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Jesse Willard Parker Jr.

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Jesse Willard Parker Jr., 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 7, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1938, in Iredell County to

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

Posted on December 9, 2023 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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Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility receives top rating from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility has once again been named one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2023-2024 by the U.S. News & World

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MPD Felony Arrests: November 17-29

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Shamarra Unique Morrison, 31, od Clarktown Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of felony larceny.

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Workplace injury and illness rate remains at historically low level in N.C.

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury

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N.B. Mills Elementary students to present ‘Annie KIDS’ (Photos)

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students are hoping for a packed house for their upcoming performance of “Annie KIDS” on December 14 & 15. The 31-member cast is

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Don Philip Simmons

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Don Philip Simmons, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on April 1, 1947, in

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Michael Kent Brewer Sr.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael Kent Brewer Sr., 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born July 22, 1946, in Iredell County to the

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Mitchell Warren Sowell

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mitchell Warren Sowell, 75, peacefully passed away at home in Mooresville, N.C. on December 3, 2023, after a day full of watching his grandchildren play basketball and soccer across the

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Donald Colman Mottern

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald “Don” Colman Mottern, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1946, in Maryland to the

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Vivian Carlene Morrison

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Vivian Carlene Morrison, 91, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 4, 2023 at McKendree Village in Tennessee after an extended illness. She was born

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Joanne K. Moose

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Joanne K. Moose, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late Gene Moose and the daughter of the late Floyd

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Dwight Mitchell Ijames

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Dwight Mitchell Ijames, 58, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 10, 1965, to the late Milton Rankin and Jean Elizabeth McClelland. He departed this life on December

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Joseph Lee Brinson

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Joseph Lee Brinson, 87, went to his heavenly reward on December 5, 2023. He had lived in Iredell County with his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Doug Bowman, for the

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U.S. Attorney’s Office issues warning about common holiday scams

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has issued a warning to alert consumers about a potential uptick in online scams during the holiday season, and cautioned

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Letter to the Editor: Iredell commissioners’ action on Jennings Park project raises questions about compliance with open meetings law

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: It is the public policy of North Carolina that the hearings, deliberations, and actions of these bodies be conducted openly. This statement is directly from North Caroline

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 8)

Posted on December 8, 2023 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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Rescue Ranch to host three-day Critter Camp during winter break

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch is offering a three-day Winter Break Critter Camp on December 27-20. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, participating students in kindergarten

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Trinitas Academy to open on former campus of Mt. Mourne School pending state approval

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The founders of Trinitas Classical Academy, a K-8 classical charter school planned for southern Iredell County, are preparing to welcome the school’s first students. This

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Statesville Christmas Parade canceled due to forecast for heavy rains, wind

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In light of the inclement weather forecasted for Sunday afternoon, organizers of the 2023 Statesville Christmas Parade have decided to cancel this year’s event. Anticipated

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Birth Announcements: November 20 – December 2

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 20 ♦ A girl, Drew Amelia Mason, born to Joseph Mason and Andrea

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Local Bar Association nominates two Statesville attorneys for newly created chief public defender position

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Bar Association of the 32nd Judicial District has nominated two Statesville attorneys to serve as the district’s first chief public defender. During a 90-minute meeting on

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James Foy Sloan Jr.

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Jamie” Foy Sloan Jr., 62, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at Iredell Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2023. He was born February 12, 1961,  in Yadkin County

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Charles “Rex” Childers

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles “Rex” Childers exited the off ramp to heaven on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after enjoying 96 wonderful years of life. Rex was born in Hanes, N.C., in 1927. He

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Randall James Moon

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Randall James Moon, born February 12, 1959, passed away on December 5, 2023, and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife

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Ramos launches campaign for District 2 seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Natalie Reina Ramos has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. A business owner, parent of two

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Hope-Filled Holidays: Community supports Pharos Parenting’s mission to heal families

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pointing to 17 empty places representing the children killed by their parents or caregivers in North Carolina last year, Pharos Parenting Executive Director Tonya Fowler emphasized the

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‘It makes me feel very amazing’

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont celebrates opening of new playground BY KARISSA MILLER A variety of emotions rippled through the crowd gathered outside the Boys & Girls Club

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Iredell County Health Department conducting cancer diagnosis survey

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to addressing residents’ health concerns, the Iredell County Health Department is collecting supplemental data on cancer diagnoses. North Carolina law

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Kirkman seeking fifth term as district attorney for Iredell, Alexander counties

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman on Monday filed to run for a fifth term as district attorney for District 32, which includes Iredell and Alexander counties.

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Isabella Vianne Stultz

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Isabella Vianne Stultz, 15, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born on June 11, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C., to Marcie Stewart Stultz and David

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Christine Marie Plotkin

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Christine “Chrisy” Marie Plotkin, 66, of Cleveland, N.C., and formerly of New York, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical

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Reda Faye Weatherman Jurney

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Reda Faye Weatherman Jurney was called home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was 93. Born May 15, 1930, in Yadkin County, N.C., along with her twin sister Freda, she

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Michael Charles Davison

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael “Mike” Charles Davison, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:22 p.m., at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on March 24, 1946, in Rochester (Monroe

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Kathy Shoemaker Carrier

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Kathy Shoemaker Carrier, 69, of Statesville, N.C., went to her Heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born on July 6,

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Robert Earl Patterson

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert “Bud” or “Pat” Earl Patterson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist. Robert was born on May 26, 1941, to

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