Matthew “Matt” Thomas Ellis, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born on June 17, 1980, in Spartanburg, S.C., he is the son of Donald
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A Change of Pace: My Week on the Idaho Main Salmon River (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER I recently disconnected from daily life and lived on the Idaho Main Salmon River for six days. My husband and I, along with 22 other people, ditched
Iredell County Government Employment Opportunities (July 18)
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
I-SS Board hears from critics of Critical Race Theory and parents opposed to COVID-19 vaccine clinics and face mask requirements
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and community members addressed the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education last week on a variety of issues, including Critical Race Theory, concerns about COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Viewpoint: ICSO has responded to call to protect and serve in South Statesville following tragic shooting
BY DARREN CAMPBELL One of my primary directives to the deputies, detention officers, and staff members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is to be citizen-focused and responsive to all
Samuel Alexander “Alex” Beam Jr.
Samuel Alexander “Alex” Beam Jr. went to his eternal home with his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2021, after battling a long illness. He was surrounded
Yale Bound! Hard work pays off for South Iredell graduate
BY KARISSA MILLER South Iredell High School graduate Breanna Nguyen’s hard work has paid off as she will be heading off to Yale University in the fall. The 18-year-old, who
A Big Dill: Tasty Pickles by Carson reaches major milestone
BY KARISSA MILLER Carson Lester has a passion for pickles. Two years ago, after being inspired by a school project, Lester started his own pickle business, Tasty Pickles by Carson,
Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours resume with expanded dates
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever wandered past the old Fourth Creek Burying Ground and seen the shadow of the unknown soldier buried there? Did you grow up
Judith Lee Jennings Polson
Judith “Judy” Lee Jennings Polson, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1938, in Kansas
Bo B. Walker
Bo B. Walker, 64, (whose full name must never be spoken) sailed for home on Monday, July 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Bo’s great loves were his family, the
NCDHHS advises caution to prevent heat-related illnesses
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services advise employers, local health departments, emergency managers and residents to take
Our Town Stage to present Liberty Park 2021 Summer Concert Series in Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News Our Town Stage is excited to welcome the Liberty Park 2021 Summer Concert Series, premiering at the Liberty Park Amphitheater on July 23. The first
SPD: Suspect in Ah’Miyahh Howell’s murder held without bond after surrendering
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man wanted on charges related to a drive-by shooting in which a young girl was fatally wounded and her cousin seriously injured last month has
Sheriff: Undercover drug operations lead to felony arrests, help reduce crime rate
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office continues to work to prevent the sale of illegal drugs and facilitate the prosecution of drug offenders. Sheriff Darren Campbell on Thursday
Making a Difference: ICSO Teen Academy helps participants navigate life’s challenges (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Twenty-five teens have gotten a behind-the-scenes look at the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office this summer. Just as importantly, according to Sheriff Darren Campbell, participants in the 2021
Statesville High graduate receives academic scholarship, eyes career with NASA
Special to Iredell Free News Olivia Roach, daughter of John and Tamara Roach of Statesville, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation,
Mooresville community celebrates opening of S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House (Photo Gallery)
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Ron Mack’s parents received compassionate care during the final days of their lives from Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. The kindness and love shown by
Troutman Police Department Employment Opportunities (July 14)
The Troutman Police Department is seeking applicants for the following employment opportunities: School Resource Officer The Troutman Police Department is accepting applications for a (School Resource Officer) Patrol Officer. Hiring
Kenneth R. Wax
Kenneth R. Wax, 79, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born December 19, 1941, in Boston, Mass. He graduated from Brookline
More than 1,700 I-SS students participating in district camps, summer school programs
BY KARISSA MILLER When the State of North Carolina mandated that school district’s offer six weeks of summer school for students in grades K-12, Iredell-Statesville Schools saw it as an
Daniel James Elsenheimer
Daniel James Elsenheimer passed away at home after a long illness on June 29, 2021. Dan was born in Lansing, Mich., on August 20, 1936, to the late James and
Erin Leigh Harris Allison
Erin Leigh Harris Allison, 42, of Blowing Rock, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Erin was born February 14, 1979, in Iredell
Iredell Health System welcomes new director of 3 North
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has named Diane Hamby, MSN, RN, MSHA, the new director of 3 North at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Hamby has extensive experience in the
Statesville native earns spot on Team USA for Paralympic Games in Tokyo
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville native Emma Schieck will represent Team USA in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer as the team attempts to bring home
Troutman Council approves 236-home subdivision despite residents’ concerns about traffic impact
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its meeting on Thursday night, the Troutman Town Council approved annexation and rezoning requests of a 113-acre tract for the 236 single-family home Westmoreland Village
More than 2,100 stolen vehicles were recovered in N.C. in 2019-2020
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – In recognition of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the N.C. License and Theft Bureau wants to help vehicle owners protect their vehicles and
Nicholson Funeral Home announces additions to staff
Special to Iredell Free News Chris and Heather Besoiu have joined the staff at Nicholson Funeral Home. Heather Frazier Besoiu has assumed the role of community relations director. A native
Call for Artists: DSDC accepting applications for Fall Art Crawl
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to participate in the Fall Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville on Friday, September 24.
ICSO Felony Arrests: July 1-6
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Brett Patrick Moir, 32, of Rocky River Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine
N.C. health officials encourage parents to get preteens and teens up to date on immunizations
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed July as Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens.
Sharon Kaye Chambers
Sharon Kaye Chambers, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Visalia, Calif., and was preceded in death by
Iredell Surgery at Mooresville offers specialized same-day surgical care
Special to Iredell Free News Are you in need of same-day surgery but want to avoid a trip to the hospital? Check out Iredell Surgery at Mooresville — an ambulatory
‘We are joined in a circle of grief’
Memorial ceremony honors memory of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell Special to Iredell Free News More than 150 voices came together on Friday morning to say her name and honor her memory:
Dale Trivette
Dale Trivette, 51, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021. He was born October 15, 1969, in Caldwell County, N.C., to the late Jones Trivette and Judy Kincaid. He was the
Troutman Council approves request to add TPD position, accepts $150,000 grant
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During Tuesday’s agenda review, Troutman Town Council voted on several matters and reviewed the much-debated livestock ordinance up for a vote on Thursday night. NEW POSITION