Special to Iredell Free News For Screenwriter Jason Keating and Director Bishen Sen, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is personal. Both men have been diagnosed with the condition, and that has fueled
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Robert William Benell, better known as “Ted” or “Po”, 91, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born
Lucile Sloan Shaver, 96, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Shaver was born June 12, 1926, the daughter of the late Offie Coite
Dennis Ray Hutchins, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Hutchins was born December 4, 1956, in Winston-Salem, N.C., the son of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools needs more teachers, and Superintendent Jeff James said the district has two innovative plans to help close the gap. Like many other districts across the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 13,000 households and 582 businesses across North Carolina, including many in rural Iredell County, are set to receive access to high-speed
Special to Iredell Free News After 37 years of serving the Mooresville community, Full Circle Family Medicine founder Dr. James W. McNabb is retiring. McNabb worked hard for nearly four
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council seemed receptive Monday to the idea of establishing a downtown social district where adults can purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from ABC-permitted businesses for
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the deaths of two men at a local motel. Officers responded to the Motel 6 located at 1137 Morland Drive about
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County tax administrators will share details about the planned 2023 property revaluation with county commissioners on Tuesday. Commissioners will hear from Tax Assessor Fran Elliot and
Franklin Dale Davis, 80, of Triplett Road, Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born March 10, 1942, in Mooresville,
Carol Ann Yocham Johnson, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Ventura, Calif., entered into rest on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at her residence. Born November 2, 1949, in Bakersfield,
Robert “Gene” Eugene Harris, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1934 in
Thomas “Gary” Settlemyer, 85, went to his heavenly home on July 28, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was the son of the late George
Judith Duva Patti, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born on July 17, 1940 to the late James and Angela Panico Duva. In
James Peter Krupsky, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on September 1, 1962, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., he was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville Schools teacher faces three felony sex charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
BY DAN GITRO The summer of 2022 in Iredell County continues to be marred by fatal accidents and accidents with serious injury. We need to have a community conversation about
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Deepak Joshi to Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic. Joshi is a board-certified
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Kareen Stevenson Jr.’s family wants answers. They want justice for those responsible for the young man’s senseless death. And they are tired of waiting. The two-month anniversary
FROM STAFF REPORTS The results in the Statesville run-off races are unlikely to change when the Iredell County Board of Elections conducts the official canvass of the July 26 election
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ Ervin Dewayne Alexander, 37, of Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem, charged with possession of a stolen
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Members of the Iredell Reentry Council are channeling renewed enthusiasm, after two years of COVID-19 Zoom meetings, into resuming planning for a Sequential Intercept Model (SIM)
Special to Iredell Free News Breathing is something many of us take for granted, but this seemingly effortless act can be challenging and even painful for some. Luckily, respiratory care
Marion Lynn Tyler, 65, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Ponca City, Okla., to the late Zanuell
Mary Katherine Cashion Woods, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her residence. “Kitty” was born March 29, 1924, in Iredell County. She was a
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Along with a shiny plaque, some incredible stories and her pension, Tenita Huffman has a small battle scar on her forehead to remind her of her career
Jean Hooper Propst, 84, founder of Bucko’s Restaurant on Plaza Drive in Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home with her family on July 29, 2022. Jean lived much of her
Jesse James Canfield, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 25, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1984, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to Debbie Aldrich Canfield and the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The community is invited to the Troutman Police Department’s National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Troutman’s ESC Park.
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation & the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them in Downtown Statesville as beach, R&B and dance
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Editor’s Note: The is part II of a two part series. Read part I HERE . BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfrenews@gmail.com During COVID-19 restrictions when typical teen hangouts like malls, concerts,
Nancy Secrest Keeter, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 28, 2022, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. She was born on May 4, 1945, in Baltimore, Md., to the