Jerry Gray Pope, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jerry was born on December 20, 1939, in Iredell
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Career fair for Iredell County high school seniors planned for March 22
BY KARISSA MILLER High school seniors can learn more about a variety of careers available in Iredell County and how to earn industry credentials or an associate degree while
NCDHHS awarded federal grant to boost Family Child Care Home network
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being,
Live Music in Iredell: February 2023
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here’s a listing of live performances scheduled for February in local venues. To add your event to our calendar, email details to iredellfreenews@gmail.com. David Childers & the
Cervical Cancer Awareness: Understanding the HPV Vaccine
Special to Iredell Free News Close to 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Of those, 4,000 die every year. Many of us are vaccinated
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont to hold first annual Pancake Day event
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont will hold its first annual Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, April 20. The event
Bruce Anne Steadman
Bruce Anne Steadman passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on December 31, 1967. She was a graduate of Starmount High School and Surry Community
Martha Cooper Fowler
Martha Cooper Fowler, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Statesville June 18, 1943, a
Mayor Atkins announces plans to seek re-election this fall
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023. “I am passionate about the greater Mooresville community and believe we have
N.C. attorney general discusses opioid epidemic, national settlement with Iredell County leaders
BY KARISSA MILLER N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited Iredell County on Monday to meet with local health department workers, EMS, police, jail, local government leaders and others in the
Boy Scout Troop 609 enjoy weekend at Camp Grimes (Photos)
Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scout Troop 609 of Statesville camped at Camp Grimes near Nebo on January 20-22. Scouts spent the weekend earning merit badges such as Space
Union Grove Ruritan Club to host ham breakfast fundraiser
Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club will sponsor a Winter Ham Breakfast on Saturday, February 4, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Union Grove Community
Photo Gallery: Centre Ballet presents sixth annual Collaborative Arts Concert
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet held its sixth annual Collaborative Arts Concert Saturday night at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Along with ballet dancers, the were performances by three vocalists, South Iredell
Northview Academy celebrates therapy dog’s birthday (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy’s emotional support therapy dog Jake celebrated his fifth birthday Wednesday with students and staff. Northview Academy is Iredell-Statesville Schools’ alternative and nontraditional school that serves
Melvin Claire Powers
Mr. Melvin Claire Powers, 62, of 611 Elmwood Court, Wake Forest, N.C., was born in Alexandria, Va., on December 21, 1959. He was the son of the late Charles William
A Life of Service: Martin remembered for devotion to family, community and God
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON David Wayne Martin was a big man with a big heart who faithfully served his family, his community and his Lord. Martin, who passed away on January
I-SS officials explain how cost of new high school more than doubled since passage of 2020 school bond
BY KARISSA MILLER Skyrocketing material and construction costs have increased the estimated price tag for Weathers Creek High School to $177 million, forcing Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and Iredell County commissioners
Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell working to spread information about substance misuse; ‘In the Know’ event set for February 7
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon has been traveling the county in January, sharing information about substance misuse with 10 civic, youth, and faith-based groups. He’s
Viewpoint: Planned STEAM charter school will aim to boost academic achievement of at-risk students
BY PAMELA JOHNSON It is my passion and dream to bring a K-8 STEAM charter school to Statesville and Iredell County. I believe that we can build an education model
Jeffrey Dalton Lentz
Jeffrey Dalton Lentz, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Jeffrey was born on March 16, 1960, in Iredell County to Jacob Dalton and Janine (Cashion)
Students share personal testimonies at South Iredell High Courts for Christ event (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School’s gym was packed on Wednesday evening with students and others eager to hear messages of hope and encouragement. The fourth annual “Courts For
Benjamin Garry Overcash
Benjamin Garry Overcash, 86, of Statesville, N.C., lost his valiant battle with Basal Cell Carcinoma, and its complications, on Monday, January 23, 2023. Garry was born in Iredell County to
U.S. Attorney’s Office working to raise awareness of human trafficking
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to combat all forms of
Mooresville police investigating attempted armed robbery
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call for service at 119 Super Sport
Julia Anne Morrison Netterwald
Julia Anne Morrison Netterwald, 86 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home. Julia was born May 5, 1936, the daughter of William Edwin Morrison and
Health Beat: Prioritizing self-care can lead to improved physical, mental health
Special to Iredell Free News The virtue of selflessness has been instilled in many of us from an early age. We are taught to take care of others and to
Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce to honor citizen, nonprofit and businesses of the year at annual banquet
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. The
Timothy Bruce Thompson
Timothy Bruce Thompson, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1961, in Mooresville to the late Keith and Jewel Thompson. Bruce
Clifford Newton Mason
Clifford Newton Mason was born December 25, 1938, to the late Ernest and Lelia Newton Mason. He departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence. “Cliff,”
David Wayne Martin
David Wayne Martin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. David was born on February 24, 1958, in Iredell County to the late
Iredell residents weigh in on need to protect life, limit short-term rentals and reduce cost of new school construction
BY KARISSA MILLER At the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting last week, residents spoke out on a variety of issues, including short-term rentals, designating Iredell County as a “Sanctuary
Registration underway for 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program
Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program is now now open and runs through Friday, February 10, at 5 p.m. Registration
Chestnut Grove Community Center to host blood drive on February 20
Special to Iredell Free News Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help save lives by making a blood donation at the Chestnut Grove Community Center
MGSD to celebrate completion of renovation projects at South, Park View elementary schools
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District will celebrate the completion of the district’s renovation and expansion projects at South and Park View elementary schools with a pair
Viewpoint: A call for action to support our schools and community
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Jeff James and the participants for the Iredell-Statesville Schools press conference. Great job! It was very
Couple blames Troutman town manager for injuries daughter sustained in golf cart accident
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After their 6-year-old daughter was injured in a golf cart accident during a party for a youth football team at Troutman ESC Park, a Statesville couple is