Bette Burns Chastain was born in Charlotte, N.C., in 1928. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Dorothy P. Burns. She attended schools in Charlotte and Charleston, S.C.
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Iredell Homeless Coalition seeks help furnishing transitional housing, meeting homeless community members’ needs
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During their April meeting, Iredell Homeless Coalition members celebrated a new partnership between the Statesville Housing Authority and Fifth Street Ministries to provide transitional housing units
Iredell County officials urge residents to update emergency plans and kits
May 1-7 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans
Ag Day: I-SS kindergartners entertained as they learn about food and fiber sources (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of giggling and enthusiastic kindergartners swarmed the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Tuesday to learn about the county’s agricultural resources at the first of three “Wake
John Franklin McCrary
John Franklin McCrary, born October 14, 1940, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and Saturday, April 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,
‘Rock the Park’ summer concert series kicks off May 6
Special to Iredell Free News Our Town Stage has announced show times and dates for the upcoming “Rock the Park – Liberty Park Concert Series,” a diverse collection of five
United Way announces more than $240K in grants through emergency food and shelter program
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County announced Tuesday that more than $240,000 in grants have been awarded by the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board for
Meet the Candidates Video Series: Vickie Sawyer for N.C. Senate (District 37)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
Courthouse ceremony shines spotlight on crime victims’ rights (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a ceremony commemorating National Crime Victims Week on Monday, District Attorney Sarah Kirkman pledged to fight for justice for local victims and their families.
Meet the Candidates Video Series: John Staford for Statesville City Council (Ward 5)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
Meet the Candidates Video Series: Joe Hudson for Statesville City Council (Ward 5)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
ARTRAGEOUS: ‘A creative explosion of the arts’ set for April 30 at Mac Gray Auditorium
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s 2021-2022 season concludes on Saturday, April 30, with its sixth Main Stage show, ARTRAGEOUS. This talented troupe has toured in
Like Family: Cancer patient extols care provided by Iredell Radiation Therapy Center
Special to Iredell Free News For those with cancer, the thought of radiation can be unsettling. When your doctor recommends radiation therapy, a multitude of worrisome questions may race through
Gov. Cooper directs $34 million for tuition assistance and support for K-12 student learning, mental health needs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has directed $34 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and
Iredell County task force committed to reducing domestic violence as well as children’s exposure to violence
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Couples in the throes of domestic violence, whether mental, emotional, or physical, often tell counselors that they never fight in front of the children. However, the
Brenda Kaye Shephard
Brenda Kaye Shephard, age 71, loving mother of two and adoring wife to husband Garry Shephard, passed away peacefully in the early morning on the 19th of April, 2022, with
SPD participating in National Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, April 30
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will be participating in the 22nd DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday April 30, from 10 a.m. to
An A+ Celebration: West Iredell High students help promote the arts at Scotts Elementary (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON For the first time in three years, Scotts Elementary School students got to enjoy the A+ Arts Celebration on Friday. They had a little help from their
Iredell County agencies working to reduce childhood deaths related to improper use of car safety seats
BY KARISSA MILLER Nineteen children died in Iredell County in 2020. The Iredell County Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) is working to ensure that everything possible is being done to
Statesville mayoral candidate vows he’s ‘Not going anywhere’ after his fitness to serve is questioned
FROM STAFF REPORTS A day after his fitness to serve in public office was questioned in the Iredell Free News, Statesville mayoral candidate Brian Summers told his Facebook friends that
Mary McCulloch Templeton Brown
Mary McCulloch Templeton Brown died at home on Friday, April 15, 2022, at age 102. She was known by many as Mrs. Brown, Mary McCulloch, Mary Mac, Mac, Culloch, as
Kathleen Parker
Kathleen Parker, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 19, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1957, in Mount Vernon, N.Y., to the late Peter and Gertrude Wagner
Carmen Viola Allen Smith-McWhorter
Carmen Viola Allen Smith, who was known as “Dee” (Our Jamaican Queen), was a Legend. She left a legacy. She was the loving mother of LaToya Mone’t Smith, Robertino Mickel
Giving Back: ASEC students, teachers devote school day to community service projects (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Agriculture and Science Early College students, staff and other volunteers worked up a sweat Friday while laboring to make Harmony Elementary School’s campus a little more beautiful.
Meet the Candidates Video Series: Barry Tilley for Clerk of Superior Court
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
Meet the Candidates Video Series: Jim Mixson for Clerk of Superior Court
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
Defense team argues self-defense in fatal shooting at Myrtle Place Apartments; judge sets bond at $400,000
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A crowd of about 50 people watched a surveillance video in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday that showed the fatal shooting of a Statesville man three
Troutman Council mulling fee increases to cover rising operating costs
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Manager Ron Wyatt and Finance Director Justin Mundy presented the draft of the proposed 2022-2023 Town of Troutman budget to the Town Council on Tuesday during
Backing the Blue: Harmony firefighter shows support for ICSO Canine Unit
Special to Iredell Free News Chris Holmes, a resident of Harmony and member of the Harmony Fire Department for five years, made and graciously donated a wooden “K9 Flag” sign
Janice Myers
The world lost a loving and dedicated mother, woman of God, teacher, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, mentor, and motivator. Ms. Janice Myers, 58, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, on January
Michael Lynn Goodman
Michael “Mike” Lynn Goodman, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at home. He was born September 29, 1956, in Mooresville, son of Vance and
Cristian Ariel Alvarado Chacon
Cristian Ariel Alvarado Chacon, 31, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was born in Honduras on January 27,
Viewpoint: Banning books hinders student learning
Books that deal with controversial topics often reflect teens’ real-life situations BY COOPER HALL All around the world books are being banned in schools. This means a lot of students
Dr. Howard David Homesley
Dr. Howard David Homesley, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his residence. He was the third child of Essie and Troy C. Homesley and
Fight the Bite: Warmer weather leads to greater risk for tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State health officials are raising awareness of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses with the arrival of warmer weather. According to preliminary data, in 2021
Iredell County Board of Commissioners proclaims April as 911 Education Month
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has declared April as 911 Education Month. The board approved a proclamation recognizing the importance of 911 during Tuesday’s meeting. Iredell