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
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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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2022 at the Agriculture & Science Early College turned their tassels Friday afternoon before a large crowd of friends and family members. Principal Billy
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News collaborated on a series of candidate interviews for the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All City of
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News collaborated on a series of candidate interviews for the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All City of
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Labor recently recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet at the Gatherings Catering and Event Center
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After qualifying in the Region 8 competition, South Iredell High School senior Olivia Zsarmani and junior Ciniah Rosby traveled to Mesa, Arizona, this week to compete
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Western Avenue Baptist Church hosted Joy Prom 2022 on Friday at the Statesville Civic Center. The theme for this year’s event was “Under the Stars.” Joy
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Class of 2022 at the Collaborative College for Leadership and Technology has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments during their academic career. Principal Teri Hutchens highlighted
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents, family and friends cheered as 49 Crossroads Arts and Science Early College seniors made the short walk across the stage in Mac Gray Auditorium on Friday
Joseph David Reff, age 68, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 9, 1954, he was raised
Scott Robert Goyer, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born on January 9, 1970, in Troy, N.Y., to the late Carl and Claudette
John Joseph Petz, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born on September 10, 1952, in New
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers recently arrested two subjects on drug and weapons charges after conducting traffic stops. Both arrests resulted in the seizure of illegal
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council dispatched a light agenda on Thursday night, presenting fundraiser proceeds, approving an annexation request, choosing an auditing firm, accepting grant funds,
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to keep up with the latest advances in healthcare, the Piedmont HealthCare Imaging Center has installed the first First Fuji Film Scenaria
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than two dozen students and their families celebrated Thursday during Mitchell Community College’s 37th annual high school equivalency graduation ceremony. The students, many of whom faced
Special to Iredell Free News During its May meeting, the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club presented the Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship winner, Natalie Bridgman,
BY KARISSA MILLER Mitchell Community College’s nursing program hosted its annual pinning ceremony for nearly 50 graduating students Wednesday evening on the Statesville campus. Linda Wiersch, dean of Nursing and
Donald Lee England, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 10, 2022, in Charlotte, NC. He was born March 5, 1939, to Earl and Bessie England of Steeles, W.Va. Donald was
Cindy Combs Hall, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born November 19, 1959, in Tampa, Fla. She was suddenly called home by the
Benny Mack Kerley, 85, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away May 10, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Benny was born March 24, 1937, in Alexander County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A three-day criminal interdiction operation on Interstate 40 and Interstate 77 in Iredell County resulted in the seizure of an assortment of illegal narcotics, two motor vehicles
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2022-2023, Building on Success, earlier this week. The plan presents a budget that builds
Special to Iredell Free News You probably know that your brain, like all areas of your body, needs a constant supply of blood to keep it going. Delivering necessary nutrients
Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Robert W. Lee, local pastor and activist, will be inaugurated into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers in the Martin Luther King Jr.
SPECIAL MEETINGS (REVISED) OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: ♦
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Town of Mooresville’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 maintains the property tax rate for the 15th consecutive year and also continues the current water and
Megan Taylor Shutler, 27, of Mooresville, N.C., went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1994, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education asked for public input amid their search for the district’s next superintendent. On Tuesday night, during a special public
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County was recently recognized at the Southeastern Regional Conference of United Ways for its outstanding efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) has been named a 2022 Hospice Honors Elite recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst. This marks the seventh consecutive year
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, May 7, all 16 teams in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Youth Athletic League competed in the end-of-the-year tournament at Statesville High School. This
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 200 seniors from throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday during a ceremony at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray