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Lucy Marie Timmermann

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lucy Marie (Daniels) Timmermann peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2024, at her home in Davidson, N.C. Lucy was born on May 20, 1928,

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Dennis William LaCroix

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dennis William LaCroix, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., left us peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024, at home in the loving arms of his wife after a long, brave battle with

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Darryl James Easterday

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Darryl James Easterday, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. Jim was born March 6, 1953, in Broward County, Fla.,

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Louise Mahaffey Parks

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Frances Louise Mahaffey Parks, 79, of Hamptonville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born October 18, 1944, in

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Willard Cornelius

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Willard Kenneth “ Red” Cornelius, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Kenneth was born in Iredell County on September 20, 1933, to the late Ralph Cornelius and Lillian Cornelius.

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Sheriff: Statesville travel agent charged with swindling local seniors

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The owner of a local travel agency faces six felony charges in connection with a scheme to defraud a group of seniors following an investigation by the

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Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming start to 2024, The Birth Place team welcomed Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the new year on January 1. Mother Keaira

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SPD: Three suspects in Food Lion robbery apprehended in Charlotte after police pursuit

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three juveniles have been apprehended and detained in connection with the robbery of a Statesville grocery store following a multi-agency investigation. The Statesville Police Department announced Thursday

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Town of Mooresville to honor legacy of MLK with Peace Walk, Days of Service

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee invites the public to participate in several events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the annual Peace

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Viewpoint: Don’t fall for scams involving foreign princes, IRS refunds or threats of arrest

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DAVID BENBOW There are many wonderful people who call Iredell County home. I have lived here most of my life and raised my children here. I have chosen to

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Renowned artist to demonstrate techniques at Iredell Arts Council event on January 10

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Renowned artist Tony Griffin will demonstrate his drawing techniques in a live demonstration at the Iredell Arts Council on Wednesday, January 10. During the demonstration,

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As respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS urges testing and treatment in outpatient settings for those with mild symptoms

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being

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James Louis Smyre

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James Louis Smyre, aka “Sadie” of Statesville, formally of Harmony, N.C., was born to James Filmon Smyre and Evelyn Smyre on January 19, 1939, in Olin, N.C. James departed this

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Victoria Bellamy

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Victoria Paige Mary Bellamy, 29, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on August 11, 1994, to Roger Dewayne Bellamy and Pamela Louise Carruth Bellamy. She departed this life on

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Mary “Eileen” Goodman

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary “Eileen” Goodman, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at S. Mithcell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 4, 1962, in

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Michele LeMonte Starr

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Michele LeMonte Starr, 69, of Merritt Island, Fla., went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was born on

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Sondra Sue Weiser

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sondra “Sue” Weiser, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 31, 2023. Sue was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she

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Gwen Smith

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pansy Gwendola Cook Smith, 95, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1928, in Yadkin County to

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James Wilson Reynolds

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James Wilson Reynolds, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. James was born in Lee County, N.C., on May 11,1944, to the late Lloyd Clifford Reynolds and Gladys McCrae

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Martha Tilley Thurston

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Tilley Thurston, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Dewey Michael Thurston, who passed away on October 26,

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Statesville Woman’s Club holding canned food drive for Yokefellow Ministry

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will

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Registration now open for DACI ‘In The Know’ event featuring expert on opioid crisis

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News As part of its mission to flatten the line on drug and alcohol misuse, the Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its second “In

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Statesville police investigating robbery of Food Lion on East Broad Street

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the early morning robbery of an employee of the Food Lion store on East Broad Street. Officers responded to the grocery

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SPD: Statesville man charged with trafficking cocaine

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man faces drug charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Terry Lee Roseboro, 61, in

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Iredell commissioners approve rezoning request for local trucking company

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for 4.67 acres off Salisbury Highway, clearing the way for a small trucking company to

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Hugh Roy Beaver

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Hugh Roy Beaver, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born August 1, 1952, in Mooresville to the late

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Josephine Dixon Hawes

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Josephine “Jo” Dixon Hawes, 68, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born September 14, 1955, in Henderson, N.C., she was a daughter of the late

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David Eugene Warren

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

David Eugene Warren, 81, of Harmony, N.C., passed away January 1, 2024 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital after a extended illness. He was born June 28, 1942, in Alexander County to the

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Shirley Ann Brown

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Ann Brown, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1944, in Wilkes County to

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Herbert Otto Ebner

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Herbert Otto Ebner, 89, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Born on April 20, 1934, in Bronx County, N.Y., he was the

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Sheriff: Three suspects face charges after ICSO deputies find narcotics in home off Amity Hill Road

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals were arrested after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine and marijuana in a home off Amity Hill Road in Statesville. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Troutman police investigating break-in at Dunkin Donuts

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Dunkin Donuts on North Main Street early Monday morning. Officers responded to the

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N.C. Baptist Singers & Orchestra to perform in Mooresville on January 8

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Baptist Singers & Orchestra will perform a special concert at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresville on Monday, January 8. The concert, which begins

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Troutman author captures essence of Appalachian life in collection of short stories

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Redhawk Publications has announced the release of “Iron Bridge Sunday and Other Stories,” the latest book written by Troutman resident Les M. Brown. This collection

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Letter to the Editor: MGSD School Board members perform invaluable community service

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: As we step into the month of January, it is with great pleasure and gratitude that we take a moment to celebrate and honor five very important

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Recruiting the Best: ICSO cadet program attracts pool of talented applicants

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN At a time when law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers, there’s no shortage of people vying to work at the

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