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Billy Wayne Robinson

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Billy Wayne “Bill” Robinson 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2024. Bill was born March 20, 1941, in Alexander County, N.C., to the

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Carolyn Sue Watt

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Carolyn Sue Watt, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on January 19, 2024. Carolyn was born in Beckley, W.Va., on August 3, 1946, to the late Reo

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Author breaks silence surrounding addiction, treatment

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Sam Quinones has been on the front line of reporting on illicit drugs, from his decade as a reporter and writer in Mexico to his decade at

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Iredell County’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.2 percent

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.2 percent in November, according to the latest data from the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell

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Compton announces campaign for seat on Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident William Compton has announced his candidacy for one of three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Compton

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Town seeking public input for Mooresville Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Planning & Community Development Department is asking for residents, property owners, and business owners to provide feedback for the Mooresville Tomorrow

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Janet Whiting White

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Janet Whiting White, 66, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John Brockington and Hilda Barnes Whiting Reid. A graduate

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Derwin Bernard Moore

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Derwin Bernard Moore, 60, was born in Tampa, Fla., on February 3, 1963, to Fannie Mae Willis Moore and the late Albert Moore. He departed this life on Tuesday,

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Queen Mary Helen Grant Nichols

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Queen Mary Helen Grant Nichols, 77, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on Saturday, November 9, 1946, to the late William Grant and Alease Holmes Grant. She departed this life

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Cynthia Boyd Reinach

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Cynthia Boyd Reinach, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on December 10, 1960,

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James Douglas Wiles Sr.

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James Douglas Wiles Sr., 80, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with his loving family surrounding him. Doug was born on

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Fredrick “Fred” Ray King

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Fred King, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on August 1, 1945, to the late Ray W. King

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Vincent Julian Throop

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Vincent Julian “Vince” Throop left this world on January 16, 2024, while walking his beloved dog, Sadie. Vince was born in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 1950, and was the

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Charlene Lois Thompson

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charlene Lois Cudnohowski Thompson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died on January 16, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., on September 4, 1938, she was a daughter

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Sarah Plyler Adams

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah Plyler Adams passed away on January 15, 2024, a few weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. Sarah was born February 2, 1932, to Nathan and Mary Ratledge Plyler. She

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 19)

Posted on January 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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Statesville dancer selected to compete in Youth America Grand Prix

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Sarah Beth Thompson, daughter of Chris and April Thompson, will be competing this weekend in Winston-Salem at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet

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Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of retired canine officer

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired Canine Danny on Thursday. A 10-year-old Belgium Malinois, Danny worked alongside his partner, Sgt. Leo

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EnergyUnited Foundation closes out record year of giving

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation celebrated a record year of giving in 2023 with more than $900,000 in grants to individuals, families and nonprofit organizations. As a

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Mary Carico

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Carico, 98, of Statesville, N.C., died January 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born September 30, 1925, in Gaston County to the late Webb Whitworth and

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Emogene Myers Griffin

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Hospice Palliative Care in Salisbury, N.C., Emogene Myers Griffin, affectionately known as Emma, age 79, exchanged this earthly life for her eternal life. Emma

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Proposals

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Advertisement for Proposals Request for sealed proposals for 14.4 kV VOLTAGE REGULATORS WITH VOLTAGE REGULATOR CONTROLLER complete as specified, will be sent out on FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024, and will

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Janice Williams Bailey

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Janice Williams Bailey, 75, of Jones Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her residence on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born on May

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Pauline Reardon

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pauline Reardon, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed peacefully on January 15, 2024, at home with her husband, David Reardon and daughter, Deb Colson. It’s time to celebrate one of a

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Clara Jane Johnson Tomlin

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Clara Jane Johnson Tomlin, 76, of Harmony, N.C., died Thursday at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born in Wilkes County on October 11, 1947, to the late Commie

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Addison announces campaign for district attorney for Iredell and Alexander counties

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Former Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced he is running for district attorney for Iredell and Alexander counties. Addison, a Republican who is challenging incumbent District Attorney

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Crosby appointed Mooresville town clerk by Board of Commissioners

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners appointed Jane Crosby as the town clerk at the board’s meeting on Tuesday. Crosby joined the Town of Mooresville

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NCDHHS announces details of new Children and Families Specialty Health Plan

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released plans on how it will implement its Children and Families Specialty Plan — a

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MGSD receives Champion of Change Award from DPI; Board approves school calendar for 2024-2025

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Before getting into their agenda on Tuesday night, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education received a surprise from NCDPI Office of Early Learning Director Amy

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MPD: Suspect charged with murder in connection with death of Lake Norman High grad

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Huntersville man was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder in connection with the death of a Mooresville resident. Tristan Randy Charles Strickland, 25, was apprehended in

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Rep. Foxx endorses Mills in GOP primary for seat in Congress

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday endorsed Grey Mills for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. Mills, who represents the 95th District in the N.C.

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Keeping the Dream Alive: Mitchell Community College celebrates MLK (Photos)

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News “If Dr. King were here, I think he would say: ‘I still have a dream,’ ” Rev. Timothy L. Bates said during his speech at

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Richard Thomas Mazewski

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Thomas Mazewski, 78, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, after a brief illness, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on November 12,

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David Oren Montgomery III

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

David Oren Montgomery III, formerly of Statesville, N.C., entered the Church Triumphant on January 14, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C. David was born in Statesville on March

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SFD releases name of man who died in house fire on Old Charlotte Road

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Investigators have identified a man who died in a fire in an abandoned home off Old Charlotte Road in Statesville on Tuesday. William De Giovanti Shalima Watkins,

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Iredell County jury finds former Mooresville High School student not guilty of raping classmate

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County Superior Court jury deliberated for less than 10 minutes on Wednesday afternoon before finding a former Mooresville High School student not guilty of raping

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