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Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommends changes to town regulations for election signs, fences

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance on Monday night. The proposed changes will be considered by the Town Council

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EnergyUnited ranks 7th among electric cooperatives in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited ranked 7th for customer satisfaction for residential electric service among cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The cooperative’s

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Photo Gallery: Troutman community joins town’s Earth Day clean-up effort

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Parks and Recreation Department sponsored an Earth Day community cleanup on Monday evening with about 30 community members participating, including representatives of the N.C. Department

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MPD Felony Arrests: April 1-12

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Shelly Melvin Scaglione, 55, of W. Center Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled

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Mooresville Arts announces winners of 46th Annual Spring Fest

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Seventy artists entered a total of 128 entries in the 46th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition presented by Mooresville Arts. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson,

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State of North Carolina awarded $156 million by EPA to strengthen solar energy use across state

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for

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Rev. Norman Cleo Dudley

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Rev. Norman Cleo Dudley, 87, was born in Baltimore, Md., on October 20, 1936, to the late Costello Coleman Dudley and Anna Inez Holcomb Dudley. He departed this life on

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Doris Lavonne Payne

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Doris “Lavonne” Curtis Payne, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Mooresville to

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Daily Inman Gramling Jr.

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Daily Inman Gramling Jr., 69, of Catawba, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, April 18, at 7:10 a.m. As always, he started that journey early as

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Steven Gray Pettit

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Steven Gray Pettit, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1951, to the late

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Shelby Jean Grimm

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shelby Jean Hartsell Grimm, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Yadkin County on November 22, 1936, to the

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Clyde Reavis

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Clyde Nelson Reavis, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Clyde was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Jessie

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Shirley Lyalls

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Jean Harrington Lyalls, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shirley was born on February 6, 1956, in Alexander County, N.C., to the late Claude

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Aileen Grant Waugh

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Aileen Grant Waugh joined her beloved husband Gene in heaven on the morning of April 20, 2024, with her younger daughter by her side. Aileen was born in Statesville, N.C.,

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Photo Gallery: Inaugural Charles Fest attracts a crowd to northern Iredell County community

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 500 people attended the inaugural Charles Fest on Saturday, beginning what organizer Kevin Robertson hopes will become an annual tradition in the northern Iredell County community.

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Public Notice: American Renaissance School

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

American Renaissance School Public Notice The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that American

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Kurfees appointed city clerk for City of Statesville

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has appointed Emily Kurfees to serve as city clerk. Kurfees succeeds Brenda Fugett, who retired after 14 years as city clerk. “Emily’s

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 12-18

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Brianna Sade Bost, 28, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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SPD investigating fatal shooting on Stewart Court

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Stewart Court. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting

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William Gene Bradford

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

William Gene Bradford, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 19, 2024. Gene was born on March 4, 1935, in Iredell County to the late William L. Bradford and

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Gladys Fox Sharpe

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gladys Fox Sharpe, 74, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away April 20, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after an extended illness. Gladys was born August 7, 1949, in Iredell County

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

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Sheriff: Man who opened fire on ICSO deputies died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a stand-off with Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday. Sheriff Darren Campbell identified the deceased

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East Iredell Elementary students shine during Leadership Day (Photos)

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to its highly anticipated Leadership Day on Friday. “We are a Leader in Me School and

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Statesville Woman’s Club welcomes ICPYC literacy program coordinator

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Peyton Barrows, literacy program coordinator for the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC), was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Statesville

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Mt. Mourne Cub Scouts compete in annual Pinewood Derby

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack # 173 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby Race at Coddle Creek Elementary School. The Scouts raced the cars they had hand

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Local archery coach traveling to Brazil for Parapan American Championships

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Robert Griffith has enjoyed archery since his grandfather introduced him to the sport when he was a teenager.  “I was 13 years old, and I’ve

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John Andrew Hendricks

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Andrew Hendricks, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, due to a sudden heart attack. John was born in Statesville on November 2, 1982.

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I-SS seventh-graders enjoy second annual STEAM Day competition (Photos)

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

By KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools had the chance to participate in eight hands-on learning activities during the district’s second annual STEAM Day on Tuesday. The event, which was

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Theodore Duane Bugbee

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Theodore Duane Bugbee, 76, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Fort Payne, Ala., passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence. Theodore was born in Fremont, Mich., on

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Lawrence Ray Nosker

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lawrence Ray Nosker, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. His legacy as

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Sylvia Young

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Diane Heaggans Young, 62, was born on July 15, 1961, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., to the late Rufus Sr. and Catherine Miller Heaggans. She entered her

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 19)

Posted on April 19, 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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Infant mortality rate in N.C. remains above U.S. average; latest data shows ethnic disparities in Iredell

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Despite efforts to combat infant mortality, North Carolina’s 2022 infant mortality rate mirrored that of 2021, remaining 6.8 deaths per 1,000 births. Iredell County’s infant

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Iredell Health System holds ceremony to honor organ donors

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday followed by a moment of silence to honor the

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