Apostle Bishop Teroy Young, 73, was born in Iredell County on December 31, 1948, to the late Vick Young and Pauline Patterson Young. He departed this life on Thursday, August
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Health Beat: Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays
Special to Iredell Free News Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long
Raising Awareness: Human traffickers target vulnerable individuals, youths for forced labor, sexual exploitation
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part I of a two-part series on human trafficking. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking affects an estimated 24.9 million people worldwide. According to Walk Free,
SPD Chief: Teens, young adults involved in recent shooting in Statesville made rap video boasting about it
FROM STAFF REPORTS The first three weeks of David Onley’s tenure as Statesville police chief have been marked by two homicides. Chief Onley sat down with Iredell Free News recently
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children celebrates opening of Mooresville office with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the agency’s expansion to a second location in Mooresville. The
Iredell County Crosby Scholars awards Sarah and Henry Young Scholarship
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Crosby Scholars awarded the first Sarah and Henry Young Scholarship to a promising South Iredell High School Student during the student award
Health Beat: How to save your child from choking
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are sitting at a restaurant and notice the person in the booth behind you is choking. Luckily, someone in the restaurant knows how
Brian Lewis Young
Brian Lewis Young, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on July 2, 1969, in
Class of 2022: Pressly School grads encouraged to ‘be all that you can be’
BY KARISSA MILLER Rev. Bobbie Samuels had high praise for members of the Class of 2022 at the Pressly School. “You made it through virtual learning, through COVID-19 and everything
Open house for Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s new Mooresville office set for June 15
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Mooresville Chamber of South Iredell and Lake
Health Beat: Don’t let osteoporosis sneak up on you
Special to Iredell Free News Osteoporosis is a major public health threat affects more than 10 million Americans age 50 and above, and nearly 44 million are at high risk,
Health Beat: How to manage your child’s asthma
Special to Iredell Free News If you hear your child frequently coughing throughout the night, you shouldn’t brush it off as “just a cold.” While many things may cause a
Inspiring Young Readers: Author shares love of history with Central Elementary fourth-graders (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During her visit to Central Elementary School this week, author Joyce Moyer Hostetter talked with student about her book and championed those with disabilities. A native of
Lisa Campbell Yountz
Lisa Campbell Yountz, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home. Lisa was born on December 27, 1964, in Iredell County and was the
2022 Youth of the Year: Boys & Girls Club honors Statesville High student
BY KARISSA MILLER The Boys & Girls of the Piedmont has selected Statesville High School student Ameia Blair-Morrison as recipient of its 2022 Youth of the Year award. Morrison has
Mitchell Community College honors nursing grads: ‘This world really needs you’
BY KARISSA MILLER Mitchell Community College’s nursing program hosted its annual pinning ceremony for nearly 50 graduating students Wednesday evening on the Statesville campus. Linda Wiersch, dean of Nursing and
Iredell County Sheriff’s Youth Athletic League crowns 2022 volleyball champs (Photos)
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, May 7, all 16 teams in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Youth Athletic League competed in the end-of-the-year tournament at Statesville High School. This
Calvary Chapel – Lake Norman planning to open home for young adults aging out of foster care
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit for the renovation of a 16,000-square-foot structure on approximately 8 acres that will be used
‘Operation Healthy Start’ offers vital services to expectant and young parents
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s (ICPYC) “Operation Healthy Start” event at Troutman’s ESC Park on Saturday brought together a variety of agencies who offer free
Heartstrings program employs music, art and life-skill sessions to empower at-risk youth
MUSIC SPEAKS” series features Clay Lunsford on April 28 BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Neuroscientists’ research regarding music and brain function underscores what people have known intuitively for centuries: Music can
Are you registered? Deadline for May 17 primary and municipal elections is April 22
Special to Iredell Free News The regular voter registration deadline is Friday, April 22, for North Carolinians who want to vote on Primary Election Day, May 17, or by
Rocky Mount Church’s ‘Rise Up’ Easter event offers youth fun, connection (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rocky Mount Church continued its commemoration of the Easter season with a family friendly “RIse Up” festival on Saturday afternoon featuring games, inflatables, art, music, and
‘Leaping Lizards!’ Young actors take center stage for upcoming performances of ‘Annie Jr.’
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Center Stage Alliance will present the musical “Annie Jr.” next week. The cast, which has been rehearsing since February, is comprised of children ages 5 to 18
Health Beat: Managing your weight through lifestyle changes
Special to Iredell Free News At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt inclined to start a new diet or try that new fitness trend you’ve seen online in
Mooresville Youth Council partners with Exchange Club to help area foster children
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Youth Council is working to ensure each foster child in Iredell County has a bag that’s “Packed with Love.” The youth council is
Spring Forward Safely: Move your clocks forward this weekend — and change the battery in your smoke alarm
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Before daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 13, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds everyone to change the batteries in your household smoke and
Health Beat: Spicing up your diet can have health benefits
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever found yourself tired of a certain food or not excited about your meals and snacks? If this sounds like you, you may
Viewpoint: Upgrading Statesville’s infrastructure is critical to city’s future and your pocketbook
BY JOE HUDSON Iredell Free News recently reported that the Statesville City Council “waded through eight separate public hearings for residential and industrial projects that city officials believe signal a
EnergyUnited selects participants for youth leadership programs
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has selected four high school students to participate in unique leadership opportunities this June. Madeline Hiteshue of Mooresville and Patrick Oglesby of Huntersville will
Brenda Sue Hardiman Yount
Brenda Sue Hardiman Yount, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her husband and daughters. Born on May 11, 1944,
Your Coffee Place offers welcoming space for specialty creations, artistic endeavors
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The rich aroma of coffee and the soft hum of voices greets visitors coming in for a cup of warmth on a blustery winter day at
New YMCA initiative aims to help youth in crisis
Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Forsyth and Iredell counties, is piloting a new teen membership referral initiative
Arthur Junior Young
Mr. Arthur Junior Young, affectionately known as “Monk” by his neighborhood friends, was born on March 14, 1949, and was the son of the late Arthur B. and Elouise Morrison
EnergyUnited sponsoring two scholarships for youth basketball camps this summer
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a fifth- or sixth-grader who dreams of playing basketball on a college campus? EnergyUnited is partnering with the University of North Carolina
Viewpoint: Thanks for letting us be part of your life for the past six years
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As we mark our sixth anniversary today, I want to take the opportunity to thank our readers and advertising partners for your continuing support of Iredell Free
Merry Christmas from your friends at Iredell Free News
If you woke up in Iredell County today, Merry Christmas! We are all fortunate to live in such a caring and giving community. Here’s a list of Christmas blessings: We