Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection Here’s the information on the
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Special to Iredell Free News It’s a hospital department unseen by patients and often overlooked, but the massive nationwide undertaking of COVID-19 testing has put the Iredell Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Division of Employment Security (DES) began issuing payments for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) to eligible North Carolinians on Thursday, less than four
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two people were killed and a third person was injured in a crash on Garner Bagnal Boulevard in Statesville on Thursday afternoon. The Statesville Police Department is
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) recently submitted a proposal to further delay the Highway 150 widening project in the Mooresville area.
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Special to Iredell Free News A lot of socializing typically occurs around Labor
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County increased to 8.7 percent in July, up from 7.7 percent in June. According to the N.C. Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The graduation rate for Iredell-Statesville Schools increased to nearly 90 percent for the 2019-2020 school year, but Superintendent Jeff James said there is no room for complacency.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple drug charges after he was stopped by law enforcement officers who were investigating complaints about an individual operating a personal watercraft in
BY KARISSA MILLER Neighbors on Robinson Road are hoping the Iredell County commissioners will deny a developers’ request to rezone a piece of property from residential agricultural into Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has formed a partnership with Retail Strategies, a national retail recruitment firm, to help expand retail development in Statesville. The project
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face burglary and theft charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Christopher Gage Handy, 23,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Parents of students who attend five different Iredell-Statesville Schools have been notified of positive COVID-19 test results. Two notifications were sent to parents on Friday, August 28,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville’s Beautification Committee recently presented its “Beautification Award” to Tim’s Table, located at 133 North Main Street, for the landscape renovation of the pocket park
FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell County 4-H’ers have had a busy and successful summer. In July, Hannah Loftin and Grant Hall both won gold awards at the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Troopers Association recently announced its official endorsements of Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) and Grey Mills, a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation announced Monday that the 2020 Pumpkin Fest had been canceled. DSDC officials made the announcement on Facebook: “In the interest
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Elections Director Becky Galliher will make a pitch to county commissioners on Tuesday for additional resources for the upcoming general election. The board
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 29th death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases surpassed 2,500. Eleven people who have
UPDATE: USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Monday that the USDA will extend the waiver flexibility to allow schools to participate in the summer nutrition programs through December 31,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Facility has named Kristie Turner as its new director of nursing. Turner began as a floor/charge nurse when she
Special to Iredell Free News The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) and Iredell Health System have formed a partnership with the Mooresville Police Department and Statesville Police Department to implement
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library recently introduced cloudLibrary – a new feature-packed app that makes it easier than ever to organize and return your library
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council met on Friday to discuss the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on city finances. Officials also discussed how best to address
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Wurzer has returned to her hometown after a distinguished naval career to continue her family medicine practice. She recently joined Davis Medical Group
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 17 ♦ A boy, Robert James Witte, born to Bryan Witte and Heather Nesbitt of Statesville.
‘Healing and justice for our community are themes at the heart of faith.” Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to achieve healing, equality, justice, access and
Special to Iredell Free News Because Recovery is too important to cancel, join organizers of the 3rd Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery for four weeks of virtual programming throughout September,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 21 ♦ Matthew Jacob Bass, 26, of Parker Lake Loop, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center recently introduced a women’s Pelvic Health Rehab Program through the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department. Women of all ages can experience a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that the State of North Carolina will provide $28 million to local governments and communities in their
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drugs charges following an investigation into reports that illegal narcotics were being used or sold at a home on Raintree Lane. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The deaths of three more individuals in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 26th, 27th and 28th deaths
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends and family members of Statesville business owner Gloria Hager held a surprise drive-by birthday party on Thursday to celebrate her 75th birthday. Wearing a crown, Hager