Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials provided these photos of students throughout the district working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 16 ♦ Jose Isabel Ortega Chavez, 21, of Fayetteville Avenue, Statesville, charged with three counts of
Special to Iredell Free News Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI), in partnership with the Mooresville ABC Board, is requesting proposals for 2020-2021 funding to support substance use prevention, education,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State transportation officials have announced a public-private partnership that will use drones to deliver critical medical supplies and food during the COVID-19 response.
FROM STAFF REPORTS There have been at least 8,623 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina and 289 deaths statewide attributed to the novel coronavirus. Saturday’s report from the N.C.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: APRIL 8 ♦ Latoya Shantae Hester, 38, of Mt. Bethel Road, Harmony, charged with first-degree burglary, larceny of a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s fifth COVID-19 related death on Friday afternoon. “The individual had underlying health conditions and died from complications associated with the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been charged with stealing property from James River Equipment following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Governor also proposes $1.4 billion COVID-19 relief package using federal funds Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Friday that North Carolina K-12 public schools
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Friday that high school graduation ceremonies for district high schools will not be held next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “2020 has
Special to Iredell Free News It’s business as usual for the City of Statesville Sanitation Division. All services are operating normally, including garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk item pick-up.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Responding to continuing challenges caused by the COVID-19 school closure, the State Board of Education has approved measures addressing student grading for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Tennessee man faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found 28 pounds of marijuana hidden in the trunk of his vehicle. Deputies assigned to
PUA helps independent contractors, self-employed out of work due to COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina independent contractors and self-employed workers out of work because of
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison on Thursday for a firearms offense. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Health officials reported the fourth COVID-19 related death in Iredell County on Thursday afternoon as the overall count increased to 98. “The individual had underlying health
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay-At-Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for
Special to Iredell Free News Over the past 36 years, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County has been known for the quality of care and depth of compassion its
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than half of the individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 are “assumed or estimated recovered,” according to local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An offender housed at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who was wanted on a drug sales charge faces new charges following a traffic stop by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Deputies assigned to
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center was once again named a Center of Distinction/Center of Excellence. This earns Davis Regional the distinction of being
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is observing National Public Health Week a little differently this year. Typically, there is a celebration to honor the efforts
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have known that a positive step forward during the COVID-19 pandemic will be the reopening of nonessential businesses throughout the county. They expected to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As people across North Carolina have taken lifesaving measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, traffic volumes have plummeted, causing at least a
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of the United Way of Iredell County, Lowe’s, SECU and many others, the Salvation Army is able to provide help during
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 63-year-old man who was the target of an ongoing Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation faces numerous charges following his arrest. Members of the ICSO Narcotics
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County firefighters drove by Davis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday as a show of support for hospital personnel for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Davis
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County continues to rise as the death toll in North Carolina eclipsed 200. The Iredell County Health Department
BY KEN ROBERTSON Before you get started reading this and the next few columns I am writing, please Google “Chesterton’s Fence” or “Chesterton’s Gate.” The premise of the concept is
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council turned to the internet on Monday to keep city wheels rolling during the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s stay-at-home order. “We have
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, to help families
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Incoming Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James’ academic credentials are solid, his success as an administrator well-documented, and his professional references are impressive. But the optics for
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday evening for its regular meeting as planned. The meeting will be livestreamed via the Iredell County website at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, boosting the county’s total of confirmed cases to 88. The new data includes the
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County sex offender has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.