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DACI turns prevention focus to youth-oriented events, campaigns
BY DEBBIE PAGE The best way to flatten the graph line of drug and alcohol misuse and various types of nicotine consumption is to stop it before it starts, and
Deputy Welborn to lead youth education effort for Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO
Health Beat: How to take charge of your high blood pressure
Special to Iredell Free News Have you been told you have high blood pressure? If so, it may have come as a surprise, considering you probably had no apparent signs
Every Minute Counts: Don’t wait to call 911 if you experience heart attack symptoms
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Blair Richey and Iredell Health System Emergency Department Director Rhonda Ruppe have seen an alarming number of people with
EnergyUnited selects North Iredell High student for 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited announced Thursday that two high school students have been selected by the co-op to attend the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Christopher Corona-Plancarte of
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to celebrate Read Across America Day with drive-thru event
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will host its third annual Read Across America Day drive-thru celebration. This free event will be held
Ulysses Aaron Young
Ulysses Aaron Young, 34, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday. February 4, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1988, in Harris, N.Y., to George William Young and Luz
Broad Street UMC beginning social group for young adults in Statesville area
Special to Iredell Free News Broad Street United Methodist Church is starting a social group for young adults in the Statesville area. The first “Young Adults Meet-up” is secheduled for
Statesville Woman’s Club to host Love Your Valentine Bake Sale on February 11-13
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will host a Love Your Valentine Bake Sale at the Historic Clubhouse on Saturday, February 11; Sunday, February 12; and Monday,
How to get started on projects, goals you’ve been putting off
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Seth Ledford, a program specialist for Iredell County Public
MLK Youth Day participants inspired to showcase their individual talents (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON MLK Youth Day 2023 attracted a crowd of young people to Unity Center in Statesville on Saturday, providing an opportunity for participants to showcase their talents while
Find Your Purpose: Mitchell Community College celebrates MLK’s enduring legacy (Photos)
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College staff, students and community residents celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday in Shearer Hall on
Health Beat: Make 2023 the year you stick to your resolutions
Special to Iredell Free News Are you planning to ring in 2023 with a healthy New Year’s resolution? Maybe your resolution is to manage your weight, eat better, start exercising,
Iredell Water offers tips to protect your pipes during deep freeze
Special to Iredell Free News As our region prepares for a strong blast of freezing weather, Iredell Water reminds everyone how to prepare their homes to prevent their pipes from
MLS Bound! Young drafted in second round by Atlanta United FC
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Tyler Young started feeling a little nervous as the first round of 2022 MLS SuperDraft came to an end and livestream coverage of the event ended. A
Application deadline approaching for 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline for high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington,
Iredell County preparing to launch youth apprenticeship program for some hard-to-fill positions
By KARISSA MILLER In response to recent challenges filling open positions, Iredell County administrators are preparing to launch a new youth apprenticeship program in an effort to attract younger applicants
Health Beat: What to do if someone gives you the flu this holiday season
Special to Iredell Free News Giving and receiving gifts with friends and family is fun during the holidays, but you may come home from your holiday party with more than
Local youth pastor writes guide to dragon hunting for kids of all ages
Special to Iredell Free News Dragons are a big deal in author Mark T. Collins’ neighborhood. His book, “When Going on a Dragon Hunt,” written with the wit and wisdom
Mooresville youth soccer team wins NCFC Showcase Series championship
Special to Iredell Free News FC Athletico’s Fiorentina won the championship in its age bracket over the weekend during the NCFC visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series, a nationally recognized event for the
Spreading WylieRae’s Love: Local nonprofit helps families with young children battling cancer
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda Bailey’s daughter, WylieRae, was diagnosed with cancer three years ago when she was six months old and has been fighting ever since. Dr.
Fall Back: Change batteries in your smoke alarms at the end of Daylight Saving Time
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the end of daylight saving time approaches on Sunday, November 6, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians: As we set our clocks
EnergyUnited accepting applications for 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program, which provides an opportunity for two students to receive an all-expenses-paid trip
Fire Prevention Week 2022: Plan and practice your escape
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, N.C. Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is urging everyone
5th Annual T-Man 5K event promotes youth mental health awareness (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Crystal Hobbs lost her 15-year-old son Tristan when he took his life in 2018. She has since dedicated her life to urging teens to talk about
Dalton’s Story: Mom continues to raise awareness of pediatric cancer after losing her youngest son
Special to Iredell Free News Geri Edwards, an employee with Iredell Health System, is working to bring special attention to a topic close, and sadly too close, to her heart
Partners: Youths, first responders and seniors can experience unique mental health challenges leading to suicidal ideation
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Youths, first responders and senior citizens can experience unique mental health challenges that can lead to suicidal ideation. In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, local
Health Beat: Start a conversation with your provider about your prostate health
Special to Iredell Free News If you are a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, or son, you are likely aware of prostate cancer. In fact, prostate cancer is one of the
Disaster Preparedness: Ten steps to protect your family and property
Special to Iredell Free News Disasters happen quickly and often times without any warning. What you do or do not do now will set the tone for what happens to
Pinkie Catherine Young-Smith
Pinkie Catherine Young-Smith passed away on September 10, 2022, at the age of 99 years. Born September 3, 1923, the daughter of Wilfred Long Young and Annie Pearl Miller-Young, Pinkie
Is your family ready for a natural disaster?
Special to Iredell Free News As part of National Preparedness Month, the Iredell County Health Department is encouraging all residents to be prepared for a natural disaster. Your family or
Protect Your Legacy: Be prepared for emergencies, natural disasters
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. National Preparedness Month is
Beverly Dawn Young Hancock
Beverly Dawn Young “Beb” Hancock, 65, was born in Statesville, N.C., on May 15, 1957, and was the daughter of the late A. C. Allison and Mary Lois Young. She
Health Beat: How to ease your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Special to Iredell Free News Heading into the new school year may be exciting for some children, but for others, it may not feel so thrilling. Concerns about returning to
NCDHHS kicks off ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign in time for new school year
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the “Know Before You Go” campaign today, a statewide initiative reminding North Carolinians