BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After qualifying in the Region 8 competition, South Iredell High School senior Olivia Zsarmani and junior Ciniah Rosby traveled to Mesa, Arizona, this week to compete
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Photo Gallery: Community support makes Joy Prom 2022 a night to remember
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Western Avenue Baptist Church hosted Joy Prom 2022 on Friday at the Statesville Civic Center. The theme for this year’s event was “Under the Stars.” Joy
Crossroads Arts and Science Early College celebrates Class of 2022
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents, family and friends cheered as 49 Crossroads Arts and Science Early College seniors made the short walk across the stage in Mac Gray Auditorium on Friday
Troutman Council and staff working to address development concerns
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council dispatched a light agenda on Thursday night, presenting fundraiser proceeds, approving an annexation request, choosing an auditing firm, accepting grant funds,
Mitchell Community College GED graduates overcome challenges in pursuit of diploma (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than two dozen students and their families celebrated Thursday during Mitchell Community College’s 37th annual high school equivalency graduation ceremony. The students, many of whom faced
Statesville Woman’s Club honors Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship winner with College Shower
Special to Iredell Free News During its May meeting, the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club presented the Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship winner, Natalie Bridgman,
Health Beat: Don’t ignore serious stroke warning sign
Special to Iredell Free News You probably know that your brain, like all areas of your body, needs a constant supply of blood to keep it going. Delivering necessary nutrients
Proposed Town of Mooresville budget maintains property tax rate, includes funding for 24 new positions
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Town of Mooresville’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 maintains the property tax rate for the 15th consecutive year and also continues the current water and
Megan Taylor Shutler
Megan Taylor Shutler, 27, of Mooresville, N.C., went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1994, in
United Way of Iredell County recognized as a top performer in the Southeast
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County was recently recognized at the Southeastern Regional Conference of United Ways for its outstanding efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
More than 200 I-SS seniors inducted into National Technical Honor Society (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 200 seniors from throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday during a ceremony at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray
Town of Troutman budget proposal calls for fee increases, raises for town employees
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s proposed 2022-2023 budget includes increased fees for non-state mandated town services, water and sewer rate increases, salary increases for town employees, and
Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology earns prestigious recognition from National MS Society
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in the Greater Charlotte area, has been recognized as
Inaugural Rescue Roundup set for May 28 at Iredell County Fairgrounds
8 Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont Animal Rescue, in conjunction with the Aloft Mooresville and LKNFEST, has invited every 501(c)3 Animal Rescue Organization and county animal shelters throughout North
Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2020/2021 inductees
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its fifth class of inductees. The class encompasses over 90 years of athletics in
Iredell Firewire Report: First responders handle severe weather, fires, drownings and more during busy week
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County emergency services, along with the two municipality departments, have been busy! Iredell County sheriff’s deputies had a bang-up week, Mooresville police had a guy at
Hepler receives Old North State Award for dedication and service to Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell County Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Hepler was presented with the Old North State Award earlier this week. The award, which was issued by Gov.
Viewpoint: We are healthcare
BY JOHN GREEN What an absolutely eventful and wild year we have had in healthcare. Each May, in conjunction with National Hospital Week (May 8, 2022 – May 14, 2022), I
Photo Gallery & Video: 2022 Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run
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Viewpoint: Nurses make a difference in our community every day
BY BECKY WAGNER Over the course of the last two years, we’ve heard a lot about nurses all across the globe as they’ve helped navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. National Nurses
Iredell County Superior Court jury begins deliberations in Turner murder trial
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Kevin Turner’s fate is now in the hands of an Iredell County Superior Court jury. The panel of 10 women and two men began deliberating late Friday
Viewpoint: Under Purcell’s leadership, Register of Deeds Office has continued to provide superior service
BY RUSSELL W. CHAPMAN JR. This letter is in response to your recent editorial regarding Maureen Purcell and her competence to continue to serve as Iredell County register of deeds.
Mary Whitlow Hinson
Mary Whitlow Hinson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1933, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late H.H. and Grace
Arlene Faye Grubb Gould
Arlene Faye Grubb Gould, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1927, in Detroit, Mich., to the late William and Mildred
Clyde Lindburg Stout
Clyde Lindburg “Paw Paw” Stout of Statesville, N.C., gained his heavenly wings on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 1:18 p.m. Pawpaw fought a battle with several health issues; dementia being
SPD: Suspect in Stockton Street shooting apprehended
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month in Statesville was apprehended by Statesville police on Thursday morning. Statesville officers and members of the Carolinas Regional
Mr. Marvel mixes magic with anti-bullying message at Central Elementary School (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Smiles were abundant at Central Elementary School when students were treated to Mr. Marvel’s Bye Bye Bullies Magic Show. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students attended what Principal Kelly
Mooresville commissioners recognize service of police officers, honor ultimate sacrifice made by MPD K9 officer
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners recognized the service and sacrifices of the law enforcement community during Monday’s town board meeting. Commissioner Gary West read proclamations
James Theodore Cheatham III
James Theodore Cheatham III, 87, died Sunday, May 1, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Brenning Bunch Cheatham. Jim and Bren were married in Statesville,
Iredell Health System eases visitor restrictions; children under age 12 can now visit most areas
Special to Iredell Free News Effective immediately, Iredell Health System is easing its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital and throughout the Iredell Physician Network to allow individuals of all
2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series kicks off May 6 with SOULWATT
Special to Iredell Free News Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT will kick off the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert
Howard Anton Barraclough
Howard Anton Barraclough, 74, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He would have you know that he died, he wasn’t
Alice Estelle Hunsucker
Alice Estelle Hunsucker, 88, of Newton, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 27, 1933, in Salinas, Calif., she was the daughter of
I-SS administrators update board on efforts to meet district’s strategic goals
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators kicked off the second part of the Board of Education meeting on Monday night by outlining commitments parents should expect from the school system.
Statesville city manager’s proposed budget for 2022-2023 maintains current tax rate; water and sewer rates remain unchanged
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan, which maintains the current
Statesville Council recognizes Green Street/Garfield Street area as significant historical district
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council took what it acknowledged were long-overdue steps toward honoring an area of Statesville’s unique history on Monday. Mayor Costi Kutteh announced that the