Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2022 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. is December 31, 2021. Applications
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Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Are you ready?
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey offers tips to keep families safe this winter Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from December 5-11
I-SS deploys Virtual Reality headsets to expose younger students to career exploration
BY KARISSA MILLER By 2025, almost 70 percent of jobs in North Carolina will require education beyond high school training. In response to this need, Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Technical Education
Statesville chamber announces Youth Leadership Iredell class for 2021-2022
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell-Statesville Schools are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Youth Leadership Iredell class. Youth Leadership Iredell is a program
Daylight-Saving Time Reminder: Change your clocks, change your batteries
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the end of Daylight-Saving Time approaches on Sunday, November 7, N.C. Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (Video)
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Iredell County Partnership for Young Children ADDRESS: 734 Salisbury Road. Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-878-9980 EMAIL ADDRESS: info@icpyc.org WEBSITE: iredellsmartstart.org Executive Director:
Viewpoint: Say his name every time you fill up
BY KEN ROBERTSON I am old enough to remember Ronald Regan’s presidency. I recall being surprised the media presented the news as if Reagan personally set the price of gasoline.
PAD Awareness Month: Take off your socks at your next doctor’s appointment
Special to Iredell Free News That leg pain you experience while exercising may seem like no big deal. However, this often-ignored pain can be an indication of a much more
Risk factors, warning signs of youth suicide emphasized at community town hall meeting
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide; (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide; and (3)
Small grants available to help develop youth programs across N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Youth councils, local governments and private or non-profit agencies with ideas for innovative programs to help North Carolina’s teens can apply for funding
Viewpoint: MGSD student surveys help district staff better understand social and emotional challenges facing today’s youth
BY STEPHEN MAUNEY Recently, the Moorsville Graded School District sent out surveys to our students that created a fair amount of chatter on social media. As the superintendent of schools,
Health Beat: How to prevent and treat youth sports injuries
Special to Iredell Free News One minute you’re watching your child play their favorite sport. Then, while cheering them on, you see them grab their ankle and fall. As the
Full Bloom Film Festival: Five films you won’t want to miss
Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ SAVING SPIRACLE is
Young entrepreneurs showcase their products, services at Statesville Chamber’s 2021 Kids Biz Expo
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Kids Biz Expo on Friday, August 20. Twenty young entrepreneurs took advantage of the opportunity
Letter to the Editor: Aftershock Youth Empowerment needs community support to continue providing bullying prevention and intervention services
To the Editor: We Need Your Help! Aftershock Youth Empowerment is a bullying prevention and intervention services nonprofit organization located in Harmony. Our mission is to create and maintain stress-free
Health Beat: Make sure your child has a healthy start to new school year (Video)
Special to Iredell Free News Summer break is quickly coming to an end, which means it is almost time for school to start. As students plan their return to the
Viewpoint: Protect yourself and your loved ones from surging COVID-19 Delta variant by getting vaccinated before it’s too late
BY JANE HINSON I know that there is not a person reading this viewpoint that isn’t sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. I get it. We all feel that
Viewpoint: Public schools should protect younger students by requiring face masks when schools reopen
BY JENNY MEDLEN School districts should require masks indoors for all students and staff in elementary and middle schools. Sure, these words are from the N.C. Department of Health and
Mooresville Youth Council accepting applications for new members
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Youth Council is now accepting applications from high school students until September 1, offering teens a fun opportunity to serve the community, while
Centralina Workforce Development Board awarded $87,000 grant to boost youth initiatives in Iredell and surrounding counties
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A workforce development organization that serves Iredell County has been awarded an $87,000 grant to boost technology, training and employment opportunities for youth. The
Donna Lynn Younger Stull
Donna Lynn Younger Stull, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 25, 1961, to the late Larry Joe Younger
Keeping Your Cool: How to protect yourself from heat illness this summer
Special to Iredell Free News Summer may seem like the perfect time to catch up on your long-overdue yard work, but be wary — the hot summer heat is no
Health Beat: How to protect yourself from Lyme disease
Special to Iredell Free News It’s finally summer — the perfect time to go outdoors and soak up the sun. But with warm, summer weather also comes the perfect time
Gov. Cooper announces first winner of Your Shot at a Million Summer Cash Drawing
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen announced the first winners of the state’s Your
Viewpoint: Your shot at a million will help N.C. defeat COVID-19 for good
BY GOV. ROY COOPER Hugging our friends. Cheering on our local sports team in person. Eating indoors at our favorite restaurant after months of take-out. We’re now able to do
Suzanne Barefoot Younts
Suzanne Barefoot Younts, 64, tragically passed away June 17, 2021. She was born in Wilmington, N.C. Sue was predeceased by her parents, Graham Ballard Barefoot Jr. and Suzanne Mauzé Gould,
How to protect yourself and others once you are fully vaccinated
Editor’s Note: The following health guidance was provided by the Iredell County Health Department. Special to Iredell Free News COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based
Hospice: It’s important to make healthcare wishes known when you are healthy
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County offers Advance Health Care Directive preparation to the community free of charge. Below is important information about Advance
N.C. Insurance Commissioner: Don’t let hurricane season catch you off guard
Predicted active Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — June 1 marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the
South Iredell High grads urged to treasure every moment and ‘leave your footprint on the world’ (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Friday night a huge crowd cheered on the 55th class of South Iredell High School graduates as they received their diplomas at the end of
Health Watch: Check Your Skin, Save Your Life
Special to Iredell Free News With summer rapidly approaching and the CDC allowing vaccinated individuals to gather without masks, people are increasingly eager to spend time outdoors. The warm sun
A few minutes can make all the difference if you’re having a stroke
Special to Iredell Free News Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke; every four minutes, someone in the United States dies from stroke. Despite such prevalence,
Mooresville Youth Council holding Dog Mayor Contest in conjunction with opening of Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the grand opening of the Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park on June 5, the Mooresville Youth Council is sponsoring the
Receiving complaints about your snoring? It may be time for a sleep test
Special to Iredell Free News Are you tired of tossing and turning all through the night – waking up exhausted and stumbling through the day? You are not alone. Nearly
Gov. Cooper signs bill to raise cap on unclaimed cash payouts to $5,000
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Legislation championed by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is making it easier for people to retrieve their missing money that the Department of
Are you stressed out? Try these self-care tips
Special to Iredell Free News Whether it’s caused by a tight deadline at work, an argument with your child, a large payment approaching, or anxiety surrounding the global pandemic, stress