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Lucky Cats seeking community support for TNR program

Special to Iredell Free News The Lucky Cat Program needs the community’s help. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack

Janis Elizabeth Cranford Ford

Our Mother, Janis Ford, sings with Angels on this day and her tired body has pain no more as her soul moves easily through God’s kingdom. Surrounded by her family,

Best in the Foothills: LNHS Wildcat Band wins regional competition

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Band recently captured first place overall in the Foothills Invitational Marching Band Competition. The competition, held at North Iredell High School’s

Troutman Council rejects River Rock project, delays decision on North Fork Business Park

BY DEBBIE PAGE Following the unanimous recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Board, the Troutman Town Council rejected the River Rock triplex project on Thursday night, despite adjoining

Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey

Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022. Ann was born April 19, 1943,

Health Beat: Dispelling common myths about diabetes

Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 1.5 million people are newly diagnosed each year. And, according to Amy

Troutman officials, staff meet with state lawmakers to detail funding priorities

BY DEBBIE PAGE Officials from municipalities and the school systems met individually with N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Jeff McNeely and Grey Mills on Thursday to share their top

Mitchell Community College hosts 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony (Photo Gallery)

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony in Shearer Hall on its Statesville Campus on Friday. The program centered around “honoring all who served”

Iredell commissioners appoint Stroud to complete term of late-Commissioner Norman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday appoint Brad Stroud Sr. to complete the term of late-Commissioner Marvin Norman. Stroud, the top vote-getter among five

Local veterans’ service, sacrifices honored at West Iredell High School (Photo Gallery)

BY KARISSA MILLER Stressing the importance of every man and woman who has served in the military, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Billie Berry addressed a large crowd

MGSD Board to consider changes to attendance boundaries to address school crowding, future growth

Board also recognizes student and staff achievements in classroom, on stage and on athletic fields BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing growth, transportation efficiency, and the opening of the new Selma Burke

Public Notice: Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment (BOA) will conduct a public hearing at the Troutman Town Hall, 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC on the 17th

Sylvia Anne Greene Williams

Sylvia Anne Greene Williams, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Sylvia was born on February 23, 1944, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Alexander S.

I-SS Board considering plan for major stadium upgrades at all five district high schools

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a five-year plan for athletic stadium upgrades at all five district high schools. The plan includes improved lighting, new

Troutman Council approves Scouts’ pet pantry project

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a community pet pantry project to assist community members struggling to afford pet foods in these difficult economic times. The pet

Making a Difference: Fourth-graders devote school holiday to community service (Photos)

FROM STAFF REPORTS Reid Watson and Brantley Lippard are learning the value of community service at a young age. Last Tuesday, while many youngsters were enjoying a school holiday and

A Second Chance: Statesville woman credits cardiologists with saving her life after heart attack

Special to Iredell Free News When Deborah Chambers’ cardiologist told her that if she didn’t quit smoking, cigarettes would kill her, she took the advice with a grain of salt

Raymond Wayne Gill Jr.

Raymond Wayne Gill Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., left this physical realm on November 3, 2022. Raymond worked 30 years for the FDA in Washington, D.C., as a Deputy Director.

Robert Eugene Blankenship

Robert Eugene “Bob” Blankenship, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Bob and his wife Vernell celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Charleston, W.Va., he

Election Watch: Ten tips for Election Day voters in N.C.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections offers the following tips for voters who choose to go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday,

Viewpoint: Will voters stop self-proclaimed ‘Puppet Master’ from taking control of Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education?

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville man who calls himself the “Puppet Master” is dangerously close to achieving his goal of taking control of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. Iredell

EnergyUnited honors 2022 Bright Ideas grant recipients (Photos)

BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited has awarded 12 local teachers with Bright Ideas grant checks, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to be used for a variety of classroom and reading purposes.

Viewpoint: AFSP working with community partners to prevent suicides in Iredell County

BY SUSAN TOLLE It all started five years ago. 2018 brought us our first Central Piedmont Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention right here in Iredell County. Our

Safe Kids Iredell holding third annual winter weather drive

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition’s third annual holiday winter weather drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather wear is now

Meet the Candidates Video: Max James for I-SS Board of Education (District 1)

The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News invited all candidates in the November 8 election for the District 1, 3 and 5 seats on the Iredell-Statesville Schools

Mary Carolyn Drum Beaver

Mary Carolyn Drum Beaver, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Carolyn was born on October 11, 1938, in Iredell County to

Edward Jackson Lackey Jr.

Edward Jackson Lackey Jr., 80, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Stony

Iredell Homeless Coalition gearing up for holidays, cold weather

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Coalition members are collaborating to ensure homeless and housing insecure community members have food and warmth as temperatures fall and that all children have gifts

Kaneycha “Ney Ney” DeLaine Turner

Kaneycha “Ney Ney” DeLaine Turner, 19, was taken from her mother and family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was very excited about being an Aggie, but she is now

Letter to the Editor: I-SS board candidates who did not participate in forum deprived voters of opportunity to evaluate their suitability for office

To the Editor: Four years ago I had the pleasure of running as an unaffiliated candidate for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education in District 7. I strongly believe that

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