Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and prospective voters across North Carolina as
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Mitchell Community College announces establishment of the Gavin Cox BLET Scholarship
Special to Iredell Free News The family of a Mitchell Community College student who died last weekend is honoring his legacy by creating a scholarship. Gavin Doyle Cox, 22, of
Statesville Family YMCA aims to strengthen community through Day of Giving
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will celebrate its annual Day of Giving on Monday, March 28. YMCA Day of Giving is an annual, one-day giving event
Statesville Council delays vote on 2045 Land Development Plan, supports annexation requests
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday delayed formal adoption of the 2045 Land Development Plan. A representative of Clarion Associates, the Chapel Hill firm that created the
Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert
Mrs. Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert, daughter of the late Albert Timothy and Birdie Mayfield Hargrove, was born on October 20, 1929, in Rowan County, N.C. She was the oldest of
Leaving Her Mark: Hepler embarking on new adventure after 25 years with Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department
BY KARISSA MILLER Michelle Hepler will retire at the end of this month after 25 years of service at the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department. A constant presence throughout
Viewpoint: Iredell-Statesville Schools takes common-sense approach to book challenges
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has taken a stand for common sense and for parental rights in the face public pressure from a group of would-be
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (March 19)
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Jeffrey Martin Flagg
Jeffrey Martin Flagg, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on November 9, 1960,
Troutman Middle principal responds to false allegations about pornographic material in school’s library
BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Middle School Principal Bryan Paslay said earlier this week that he has been thrown into the middle of another hot-button issue. He wants to set the
N.C. leaders outline plans to boost economic growth, protect public health to ensure strong future
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper outlined steps on Thursday to move North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, secretary for the
Application deadline rapidly approaching for EnergyUnited scholarships for summer basketball camps
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline is approaching for students to apply for a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship from EnergyUnited. Fifth- and sixth-grade students can apply for full
U.S. attorney announces successful forfeiture and return of cryptocurrency stolen from elderly man
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the civil forfeiture and return of cryptocurrency worth hundreds of thousands of dollars that was stolen from an older
Rolland A. “Jonesy” Jones
Rolland A. “Jonesy” Jones, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in 1930 to Amanda and Robert Jones. He had two brothers, Stanley
Bradford Charles Haupt
Bradford Charles Haupt of 107 Summrow Court, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 9, 2022, at home. He was born on September 1, 1961, in the Somerset Hospital, Somerville, N.J.
MGSD superintendent announces plan to retire this summer
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Stephen Mauney announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire on June 30 after 29 years of service in public
‘PURE JOY!’ Power Cross celebrates completion of new football field (Video & Photos)
PHOTOS BY HYPERSLOTH “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6 BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Jeff and
I-SS Student: ‘Banning books is an inadequate way of teaching kids’
BY KARISSA MILLER One LGBTQ+ student attended Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting to speak out against the banning of controversial literature. Mei Anderson spoke about how certain LGBTQ
Iredell County Tax Liens: The Top 100 Delinquent Accounts for 2021
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Tax Collector’s Office is working to collect approximately $2.4 million in unpaid property taxes for 2021. Enforced collections may begin when bills first become
Ballot tracking available for N.C. absentee-by-mail voters in May 17 primary election
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Absentee-by-mail voters in North Carolina will be able to track the status of their ballots for the May 17 statewide primary election. The State
Sarah Pauline Ball
Sarah Pauline Ball, 89, passed after a lengthy illness on the 11th of March 2022 at her home in Statesville, N.C., in the presence of her loving family. Her funeral
Theatre Statesville to present ‘The Odd Couple’
Special to Iredell Free News Unger and Madison are at it again! Theatre Statesville will present the story of Florence Unger and Olive Madison in “The Odd Couple” at Cornerstone
Living with Cancer: State-of-the-art radiation therapy can help manage the pain
Special to Iredell Free News In early May of 2021, Iredell County resident Ken Poindexter led a normal, seemingly healthy life, owning a real estate company and serving on the
ICSO seeking public’s help identifying armed robbery suspect
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a subject involved in an armed robbery at a business at 2159 Old Mountain Road
Laser tag event scheduled for March 19 benefits Love United Iredell campaign
Special to Iredell Free News All ages and ability levels are invited to play laser tag next weekend to raise money for nonprofit projects throughout Iredell County. The benefit, which
Happy Campers: Boys & Girls Club hosts spring break camp
BY KARISSA MILLER Clarissa Young knows the impact that the Boys & Girls Club can have on a child and a community. Young, who is the executive director of the
MPD Felony Arrests: February 22 – March 8
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 22 ♦ Brandon Lavar Batts, 42, of Gray Willow Street, Mooresville, charged with obtain property by false
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (March 12)
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Statesville Woman’s Club supports Crosby Scholars, prepares for annual geranium sale
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its March meeting at the historic clubhouse with guest speaker Suzanne
Barcelona Burger, Alino Pizzeria to donate $71,861 to help feed Ukrainian refugees
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to two successful fundraising days this week, The Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden and Aliño Pizzeria will donate $71,861 to World Central Kitchen to
George “Ralph” Holbrook
Mr. George “Ralph” Holbrook, 75, died Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.. Born in Iredell County on May 27, 1946, he was a son
Troutman Council concludes strategic planning sessions with finance, parks and recreation and planning departments
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council concluded its strategic planning sessions for the next fiscal year with presentations from the finance, parks and recreation, and planning departments on
DSDC honors Marlow as 2021 Main Street Champion
Special to Iredell Free News Local realtor Brittany Marlow was recognized on Thursday by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation as DSDC’s 2021 Main Street Champion. The award was presented during
Cecelia Kay Chauncey Matthews
Cecelia Kay Chauncey Matthews, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. Born on July 15, 1962, in Caldwell County, she was the daughter
Iredell County Public Library extends hours of operation, offers meeting space
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library will have extended service hours at its main branch in downtown Statesville beginning Monday, March 14. The Statesville library will
Bobby Dale White
Bobby Dale White of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 13,