To the Editor: The Statesville Branch NAACP #5454 wishes to re-establish its Youth Council. According to the national NAACP website, “the NAACP’s youth programs ensure a society in which all
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BBB Alert: How to protect yourself from tax scams
Special to Iredell Free News Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers
Health Beat: Cardiac rehab can help heal your heart
Special to Iredell Free News Most people understand that after an injury or surgery, physical therapy may be needed. Physical therapy promotes healing and helps strengthen muscles. The same is
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children receives donation from JMS Southeast
Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast has donated $773 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to support the agency’s programs for children and families. The funds represent
Health Beat: Your primary care provider plays a role in your heart health
Special to Iredell Free News When you imagine the role of your primary care provider, you likely think of them as your go-to for everyday health needs like treatment of
Health Beat: Everything you need to know about hand, foot, and mouth disease
Special to Iredell Free News Your child comes home from school with a low-grade fever and tiny blisters in their mouth and on their hands and feet. True to its
Statesville dancer selected to compete in Youth America Grand Prix
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Sarah Beth Thompson, daughter of Chris and April Thompson, will be competing this weekend in Winston-Salem at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet
Health Beat: What to do when the stomach bug hits your household
Special to Iredell Free News With the new year in full swing, your children are likely back in school, diving into new lessons, and reuniting with friends. Unfortunately, as kids
Edith Young Williams
Edith Young Andrews Williams, 98, died on Thursday, January 11, 2023. Mrs. Williams was born on September 18, 1925, in Durham, N.C., to Etoile Young Andrews and Otho Young Andrews.
Application deadline for 2024 Youth Tour rapidly approaching
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline for high school students to apply for an all-expenses-paid youth leadership trip to Washington, D.C., is quickly approaching. All qualifying sophomores and juniors
SPD seeks solutions to youth violence at community meeting
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 60 police officers and community members met at the Statesville Civic Center to brainstorm solutions to the youth violence plaguing Statesville in recent years, continuing a
Charter members of Exchange Club of Troutman pledge service to children, youth and country (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE After the moving Walk of Heroes flag display on the greenway and the accompanying Memorial Day ceremony by the Evening Exchange Club of Lake Norman, town officials,
Statesville Police Department to hold community meeting to address youth violence
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its effort to address youth violence, the Statesville Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, October 17. The meeting will
Health Beat: How to help your child if they feel depressed or suicidal
Special to Iredell Free News Many parents would agree that they know their child well. They believe they can easily read their child’s expressions and emotions and would immediately know
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry helps struggling families
Special to Iredell Free News Diapers are as essential to a baby’s healthy development as a caregiver’s love. Keeping infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy is key to building
NCDHHS: Treatment readily available if you test positive for COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians. Using antiviral
Health Beat: How to keep your cholesterol levels in check (Recipe)
Special to Iredell Free News Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries have become staples of the American diet. And while these foods are delicious, if you eat them on a
‘You Made Statesville Proud!’ Dani Kerr eliminated from ‘America’s Got Talent’ competition
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a pair of performances that won hearts here at home and across the country, Statesville musician Dani Kerr was eliminated from “America’s Got Talent” during a
Young announces bid to seek second term as District Court judge in Iredell and Alexander counties
Special to Iredell Free News Rob Young has announced that he will seek a second term as a District Court judge in Judicial District 22A, which includes Iredell and Alexander
I-SS task force begins work to improve youth sports across Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials, Iredell County officials and representatives of various youth athletics organizations gathered Thursday afternoon for the first meeting of a youth sports task force. I-SS
Sheriff recognizes ICSO Teen Academy grads: ‘You’re a part of our family now’
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its eighth annual Teen Academy graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the NC Cooperative Extension Office. About 30 teens completed the four-week
Local History: Young bride’s mysterious death haunted family, baffled investigators
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a series of columns about this mysterious death of Lula Cree Overcash Westmoreland. Read the first part HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Last
Health Beat: What you need to know about sunburn
Special to Iredell Free News A little sun exposure is good for you. Your body uses it to make Vitamin D, and it can even improve your energy and mood.
Letter to the Editor: Please spay and neuter your pets, and consider adopting from a shelter before buying from a breeder
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the beautiful piece Ms. Gatton wrote about her foster dog Khal. (Viewpoint: There’s nothing special about this absolutely amazing pup.) It’s folks like
Legacy Motor Club and GMS Racing host ‘Veterans Fill Your Cup’ event
Special to Iredell Free News Legacy Motor Club, GMS Racing and Veterans Heart Group hosted an event for veterans from Iredell and surrounding counties on Wednesday. More 100 veterans were
Happy Tails! Get out and hike with your pup
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County offers a diverse range of outdoor adventures for nature lovers and their furry companions. From picturesque lake trails to scenic mountain hikes, there
Community members publicly call for I-SS Board to resign: ‘You have made a mockery of our school system’
BY KARISSA MILLER & MIKE FUHRMAN A lively crowd, with some individuals arriving two hours early and holding signs calling for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign, attended
Health Beat: You can save a life with Hands-Only CPR
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are at a baseball game and see someone collapse in the stands. People yell, “Who knows CPR?” but everyone looks at one another,
Rep. McNeely visits Cloverleaf Elementary for ‘Bring your Legislator to School Day’
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely toured Cloverleaf Elementary School earlier this week on “Bring you Legislator to School Day.” “It was a great visit to see students firsthand in
4th Annual Kids Biz Expo offers young entrepreneurs opportunity to showcase products and services
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo Presented by AFC Urgent Care on Friday, June 2. The expo,
Middle school students showcase their talents, raise money for youth center (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council held the second “Middle Schoolers Got Talent” on Thursday night. Sixteen talented students representing American Renaissance, East Iredell, and
Zollie Carlton Young
Mr. Zollie Carlton Young, 63, who was affectionately known as Randy, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 15, 1960, to the late Clyde Joseph Young and Annie Florence
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children raises $25,000 at anniversary event
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth
I-SS students honored for completing 2022-2023 Youth Leadership program
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the 2022-2023 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Youth Leadership program were recognized on Wednesday at the Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill in Statesville. Forty-plus juniors received certificates
Health Beat: How to manage your child’s seasonal allergies
Special to Iredell Free News With the arrival of spring, your child may be wanting to spend more time outside. But, with the arrival of spring comes budding leaves, blooming
New N.C. School Behavioral Health Action Plan aims to address youth health crisis
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, has released the N.C. School Behavioral Health