Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer is expected to cause approximately 53,000 deaths across the nation in 2021, according to the American Cancer Society. This makes colorectal cancer a
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EnergyUnited Foundation awards $10,000 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC). The contribution from the Foundation will be used
Viewpoint: Teaching young people to follow the Golden Rule and trust law enforcement remains important
BY DARREN CAMPBELL There is no better investment of time than that which is spent working with a child. Teaching children right from wrong is one of the most important
Spring has Sprung! Tips for limiting your exposure to seasonal allergies
Special to Iredell Free News Springtime brings warm, sunny weather, beautiful flowers and, unfortunately, seasonal allergies. If you experience red, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sneezing around
Diabetes Alert Day: Understanding diabetes and recognizing your risks
Special to Iredell Free News Tuesday, March 23, is the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day. With 7.2 million adults living in the United States who are unaware they have
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: When you change your clocks forward, change the batteries in your smoke alarms
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding everyone to change the batteries in your household
Iredell County rec department will not enforce mask mandate for youth sports
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County staff members will not be requried to enforce the governor’s face masking mandate for youth sports following a unanimous vote by county commissioners earlier this
Deadline rapidly approaching to apply for 2021 Electric Cooperative Virtual Youth Tour with EnergyUnited
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2021 Electric Cooperative Virtual Youth Tour is March 15, 2021. Applications for this
Statesville rec department extends registration deadline for youth baseball, girls softball
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks has extended registration for Spring Youth Baseball/Softball until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 8. Baseball: Four baseball divisions
Women’s Heart Health: Stay informed, know your risks
Special to Iredell Free News Heartbeats can tell us a lot of things. They race when we get nervous or anxious. They bump against our chests when we exert energy.
Althea Jean Young
Althea Jean Young, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 24, 2021, Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. She was born on April 7, 1931, in New York,
Statesville rec department to hold interest meeting for youth baseball, softball leagues
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will hold an interest meeting on Wednesday, January 27, for its youth baseball and youth softball programs.
How to keep your New Year’s health goals and create long-lasting change
Special to Iredell Free News A new year symbolizes a fresh start with new health resolutions – whether it be a new exercise regimen, a healthier diet, or specific bodyweight
Application deadline quickly approaching for 2021 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour with EnergyUnited
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2021 Electric Cooperative Youth in Washington, D.C., is December 31, 2020. Applications for
Sheriff: Protect yourself from being a victim of credit card fraud this holiday season
BY DARREN CAMPBELL By the time you read this article, the turkey will be a memory, except for those leftovers. Black Friday will have taken place and retailers will be
Iredell health officials: Don’t let Black Friday cost you your health
Editor’s Note: The Iredell Health Department provided the following guidance for holiday shopping. Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday deal shopping is already looking a little different than last
Iredell County Parks & Rec to present youth basketball skills challenge on December 12
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce details for its 2020 Basketball Skills Challenge. This two-event challenge at the Iredell County
City of Statesville: Be aware of scammers who threaten to disconnect your utilities
Special to Iredell Free News Hardly a week goes by that the Statesville City Customer Services office doesn’t hear from a utility customer who has received a phone call that
William Goodman Young
William Goodman Young, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 13, 2020. He was born on October 14, 1924 in Mooresville to the late Earl and Hester Webb Young.
How to make sure your vote was counted in North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina elections officials wish to remind Election Day voters that it may take a few weeks before their “voter history” is updated
Turn clocks back this weekend, and remember to replace your smoke alarm batteries
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the end of daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, November 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal,
Viewpoint: Tips for keeping your children safe this Halloween
BY DARREN CAMPBELL With Halloween rapidly approaching, I have received many questions about how this year’s events will be effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses and churches have canceled
State Youth Council accepting mini-grant applications through November 6
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women & Youth Involvement (CFWYI) is accepting mini-grant applications through its State Youth Council program until
Vivian Young Pender
Vivian Young Pender, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1927, in Iredell County,
EnergyUnited encourages members to submit nominations for Touchstone Energy’s #WHOPOWERSYOU Contest
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is encouraging all members to submit nominations for Touchstone Energy’s 2020 #WhoPowersYou Contest. The contest highlights the joint efforts of EnergyUnited and Touchstone Energy’s
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: Is your child in the right car seat?
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, September 20-26, Insurance Commissioner Mike
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children announces two additions to staff
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) recently announced the addition of two new staff members, Allison Pillmear-Martin and Mallory Renegar. Pillmear-Martin joined the Partnership
Safe Kids Iredell, Partnership for Young Children to offer virtual car seat checks
Special to Iredell Free News Every 32 seconds in 2018, one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle was involved in a crash. Many times, injuries and
N.C. Council for Women & Youth Involvement releases full report on status of women’s political participation
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement released the complete “2020 Status of Women in North Carolina: Political Participation
COVID-19 Survivor: ‘It just does a number on you’
Editor’s Note: This is part II of a three-part series. Read part I HERE. BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mike Danaher was sure he was going to die. After being admitted to
Letter to the Editor: The life you save by wearing a mask could be your own parent or grandparent
To the Editor: We have all heard recently from the Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control, that we could stamp out COVID-19 in four to eight weeks
Iredell County youth win 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County 4-H senior team recently placed first in the 2020 N.C. Dairy Judging Contest. The event was held virtually on June 9-11. The senior team
Viewpoint: Please protect yourself and others from COVID-19
BY JANE HINSON I have made exactly three visits to retail stores in the past three months. Two were to my usual pharmacy and one was to a local grocery
Piedmont Mediation offers opportunities for young adults to share thoughts, feelings about current events
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to provide an environment where young people can express their thoughts and feelings about the events happening in our world today, Piedmont
Piedmont HealthCare: We’re open and we are here for you
Special to Iredell Free News Through the coronavirus pandemic, Piedmont HealthCare has stood strong. Going forward the provider’s resolve will not change as its healthcare professionals continue to look for
Chairman Mallory: Assume everyone you come in contact with has COVID-19
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory likens the ongoing public health battle against the novel coronavirus to the final year of World War II, when