Tristin Shane Tackett of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the age of 24 on October 25, 2023. Tristin was born along side his twin, Casey Tackett, on September 27, 1999,
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Mooresville Fire-Rescue earns ISO Class 1 rating from N.C. Department of Insurance
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue was awarded an ISO Class 1 rating by the N.C. Department of Insurance on October 26. Mooresville Fire-Rescue has achieved and maintained this
ICSO Citizens Academy participants enjoy behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office celebrated another group of Citizens Academy graduates on Thursday night. Around 30 participants and their family members came attended the event at
Thomas James “TJ” Pennison
Thomas James “TJ” Pennison, 33, of Troutman, N.C., passed away October 25, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a courageous battle with heart disease.
A Success Story: Martin fulfilling his dream at Statesville charter school
BY KARISSA MILLER When the doors opened and students returned to class this fall, Shadrach Martin was ready to face the joys and challenges of starting a new job as
Mooresville’s 47th Annual Working Fingers Craft Show to celebrate local artisans
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Annual Working Fingers Craft Show will return for the 47th year on Saturday, November 4. This renowned craft show will take
Statesville native set to release new EP on streaming services
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville native is set to release a new EP on November 10. Recording artist and producer Juan Mendoza, who is known professionally as haunt3d,
Lena Sue Collie Wall
Lena Sue Collie Wall, 75, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Lena is survived by her
Harry Edward Randall Jr.
Harry Edward Randall Jr. graced this earth on April 16, 1957, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was born to the late Mary Jane Young Randall and Harry Randall. He departed this
Dove House aims to minimize trauma, begin healing for child sexual abuse victims
BY DEBBIE PAGE At the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center luncheon on Tuesday, Executive Director Beth McKeithan revealed that over 65,000 children are sexually abused each year in the United
Leonard Knox
C. Leonard Knox, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on February 26, 1950, in
I-SS Board reviews student performance data; consultants discuss challenges associated with improving test scores
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and Board of Education members reviewed the district’s strengths and performance for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday morning. There was plenty to be
The IFN Q&A: Rep. Patrick McHenry
FROM STAFF REPORTS During a recent trip to Statesville, where he spoke with business leaders during a Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon and toured EnergyUnited’s operations center, Rep. Patrick
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ set to open at Mac Gray Auditorium on October 26
Special to Iredell Free News Center Stage Alliance will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” opening Thursday, October 26, at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood
Rebecca Lee Shell
Rebecca Lee Shell was born on September 8,1939, in Statesville, N.C. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, in her beautiful Lake Norman home surrounded by her devoted daughter,
SPD announces plans for 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is kicking off the 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in
Viewpoint: Research project reveals opportunities for improvement for local businesses
BY CADEN BOST I’m excited to share my journey and findings from my recent graduation project, which aimed to answer a compelling question: How can major businesses benefit from understanding
Health Beat: A Guide to Broken Bones for Parents
Special to Iredell County Accidents happen, especially with little ones running around. Parents are often used to taking care of minor injuries like scraped knees or bruised elbows. However, every
I-SS piloting eSports at Agriculture and Science Early College
BY KARISSA MILLER Agriculture and Science Early College (ASEC) is the first school in Iredell-Statesville Schools to offer organized eSports. “We are extremely excited to reach students with a new
Letter to the Editor: Descendent of Wallace Brothers moved by support of Statesville residents
To the Editor: Thank you to Statesville! On October 15, the Wallace Brothers Herbarium Highway Historical Marker was erected on Front Street. As Issac Wallace’s great-granddaughter and the last direct
Iredell Health System named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, an awards program created to honor people-first
Domestic violence simulation illustrates difficulties victims face
BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in a Domestic Violence Task Force simulation were surprised at how difficult they found it to leave an abusive situation during an event at Mitchell Community
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 20)
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Opioid crisis expert to speak at DACI’s next ‘In the Know’ event
BY DEBBIE PAGE Sam Quinones, who chronicled the American opioid crisis in his award-winning work “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” will be the keynote speaker at the
I-SS officials encourage faith-based organizations to support public schools
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Community Engagement Marlene Scott shared the district’s three big initiatives with around 30 community partners on Thursday morning during the district’s annual faith-based partners breakfast
Town of Mooresville to honor veterans during weeklong celebration
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering once again with Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum and Richard’s Coffee Shop for this year’s Veterans Week celebrations.
Jimmy Graden Fox
Jimmy Graden Fox, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Jimmy Graden Fox was born in Alexander County, N.C., on July 29, 1936, to John Dallas
Egon Otto Josef Englert
Egon Otto Josef Englert, a dedicated family man and lover of life, passed away on October 15, 2023. Born on July 3, 1949, in Pflaumheim, Germany, Egon embraced each day
A Special School: Students explain what makes Oakwood Middle unique
BY KARISSA MILLER Four students expressed their support for Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate (IB) World School during the recent Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. “We have a very
Local organizations receive contributions from Statesville ABC Board
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has distributed $96,000 to eight area agencies to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse programs. Receiving a portion of the 2023
James Franklin Bumgarner
James Franklin Bumgarner, 88, passed away October 17, 2023, surrounded by his family at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. With a wife, three kids, a long and successful work career,
Teresa Dean Chappell
Teresa Dean Chappell, 70, better known as Teesee to her family, joined her parents in her heavenly home on October 18, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. Teresa’s seventy
Sherry Ann Jackson
Sherry Ann Taylor Jackson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a brief illness. She was born
MGSD Board reviews school improvement plans, approves policy changes
BY DEBBIE PAGE After reviewing data on past student performance, the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard school improvement plans from each of the district’s nine schools and approved
NCDHHS encourages mpox vaccination for those at higher risk
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two cases of mpox were reported to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services over the past six weeks, the first cases in
Barbara Adkins Lazenby
On October 15, 2023, the world lost an angel, Barbara Adkins Lazenby, who is now in God’s loving care. Known for her kindness, thoughtfulness and caring, Barbara made everyone feel