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Vera Grose Webster

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Vera Grose Webster of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 12, at 102 years of age. She will be remembered as a lady of faith, love and service. Mrs.

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Operation North State encourages community to be part of 9th Annual Lake Norman Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Operation North State (ONS), its supporters and volunteers are encouraging Lake Norman area residents, organizations and businesses to help support the 9th Annual Lake Norman

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Neel promoted to director of maintenance for Mooresville Graded School District

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Todd Neel as the district’s director of maintenance. Neel has worked for

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Viewpoint: Gallina is the best choice in GOP primary for 84th N.C House District seat

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRAD STROUD SR. I guess there is something of an unwritten rule that elected officials should not endorse a candidate other than the incumbent of their own political party.

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Election Watch: Candidates for 84th N.C. House District and Iredell County Board of Commissioners square off in forum

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Rep. Jeff McNeely choked up on Monday night as he made his final plea to voters at the Iredell County Farm Bureau Candidates Forum for their support

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Darryl Lee Shope

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Darryl “Pern” Lee Shope, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Darryl was born on August 6,

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Judy Wait White

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Judy Wait White, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 29, 1938, in

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Judith Schellhorn

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Judith Ann Bumgarner Schellhorn, “Judy” or “Grandma”, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of San Jose, Calif., went peacefully to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Saturday,

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Robert David Williams Sr.

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert David Williams Sr., 75, passed away on February 9, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born September 21, 1948, in Durham, N.C., and was the son of the late

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Forever Valentines: Couple celebrates 71st anniversary in Iredell Skilled Nursing

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Roger and Ann Ireland have shared a lifetime of love and happiness together. Their remarkable story recently took an unexpected turn when a car accident

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Sheriff: Teen placed in secure custody after threatening to ‘shoot up’ church

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A teenager faces several charges, including armed robbery and threatening mass violence at a place of worship, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

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Stony Point VFD rolls out red carpet for annual banquet

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News During the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet, the red carpet was rolled out to recognize all the hard work and dedication of firefighters,

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SPD: Three suspects face felony charges after traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs, cash and guns

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Department officers arrested three men and seized marijuana, prescription narcotics, cash and two handguns during a traffic stop on Saturday, February 10. Members of the

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Union Grove Ruritan Club invites public to ham breakfast and candidates forum

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club will host a winter ham breakfast and candidates forum on Saturday, February 17, at the Union Grove Community Center. The

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Eileen Gubelman

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Eileen McLoughlin Gubelman, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1944, in New York to the late

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David R. Jolly Jr.

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. David R. Jolly Jr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 9, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 16, 1942,

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Doris Hedrick

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Doris Faye Roberts Hedrick, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Doris was born in Iredell County on September 3, 1947, to the

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Election Watch: Local candidates make pitch to voters at Statesville Branch NAACP meeting

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s tough to make a lasting impression on voters in three minutes. But that’s what a group of local candidates attempted to do during the Statesville Branch

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Viewpoint: My conservative values, experience in local and state government matter in Raleigh

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF McNEELY This is a tale like many of my fellow neighbors and friends who grew up and live in Iredell County. It’s about a simple life of hard

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Inspired to Serve: Given a second chance, John Gallina keeps paying it forward

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN John Gallina owes his life to a friend and brother in arms who insisted he and other members of his unit work late into the night to

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Something Special: Bingman family appreciative of care, compassion provided by Iredell Memorial staff

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News For over 40 years, Bobby Joe Bingman was a farmer in Statesville. He was always ready to help those less fortunate, often lending them financial

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Mooresville Police Department to hold drug take-back event

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County Safe Kids Coalition will host a drug and syringe take-back event on Tuesday, March 19. The event will

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Statesville man charged with drug trafficking after SPD investigation

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple drug charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Randall Antonio Carr, 44, of Glade

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Thomas Dwight Russell Sr.

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Dwight Russell Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 9, 2024. Tom was born on April 12, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Melvin

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Wayne Stikeleather

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Albertus Wayne Stikeleather, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, February 10, 2024. Wayne was born in Iredell County on February 28, 1930, to

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Chan Evans

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Chan Henderson Evans, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Accordius Health of Mooresville. Chan was born on December 24, 1966, in Iredell County to

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Wax Museum: Cool Spring Elementary students share information about famous North Carolinians

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Fourth-grader Jack Kendall focused intently on standing as still as a mannequin as he waited patiently for someone to press the small circle on his hand so

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ICSO Felony Arrests: February 2-9

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 2 ♦ Stephanie Taylor Stafford, 34, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny, two counts

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

Posted on February 11, 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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Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council has responsibility to scrutinize request for $3.2 million in unbudgeted expenses

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: The “circus” is in town? Wow, what a professional way to address a group of volunteers who serve the community. Now the town manager wants to send

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Iredell Homelessness Coalition shares success stories, seeks community assistance

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell County Homelessness Coalition shared some success stories of helping those without housing get the needed assistance for self-sufficiency or help to return to

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Photo Gallery: 2024 Statesville Comic Con

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Civic Center hosted the 2024 Comic Con on Saturday. Photo Gallery

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

Posted on February 10, 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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Sandra Harris Knauf

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sandra Jean Harris Knauf, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Washington, D.C., on January

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Donna Taylor Bass

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Donna Taylor Bass, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 12, 1947, in

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Walter Allen Rabon

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Walter Allen Rabon, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Mr. Rabon was born September 29, 1954, in Catawba County. He

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