Gary L. Rains, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., died Friday, July 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ova L. Rains and
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Statesville native embraces new mission as U.S. Space Force commander
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON As commander of the 98th Space Range Squadron Delta 11 of the U.S. Space Force, Lt. Col. Matt Bejcek works to protect and defend American interests in
MGSD announces hiring of new public safety director
Special to Iredell Free News Mark Reddick has been hired as the Mooresville Graded School District’s director of school safety. Reddick has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience
Emory Wilbur Atwater Jr.
Emory Wilbur Atwater Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born on April 22, 1943, in
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 28)
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
Iredell County officials break ground on $27 million Jennings Park project
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials broke ground Friday morning on Jennings Park, which will include soccer fields, a walking trail, pickle ball courts, an all-inclusive playground and other amenities.
Viola W. Wenzel
Viola W. Wenzel passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, at 1:15 a.m. She was a resident of Autumn Care of Cornelius Assisted Living Facility at the time of her
PhytoRX program seeks to improve medical conditions through healthy food
BY DEBBIE PAGE Fourteen participants completed the innovative PhytoRX program at FeedNC on Wednesday During the course of the free, six-week program, participants learned to use nutritious food as disease
Cool Under Pressure! Brothers honored for heroic efforts during mom’s medical emergency
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Emergency Communications officials are calling Jameson Whitman, a 9-year-old, and Greyson Whitman, a 7-year-old, heroes after the brothers called 911 after their mom had a
Mary Frances Chipley
Mrs. Mary Frances Chipley, 88, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September, 28, 1934, to the late James “Sonny” Chipley and Lucille Mildred White Chipley. She departed this life
Kelly Wayne Fultz
Kelly Wayne Fultz, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Norton, Va., and Orangeburg, S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at S. Mitchell
Khamkeung “Kham” Phommarath
Khamkeung “Kham” Phommarath, 70, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1953, in Viengtian, Laos,
Iredell County Community Foundation awards $185,500 to assist veterans, address learning loss, support human services and more
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $185,500 in grants to 27 nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address learning loss, veterans
‘Appalachian Music BBQ: Remembering Tom Dooley’ to feature Southern cuisine, local musicians
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tickets are still available for an upcoming signature event of the summer season at The Historic Sharpe House. “Appalachian Music BBQ: Remembering Tom Dooley” is scheduled for
Health Beat: How to recognize, treat swimmer’s ear in children
Special to Iredell Free News Now that we’re in the heat of summer, you and your family may be looking to cool down at the pool, beach, or lake. But
Lake Norman Lions Club collects 640 pounds of food for Feed NC
Special to Iredell Free News Where a need exists in the community, there, too, you’ll often find the Lake Norman Lions Club. The organization recently called on shoppers at the
Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership camp inspires teens (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER The second annual Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership camp was held this week on the Mitchell Community College campus in Statesville. Forty girls participated in the free
Claude R. Munday
Claude R. Munday, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Claude was born in Iredell County, son of the late Claude Grady
Eli Tyler Jordan
Eli Tyler Jordan, 16, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Everyone who met Eli fell in love with him.
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 21)
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
NCDHHS: 988 Lifeline Suicide & Crisis Lifeline proving to be ‘highly effective’
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline. 988 connects
Filing period ends for 2023 municipal elections and MGSD Board election (Updated candidates list)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The candidate filing period for the 2023 municipal elections and the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education election ended Friday at 12 noon. Here’s the final
Opening Night: ‘Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend … the road to Statesville’ begins run at Mac Gray Auditorium
BY AMY FUHRMAN The story of Tom Dooley (Dula) has become a legend for its potent mix of love, lust, jealousy, murder and an infamous trial and hanging set in
Tony Jason Hedrick
Tony Jason Hedrick, 52, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 14, 2023. Jason was born in Statesville, N.C., and was the oldest son of the late Tony Roe Hedrick and Debby
Joseph Basil Coughlin
Joseph Basil Coughlin, 44, passed on due to natural causes at his home on Friday, July 14, 2023. Joey was born on September 1, 1979, in Peoria, Ill. He was
Health Department presents annual State of the County Health Report
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department staff presented the State of the County Health Report for 2022 during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Dinikia Savage, the Health Department’s promotion
I-SS Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp helps students explore STEM careers
BY KARISSA MILLER Around 50 rising sixth- through ninth-grade students are spending part of their summer challenging themselves at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp. In its third year,
Mitchell Community College celebrates Culinary Arts graduates with special ceremony
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Culinary Arts program recently hosted its first ever Toque Ceremony to honor graduating culinary arts students. The ceremony is named for the
Gloria Wooten Lytton
Gloria Wooten Lytton, 69, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 17, 1954, to
Samuel Knox McLean
Samuel Knox McLean, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Samuel, who was fondly known as Sam, was born to William Hobson
Analysis: Large grocery chains unlikely to invest in South Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS An analysis of two parcels owned by the City of Statesville along Shelton Avenue concluded that the sites will not likely attract private development of a grocery
Iredell commissioners to vote on continued participation in Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will consider a request to continue the county’s participation in the Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission Tuesday night. The board will
Members of Statesville High School Class of 1978 trying to track down classmates for upcoming reunion
FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the Statesville High School Class of 1978’s upcoming 45-year reunion are trying to track down their classmates. The reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Troutman Council approves annexation, commercial zoning for 40 acres adjacent to Lowe’s Home Improvement
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council has approved the annexation and highway business zoning for just over 40 acres, located between Lowe’s Home Improvement store and the 18-acre Food
Jeffrey Scott French
Jeffrey Scott French, 60, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., entered the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2023. Jeff was born on February 13, 1963, to James and
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 14)
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