Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently recognized graduates Karen Valentina Acevedo-Suta with the 2021 President’s Award and Olivia Frisella with the 2021 Academic Excellence Award. The announcements
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BY KARISSA MILLER Nervousness competed with laughter as Agriculture and Science Early College high school seniors made the transition to graduates on Friday afternoon. Principal Billy Wells drew a steady
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Harrison Kendall and his fellow graduates at the Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership will not soon forget the importance that face masks and hand sanitizer have
Alice Campbell Sellers, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born in Statesville on March 25, 1931, and was the
John Franklin Cooke Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He now abides in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Grand Master Ricky Allen Davis had a true vitality for life. He lost that life after a hard fought fight with COVID-19 on Thursday, May 13, 2021. It was one of
FROM STAFF REPORTS All students at Third Creek Middle School will shift to virtual learning next week after a cluster of COVID-19 infections was confirmed at the school. Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen shared an update on the state’s COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 50-year-old man was charged with exploiting an elderly neighbor for financial gain following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored Jimmy and Betty Jean Troutman as Co-Citizens of the Year and Troutman Fire and Rescue as Organization of the Year during
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Holbrook–Huskins Associate Degree Nursing Program celebrated the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 at its 37th Nursing Pinning ceremony on Wednesday,
Iredell County Health Director Jane Hinson provides latest information on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, positive test rates and risks the virus poses to those who choose not to receive the vaccine.
Wanda Sue Stroud Roten, 57, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on December 14, 1963, she was a daughter
Hydeya Nicole Robbins, beloved daughter of Sherry Nicole Oglesby and Samuel Terrel Lee Robbins, was born in Rowan County on November 17, 1999. She departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday,
Special to Iredell Free News Based on a review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials in the United States and the expanded emergency authorization by the U.S. Food
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the grand opening of the Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park on June 5, the Mooresville Youth Council is sponsoring the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was jailed without bond for violating the conditions of a Domestic Violence Protection Order following his arrest. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Finance Director Steve Shealy presented the proposed 2021-2022 budget to Troutman Town Council members during an all-day retreat on Tuesday. The $4,842,869 budget plan holds the
Everett Andrew Miller Sr., 78, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Richmond, Indiana on December 3, 1942, he was the son of
Mr. James Everette Morrison Jr., of 192 Airport Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on April 21, 1960. He was the son of the late James Everette Morrison
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 35, a bill aimed at raising the legal age of marriage in North Carolina.
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics in the activity field area at Fair View United Methodist Church
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has delayed making a decision about whether to refresh 270 Apple MacBook laptops for students enrolled in the Collaborative College for
The names of the 394 fallen officers who have been added in 2020 to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial will be read on Thursday, May 13,
Alice Lorene Furkey Crankshaw, 81, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Jackson, Miss., passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Born July 15, 1939 in Jackson County, Miss., she
John Lee Cartner, 85, of Statesville, N.C., took his Heavenly flight, peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. He set off on his greatest adventure yet! “No more sorrow, no more
Lynn Walker Moose, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell County on October 17, 1966, she was
Richard William Daniels, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Richard was born on March 16, 1932, in Statesville, and was the son of the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s 217th death attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about individuals who
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Crosby Scholars celebrated the class of 2021 with drive-thru celebrations on April 24 and April 25. Winners of more than $21,000 in scholarships were
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Farmer’s Market opened on Tuesday afternoon, beginning its 10th year of providing farm fresh vegetables and plants, arts and crafts, baked goods, and other
Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 9-15, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges families to prepare now for hurricane season and the
Mr. Max B. Morrison was the son of the late Dump and Ida (Reid) Morrison. Max was born in Iredell County on December 29, 1935. He departed this life on
Marjorie Louise Morrow Keaton, 87, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Born December 24, 1933, in Iredell County, she was
The family of John Christopher William Kearey is devastated to announce his unexpected passing on May 7, 2021, after courageously battling leukemia. John was born to be larger than life
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members heard from a group of parents who are opposed to their children being required to wear face masks in school. Dozens