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Sheriff: Suspect faces felony drug charges after deputies find 55 pounds of marijuana in vehicle during traffic stop

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cuban national faces felony drug trafficking charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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Iredell commissioners approve economic development incentive for German engineering company

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $912,352 economic development incentive for a German engineering company. Dehn Inc., which selected Mooresville for its new U.S. headquarters over

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Mooresville man pleads guilty to workers’ compensation fraud

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to workers’ compensation fraud in connection with a scheme in which he bilked the federal government

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Iredell Arts Council to host Spoken Word Spotlight

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host a series of spoken word performances in the Old Jail Listening Room on Thursday, February 8. The event, which

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Iredell County Partnership for Young Children receives donation from JMS Southeast

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast has donated $773 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to support the agency’s programs for children and families. The funds represent

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Troutman council, town manager discuss ‘circus atmosphere’ of planning board meetings

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday discussed the need for Planning and Zoning Board members to undergo training to help the group navigate the heavy load of

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N.C. Insurance commissioner rejects proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rejected insurance companies’ average 42.2 percent proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates. “I haven’t seen the evidence to

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Joey Donell Davidson

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joey Donell Davidson, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born November 19, 1961, in Statesville to the late Raymond Smith and Clara Cowan.

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Peggy Ann Karriker Gibbs

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Peggy Ann Karriker Gibbs, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1938, in Iredell County

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Terrance “Aaron” Davis

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

“Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … Terrance “Aaron” Davis, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at

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Donald Roy Sloss

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Roy Sloss, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born October 29, 1956, in Newton, N.J., to the late Clarence Sloss Jr. and Ann

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Iredell Arts Council to host opening reception for Harmony artist on February 7

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to an opening reception at the Iredell Arts Council honoring Tiya Caniel. Caniel, who lives in Harmony, works in mixed media,

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I-SS Board considering plan to close nine schools to out-of-district students, along with proposal to spend $3.5 million on new administrative offices

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a staff recommendation to close nine schools to out-of-district attendance for the 2024-2025 school year. During the Committee of

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Statesville staff working to secure FEMA funding to repair pump station

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS When Tropical Storm Eta moved through in November of 2020, the City of Statesville’s South Yadkin River pump station was flooded and rendered inoperable. City staff is

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Southern Distilling Company presented 2023 Exporter of the Year Award

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Southern Distilling Company, award-winning whiskey distillers based in Statesville, was recently recognized by N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler as the 2023 Exporter of the Year.

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Mooresville commissioners amend UDO to allow open air agricultural markets

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for a limited number of permanent and temporary

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Mooresville Fire-Rescue responds to structure fire on S. Broad Street

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a fire at Two Fingers Automotive on Monday after several individuals called 911 and reported seeing smoke at flames. Engine 1 arrived

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Iredell County appraisal staff to begin field audit of randomly selected properties

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s countywide property reappraisal was effective January 1, 2023. In the year following a countywide reappraisal, the North Carolina Department of Revenue requires the

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Roberto James Ache

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Roberto James Ache, 26, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1998, in Dade County, Fla., to Stephanie

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Noey “Sonny” Gaston Hayes Jr.

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Noey “Sonny” Gaston Hayes Jr., 77, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Sonny was born

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council should not waste millions of dollars on new town hall

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: The burden of oppressive municipal taxes that we are experiencing in the Town of Troutman could be alleviated if we had a budget-conscious town manager or at

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Health Beat: Your primary care provider plays a role in your heart health

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When you imagine the role of your primary care provider, you likely think of them as your go-to for everyday health needs like treatment of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Melissa Neader

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Angela Matthews

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Brad Howard

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Gene Houpe

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate William Compton

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Richard Coleman

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Scottie Brown

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

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Joan Montgomery Beatty

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joan “Jo” Montgomery Beatty, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., died Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Southfield, Mich., and was the daughter of the late James Walton and Pansy Marie

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Braddie Lowery

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Braddie Lowery, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born August 24, 1937, in Robeson County, to the

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Photo Gallery: Centre Ballet presents Collaborative Arts Concert

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFFREPORTS Centre Ballet Conservatory presented its eighth annual Collaborative Arts Concert on Saturday night. Held at Cornerstone Christian Academy, the event included selections from different ballets, guest guitarist Andy

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NCDHHS allocates Emergency Placement Funds to help counties provide appropriate placements for children in DSS custody

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services distributed funds this week to county departments of social services to help improve placements for

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Marie Immaculate Russo

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marie Immaculate Russo, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Toms River, N.J., peacefully went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born February 16, 1937, she

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Edward Arnold “Butch” Curlee

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward Arnold “Butch” Curlee, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., commenced his spiritual journey on February 1, 2024. He was born January 9, 1948, in Iredell County to the late Robert Lee

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Mable Clair Rye Fleming

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mable Clair Rye Fleming passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at TerraBella Salisbury, N.C. Mable was preceded in death by daughter, Teresa Renee Meade Beck; her parents, Robert J.

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