BY KARISSA MILLER Following last month’s mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, concerned community members spoke out Monday night at the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting about school
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Eleven Statesville High School graduates earn CNA certification
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School celebrated the graduation of 11 students from the Certified Nursing Assistant Program on Tuesday. Registered Nurse and Instructor Lacie Howard said she’s proud of
Sheriff: ICSO deputies searching for Charlotte man after seizing drugs, weapons
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies who fled the scene of a house party after they questioned him after finding cocaine in his vehicle. Deputies responded to Bridlewood
Pastor: ‘It’s a time to think, and grieve, and mourn, and hope.”
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON First Presbyterian Church in Statesville held a candlelight vigil for the seven people involved in Monday night’s devastating crash on Fort Dobbs Road. A father and his
Statesville Woman’s Club shares proceeds from annual geranium sale
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club recently shared proceeds from the “Blooms for a Cause” Annual Geranium Sale with
NCDHHS preparing for rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5 across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for children under 5 years old and to ensure families
Statesville man faces charges in crash that killed two, injured four on Fort Dobbs Road
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was jailed overnight on charges that he crashed his vehicle into a golf cart near Fort Dobbs, killing a man and a young child.
Rev. William C. Vigue
Rev. William C. Vigue, 68, died suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2022, in Mooresville, N.C. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Mariano Vigue. Born in Danbury, Conn., on March
NCDHHS advises residents to exercise caution as temperatures rise for summer
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the state.
Iredell-Statesville Schools Bible Association Newsletter (Spring 2022)
Volume 1, Issue 1 Spring 2022 The Iredell-Statesville Schools Bible Association (ISSBA) was founded in 1994 by a small group of local citizens dedicated to teaching Bible classes in the local
A True Trailblazer: Statesville’s first oncologist retiring after 42 years
Special to Iredell Free News The word “cancer” makes most people shudder. However, for oncologists, doctors who specialize in treating cancer, this word is part of their daily vocabulary—and they
Game Changer: Hoops for Christ provides support for teens on and off the court
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Sandra Donawa is more than just a coach. She is a mentor to young men on and off the court for Hoops for Christ, an organization
SOULWATT to kick off Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series on June 17
Special to Iredell Free News Bring your friends and family as the Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT takes the stage on June
Leroy Daugherty
Leroy Daugherty, 84, of Statesville N.C., passed away on June 10, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born July 12, 1937, to William Columbus Daugherty and Rhoda Daugherty in
Peggy Lou Lesley
Peggy Lou Lesley (June 22, 1931 – June 10, 2022) Wow! What a life! Even at almost 91, my mother was feisty and full of spirit. She was also full
VIDEO: I-SS Year in Review with Superintendent Jeff James
Mitchell Community College honors legacy of former president Barton Herrscher
Special to Iredell Free News The year 1973 marks a pivotal moment in Mitchell Community College’s history, signifying its transition from a private two-year institution to a public community college.
Class of 2022: West Iredell High grads have potential ‘to change the world’ (Photo Gallery)
PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During West Iredell High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night, honor speaker Brylee Gibson teared up as she spoke of the memories
Class of 2022: Statesville High grads learned to ‘push through’ challenges during pandemic (Photo Gallery)
BY KARISSA MILLER Family and friends filled the stadium at Statesville High School to watch 185 Greyhounds graduate on Friday morning. Senior class president Emma Theriot welcomed the crowd and
Class of 2022: South Iredell High grads encouraged to ’embrace the day and never let go’ (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During Friday morning’s commencement ceremony at South Iredell High School, senior Ashley Crowley spoke of the many challenges the 315 members of the Class of 2022 faced
Johnnie Richard Wilhelm
Johnnie Richard Wilhelm, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Johnnie was born on February 19, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., and
Class of 2022: Lake Norman High grads encouraged to ‘explore, dream, discover’ (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School honored its 2022 graduates on Friday morning, praising them for their perseverance and resilience in earning diplomas despite the unprecedented pandemic challenges
Class of 2022: North Iredell High grads celebrate triumph over adversity (Photo Gallery)
FROM STAFF REPORTS “Way to go, Raider Class of 2022! We did it!” Those words Friday morning from North Iredell High School Senior Class President William Cockerham had special significance
Thomas Duke Williams Jr.
Thomas Duke Williams Jr., 97, died on June 8, 2022. Williams was born May 14, 1925, in Louisville, Ky., to Rev. T. Duke Williams and Gladys Cotton Williams. As the
Iredell commissioners adopt $258.7 million budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $258.7 million budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 that includes raises for county employees and no
Delores Payne Gullick
Delores Payne Gullick, 74, of Mt Ulla, N.C., passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, June 3, 2022. Dee was born on April 25, 1948,
Troutman Council discusses possible Juneteenth observance options for next year
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, states and municipalities started exploring how to best commemorate the observance. Troutman
Rep. Foxx lauds Statesville mayor pro tem on floor of U.S. House (Video)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday honored the service of Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “For the last
N.C. insurance commissioner calls attention to perils of reckless, distracted driving
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes and
Iredell Firewire Report: County commissioners demonstrate commitment to public safety, first responders
BY DAN GITRO Two big things happened at Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting that will directly impact residents and fire and rescue personnel of this great county:
Mission Accomplished! World War II veteran’s medals reunited with family in California (Photo Gallery)
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mission Accomplished! Eight days after departing Statesville, a small caravan of motorcycle riders arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Monday morning and presented the long-lost military service
Statesville Council considering midyear bonuses for all city employees
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Budget talks are usually not among the most joyous discussions had by city council members. But Monday’s budget discussions brought the Christmas spirit a little early.
PBS Carolina Impact features Iredell-Statesville Schools (Video)
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, along with I-SS teachers and principals, are featured prominently in a new episode of PBS Charlotte’s Carolina Impact. The 30-minute episode, “Equity
Sherrill Vincent Parks
Sherrill Vincent Parks was born May 1, 1937. He graduated from Statesville Senior High School and Davidson College. He went into the family business, Parks Realty Company, where he met
Kenneth “Kenny” William Stroud
Kenneth “Kenny” William Stroud was born on May 17, 1935. He joined his heavenly father and beloved son, Scott, on June 4, 2022. Kenny was a long-time resident of Clearwater,
Iredell Health System welcomes new physician assistant to Harmony Medical Care
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Veronica Bradley, PA-C, to Harmony Medical Care. Bradley is a physician