BY DEBBIE PAGE Fourteen participants completed the innovative PhytoRX program at FeedNC on Wednesday During the course of the free, six-week program, participants learned to use nutritious food as disease
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association is seeking the community’s support to help stock its food pantry. On Wednesday, July 26, the nonprofit was forced to temporarily
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Emergency Communications officials are calling Jameson Whitman, a 9-year-old, and Greyson Whitman, a 7-year-old, heroes after the brothers called 911 after their mom had a
Mary Gay Cartner Ford, 75, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on April 28, 1948, in Statesville to the late
Mrs. Mary Frances Chipley, 88, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September, 28, 1934, to the late James “Sonny” Chipley and Lucille Mildred White Chipley. She departed this life
Kelly Wayne Fultz, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Norton, Va., and Orangeburg, S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at S. Mitchell
Lula Ann Hill, 92, of Madison, W.Va., entered into her heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Mooresville, N.C., after a brave battle with a long illness. Lula was
Donald Wilford Gilbert II, 26, passed away July 24, 2023. Donald was born in Meadville, Pa., on October 29, 1996, to Miss.Tammi Gilbert. Donald was known for his enormous heart
Special to Iredell Free News A little sun exposure is good for you. Your body uses it to make Vitamin D, and it can even improve your energy and mood.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel on Wednesday captured a man who escaped from a state prison last week. Matthew Neil Brown, 37, was apprehended in southwest Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited Chief Operating Officer Brett Alkins has been appointed to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Strategic Technology Advisory Council (STAC). The advisory council
BY AMY FUHRMAN Each child went around the table, sharing something they feel thankful for. “I’m grateful that I had such a good mom,” one teen shared softly. Next to
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the beautiful piece Ms. Gatton wrote about her foster dog Khal. ( Viewpoint: There’s nothing special about this absolutely amazing pup .) It’s
Mrs. Wanda Diane Stump was born in Iredell County on November 14, 1959, to the late Charles Henry Smith and Shirley Mae Stephens. She departed this life on July, 21,
Beverly Ann Musante McElwain, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1943, in Warren, Pa., to the late Joseph and
Larry Seagle, 69, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on July 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health. Larry was born May 13, 1954,
Charles Kenneth Threatte, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. Kenneth was born on November 4, 1954, son of the late Benjamin Jackson
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System are preparing to utilize the Ion Endoluminal System, a robotic-assisted technology that provides significant aid in the early detection
Special to Iredell Free News Two captivating sculptures created by talented sculptor John Ross have been installed in the City of Statesville. Born and raised in the western North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national
Khamkeung “Kham” Phommarath, 70, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1953, in Viengtian, Laos,
Jimmie Stewart Johnson, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was the husband of the late Linda Brown Johnson and the son of the late
Peggy Goble Moose, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at The Citadel at Mooresville. Peggy was born on July 31, 1935, in Iredell County. She
Rev. C. George Sherrill, 94, of Troutman, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Moose Sherrill
BY JAIME GATTON He’s a mutt. There’s nothing special about him. But just hours before being scheduled for euthanasia because of sudden overcrowding at a South Carolina shelter, Khal lucked
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 28, to commemorate the beginning of work on Jennings Park.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $185,500 in grants to 27 nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address learning loss, veterans
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 14 ♦ Mariah Leigh Brown, 31, of Cessna Lane, Conover, charged with flee/elude arrest, misdemeanor resist
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tickets are still available for an upcoming signature event of the summer season at The Historic Sharpe House. “Appalachian Music BBQ: Remembering Tom Dooley” is scheduled for
Special to Iredell Free News Now that we’re in the heat of summer, you and your family may be looking to cool down at the pool, beach, or lake. But
Special to Iredell Free News Where a need exists in the community, there, too, you’ll often find the Lake Norman Lions Club. The organization recently called on shoppers at the
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Kathleen “Kathie” Christopher Peterson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on July 22, 2023, at the
John Neal Cranford Jr., 55, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Born on January 29, 1968, in Iredell County, he was the son of Shirley
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Dozens of members of the Daughters of the American Revolution traveled to Statesville this week to attend the District IV annual meeting at First Baptist Church. It
BY KARISSA MILLER The second annual Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership camp was held this week on the Mitchell Community College campus in Statesville. Forty girls participated in the free