BY SHELLIE TAYLOR May is National Preservation Month, and the Iredell County Public Library places a high priority on doing its part to preserve and share Iredell history with everyone.
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized the Leadership Statesville Class of 2022 during a graduation ceremony on May 10 at The Kinsleeshop Farm. The
Special to Iredell Free News Children ages 5 to 11 years old can receive a COVID-19 booster five months after the date of their most recent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Matilda Reynolds, affectionately known as Tillie, was born in the small town of Mohill, Ireland, in County Leitrim on February 8, 1936. She passed away on May 21, 2022. She
Dorothy Lucille Kerley Hager, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Lucille was born September 18, 1937, in Alexander County to the
Carol Ann Brown York, 83, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 7, 1938, in Iredell County,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ board room was full of students and teachers who were recognized for their achievements during the board’s May 9 meeting. Each honoree was was
Special to Iredell Free News To celebrate National Pet Month in May, Girl Scout Troop #13179 participated in partnership with Future Fashion Designers of Mooresville to make about 40 beds
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Circle of Giving, a nonprofit organization, awarded a total of $15,000 in college scholarships to local students on Sunday afternoon. The nonprofit is is supported by local donations
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Metro Electric Contracting Corp. have established a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Apprenticeship Iredell, established in fall 2020,
Ella Jane Tomlin Burris, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Burris was born May 24, 1935, in
Rachel Ann Bonney, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born March 28, 1939, in St. Paul,
Mary Jane Miner Mitchell, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at her residence. Born October 10, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so the PTSA marked the milestone with a spring festival for students and the community
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s Mac Grady Auditorium was packed on Saturday for Statesville Dance Academy’s spring recital. Photos
BY DAN GITRO Union Grove was a well-known locale way before the growth hit Iredell County in the mid 2000’s. Prior to the big growth we know today, Union Grove
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: MAY 13 ♦ Matthew Tyler Marsh, 30, of N. Lackey Street, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools had eight schools participate in the Odyssey of the Mind virtual regional competition this year. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that provides
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education both unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. According
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Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the May 10 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Jessica
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a three-year COVID-19 pause, the Town of Troutman resumed its Party in the Park series on Saturday afternoon to bring the community together for music,
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER DeNeer Davis understands the power of art. She’s experienced firsthand how it can help heal. On Saturday, she used her artistic talents to inspire others. Along
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During her visit to Central Elementary School this week, author Joyce Moyer Hostetter talked with student about her book and championed those with disabilities. A native of
Donald “Don” Lee Shea, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after an 11-month battle with cancer. He is now united in
Vera Nell Hunt Martin was born January 30, 1932, in Roaring River, N.C., to Weaver and Blanche Harris Hunt. She passed away on May 15, 2022, at home, after a
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local Girl Scouts danced the night away on Friday at the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at Monticello United Methodist Church in Statesville. Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 11 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Ramos Noriega, born to John Noriega and Charlotte
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed by consensus to approve Sheriff Darren Campbell’s $35 million budget request for 2022-2023 during the board’s budget workshop on Friday.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary Schools Fuel Up to Play 60 program held its Annual Healthy Snack Recipe Contest on May 12. The contest was held in conjunction with the
Special to Iredell Free News This summer, Mitchell Community College is sponsoring a free six-week academic program for first-year students to gain college experience and develop a network of support
Serena Rose Bryant, the 5-day-old daughter of Dalton Bryant and Sara Simpson, died May 18, 2022, at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. She was born on May 13, 2020, in
Mr. Joey Daniel Mitzel, 33, of Conover, N.C., died May 18, 2022. Born in Iredell County on August 15, 1988, he was a son of Roger Lee Mitzel, Sr. and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will present its Spring Living History Day at Gregory Creek Homestead on Saturday, Saturday May 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 18th
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men face felony charges after being stopped in a stolen U-Haul truck by a Troutman police officer early Friday morning. About 4:15 a.m. Friday, Sgt.
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed during the May 2 term of Iredell County Criminal Superior Court: ♦ Assistant