BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to work on redrawing boundaries for the school board’s electoral districts. The board met at
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Iredell County Health Department offering booster doses of Pfizer vaccine for at-risk populations
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is now offering booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 for certain at-risk populations. Studies show that after getting
Statesville City Council, Planning Board to hold joint meeting on 2045 Land Development Plan
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s 16-year old Land Development Plan is getting a make-over. After months of study, research, public meetings, surveys, and discussion, the Planning
Terry Scott Brannon
Terry Scott Brannon, 57, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home. Terry was born on October 20, 1963, in Greenville, S.C., to the late
N.C. education leaders condemn acts of aggression at local school board meetings
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis, Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the following response today
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame to add four legends to Walk of Fame
Special to Iredell Free News It will be a day of celebration on Tuesday, October 5, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville as Rex White, Bobby Labonte,
Food and Nutrition Services benefits for low-income households to increase by 25 percent starting October 1
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that households enrolled in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will see
Talking to someone with possible suicidal ideation is the first step toward treatment, healing
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a three-part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide, (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide, and (3)
Carter Purcell
Downey Carter Purcell of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully on September 25, 2021. Carter was born in Charlotte, N.C., on April 3, 1938, to Clarence and Eunice Morris Purcell the youngest
James “Jim” Stamper
James “Jim” Stamper, 79, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Saturday, September 25, 2021, surrounded by family. His five-year
Vickie Lynn Griffith Houston
Vickie Lynn Griffith Houston, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at her residence. Born November 21, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was a daughter
Students, school staff and community share devastating impact of suicide
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide, (2) Students, school staff and community share devastating impact of suicide,
Health Beat: Primary care providers can spot medical conditions before they become serious problems
Special to Iredell Free News When you start to feel under the weather and cannot seem to kick the cold, where is the first place you go? Many people will
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Mangrum
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Mangrum, 46, of Yadkinville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Billy Joe was born on February 27, 1975, in Martinsville,
Wayne Frank Vlack
Wayne Frank Vlack, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born July 30, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio,
Statesville Woman’s Club installs new officers
Special to Iredell Free News The GFWC-NC Statesville Woman’s Club installed new officers during the Thursday, September 6, meeting at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Special guests were welcomed and
PHC Physician Spotlight: Dr. Amanda Pugh joins General Surgery practice (Video)
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda M. Pugh has joined the Piedmont HealthCare’s General Surgery practice with one of PHC’s most tenured general surgeons, Dr. James Foxworthy. “We are
Health officials urge Iredell residents to get flu vaccine to reduce burden on healthcare system
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following health advice for the upcoming flu season. Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department works tirelessly to
Bobby Odell Sexton
Bobby Odell Sexton, 56, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 19, 2021. Known as “Bobby Boucher Waterboy/Hopsing,” he was born on January 10, 1965, in Mooresville,
Iredell Health System welcomes new physician to Iredell Internal Medicine
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Samuel J. Stelmach has joined the practice at Iredell Internal Medicine. Stelmach is board-certified in internal medicine with four years of experience. He believes in a
City of Statesville Planning Department to host informational meeting about plans to relocate Bethlehem Road
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Planning Department will hold a public meeting for the proposed Bethlehem Road Relocation/New Access Road at Statesville Regional Airport. An in-person
Video: I-SS administrators discuss state test results
Iredell Free News interview with Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, Executive Directory of Secondary Instruction Kelly Cooper, and Executive Director of Elementary Instruction Jonathan Ribbeck. I-SS State Test Data
Theatre Review: Sharpe House Historic Players deliver uplifting and hilarious performance of ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’
BY KRISTIE DARLING If you’re ready to laugh your butt off (and who isn’t these days), run — do not walk — to get your tickets for the Sharpe House
Critics of I-SS mask mandate plead their case to Iredell County Board of Commissioners
BY KARISSA MILLER Several parents and concerned citizens attended Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting so they could share their views about the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board of Education
Iredell Walk for Recovery celebrates those on their recovery journey
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of people participated in the 4th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery at Troutman ESC Park, enjoying an afternoon of music, stories, information from various health
Glasgow announces candidacy for Statesville mayor
FROM STAFF REPORTS Collge instructor and small business consultant Joseph Glasgow has announced his campaign for mayor of the City of Statesville. “I am running for mayor because I wholeheartedly
Sheriff: Undercover narcotics investigations lead to charges against 31 suspects
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell announced nearly three dozens arrests on Tuesday as part of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing effort to target drug dealers. During July, August
Gov. Cooper encourages N.C. faith leaders to help bolster community vaccination efforts
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19
Eric Alan Josey
Eric Alan Josey, 44, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Eric was born
Shirley Juanita Fleming Talbert
Shirley Juanita Fleming Talbert, 92, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1929, in Mecklenburg County to the late John F.
N.C. House committee to hold public hearing on redistricting on September 23 in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House Committee on Redistricting and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 23, in Statesville. The meeting is scheduled for
Our Town Stage comedy series kicks off in October
Special to Iredell Free News Our Town Stage is excited to announce its upcoming comedy series will kick off October 8 at The Charles Mack Citizen Center in the Joe
Reid Davis Goodman
Reid Davis Goodman, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1966, in Mooresville to June Staton Goodman and the late Oscar
Kathleen Marie Smith
Kathleen Marie Smith, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on January 15, 1959 in Oneonta N.Y., and was
Judith Grace Marvin Teeter
Judith Grace Marvin Teeter, who affectionately known as Judy, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2021, at the age of 72 after a long battle with chronic illnesses. She
Steve Crystle Riddle
Steve Crystle Riddle, 81, met Jesus His Savior Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born July 17, 1942, in Monroe, Mich., to the Rev. Crystle Henry (C.H.) Riddle and Elizabeth