BY MIKE FUHRMAN More than 50 years have passed, but Bishop Lonnie E. Gray recalls the events of April 4, 1968, in vivid detail. He was a junior at a
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Man on national suicide prevention walk finds refuge at emergency shelter in Statesville
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Just a few hours before the snow started to fly on Saturday, Clinton Baker and his Great Dane Watonga, who are on a nationwide walk to
Kathleen McGee Jones
Kathleen “Kat” McGee Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Foster McGee and Zilpha Brown McGee, was born on July 2, 1923, in Statesville, N.C. She peacefully entered her heavenly
Troutman Council shines spotlight on Tasty Pickles By Carson
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreeneews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council turned green for pickles on Thursday night as it recognized Tasty Pickles by Carson in its Business Spotlight. The council and staff
U.S. Attorney reaffirms commitment to combating human trafficking in Western District of North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina reaffirms its commitment to
Troutman honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “Day ON” (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young welcomed about 60 attendees to the town’s first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the South Iredell High School Performing
Iredell Homeless Coalition organizes emergency homeless shelter in advance of winter storm
Shelter to open on Saturday at Cochran Street Baptist Church in Statesville BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Forty-eight hours after concerns emerged about the unhoused facing the impending weekend winter storm,
Gov. Cooper urges N.C. residents to prepare for winter storm
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for a significant incoming winter storm and has signed a state of
ICPYC partners with Downtown Statesville to feature winter Statesville Story Stroll
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Story Stroll is on a roll and switching over to a winter-themed story. As part of a collaboration between the Iredell County Partnership
James Malcolm Harris
James Malcolm “Mickey” Harris, 81, died peacefully at home in Wilson, N.C., on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Born September 21, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., Mickey was
EnergyUnited preparing for Winter Storm Izzy
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is closely monitoring weather forecasts this weekend as Winter Storm Izzy approaches the East Coast. The cooperative is prepared for the possibility of significant
Every household with a prescription opioid in the medicine cabinet should have naloxone available
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the January Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell meeting on Monday, attendees viewed a Lazarus Project naloxone training video to learn about the importance of Narcan (naloxone)
Mooresville Fire-Rescue adds Auto Vehicle Locator program to decrease response times
Special to Iredell Free News Most people will only dial 911 once or twice in our lifetime. When that day comes, every second counts. Mooresville Fire-Rescue has integrated Auto Vehicle
Making Dreams a Reality: Mitchell Community College honors MLK’s vision
BY KARISSA MILLER Mitchell Community College presented a virtual celebration honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday evening in advance of the federal holiday on January 17. The event
Founder Sport Group/Badger Sportswear Career Opportunities (January 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
Statesville officials planning for influx of new residential developments
BY MIKE FUHRMAN At the start of the Statesville City Council’s annual planning retreat on Thursday, City Manager Ron Smith advised council members to be prepared for the growth that’s
Veteran firefighter promoted to assistant chief with the Statesville Fire Department
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman has named Captain Kyle Bell as the new assistant fire chief, effective January 10. Bell’s major responsibility will be to
Town of Troutman invites public to MLK Day Celebration planned for Saturday at South Iredell High School
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman is honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a free breakfast, speaker, and service project as part of its “Make it a
United Way’s Endowment for the Future awards grants to three local organizations
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has awarded grants totaling $85,000 to three organizations in our community. Children’s Hope Alliance, Pharos Parenting, and Friends of
Thomas Dewey Workman
Thomas Dewey Workman, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on December 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Cavin-Cook
Andrew Jameson Kovalchik
Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Mayodan, N.C., passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1982, in Mooresville, N.C., to Sheilah Ore Kovalchik Hundley and the
Lula Belle Bagwell Hager
Lula “Lou” Belle Bagwell Hager was born July 24, 1930, and passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Lou was a good and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She
Sheriff: Registered sex offender charged with sexually assaulting 4-year-old child
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender was charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Betty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill
Betty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 11, 2022, at the Gardens of Statesville after an extended illness. Betty was born July 24, 1928, in Iredell
NCDHHS secures more COVID-19 tests and community testing sites
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In the face of nationwide competition for testing supplies and shortages of testing staff, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is pulling
Troutman Council discusses audit delay and Town Charter revisions, sets retreat dates
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Town Council members were dismayed by Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s report that the town’s required state audit has been delayed due to auditing firm personnel
MGSD Board extends mask requirement through February 8
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to extend the district’s requirement that all staff and students wear face masks while inside school facilities
Brenda Faye Rhyne Logan
Brenda Faye Rhyne Logan, 77, began her eternal journey in heaven with her dearly missed family and the Lord on January 5, 2022. Born on April 29, 1944, to the
Starting 2022 on the Right Foot: A Resolution for Exercise
Special to Iredell Free News It’s the beginning of the New Year, and after another challenging year, we’re all ready to make a positive, healthy change. After all, new year,
I-SS Board extends COVID-19 mask mandate for staff, students through February 14
BY KARISSA MILLER Face masks will be mandatory for Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff for at least the rest of this month and half of February. A motion to continue
NCDHHS encourages vaccines, masking to keep students in school; new test-to-stay option available
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters
Patricia Ellen Brown
Patricia Ellen “Pat” Brown, 65, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Goshen, N.Y., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by her
James Michael Redmond
James Michael Redmond, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 9, 2022, at Accordius Health in Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on July 2, 1949, to the late
Applications now being accepted for N.C. government summer mentorship program high school girls
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Fifteen high school sophomore and junior girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math will have the opportunity to participate in a five-week paid
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources celebrating 50th anniversary in 2022
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2022, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will celebrate 50 years as a state cabinet-level agency with regional celebrations and online
Iredell County Government Job Openings (January 9)
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