FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students have made it to the finish line of the 2020-2021 school year, overcoming myriad challenges and disruptions to learning caused by COVID-19.
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Gary Lynn Compton, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Gary was born on October 6, 1958, and was the son of the late Calvin Coolidge
Predicted active Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — June 1 marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently presented a donation of $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s outstanding contributions and impact in the community.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club and the Town of Mooresville hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning, honoring the hundreds of thousands who died serving
BY JOSH FUHRMAN Getting up early one last time before the start of summer vacation, American Renaissance School students had an opportunity to celebrate the end of school year and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with Iredell Physician Network, recently announced the opening of Iredell Vascular Clinic. The Iredell Vascular team includes Dr. William B.
Special to Iredell Free News The Fourth Creek Rotary Club recently presented Iredell Friends of the Library with a contribution from the club’s community service fund. Pictured (from left) are
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 20 ♦ Ryan Deshay Adams, 30, Forestbrook Drive, Charlotte, charged with larceny and being a fugitive
Special to Iredell Free News Eligible 2021 North Carolina high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at Mitchell Community College for up to two years. The Longleaf
Carl Eugene Hobbs, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on August 5, 1921, in
Margaret Morrow Baker, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Mooresville to the late Kenneth and Ruby Crouch
Glenn Monroe “Wildman” Matheson, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Gordon Hospice House on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born in Alexander
Michael Dean “Mad Dog” Daniels, 55, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 21,
Dakota Serenity Sharpe of Olin, N.C., departed our world to be with her Heavenly Father on May 26, 2021. Dakota, who was affectionately called “Chonka,” was born January 10, 2020, in Wilkes
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Olivia Roach was a second-grader, she struggled mightily in school, causing some to question her intelligence and potential for long-term academic success. Later, after completing an
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine just as the 2021 Lake Norman High School graduates filed into the stadium to the strains of music played by
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council has tentatively decided to scrap a proposed 5.22-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2021-2022. But unless the council has
With great sadness, her family shares the passing of Martha Boovey Fox on May 28, 2021, at her residence in Statesville, N.C. She was 91 years old, and was born
Steven William DiTrolio, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Elizabeth, N.J., to William and
Dimple Ruth Singletary Hunter, daughter of the late Issac Singletary and Mary Frances Loftin Singletary, was born May 7, 1927. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 25,
Larry Lee Summers, 69, who was known to family and friends as “Topper,” transitioned on May 19, 2021, following a long battle with stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Topper was the
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School returned Saturday to an in-person graduation ceremony — and the graduates and their families couldn’t have been happier. A total of 157 West
FROM STAFF REPORTS A wanted parole absconder and three other suspects face charges related to a pair of residential break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School Senior Class President Sydney Tuthill said it seems like only yesterday that she and her classmates were headed off to kindergarten with princess
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Friday night a huge crowd cheered on the 55th class of South Iredell High School graduates as they received their diplomas at the end of
BY KARISSA MILLER Thirty Pressly students overcame social, academic and personal challenges to graduate Friday in a ceremony at MLK Jr. Park in Statesville. “For me, to be able to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary School partnered with Mason’s Sweet Shoppe for a sweet end-of-year treat and fundraiser on Friday. Students sold $8 tickets to help raise money for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As millions of people in North Carolina will be heading to pools, lakes and the ocean to enjoy outdoor water activities this Memorial
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Here is information on city services for the holiday
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Republican Men’s Club will hold a three precinct voter registration drive on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The
Mary Elizabeth Jones, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 26, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1948, in Gaffney, S.C., the daughter of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At an open house on Thursday afternoon, Iredell Health System officials and staff proudly showed off their new gleaming, state-of-the-art facility at 635 Bluefield Road in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Thursday afternoon, 29 I-SS Career Academy and Technical School seniors were recognized for their accomplishment in earning a diploma following an unprecedented and challenging senior
BY M.G. SPIESE We enter this weekend, as a nation, recognizing the Memorial Day holiday. The significance of the day is generally overlooked — honoring members of the Armed Forces
BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell County 4-H members have qualified for the national 4-H Shooting Sports competition this summer. Luke Chappin, 15, John Gray, 18, and Hannah Loftin, 18, will