Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed at the North Carolina FFA Career Development Events earlier this week. NIHS brought
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BY KARISSA MILER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a comprehensive recreation master plan that will guide the county’s future programming priorities in this area over the next
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Wake Forest Baptist Health will be implementing a more family-friendly visitation policy, effective Tuesday, June 9. These changes apply to all Wake Forest
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina. A child in the central
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Leisure Pool and Bentley Community Center Splash Pad will open Friday, June 5. There are a number of changes in place in order
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Meeting while demonstrations nationwide continue over the death of George Floyd, members of the N.C. State Board of Education on Thursday issued an
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 is rapidly approaching 300 in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported six new cases on Thursday after
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a month’s delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Troutman Farmer’s Market got off to a busy start on Tuesday afternoon as a steady stream of
BY JAMES HOGAN The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont exists to bring hope and opportunity to children in our community who need it most. We seek to provide
Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has collaborated with WAME Radio for a night of awesome music featuring local bands to raise money for a great cause. Master
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents had a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the county government’s proposed $230.3 million spending plan for fiscal year 2020-2021. Commissioners conducted a public
BY STACIE LETT CAIN On the third night of peaceful protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh stressed that city officials are committed to
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported that the suspect faces a felony charge. Going armed to the terror of the public is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is honoring the life and service of retired K-9 Czar, who passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 30. K-9 Czar
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently named several employees to nursing leadership positions at Iredell Memorial Hospital: Charles Wolfe Charles Wolfe is the new director of the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville physician James Allen III, in a Zoom meeting sponsored by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shared information to help businesses safely reopen as restrictions are
BY KARISSA MILLER As Iredell-Statesville Schools officials continue preparations for the 2020-2021 school year, they must consider that COVID-19 will continue to disrupt student learning and enrollment. The two biggest
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), released this statement about the recent events following the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer: “Over
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. There have been a total of 268 laboratory confirmed cases in the county.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The annual Memorial Day weekend Field of Flags celebration, postponed in the wake of COVID-19 public gatherings restrictions, has been rescheduled for July 1-5 on the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has named Andrew Hennis as director of its Food & Nutrition Services. As director, Hennis is responsible for all food and nutrition
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces a drug trafficking charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William
Special to Iredell Free News Last week the Iredell County Health Department offered COVID-19 testing to the general community in both Mooresville and Statesville. During both of the day-long drive-thru
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020, as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is excited to kick off the summer season with outdoor group exercise, summer exploration academies/day camp, and swimming, while
Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers recently completed work on improvements at the Group Camp area in Lake Norman State Park. During several
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 22 ♦ Bradley Carlton Sarno, 28, of Buckwheat Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault and
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the $230.3 million budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during two budget workshops this week. Weighing heavily on commissioners was the potential toll
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 25 ♦ Nora Mize Hill, 39, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, second-degree burglary, second-degree
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges related to the larceny of a vehicle and the theft of more than $1,000 worth of tools and other items in separate
Animal education nonprofit reopens with precautions to protect guests and animals Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch has reopened its doors and education programs to the public following guidance
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man faces felony charges in connection with the assault and robbery of a female family member following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.