Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival has become an anticipated annual celebration of diverse films and filmmakers hosted by the Statesville community. But the festival is
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London Bound! LNHS Wildcat Marching Band selected to play in New Year’s Day Parade in 2024
BY KARISSA MILLER The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Marching Band will march and perform at the world-famous London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2024. The Marching Wildcats and other
Helen Faye Sloan Lindsey
Helen Faye Sloan Lindsey, 89, walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Helen was born December 1, 1932, to the late Ivy Lee and Pearlie Mae
Jerry Nelson McLelland
Jerry Nelson McLelland, 79, was born on October 30, 1942, and passed away on February 15, 2022. Jerry spent his entire life in Statesville, N.C. Jerry passed away peacefully at
Thomas Harris Bass
Thomas Harris Bass, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Thomas was born on November 28,1939, in Iredell County, N.C.,
NCDHHS encourages state residents to seek mental health support amidst ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to seek mental health support through the Hope4NC helpline (1-855-587-3463) available
On a Mission: Troutman woman and her pup are raising awareness about suicide prevention one walk at a time
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Three years ago, Cathy Emory was going through a dark time and considered taking her life. By the grace of God, the help and support of
Winifred Catherine Tobias
Winifred Catherine “Winnie” Tobias of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Howard Beach, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born February 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter
Edwina “Lorna” Josefchuk
Edwina “Lorna” Josefchuk, 100, of Davidson, N.C., and formerly of Brookfield, Ill., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Lorna came from humble means and was
CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised individuals
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Emerging
Moms for Liberty member claims there is ‘pornographic literature’ in I-SS school library
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and members of Moms for Liberty are calling for the removal of books from Iredell-Statesville Schools libraries that they claim contain sexual passages inappropriate for children.
I-SS Board scraps mask requirement, ends individual contact-tracing efforts
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make face masks optional for staff and students and provide N95 masks for high-risk students and staff who
LP Bell Jr.
Lucius Perry “LP” Bell Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, N.C., with his
Health Beat: Five steps toward a healthy heart for women
Special to Iredell Free News A woman plays many different roles throughout her life — whether it be as a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a co-worker, or
Nancy Carolyn Alexander
Nancy Carolyn Alexander, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully at Elmcroft West Assisted Living (now American House) on February 4, 2022. She was born May 23, 1930, in Stony
Troutman Council honors memory of former members Jennie Clontz and Jimmy Troutman
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored two former council members lost to the community in December during its meeting on Thursday night. Jennie Lee Moore Clontz served
Founder Sport Group/Badger Sportswear Career Opportunities (February 13)
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
Online absentee ballot request portal now open for 2022 N.C. Primary
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the 2022 primary election online through the North Carolina
ICSO Felony Arrests: February 5-10
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Brandon Oneil Woods, 32, of Columbia Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of statutory
Love United Iredell creating opportunities to strengthen community through partnerships
Special to Iredell Free News Now in its third year, Love United Iredell is an initiative created by the United Way of Iredell County to spread the mission of local
Dorothy Jean Brannon Mills
Dorothy Jean Brannon Mills, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., was reunited with the Lord and her loving husband Paul in Heaven on February 11, 2022. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by
Rocky Lane Everidge
Heavenly Father, thank you for the life of Rocky Lane Everidge, placed on this earth March 2, 1958. He was Husband for the past 38 years to Joanna Nelson Everidge;
Parents file lawsuit against I-SS Board claiming mask and quarantine policies are driven by ‘political leanings, emotions, irrational fears, and psychological anxieties’
FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of parents has filed a lawsuit in Iredell County Superior Court against the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education claiming the board exceeded its legal authority
BBB Alert: Romance scam tricks victims into laundering money
Special to Iredell Free News With Valentine’s Day looming, romance is in the air. If you decide to seek love via a dating app, be careful and watch for the
Mooresville officials break ground on $7.9 million Liberty Park expansion
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Town of Mooresville officials gathered at Liberty Park on Thursday to celebrate the much-anticipated expansion of the park. Mayor Miles Atkins, town commissioners, parks and recreation employees,
ICSO seeking help identifying suspect in residential break-in
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in identifying a suspect who stole items from a residence on Moose Club Road
Troutman Council gets update on delayed audit, discusses water main break
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members learned more about the delayed town audit and the Old Murdock Road/Eastway Drive water main break during Monday’s pre-agenda meeting. WATER MAIN
Gary Lee Bumgarner
Gary “Bucky” Lee Bumgarner, 65, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 8, 2022. He was born on August 20, 1956, in Huntersville, N.C., to the late Ralph and Margie
I-SS Board discusses changes to district’s masking policy ahead of February 14 vote
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a new strategy that would result in staff and students being required to wear masks only when the
Registration now open for Rescue Ranch’s spring break and summer critter camps
Special to Iredell Free News Parents of preschoolers to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2022 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp sessions offering
MGSD Board approves optional mask policy, effective February 9
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted Tuesday night to return to a mask-optional policy for staff and students, effective Wednesday. In a vote that
Joyce Faye Osborne
Joyce Faye Osborne, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2022. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Concord, N.C., to the late Lewis Linker and Margie
A Night of Encouragement: Students give moving testimonies at FCA Courts for Christ event
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Adults and students gathered at South Iredell High School on Monday to share, sing, read scripture, and pray during the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ annual Courts for
Sherwin-Williams planning $324 million expansion in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Sherwin-Williams Company, the well-known global manufacturer of paints and coatings, will create 183 jobs in Iredell County as it expands its facilities
Dove House celebrating 20th anniversary with ‘$20 for 20 years’ campaign
Special to Iredell Free News Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center, located in Statesville and serving Iredell and Alexander counties, opened its doors for the first time on September 9, 2002.
Statesville Council accepts $5.1 million grant to fund construction of new hangar at Statesville Regional Airport
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville has been awarded $5.1 million from the NCDOT Aviation Division to fund the construction of a corporate hangar at the Statesville Regional