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SPD Felony Arrests: May 14-30

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 14 ♦ Joshua Andrew Moore, 36, of Amity Hill Road, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor

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Feeling the Love: Community shows support for local Special Olympians

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of supporters and family members gathered at Statesville Fitness Center on Friday to give 91 athletes and their coaches a warm send-off before they departed for

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Goodwill Industries hosts lifesaving training for homeless individuals

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Goodwill Industries NWNC recently hosted hosted a first in Iredell County, when it provided QPR/CPR/Narcan training for persons struggling with homelessness. Planning for the event

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 31)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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Gisela Susanne Dunn

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gisela Susanne Scholz Dunn, 87, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Atrium Health in Shelby, N.C. She was born in Seligenstast, Germany, on January 15, 1937,

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MPD Chief: Operation Artemis leads to charges against 15 child predators

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department announced on Friday that 15 individuals will face prosecution for internet crimes against children as the result of Operation Artemis, a three-day sting

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Notice of Public Hearing: Troutman ABC Board

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Troutman ABC Board will hold a public hearing for its proposed budget for 2024-2025 at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024. The

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N.C. insurance commissioner negotiates settlement on proposed dwelling rate increase

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Thursday that the N.C. Department of Insurance has settled its legal dispute with North Carolina insurance companies over

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N.B. Mills Elementary hosts Multilingual Learner Awards Ceremony (Photos)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News N.B. Mills Elementary School hosted a Multilingual Learner Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29. Before the presentation of certificates, students from kindergarteners, first-graders and second-graders

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Bridge on Interstate 77 named in honor of fallen Iredell County sheriff

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The bravery, service and sacrifice of Sheriff Godfrey “Click” Kimball, who was killed in the line of duty nearly 90 years ago, were honored in Iredell County

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Mary Stilwell Morrison

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Stilwell Morrison, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Summit Place at Mooresville. She was born on April 30, 1926, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Mary Sasser Martin

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Sasser Martin passed peacefully into Heaven’s Glory at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on May 25, 2024, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her

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Daisy Jeanette Warren

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Daisy Jeanette Warren, 100, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Iredell County on February 3, 1924, she was a daughter of the late

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John Roger Johnson

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. John Roger Johnson, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He passed at his home after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in

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Ida Rose Steele

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ida Rose Watts Steele, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., on September 3, 1947, she

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Ronald Curtis Beidelman

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ronald Curtis Beidelman, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 29, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on March 22, 1944, in Bethlehem, Pa.,

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SFD administration, Fire Marshal’s Office relocate to new facility

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department Administration Office and Fire Marshal’s Office have officially relocated to 822 Fifth Street. These offices, which are located directly under the

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Statesville Planning Board opposes rezoning request for Taylorsville Highway property

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Planning and Zoning Board members had only one rezoning request to consider during their May meeting, and they chose to reject it. Property owners, Zoom

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Big Day: Doosan Bobcat celebrates signing of nine apprentices and two pre-apprentices

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Jaron Wenzel has been working toward a hands-on career that isn’t boring since his day at North Iredell High School. Now on track to graduate with an

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School mascots put on a show at Mooresville Day Festival

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News  One of the highlights of the recent Mooresville Day Festival was the 2nd Annual School Mascot Dance-Off involving local school mascots. Amidst several electrifying performances,

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Troutman Planning and Zoning Board opposes rezoning for townhome development

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing the citizens’ desire for U.S. Highway 21 south residential to be medium density in the town’s recent Future Land Use Map revision, the Troutman Planning and

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Sheriff: Man triggered by neighbor’s loud music, fireworks faces felony assault charges

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County faces a dozen charges after he reportedly became upset with his noisy neighbors and fired multiple rounds from a handgun on Saturday, May

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Vernon Richard Dartt

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Vernon Richard Dartt, 90, passed lovingly into the arms of Jesus on Thursday May 23, 2024. He was surrounded by his family as he transitioned to his Heavenly home. Papa

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Cora Compton

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Cora Mae Rumple Compton, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House of Iredell County on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born in Troutman, N.C., to

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Mickey Chilton Nelson

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mickey Chilton Nelson, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2023, at her home. Mickey was born on November 13, 1947, in Mount Airy, N.C., to the

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Sylvia Jackson

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia “Bay” Pressley Jackson was born on September 6, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Gray. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in

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Piedmont HealthCare to hold open interviews on May 31

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare will hold open interviews from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 31. This event, held at the PHC Administration Building at 650

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Compassionate Friends of Mooresville to hold annual butterfly release on June 20

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Compassionate Friends of Mooresville will hold the 2024 Annual Butterfly Release on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church,

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Gemstone District holds annual Cub Scout Olympics (Photos)

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics at the West Iredell Senior High School. Scouts participating in the

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Viewpoint: Statesville Council should rethink decision to create Building Standards Department

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DAVID PRESSLY The Statesville City Council tells us its policy priorities through its annual budget-making process. This year, the City Council proposes to create a “revenue-generating Building Standards Department.”

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N.C. insurance commissioner rejects mobile home insurance rate increase, sets hearing date

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set April 7, 2025, as the hearing date for a proposed increase in mobile homeowners’ insurance rates

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Joseph Michael Diprojetto

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joseph Michael Diprojetto, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Joseph was born August 17, 1959 in Monroe County, N.Y., to

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James Henry Dishman

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James Henry Dishman, 77, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home. James was born July 27, 1946, in Iredell County to the late

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Patty Gayle Goodson Lambert

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Patty Gayle Goodson Lambert, 84, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away May 27, 2024, at home after an extended illness. Patty was born October 28, 1939, in Alamance County to the

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SPD releases identities of shooting victims, man who killed them

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has released the names of the two women who were killed in the Larkin community as well as the identity of the man

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U.S. House passes Rep. McHenry’s bill honoring working dogs

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R.807, the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act. This legislation, first introduced by Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) in 2023,

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