BY KEN ROBERTSON As I asked you to do last week, before you read this and my next few columns, please Google “Chesterton’s Fence.” The premise is that one should
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON With unemployment increasing, the services that nonprofits provide in Iredell County have become even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Iredell Christian Ministries is one of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four news cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 110. Among the confirmed cases: ♦ 35 people are currently
FROM STAFF REPORTS The unemployment rate in Iredell County increased in March to 4 percent, up half a percentage point from February. According to the latest figures from the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – After a thorough review and public participation process, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the closure plans detailing the excavation
Annual event commemorates end of slavery with festival and family activities Special to Iredell Free News The 2020 Juneteenth Celebration in Statesville has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) is being expanded to support the staff who work in North Carolina’s child care programs. Earlier this month, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is collecting objects, archival materials (both digital and physical), and web content that reflect the
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has contributed a $10,000 donation to the Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund. The county’s COVID-19 Response Fund was established by United Way
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Department is helping local residents meet their nutritional needs by donating meals to Iredell County Emergency Services. The meals
Special to Iredell Free News Through the coronavirus pandemic, Piedmont HealthCare has stood strong. Going forward the provider’s resolve will not change as its healthcare professionals continue to look for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced Monday the establishment of Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative, a new partnership with Community
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 and the county’s sixth death attributed to the novel coronavirus on Monday afternoon. There have now been
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces an attempted first-degree murder charge after witnesses said he intentionally hit a man on Mount Bethel Road with his truck. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville has decided to postpone the opening date for the Rotary Farmers Market in downtown Statesville due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fund launched by United Way of Central Carolinas, United Way of Iredell County and the Iredell County Community Foundation has raised more than $350,000 Special to Iredell Free News In
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman and her staff support Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue. “Although we can’t all be together as one office in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Jacoby Gene Hodge, 34, of Pine Street, Mooresville, charged with two counts of felony probation
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
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