Editor’s Note: This is third part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Dr. Lonise Bias’s personal journey with substance misuse
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BY KARISSA MILLER A group of Cloverleaf Elementary School fifth-graders got up close and personal with all kinds of large airplanes, including an F-15 fighter aircraft, at the N.C. National
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Joel Scott Puckett, 54, of Barrow Drive, Mt. Holly, charged with larceny from a
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Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, February 25, with “Kicking the Clouds Away,” a performance by audience favorites Ryan & Ryan.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials have begun preliminary work on the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, but they will have to wait on the outcome of property revaluation
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Mankus announce her passing at home on February 13, 2023, at the age of 57. Debbie was born
Everett E. Elliott, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed on February 17, 2023, while receiving incredible and loving care at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1935, in
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation will host the annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic, scheduled for May 18-19 at Statesville Country Club. Proceeds from the event
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Richard Lee Blake, 63, of Mebane Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by
Special to Iredell Free News Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne recently observed Scout Sunday with Scouts and Scout Leaders from Cub Scout Pack #173 and Scouts BSA
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cool Spring Elementary School fourth-graders demonstrated their knowledge of state history on Friday by paying tribute to well known North Carolinians. About 60 students participated in the
Ronald Edward Coulter, 87 of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Mr. Coulter was born November 17, 1935, in Casey County, Ky. He was the son of the
BY KARISSA MILLER February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Iredell-Statesville Schools is highlighting the importance of its CTE program. These programs give students the opportunity to receive hands-on
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Calabrese and six student leaders kicked off the CyberSWAT peer-to-peer program at Lake Norman High School on Thursday. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Purple Heart Homes has made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of veterans since it was founded by combat-wounded veterans John Gallina and Dale Beatty
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man was sentenced to 240 months in prison Friday for possession of child sexual abuse material that involved a prepubescent minor. Cody Allen
Diane Adele Nixon, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Peter and Adeline Kroll
Our beloved Mother, Vera Brown Flowers, has gone to sleep in Christ and received her wings. She was born on October 20, 1943, and passed away on February 14, 2023.
Mr. Ronnie Alexander, 70, was born in Statesville, N.C., on August 22, 1952, to the late Clyde Julius Alexander and Louvenia Dianna Powell Alexander. He entered into eternal rest on
Ms. Yvonne Freeman, 49, was born in West Palm Beach, Fla., on November 26, 1973, to Annie Patterson Freeman and the late Willie B. Freeman. She entered into ternal rest
Lloyd Dean Sain, 76 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mr. Sain was born in Cleveland County, N.C., on September 13, 1946, the son of the late
Schools, workforce development among key issues addressed at annual banquet BY AMY FUHRMAN Kamari Dalton and Brianna Hincapie stood on stage Thursday evening in a room packed with Statesville’s business
Special to Iredell Free News Rev. John C. Parks has joined the staff at Troutman Funeral Home. A former pastor at East Side Baptist Church in Statesville, Parks previously served
Anthony “Amp” Joel Misenheimer, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He is cruising the streets of heaven pain free after a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Blair Richey and Iredell Health System Emergency Department Director Rhonda Ruppe have seen an alarming number of people with
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited announced Thursday that two high school students have been selected by the co-op to attend the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Christopher Corona-Plancarte of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials recognized eight teachers who recently completed the National Board Certification process during Monday’s school board meeting. “These teachers we are recognizing have spent numerous
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will host its third annual Read Across America Day drive-thru celebration. This free event will be held
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charges after a brief standoff with officers ended in the suspect’s arrest on Wednesday. The Mooresville Police Department announced
Robert Joe Lackey, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Autumn Care. He was born on May 7, 1934, in Stony Point, N.C., to Robert
Melody Nicholson Williams, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 14, 2023, at her home after a brief Illness. Melody was born February 13, 1961, in Iredell County to the
Betty Jean Clement Allen, 93, died peacefully at home in Mooresville, N.C., on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She has been lovingly cared for by a team of amazing caregivers and
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Wednesday announced the approval of April Kuhn as the district’s new chief human resources officer. Kuhn