With less than a month until the 2022-2023 school year begins, Iredell-Statesville Schools has about 150 open positions, including 80 to 85 teacher positions. I-SS Assistant Superintendent Billie Berry and
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part I of a two-part series on human trafficking. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking affects an estimated 24.9 million people worldwide. According to Walk Free,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Emergency Communications training coordinator Jody Sherrill was recognized recently by the Board of County Commissioners for being named the N.C. Association of Public Safety Communication
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting Tuesday, July 27, an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Tommy DeWeese was elected as the Ward 3 representative on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. DeWeese received 112 votes (46 percent) to defeat Kevin
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh was elected to a fifth term in office on Tuesday as voters overwhelmingly supported Kutteh in a run-off election against challenger Brian Summers.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After more than 90 minutes of debate and concerns, Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend adding a mixed use zoning category to the Unified
Timothy Domke, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born on December 21, 1964, in Jacksonville, N.C., to the late Walter and Hatsue Nakamura
Kaye Huitt Harmon, 77, Statesville, N.C., went to be with her savior on July 24, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Kaye was born in
Dylan Joseph Powell, 25, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born on June 3, 1997, in Statesville, N.C., to Kenza Powell. Dylan had many
A mule named Callie fell on Leonard Holmes Sullivan when he was a young man. By most accounts, he could have been killed and he should have been seriously injured.
BY BLAKE PALMER Within Iredell County’s 2022-20 23 fiscal year budget message was a reminder that county residents will be on the receiving end of a property revaluation in 2023.
PHC Job Fairs Piedmont HealthCare is having open interviews on Friday, July 29, and August 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at PHC Administration Building located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Extension
Special to Iredell Free News Jason Gardner, Mooresville Graded School District’s next superintendent, will officially begin his duties on Monday, August 8. Gardner, who is currently working as interim superintendent
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to Iredell Adult Day Services (ElderCenter) to provide funding in support of the organization’s cognitive learning program.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night at a residence off Wilson Lee Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to 1129 Wilson Lee Boulevard
Heaven celebrated the arrival of Norma Jean Hall Harder on July 24, 2022. She was born March 27, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Allen Jones Hall and
Willie Charles Hill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 8, 2022. Butch was born in Georgia and had worked as a warehouse/distribution manager. He was a member of the
On the morning of Sunday, July 24, 2022, Geraldine “Jerry” Elaine Barbee completed her journey of faith at the age of 87. Jerry was born on July 29, 1934, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces two misdemeanor charges in connection with a motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was fatally injured earlier this month. The Statesville Police
FROM STAFF REPORTS A New York man wanted in connection with a shooting at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem was apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a pursuit that
Special to Iredell Free News John Paul Shadroui, a Life Scout in Troop 609 of Statesville, recently completed the Summer Seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The
BY KARISSA MILLER The Community Garden at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont is not only a source of fresh fruits and vegetables, but also a living, growing
Festival returns to Downtown Statesville September 8-10; tickets now available Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has opened windows into a world of perspectives through
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, the Lord called home Charles Baldwin Alexander Stevens. He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, parents, and five siblings. Charles was born in Jennings
Barbara Ann Shaver Cothren entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 23, 2022, Barbara Ann was born August 18, 1938. She was the daughter
BY MIKE FUHRMAN In today’s hostile climate, it takes more than a little courage for elected officials and those with future political aspirations to cross party lines. That’s why it’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 15 ♦ Isreal Rene Plancarter, 25, of Yellowstone Lane, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. JULY
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com What city would you want to have a heart attack in? The answer is Seattle, which has more CPR-trained people per capita than any other U.S.
Mooresville Graded School District is both nationally and internationally recognized as a premier public school district ranking as one of the top 10 districts out of 115 local education agencies
Helen Rebecca Perry, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 21, 2022, at her home. Helen was born September 9, 1932, to Claude Morris and Nettie Morrow Morris Adams.
Randy Lee Tucker, 63, entered into rest on July 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife Marcella and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Lee
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About a dozen Troutman Police Department officers joined kids from age 6 to high school and a few parents for a fun community event on Saturday
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 27 ♦ A girl, Legacy Jarai Williams, born to Genae Chambers of Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant early Sunday morning. Officers received a report about 5:11 a.m.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Joseph Michael Allen, 37, of Lismark Drive, Mooresville, charged with habitual impaired driving, misdemeanor DWI