BY KARISSA MILLER Thirty Pressly students overcame social, academic and personal challenges to graduate Friday in a ceremony at MLK Jr. Park in Statesville. “For me, to be able to
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Play it safe around water this Memorial Day weekend
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As millions of people in North Carolina will be heading to pools, lakes and the ocean to enjoy outdoor water activities this Memorial
City of Statesville announces revised schedule for Memorial Day; Leisure Pool opens for season on Saturday
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Here is information on city services for the holiday
Iredell County Republican Men’s Club hosting voter registration drive on Saturday at three locations
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Republican Men’s Club will hold a three precinct voter registration drive on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The
iAcademy graduates celebrate their success after a challenging year (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Thursday afternoon, 29 I-SS Career Academy and Technical School seniors were recognized for their accomplishment in earning a diploma following an unprecedented and challenging senior
4-H Trouble Shooters preparing for trip to National Championship (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell County 4-H members have qualified for the national 4-H Shooting Sports competition this summer. Luke Chappin, 15, John Gray, 18, and Hannah Loftin, 18, will
EnergyUnited unveils new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited showcased its new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station on Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot of the Banner Drug at at 308 Mocksville
Chuckie Dean Sykes
Chuckie Dean Sykes, 59, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed on May 26, 2021, with his sister Peggy, niece Sheila and her husband Allen, ex-sister-in-law Norma and
NCDOT halting construction on major highways for holiday weekend
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day
N.C. State Highway Patrol cautions motorists to plan ahead for Memorial Day Weekend travel
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With more than 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers
NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” following CDC guidance on face coverings
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” to
Naomi Beaver Kiser
Naomi Beaver Kiser returned to her heavenly home on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 87. She was born on September
Cathy Swan Eveson
Cathy Swan Eveson, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Culloden, W.Va., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 24, 2021, at home surrounded by
Woodland Heights Middle School named National Beta School of Merit
Special to Iredell Free Schools Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to announce that Woodland Heights Middle School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by
Iredell Health System bringing awareness to communication disorders
Special to Iredell Free News It’s difficult to imagine a world without communication — it plays a massive role in all of our lives. Communication is second nature to most
Gov. Cooper announces $51.4 million in education grants, new financial aid program
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday directed $51.4 million in new funding to help students access and complete postsecondary education as the state recovers from
Memorial Day Click-It-or-Ticket Campaign kicks off across N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the busy summer traveling season nears, North Carolina transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk
Health Watch: Strokes are among leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.
Editor’s Note: May is National Stroke Awareness month. Piedmont HealthCare physician Dr. Ryan Conrad shared valuable information regarding about strokes, warning signs, and what to do if one of those
Alan Vance Kerr
Alan Vance Kerr, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his
Video: Sheriff Campbell discusses latest crime data, ICSO budget for 2021-2022
ICSO Felony Arrests: May 7-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 7 ♦ Antonio Lamar Crowder, 36, of Lark Glen Drive, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Photos & Videos: 11th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run
Special to Iredell Free News The 11th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run drew a large and enthusiastic crowd on Saturday morning. More than 250 people participated
Reginald Sherrod Parker
Mr. Reginald Sherrod Parker, 63, affectionately called Reg, of 221 N. Patterson Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 18, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness. He was
Robert George Hamilton
Robert George Hamilton, 76, passed unexpectedly to be with the Lord in His heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Rob was born on March 28, 1945 in Klamath Falls,
Town of Mooresville seeking input for Phase II of East-West Connector preliminary design
Special to Iredell Free News With the completion of the conceptual designs for Phase II of the East-West Connector Project, the Town of Mooresville is looking for input on the
Rotary Club of Statesville celebrating a century of ‘Service Above Self’
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville is celebrating a century of community service, civic leadership, and volunteerism this month. The local Rotary club is part of
David Howard Linton
David Howard Linton went home to be in the presence of God on May 20, 2021. David was born on December 30, 1936 in New Britain, Conn., to Howard and
MoTown Con set for August 21 at Charles Mack Citizen Center
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to strut your superhero stuff and live out your dreams as your favorite character this summer at the MoTown Con on August 21.
Joshua Richard Wilson
Joshua Richard Wilson passed away May 18, 2021, at the age of 35. Josh was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but moved with his parents to North Carolina in
Jennifer Leasure
On May 18, 2021, after fighting a long battle, Jennifer Leasure gained her wings while surrounded by family and friends. Jennifer was born on January 19, 1976, to Kenneth and
Gov. Cooper releases American Rescue Plan Investment recommendations
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has shared his recommendations for how North Carolina can most effectively invest in its recovery through the American Rescue Plan
Iredell Health System completes renovations of Iredell Endoscopy Center (Video)
Special to Iredell Free News The next time you visit Iredell Endoscopy Center, you will notice some significant differences. Iredell Health System has recently renovated and expanded the entire Endoscopy
Mitchell Community College announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the spring semester 2021. To be eligible for the
Freddie Roosevelt Maddox
Mr. Freddie Roosevelt Maddox, of Ellenwood, Ga., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 21, 1955, and was the son of the late Ada Miller Maddox. He departed this
NCDHHS expands P-EBT program to benefit more than 230,000 additional children under age 6
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, announced the expansion of the Pandemic
Mooresville Public Library to kick off Summer Reading Program on June 5
Special to Iredell Free News Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Mooresville Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program to help achieve the goal of reading 2 million