BY KARISSA MILLER Brittany and Jason Chester wanted to teach their sons, Ezra and Josiah, the importance of giving and the true meaning of Christmas. When Brittany asked her older
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NCDHHS launches new mental and behavioral health training and consultation initiative in K-12 Schools
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This winter and spring 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the N.C. Psychiatry Access
Bernice Reid Femister
Bernice Reid Femister, affectionately known as “mother of many,” was born on March 31, 1930, to the late John Scott and Frances R. Reid. She departed her earthly life on
Secretary Wilson visits Lake Norman State Park, helps kick off Year of the Trail (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson recently visited Lake Norman State Park to tour the park’s new rental cabins and bathhouse, get updates on
Iredell commissioners approve sheriff’s request to purchase weapons vaults for I-SS school resource officers
Board of commissioners also signs off on Sheriff Campbell’s request to buy ballistic vests and helmets for deputies and accept a $1 million grant to purchase a mobile command unit
Troutman Council approves rezoning for North Fork Business Park with long list of conditions
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted to approve Heavy Industrial Zoning for most of the 38-acre North Fork Business Park on Nugget Lane, just off Murdock Road, on
Nathaniel “Tookie” Connor
Mr. Nathaniel “Tookie” Connor, 84, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned into the eternal resting place on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. Tookie, as he
Stephanie Arnold Schrock
Stephanie Jane Arnold Schrock, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Lake in the Hills, Ill., passed away on November 22, 2022, after battling a protracted illness. She was born
Viewpoint: Don’t be scared to talk about suicide
BY AMY FUHRMAN In December, my thoughts turn to death. I know that sounds morbid — and it is — but it’s impossible for me not to think about as
Guilty: Judge sentences Union Grove man to life imprisonment for murder of Tommy Cass
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Union Grove man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the willful, premeditated and deliberate killing of Harmony resident Tommy Cass. After a
Jury deliberations underway in Hague murder trial
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A jury began deliberating in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon after hearing closing arguments in the murder trial of Blaine “Dale” Hague. Hague, 73, faces
David Allen Driskill
David Allen Driskill, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Mr. Driskill was born in Mooresville, N.C., on August 21, 1961. He was the son of the
Earnest Carter Sharpe Jr.
Mr. Earnest Carter Sharpe Jr., 70, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 29, 1952, to the late Earnest Carter Sharpe Sr. and Mattie Parker Sharpe. He departed this
Local organizations awarded more than $150K from United Way’s Endowment for the Future
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that five organizations had been selected to receive 2022 Endowment for the Future Grants. Twenty-one organizations who
Local first responders honored during annual Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet (Photo Gallery)
BY KARISSA MILLER Despite rain and dense fog outside, the Statesville Civic Center was packed and the crowd was energized Wednesday night for the annual Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet.
Sheriff: Suspect faces felony assault charge in connection with stabbing
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred in western Iredell County on Wednesday following an investigation by the Iredell
Sun setting at Sunshine’s Cafe after 38 years
Local eatery to close after nearly four decades BY AMY FUHRMAN Something magical happens when you walk into Sunshine’s Cafe — suddenly, your day seems a little brighter. Maybe it’s
Iredell Health System announces plans to expand emergency department and critical care unit
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System on Thursday announced plans to significantly expand Iredell Memorial Hospital’s critical care unit and emergency department. The expansion will increase the size of
Defendant disputes witness testimony, claims he killed ‘crazy’ hunter in self-defense
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man charged with killing Harmony resident Tommy Cass told an Iredell County Superior Court jury on Wednesday that he shot Cass because he feared for his
Mooresville commissioners approve 108-unit, multi-family housing development near Brawley School Road
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite the concerns raised by nearby residents about traffic congestion and a possible negative impact on their property values, Mooresville town commissioners on Monday cleared the way
The last Mallory Minute: Board chairman expresses appreciation for opportunity to serve community
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory delivered a heartfelt goodbye to the community at large and his colleagues during his final meeting as a commissioner.
Leaf collection efforts running behind schedule in Statesville due to weather, staffing issues
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection continues for Statesville residents on the new schedule and routes released earlier in the fall. The new schedule consists of five
Viewpoint: Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County committed providing exemplary service to community
BY MIKE SMITH ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article entitled “How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle,” outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice
Witnesses: Defendant shot and killed Harmony man during dispute over hunting
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Before leaving home in the early morning hours of September 7, 2020, to hunt with three friends and his son, Tommy Cass woke his wife and told
David Patrick Nail
David Patrick Nail of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 23, 2022, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. David was born lucky on St. Patrick’s Day 1953. He grew up in Winston-Salem
Rainbow Kidz awarded grant from Speedway Children’s Charities
Special to Iredell Free News Rainbow Kidz, the pediatric grief program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, was honored to accept a grant from the Speedway Children’s Charities
Wreaths Across America to honor veterans buried at Willow Valley Cemetery
Special to Iredell Free News Veterans buried at Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville will be honored once again this holiday season by Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is working
Troutman Council approves Girl Scout project for ESC Park
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a request by Girl Scout Troop 12965 to install bird houses throughout ESC Park and create an orienteering activity for a Silver
Gov. Cooper encourages residents to prepare for winter weather
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10, and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan
New I-SS Board members sworn in; Howell elected chairman (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Four newly elected members officially joined the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday afternoon. Iredell County Chief Magistrate Daniel Chambers
Connolly, Stroud and Houpe sworn in as Iredell County commissioners
BY KARISSA MILLER Republicans Bert Connolly, Gene Houpe and Brad Stroud were sworn in Monday as Iredell County commissioners during a ceremony at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville.
Photo Gallery: Town of Troutman Jingle Run 5K
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 185 festively dressed runners, walkers, and canine companions wound their way through the streets of Troutman on Sunday afternoon in the final event of the weekend
2022 future5 honorees committed to helping Statesville area reach its potential
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized Kaleigh Darty, Joshua McCrary, Kevin Angell, Hannah Scott, and Meagan Kowalski on Friday as the 2022 Iredell Health System Future 5
Health Beat: Frequent heartburn can be sign of serious health concern
Special to Iredell Free News Are you one of the more than 60 million Americans that experience heartburn at least once a month? Heartburn is that irritating, burning sensation in
Southern-Fried Christmas: Center Stage Alliance production of ‘Christmas Belles’ opens December 8
Special to Iredell Free News Center Stage Alliance’s production of “Christmas Belles” open this week at New Salem United Methodist Church. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on December 8,
William Henry “Jack” Maxwell Jr.
William Henry “Jack” Maxwell Jr. gained his eternal wings on November 9, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Lavonia, Ga.,