BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A record number of teens are participating in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy this summer During the four-week program, ICSO personnel provide the students with
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Ms. Alma Luticha Redmond, 66, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 2, 1957, to the late Clay Redmond and Addie Williams Redmond. She departed this life on Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced that the following students made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the 2023 Spring Semester: Full-Time Students Albany – Sarah
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have pulled more than 250 books from school libraries throughout the district in response to citizen complaints. Superintendent Jeff James told school board members
Matthew Vance Goodman, 27, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1995, in Iredell County, N.C., to Kathleen Briza Goodman and
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving support to patients and families and will offer free training from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Summertime is fun, but keeping your cool in the hot, humid weather can be more difficult for some than others. Those with diabetes actually feel
Denise Wojtkowski Podavini, 58, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1964, in Pittsfield, Mass., to the late John Michael
Ruth Waugh, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her residence. She was a native of Iredell County and was born on May 30, 1942, a daughter
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council praised the town’s administrative staff, police and firefighters as well as volunteers, parade participants, and supportive community members for the successful Independence Day
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Wednesday announced the appointment of Glenn Kurfees as the fire chief of the Statesville Fire Department, effective immediately. City Manager
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges as the result of an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County, town and business officials, along with Empire Building Group partners, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on the 45-acre North Fork Business Park off Murdock Road
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now available for Rescue Ranch’s Boots, Buckles & Bourbon presented by Outback Steakhouse dinner. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from
Special to Iredell Free News The Second Annual Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp will be held on July 17-21 on the Statesville campus of Mitchell Community College. The camp
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting at the Nimbus 9 Lounge that occurred last month. SPD officers responded to the establishment, which is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized as a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. This award highlights the health
Shirley Ann Payton VanDyke died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, sharing memories, on July 9, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., on
Mrs. Lois Novella Summers Dawkins, 72, of 650 Salisbury Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Barney Summers
Mrs. Janie Mae Lee Brown, 71, of 159 Innes Circle, Unit 104, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. following a brief illness. She was born
James “Freddie” Frederick Bridges, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Greensboro, N.C., to the late John and
William “JR” Henry Yarbrough Jr., 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1957 in Stanly County, N.C., to the late
Luna Southern Benge, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Luna was born on September 11, 1928, to the late Earl and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row. Gov. Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has been awarded a Lowe’s Hometowns Community Impact Project grant. After reviewing this year’s nominations, 100 projects
Special to Iredell Free News Superintendent Jeff James announced several administrative appointments, which were approved by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday, July 10. Shayla Savage, school leadership coach
Special to Iredell Free News Prime Day is always a hit, and Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts, with many other retailers running their sales on July 11-12. More
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial
James Marvin Hager, 42, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on April 4, 1981, in Iredell County, N.C., to James and Shelby Henderson Hager.
Brett Carl Mueller, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1961, in Ocean County, N.J., to the late Carl and
Franklin Lindsay McCarter, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1957, in Morocco to Donald and Amelia Farmer McCarter. Frank
Billy Franklin Brotherton, 89, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 15, 1934, in Iredell County to
Michelle Myers DeHart, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Wake Forest Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Iredell County on December 14, 1968, she was
Jeanne Belle Sherrill Boggs, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home. Jeanne was born in Forsyth County on August 13, 1931, daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy Hayes Cash, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Cash was born September 27, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
BY JESSICA SMITH Five years ago, we began to see dramatic increases in the presentation of serious mental health issues in our students. The Iredell-Statesville Schools Student Services Department staff