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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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The Counter brings taste of New York to Lake Norman area

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JAIME GATTON Mention a bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, and hardly anyone bats an eye. Squirt a little ketchup on it, and now you’ve drawn battle lines. The

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Yoga instructor connects body, mind and spirit to a purpose at Rescue Ranch (Photos)

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER As calming sounds played in the background, Rescue Ranch staff, volunteers and community members stood atop yoga mats with their feet planted and extended their arms. This

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

Posted on February 4, 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 26 – February 2

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 26 ♦ Darien Chase Evans-Hensley, 28, of Garden Drive, Lexington, charged with possession of cocaine, three

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

Posted on February 3, 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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William S. Watkins

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. William S. Watkins, 68, was born in Bertie County, N.C., on December 14, 1955 to the late James Watkins and Mary Sturdivant Watkins. He departed this life on Tuesday,

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Margaret Brown Freeman

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret Lee Brown Freeman, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born February 22, 1936, in Mooresville to the

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Anthony Craig Goodson

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Anthony Craig Goodson, 59, was born n Iredell County, N.C., on July 19, 1964, to Mary Ann Goodson Horne and the late David Oscar Horne. He departed this life

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Michael Felix Smith

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael “Mike” Felix Smith, 60, of Wilkesboro, N.C., died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, following a lengthy illness. He was born on Christmas Day

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Patricia Greene Honeycutt

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Greene Honeycutt, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Pat

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SPD Felony Arrests: January 15-23

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 15 ♦ Jakiria Natasjia Silver, 22, of Forest Hollow Drive, Statesville, charged with felony child abuse inflicting

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Mitchell Community College announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the fall semester 2023.  Full-time Students To be eligible

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Sheriff: ‘He’s a true officer’s officer’

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Deputy Danny Williams retires five decades after beginning law enforcement career BY MIKE FUHRMAN Long after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Danny Williams took off his uniform for the final

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Statesville Fitness & Activity Center to host 15th anniversary celebration on Feb. 19-23

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department is planning 15-Year Anniversary Celebration of the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. A week-long Customer Appreciation Celebration, which will

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Miss North Carolina inspires Lake Norman Elementary students (Photos)

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Students at Lake Norman Elementary School received a special visit Friday morning from Miss North Carolina Taylor Loyd, who sang an opera song and shared her journey

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Lake Norman High School student receives Congressional Awards

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rep. Patrick McHenry presented Congressional Awards to Lake Norman High School sophomore Truett Wolf on Thursday. The sophomore recently completed the criteria to qualify for bronze, silver,

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Mooresville police seeking public’s help locating runaway

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Kendra Stafford, 15, ran away from her family on January

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 2)

Posted on February 2, 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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Susan Nancy Tarantino

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Susan “Sue” Nancy Tarantino, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1961, in York, Pa., to Sabino “Sal” Tarantino and

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John Thomas Hodgkinson

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Thomas Hodgkinson, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Fall River, Mass., to William Greenwood and Mildred Simpson

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Barry Mitchell

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Barry Mitchell, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia Felts Mitchell and the son of the

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John Carl Shore

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Carl Shore, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1942, to the late B. Clyde Shore and Katherine H.

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Voter registration deadline approaching for March 5 primary election

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote

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Sheriff: Suspect faces felony animal cruelty charges in connection with ICSO dogfighting investigation

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man suspected of playing a key role in illegal dogfighting faces 25 felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

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SPD: Statesville man faces a dozen counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man is jailed on charges he possession child exploitation material following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of William

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CITY OF STATEVILLE STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WTP CAUSTIC TANK REPLACEMENTS AND BUILDING REPAIRS Advertisement for Bids Request for sealed proposals for the construction of the WTP CAUSTIC TANK REPLACEMENTS AND

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Cedric Devontaye Ferguson Jr.

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Cedric Devontaye Ferguson Jr., 14, was born in Iredell County on October 16, 2009, to Cedric Devontaye Ferguson Sr. and Chasity Nicole Parks. He departed this life unexpectedly on January

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Thomas Moody Knox

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Thomas “Tommy” Moody Knox, 86, from Mooresville, N.C. Tommy was

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John Robert Solomon Jr.

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Robert Solomon Jr., 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1951, in Jacksonville, Ill., to the

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Dylan Ryan Vargas

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dylan Ryan Vargas, 29, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born August 17, 1994, in Statesville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his

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Rayford Weston Bost

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Rayford Weston Bost, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1931, in Statesville to Lizzie and William P. Bost. He grew

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Love United Iredell campaign aims to make immediate impact throughout county

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Love United Iredell provides an opportunity for residents to have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our

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Students share personal testimonies at Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ rally (Photo Gallery)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Fellowship of Christian Athletes held its annual Courts For Christ rally at South Iredell Wednesday night. The countywide event included snacks and giveaways, worship music, hoops

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NCDPI reports decrease in dropouts in 2022-2023; acts of crime and violence in schools increased

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported a decrease in dropouts in North Carolina school districts and charter schools in 2022-23, according to the

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Rescue Ranch accepting registration for 2024 Critter Camps

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2024 Critter Camps. Spring break and one-week summer camp sessions offer

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