BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School Principal Bill Shapcott welcomed parents, students, and concerned community members to the school’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention program on Monday evening,
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Veldon Grant Carrigan, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Carrigan was born in Alexander County on March 16, 1929, the son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS All the votes haven’t been counted, but the unofficial results in the Iredell County primary and municipal elections are in. Two races in the City of Statesville
Mr. Freddie Donald Teasley passed away at Accordius Health at Statesville on Friday, May 13, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Hartwell, Ga., on September 6, 1950,
Justin Lee Plyler, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born on February 7, 1986, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Norman and Karen Bell Plyler.
Raymond Douglas Waddell, 84, of Foy Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Raymond was born in Spartanburg, S.C., on July 9, 1937, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite concerns that the developer has not lived up to his end of the development agreement, the Statesville City Council voted Monday night to finalize the sale
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners gave preliminary approval on Monday to the establishment of a Downtown Social District. Under the criteria tentatively approved Monday, permitted establishments could sell alcoholic
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug charge after he was apprehended following a foot pursuit involving officers from several law enforcement agencies. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang member who was on probation for a felony conviction faces new charges in connection with the theft of firearms following an investigation by the
Special to Iredell Free News As part of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s 133rd Annual Celebration, Rob Gill, owner of Gill’s Painting, was honored with the 2021 Strong Award
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in the 900 block of Fifth Street early Tuesday morning. Statesville Police Department personnel responded to the area of Fifth
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are scheduled to consider three big requests from Iredell-Statesville Schools on Tuesday. The commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The day after the May 17 primary the State Board of Elections will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted
Betty L. Parker Johnston, 90, made the transition to another level of existence on May 13, 2022. Betty was born in Wilkes County on Parker Farm Road to Leslie Spurgeon
Reverend Ervel Raymond Jones was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He left this world suddenly on May 7,
Frank Miller Flory, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home, Sunday May 15, 2022. Frank was born December 14, 1930, in Lancaster, Pa., and was the son of
Vernon “Shorty” Delayne Brown, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1945, to the late
John Deters, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1932, in the Netherlands to
Special to Iredell Free News The 12th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run raised $33,000 to support grieving children in Iredell County. Some 260 people participated in
Special to Iredell Free News We’ve all felt sad before. It’s a normal reaction to the stressors of daily life. But, if your sadness lasts more than a couple of
Special to Iredell Free News Girl Scout Troop #13179 participated in Mooresville’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 14. The nationwide effort provides assistance to the millions of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The family of JayLynn Morrison celebrated his 100th birthday at the Unity Center earlier this month. Morrison was born on May 1, 1922, to Madie Morrison in
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell will wrap up its 2021-2022 concert season on Sunday, May 22, with the final show of the season. Good Shot
BY MIKE FUHRMAN In most elections, you can classify candidates for elected office into two distinct groups — the known and the unknown. The first group is typically made up
Harry Dale Shaffer, 93, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on May 14, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1928, in Knox Dale, Pa., to the late Harry and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 6 ♦ Daniel Brown Chambers Jr., 22, of Ledgehill Road, Statesville, charged with disseminating obscenity and
BY DAN GITRO The 1950s and ’60s were a turning point for the fire service in Iredell County. During the next few weeks, I will provide some history about how
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recently recognized Battle of the Books team winners and their coaches with a certificate. “This year’s students should be commended for
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently welcomed its alumni to a memorable weekend filled with displays of history, a sharing of kinship and opportunities for networking with
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County native Capt. Allen Robertson recently took command of Echo Battery, 1-40th Battalion, 434th Field Artillery Brigade in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Robertson has held
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
FROM STAFF REPORTS Which candidates have the support of prominent residents and current and former elected officials in the upcoming Republican primary election? Who has a broad base of financial
BY KARISSA MILLER When Brian Bustle began taking classes at Mitchell Community College, he hadn’t been in school for approximately 15 years — and his path to graduating seemed nearly
Frederick Arthur Wermuth III, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of High Bridge, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends following a brief