BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Healthy Iredell, a coalition of Iredell County citizens and agency and organization representatives, met recently to continue its work to improve the quality of life and
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Video: Filmmaker Sheldon Candis honored by Full Bloom Film Festival
Filmmaker Sheldon Candis (center) and his parents, Leslie and Freddie Morrison, sat down for an interview with Iredell Free News on Saturday evening after the Full Bloom Film Festival presented
Kindred to perform at fundraiser for The Rock Church on September 17
Special to Iredell Free News Kindred is coming to Statesville. Comprised of former American Idol contestants Ryleigh Madison and Dustin Chapman and their band, Kindred will perform at The Rock
Voting by absentee ballot begins in the 2022 General Election
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s county boards of elections on Friday will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who request them for the 2022 general election.
Divided Troutman Council approves Wakefield at Barium development
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com By a 3-2 vote, the Troutman Town Council approved the rezoning for the Wakefield at Barium mixed-use development, clearing the way for the construction of as
Bus driver shortage continues to create challenges for Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools continues to struggle with a bus driver shortage. “Currently, we have 25 bus routes that are not covered by a driver, with a
Mooresville commissioners approve conditional rezoning for 283 multi-family units off Alcove Road
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a rezoning request to allow a developer to build a 283-unit multi-family housing development on a 15.5-acre site
Audrey Lenior Pitts
Audrey Lenior Pitts, 74, of Troutman, N.C., began her journey to her Heavenly home on September 6, 2022, to be welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord. She was
Rescue Ranch planning two community events in September
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch is hosting two September events for the community to learn more about the animal welfare nonprofit and its programs: Fun Friday and Blood
NCDHHS expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccination as cases increase
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With evolving case trends and increasing vaccine supply, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. Vaccinations
Karen Emery Weatherman
Karen Emery Weatherman, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 5, 2022, surrounded by her family and lots of love. She was born in
Troutman Council to consider Wakefield at Barium annexation, rezoning on Thursday night
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council held its agenda briefing on Tuesday afternoon as it prepares to hear developers’ annexation and rezoning requests on Thursday night for the
Whittington honored for nearly four decades of service to Town of Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Commissioner Bobby Compton couldn’t help himself. On a night when former Commissioner Barbara Whittington was presented The Moore Award honoring her for nearly four decades of
Sheriff: Suspended I-SS teacher faces 27 additional charges as a result of ongoing ICSO investigation
FROM STAFF REPORTS The legal troubles continue to mount for an Iredell-Statesville Schools teacher accused of having an illegal sexual relationship with a student. Elizabeth Suzanne Bailey, 36, of Bluff
Viewpoint: Research about Iredell County cemeteries sparks interest in Crawford family history
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Tucked away in the woods on a hill behind a church in western Iredell County lies a hidden family cemetery. It isn’t a church graveyard. In fact,
Denise Arliska Woods Kidd
Mrs. Denise Arliska Woods Kidd was born September 21, 1955, in Washington, D.C. At the age of 17, she married Arthur Lee Moon and later had three children, Arthur, Nickey,
Partners Health showcases treatment and support options
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Partners Health Management showcased two area programs during its recent Community Cafe to raise awareness of available substance use disorder treatment options. EMS COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESPONSE
Jerry Wayne Goodman
Jerry Wayne Goodman, 80, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 15, 1942, in Iredell County, N.C., to the
Local Reentry Council trying to secure funding, volunteers needed to expand services
By Debbie Page debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Iredell Local Reentry Council continues to expand its horizons as it helps advocate for increases in transitional housing options and seeks funding sources, including opioid
Viewpoint: Local cowboys shine in neighborhood roundup
BY JOHN A. SHERRILL As I sat in my recliner one evening, watching some useless television show, I noticed movement through the picture window out on the front lawn. It
A Blessing: Staff at J. Allen Knox Radiation Therapy Center support retired teacher after breast cancer diagnosis
Special to Iredell Free News After teaching for more than 31 years, Kae Treadway was ready to enjoy the next stage of her life — retirement. But less than a
NCDHHS: Updated COVID-19 boosters becoming available for everyone 12 and older
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Updated boosters are becoming available in North Carolina, following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
DEA warns parents, teachers, law enforcement about deadly ‘rainbow fentanyl’
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug Enforcement Agency is warning law enforcement, parents, teachers, and community members about the influx of “rainbow fentanyl” — made by Mexican drug cartels to
Stock the Shelves: ICPYC hosting Book and Diaper Drive throughout September
Special to Iredell Free News September is National Literacy Month, a time to encourage children to pick up a good book and explore new worlds. But many children in Iredell
Cloverleaf Elementary staff energized as new school year gets underway
BY KARISSA MILLER Before the new school year began on Monday educators at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, had fun bonding and prepping their classrooms. “We’re very
Red Dirt Revival takes stage this week at Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert
Special to Iredell Free News Kick off the Labor Day Weekend in Downtown as Red Dirt Revival takes the stage on Friday for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer
Iredell County Public Library: Calendar of Events for September
Special to Iredell Free News The events featured below are just some of the events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for all
Bennie Strickland
Mr. Bennie Strickland, 91, son of the late Truitt and Johnnie B. Strickland, was born September 25, 1930, in La Grange, Ga. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 24,
Barbara Irby Bobbitt
Barbara Irby Bobbitt, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on August 1, 1943, in Los Angeles, Calif.,
Stanley Dwayne Shook
Stanley Dwayne Shook, 60, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1961, in Siler
JW Smith Jr.
JW Smith Jr., 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday August 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on July 2,
NCDHHS strengthens commitment to health equity in new State Health Improvement Plan
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Health equity, education and economic stability for all North Carolinians are key strategies in the 2022 North Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (NC
MGSD’s MIWAYE program featured during presentation to N.C. House Select Committee
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Gardner gave a presentation about the district’s MIWAYE program to to the N.C. House Select Committee on Monday, August 29.
Video: Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent discusses bus driver shortage, start of 2022-2023 school year
Service dog helps local veteran cope with PTSD, injuries
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After serving in the Marines and the Army as a Special Operations soldier for a total of 20 years and suffering a traumatic brain injury after
Doosan Bobcat donates school supplies to Iredell-Statesville Schools students
BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees held a school supply drive and collected crayons, notebooks, pencils and other essentials for hundreds of Iredell-Statesville Schools students. Jeffrey Bardoni, who leads the