BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Johan Drost’s rocket was positioned on the launchpad in the parking lot of Career Academy and Technical School
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Davis Medical Group’s new office at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville is now officially open for business. Located at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville, the
Special to Iredell Free News In 1759, war suddenly broke out between British colonists and the indigenous Cherokee of western North Carolina. Fort Dobbs, located in present-day Statesville, provided shelter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MAY 24 ♦ A girl, Abby Jennifer Meese, born to Stacey Jennifer Meese of Statesville. ♦
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
Special to Iredell Free News With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina and its traditional summer busy season fast approaching, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is anticipating an
Dr. Prabhond Chinuntdet (Dr. Chin) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on June 6, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C., due to medical complications following a severe fall. Dr. Chin
Mr. Elonzo White, 83, of 495 Signal Hill Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Accordius Health Nursing Home in Statesville. He was born in
Mr. Keith Bernard Clark, 55, affectionately called “Shug,” of 941 Old Mocksville Road passed away on June 3, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born
Philip Scott Ervin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on April 9, 1957, he was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a shooting early Tuesday morning that left one person dead. ICSO investigators have obtained a warrant
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville has six interns for the summer 2021. A mix of bachelor and graduate-level college students, they are working with town staff
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s laboratory was recently awarded the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) laboratory accreditation. The only CAP-accredited laboratory in the county, Iredell’s laboratory
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Interim Director of Digital Teaching and Learning Jackie Parker shared an update with the school board Monday night regarding the device refresh for the district.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council discussed a variety of issues, including the appearance of NCDOT maintained roads, completion of
Stephen Edward McKeown, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., ran through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the comfort of his home with his loving family and friends
Special to Iredell Free News We have all misplaced our phones, forgot to respond to a text or email, or even completely forgot why we entered a room — it’s
Special to Iredell Free News A new federal government program is helping to pay funeral expenses of people who died from COVID-19. Unfortunately, scammers are using this as a chance
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has been awarded one of 47 grants from the State Library of North Carolina. The Town of Mooresville will receive $99,912
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 34th annual dance recital on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme was “Billboard Top Hits,” featured music from a variety of artists,
Larry Ray Alley Sr. of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Virginia Veterans Care
James Larry “Dude” “Jas” Potts, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on March 14, 1941, he was a son
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 21 ♦ April Yvonne Muncy, 51, of S. Easy Trail, Stanley, charged with failure to return a
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is required to have a mental health policy in place for next school year under Senate Bill 476. I-SS Executive Director
Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County Coordinator Caroline Hager was recently presented the 2020 Coalition Coordinator of the Year Award during the annual Safe Kids N.C. Injury
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two New York men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 36 pounds of marijuana after stopping a vehicle on Interstate
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.ireellfreenews@gmail.com A mixture of smiles and tears marked the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park at Cornelius Road Park in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House will present “Romeo & Juliet” on June 24, 25, and 26. Before the show, guests can enjoy a 1920’s “Gatsby-styled” lawn party complete
Mr. Jack “Jackie” Edward White, 93, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Kenneth Eugene Taylor, 76, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home. A native of Iredell County, he was the
With more than 20,000 students, Iredell-Statesville Schools ranks among the 20 largest school districts in North Carolina. Apply for all positions HERE. Administration/Assistant Principal Location: Celeste Henkel Elementary School Administration/Principal
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging teens to slow down, avoid distractions when driving, and buckle up because this is the deadliest
Special to Iredell Free News When you picture someone who is mentally ill, how do you imagine them? Your answer can help you determine if you are feeding into the
Deborah Jean “D.J.” Fuller, 62, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Iredell County after a long illness. D.J. was born in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed June 4 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness about and honor the lives of those
Glenna Marie Adams Shaw, 70, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House following a long fight with cancer. Born on January 21, 1951, in Elmira,