Special to Iredell Free News UNC Charlotte and Mitchell Community College have forged a new co-admission partnership to facilitate degree completion and student success by creating a seamless pathway for
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons will suspend visitation to all the state’s prisons effective Monday, March 16, to minimize the health risks from
Mrs. Maureen Frances Rigg Wilcox was born in Lorain County on April 5, 1938, to the late Richard and Frances Lehman Riggs. She departed this life on Saturday, March 7,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has been chosen to host the 2021 North Carolina Main Street’s annual three-day conference from March 9-11, 2021. “Statesville is an
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
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is continuing to take precautionary measures to keep both its employees and residents safe and healthy. This includes following guidelines about
Mrs. Beryline Lowery Gray, 67, of 603 Brevard Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Napoleon Theadore Lowery
June “Linda” Scott Miller, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1948, in Iredell County
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
Special to Iredell Free News In conjunction with the decision made by the N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators have suspended all interscholastic athletics.
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
Mr. Verlone Lee Cherry was born in Iredell County on June 13, 1952, and was the son of the late Edward Cherry and Omie Lee Allison Cherry. He departed this
Malcolm Alexander Clark, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1934 in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late
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,
Alejandrina Vazquez, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home. She was born in Puerto Rico on February 26, 1936. She was a homemaker and was
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
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
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Health Department officials have decided to postpone the Thyroid Cancer & Structural Coal Ash Facilities Community Meeting scheduled for March 19 at South
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is taking proactive steps to protect the health of our community by
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’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),
Special to Iredell Free News Each year Mitchell Community College recognizes individuals in the community and at the College who exemplify the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through
Rachel Brooks Stikeleather Ellis, 98, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born February 16, 1922, in Iredell County, N.C., to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces criminal prosecution in the death of her 7-month-old daughter following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Talisa Ramseur, 30, is charged with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Five more people in Wake County have tested presumptively positive today for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). All traveled to Boston in late February to