Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will honor more than 700 graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for this May.
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Health Beat: Regular handwashing prevents spread of infectious diseases
Special to Iredell Free News Our hands our one of our body’s main tools — they enable us to touch, grasp, hold, and interact with our environment. In healthcare, the
Griffin hired as SPD community resource coordinator
Special to Iredell Free News NaKayla Griffin has been hired as the Statesville Police Department’s new community resource coordinator. Chief David Onley, who announced the appointment, said Griffin will be
John William Martin
John William Martin, 83, a resident of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023. John was a salesman with
Patricia Morrow Orbison
Patricia “Patty” Morrow Orbison, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., stepped into Glory to meet her Savior on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Born January 1941, Patty was the daughter of the late
Consultant: I-SS must focus on equitable and culturally relevant teaching practices
FROM STAFF REPORTS When educational consultant Baruti Kafele asked staff members at Statesville High School to share a “win” from the day, one educator replied with heartbreaking honesty: “My win
Remembering Officer Jordan Sheldon: ‘Traumatic’ grief lingers for family, friends
BY JAIME GATTON On May 4, 2019, time stood still in Mooresville. “Officer down.” That was the call. Phone calls and text messages quickly started revealing the horror unfolding that
Iredell commissioners reject request for up to $200 million for new I-SS high school
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has denied the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s request for up to $200 million to pay for a new high school.
5th annual Hops & Harmony Craft Brew Fest to feature local beer and musical talent
Special to Iredell Free News What could be better than craft beer and live music? The 5th annual Harmony Craft Brew Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, will feature many North
Gov. Cooper urges North Carolinians to prepare for hurricane season
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in
James “Jimmy” Carlin Fallon
James “Jimmy” Carlin Fallon, husband, father, brother, son, grandfather and great grandfather, born January 13, 1962, in Rochester, N.Y., passed away on April 14, 2023. He graduated in 1980 from
Statesville Council approves plan to borrow $10 million to help cover cost of construction of new city garage, fire station
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Despite some lingering concerns, the Statesville City Council voted 5-2 Monday to approve a plan to borrow money to pay for part of the cost of
Iredell Health System welcomes new director of radiation therapy
Special to to Iredell Free News Laura Kerzwick has been hired as the new director of radiation therapy for Iredell Health System. She has over 33 years of experience in
Cub Scout Pack #173 announces top finishers in annual Pinewood Derby
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race recently at Coddle Creek Elementary School. The Scouts raced the car they had hand built
Registration open for South Iredell High FFA summer camps
Special to Iredell Free News Do you have a rising fifth- through ninth-grader interested in animals or plants? Consider registering your students in the South Iredell High School FFA’s Mini
Statesville Country Club golf instructors give free lessons to Troutman Elementary students (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Elementary School students got to work on their golf swings recently with the help of local golf instructors. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade were given
Wood Family Tradition to kick off 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 5, in Downtown Statesville with a performance by Wood Family
Deaven Mitchell Holder
Deaven Mitchell Holder, 18, of Mooresville, N.C., left this world for heaven on April 27, 2023. His passing has deeply saddened his family and loved ones, as we have lost
Viewpoint: Historic inflation rate, growing tax base will factor in Iredell commissioners’ budget decisions
BY JAMES B. MALLORY III Iredell County Manager Beth Mull is putting the finishing touches on her budget message and recommendations to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners for the
State superintendent tours Iredell-Statesville Schools’ workforce development programs (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School administrators and board members welcomed N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and officials with Department of Public Instruction Friday morning for a tour of a few
Photo Gallery: I-SS Elementary Honors Chorus performs at SIHS Performing Arts Center
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Elementary Honors Chorus featured fifth-grade students from all over the county. Music teachers at all of the participating schools prepared their students
Piedmont HealthCare Endoscopy Center recognized for quality and safety
Special to Iredell Free News The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Piedmont HealthCare
Infinite Space to present ‘A Walk in the Woods’ at Old Jail in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Infinite Space will present “A Walk in the Woods” on May 26-27 and June 2-3 at the Old Jail in Statesville. Tess Hogan and V.
N.C. Elections Board updates voter registration policies following court ruling
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections has updated the state’s voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding the voting
Pauline Jeannette Poole Comings
Pauline Jeannette Poole Comings, 99, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Coventryville, N.Y., at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah C. and Timothy Vroman,
Jack Feezor Nelson
Jack Feezor Nelson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born
Local History: Methodist and Baptist churches have deep roots in Iredell County
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series on local church history. Read part I of the series HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Following my article on the
Superintendent: ‘Too many caskets are being put in the ground’
I-SS leaders, gang interventionists discuss violence prevention initiatives at community meeting BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Concerned residents gathered at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday night to learn more about gang
Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville to provide seamless care between clinic and other Iredell Health System providers
Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville opens this summer, patients will have an added peace of mind knowing their healthcare providers within Iredell Health System
Remi Joseph Lavoie
Remi Joseph Lavoie, 62 years young, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded and enveloped in love and admiration. Remi was diagnosed with end-stage multiple
Robert Joshua Shirl Inscore
Note: The location for Mr. Inscore’s service has been changed to the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Robert Joshua “Josh” Shirl Inscore, 37, of Statesville, N.C., died
Pearl Liles Warricks
Pearl Liles Warricks, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Pearl was born August 17, 1936 in Richmond County, N.C., and was the
Hartmut Norbert Pannwitz
Hartmut Norbert Pannwitz, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 23, 2023. Hartmut was born on September 4, 1944, in Germany. Hartmut was preceded in death by his stepson,
Janet Adams Morton
Janet Rae Adams Morton, 84, left this life behind on April 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She lived a good life and loved with her whole
Carol Eileen Baksa
Carol Eileen Peebles Baksa, 79, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Ernie Baksa and the daughter of
An Inspiration: Brawley School student publishes book about her journey with epilepsy
BY KARISSA MILLER Emery Guenther may be young, but she is using her voice – and personal experience — to be an advocate for people with epilepsy. The Brawley School