Special to Iredell Free News Purple Heart Homes, in conjunction with numerous community partners, has been awarded a $679,727 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a four-year
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Karrie Michelle Allan
Karrie Michelle Allan, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., succumbed to her long battle with colon cancer peacefully on October 25, 2022. She was born on February 22, 1974 in Kansas City,
Statesville Chamber accepting nominations for Iredell Health System Future5
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Iredell Health System Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 annually recognizes five Greater Statesville
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont to host 5K event on November 13
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, November 13 at Salisbury Community Park. Participation in the 5K
Health Beat: Understanding Internal Medicine
Special to Iredell Free News If you are looking for a new primary care provider, you may notice that some providers have “internal medicine” listed under their names. This can
Quinesha Gwendolyn Prince
Quinesha Gwendolyn Prince, 28, of Old Farm Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 13, 1994, to Quinton Machaux Prince Sr. and Monica Hickmon Prince. She
Stephen Brady Heintz
Stephen “Steve” Brady Heintz of Statesville, N.C., took his last breath here on earth around lunchtime at Atrium Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, October 21, 2022. He passed
Iredell commissioners approve changes to Animal Control Ordinance
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve several proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance that governs the treatment of pets and stray animals in the
Ruth Ellen Wagner Krohne
Ruth Ellen Wagner Krohne, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville, N.C. Born January 9, 1925, in Fort Wayne,
Sen. Sawyer: Boys & Girls Club provided safe place during tumultuous childhood (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON When Vickie Sawyer was a child and her home life was crumbling around her, she found comfort at her local Boys & Girls Club. Now a state
Election Watch: State Board responds to misleading mailers sent to voters
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Over the past couple of days, the State Board of Elections has received numerous calls from voters across North Carolina who are confused or
Fred Timothy Rinehardt
Fred Timothy Rinehardt, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022, at Cadence Assisted Living in Mooresville. Fred was born on September 5, 1929, in Mooresville to
Sheriff: Suspect jailed in lieu of $500,000 bond on sexual assault charges
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 53-year-old man faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Eva Mae Campbell
On March 11, 1925, Harvey Campbell and Lula Bruner Campbell of the Turnersburg Community had one of the five girls and five boys born to their marriage. They named her
I-SS Board of Education candidates discuss issues, experience at public forum
Republican candidates decide not to participate in forum sponsored by Statesville Chamber and Our Schools First BY KARISSA MILLER Candidates vying for three open Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education seats
Mitchell Community College renames buildings after two long-time supporters (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mitchell Community College recognized the contributions of two dedicated supporters of the college by renaming two buildings on the Mooresville campus in their honor. Long-time Board of
Statesville Council approves special-use permit for expansion of Sherwin-Williams facility
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve a special-use permit that will allow for the expansion of the Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing facility. The expansion
Robert Asquith
Robert “Bob” Asquith, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., with family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife of
Evan Leon Dancey
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went
‘I’m finally doing things I want to do’
Statesville woman thankful for cardiologist who discovered heart condition Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your breathing is so labored that it’s difficult for you to walk or move. Completing
Mooresville’s Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series kicks off with Cher tribute on November 5
Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville Arts & Events is excited to announce the Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series will kick off this season with the exciting
Iredell commissioners approve sheriff’s plan to add detective to identify threats against I-SS schools
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on Sheriff Darren Campbell’s plan to create a new detective position to focus on investigating threats against
Laura Marie Hall
Laura Marie Hall, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 14, 2022 in her home. She was born March 30, 1976, in LaSalle County, Ill. Laura was preceded in death by
Unity High School alumni fund legacy scholarship through Iredell-Statesville Schools Foundation for Excellence in Education
BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity High School Alumni Association is partnering with the Iredell-Statesville Schools Foundation for Excellence in Education to provide college scholarships to local students in perpetuity. The
Viewpoint: Electing divisive school board candidates would be harmful to Iredell-Statesville Schools
BY TODD CARVER I write this fully anticipating my political suicide. In today’s political climate, there can be no greater sin than speaking out against a fellow member of one’s
City of Statesville announces new leaf collection routes, schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection is ramping up for Statesville residents who perform their own yardwork, and this year the city’s Sanitation Division has a new
Town of Mooresville opens long-awaited West Branch library (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Thursday marked a special day for southern Iredell Countybresidents as the new Mooresville Public Library West Branch held its grand opening and provided guided tours of
Viewpoint: A moratorium on new development will not solve traffic issues in southern Iredell County
BY SEN. VICKIE SAWYER I too get stuck in traffic, shake my head in disgust as I see another rezoning for apartment buildings and worry about where the money will
7th Annual Rainbow Kidz Courage Luncheon raises awareness of ‘public health crisis’
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Leigh Ann Darty and Meredith Fleming are two incredible difference makers in our community. For children across Iredell County who have lost a friend or loved one,
I-SS Board honors Packman, Christian for their service and dedication to school district
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized community members and parents Beth Packman and Jennifer Christian during the board’s October 10 meeting for their support, service and
Statesville Woman’s Club supporting mission of Bella’s Backpacks, gearing up for ‘The Clubhouse’ Preservation Fundraiser
Special to Iredell Free News Motivational speaker Tyronna Hooker was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. She spoke about “Women Making a Difference,” asserting that
Mary Lou Rutten
Mary Lou Rutten, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Carroll, Iowa, on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the
Iredell Homeless Coalition partners gearing up for community’s winter, holiday needs
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Homeless Coalition members have several upcoming events and collection drives to assist those who are homeless or housing insecure or in need as winter and
Town of Troutman request for qualifications for engineering services for clay pipe sewer system
TOWN OF TROUTMAN CLAY PIPE SEWER SYSTEM AIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Town of Troutman is seeking professional engineering services for design, permit approval, bidding, construction observation and
Lexine Allen White
Lexine Allen White went to her eternal home on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Born on March 18, 1932, and raised in Hiddenite, N.C., Lexine was the daughter of Lex Marsh
I-SS Board faces criticism about dress code, choice programs and loss of teachers
BY KARISSA MILLER Celeste Henkel Elementary teacher Sarah Cope confronted the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education earlier this week about the board’s focus on the dress code rather than the