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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Electric Materials, will be sent out on September 4, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse

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Carolyn Land Anderson

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Carolyn Paulette Land Anderson, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born on June 3, 1950, in

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David Franklin Reese

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

David Franklin Reese, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.. He was the husband of

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Sheriff: Thirteen suspects face felony charges as a result of ongoing ICSO narcotics investigations

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 13 individuals on charges stemming from ongoing narcotics investigations. The suspects were directly involved in the

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Iredell County Board of Elections sponsoring sticker contest for Iredell County students

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Elections is holding its first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest. All Iredell County students grades K-12 are eligible to enter.

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LKN Communication & Leadership Club to hold informational meeting for local students

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News LKN Communication & Leadership Club is offering local students an opportunity to harness and hone their communication and leadership skills. An informational meeting is scheduled

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The Isaacs to kick off Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2023-2024 concert season on September 9

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell will open its new season on Saturday, September 9, with a performance by gospel music legends The Isaacs. The concert, which

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MPD Felony Arrests: July 21 – August 5

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 21 ♦ Jacob David Cochrane, 29, of Sunshine Drive, Maiden, charged with financial identity theft. JULY 22

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Health Beat: Lactation consultant addresses misconceptions about breastfeeding

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When you are pregnant or have just become a new mother, you may receive a lot of advice about breastfeeding from family, friends, or even

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Jay Ambrose Parker

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Jay Ambrose Parker, 88, was born February 13, 1935, in Taylorsville, N.C. He passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was one of eight children. He was a member

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Donna Marie Dunlap Glaspy

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Donna Marie Dunlap Glaspy, 58, of Troutman N.C., was born September 19, 1964, to Reverend Modean Howard Dunlap and the late Deacon Shirley William Dunlap. She departed this life

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Louise Murdock Moore

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Louise Murdock Moore, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 18, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Lake Wood and

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Billy Ernest Teal

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Billy Ernest Teal, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Billy was born on June 27, 1943, to the late Vernon and

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Howard “Mickey” Ray Gaither

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Howard “Mickey” Ray Gaither, 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Davie County, N.C., to the late William

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Betty Lou Manning

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Lou Manning, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023. Betty was born in Bath County, Va., on February 12, 1931, to the late Harry Houston Jolly and

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Melda Johnson Showfety

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Melda Faye Johnson Showfety, 81 of Harmony, N.C., died Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on February 21, 1942, to the late Greeley Dexter Johnson and

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Emergency management director: Survivor was ‘fortunate’ to walk away from home explosion

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Iredell County Emergency Management & Fire Services Director Kent Greene arrived on the scene of a home explosion early Tuesday morning, he did not expect to

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Vendor discloses that some Iredell County EMS patients’ data was stolen during cyberattack

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EMS Management and Consultants Inc. (EMS|MC) recently notified Iredell County EMS of an incident that may have impacted some information related to certain patients. On

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Viewpoint: Vice chairman’s absurd war on books is an embarrassment to Iredell-Statesville Schools

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Less than a year after being elected to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, Mike Kubiniec has certainly distinguished himself. In my opinion — and I’ve only

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Update: Multiple agencies investigating fatal explosion that leveled home owned by NFL player

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County emergency management officials have released the name of the individual whose body was recovered from a home in southern Iredell County that exploded early Tuesday

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SPD Chief: Gun seizures increased in first half of 2023; motor vehicle thefts up sharply this summer

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department’s emphasis on getting illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of potential criminals is paying dividends. During the first six

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Statesville Woman’s Club donates school supplies to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News During July, the Statesville Woman’s Club Summer Project held a Back To School Supply Collection for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont. Toter

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George Martin Hoover

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Gunnery Sergeant George Martin Hoover, 74, departed this life on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Gordons Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Wednesday, August

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Ruby Mae Keaton Wellman

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Ruby Mae Keaton Wellman, affectionately called “Patsy,” was born in Iredell County on June 26, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Jim Keaton and Ola Lackey Keaton

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‘Love Like Jude’ event raises money to support Rainbow Kidz (Photos)

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Something good and lasting has come from a family’s profound grief. On Saturday, friends and family members of Billy “Jude” McAlpin hosted a fundraiser at the Statesville

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces felony drug charge after traffic stop leads to cocaine seizure

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug possession charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Iredell Health System welcomes new family nurse practitioner to Family Care Center of Mooresville

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Family Nurse Practitioner Taylor Hollingsworth has joined the staff at Family Care Center of Mooresville. Hollingsworth has six years of experience as a registered nurse,

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Rep. McHenry co-sponsors legislation to support volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has co-sponsored legislation to allow full-time volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel at nonprofit departments eligibility in their state retirement program. “I

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Carroll Dennis “Bedo” Culberson

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Carroll Dennis “Bedo” Culberson, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1926, in Snow Springs,

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David Lee Craig

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

David Lee Craig, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was the son of James Dean Craig and Nicole Mayer Vickers. A Celebration of Life service will

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 11-17

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 11 ♦ Travaris Kwalik Jackson, 18, of Towering Pond Drive, Charlotte, charged with conspiracy and discharge

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000-$3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on August 20, 2023 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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Horizon Church to host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir on September 3

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church will host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir for a concert and testimonial service on Sunday, September 3,

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A Trip to Remember: Local team finishes third in international 9 Ball competition in Las Vegas

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY LISA E. CARVER In the pool world, Dead Stroke describes a performance and execution so flawless — and so technically correct — that one cannot miss. A Mooresville HotShots

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SFD hosts beam signing ceremony for William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station (Photos)

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville officials gathered at the site of the future William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station on Friday morning to mark significant progress in the construction of the

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Visitor spending in Iredell County topped $367 million in 2022

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Domestic and international visitors spent $367.9 million in Iredell County in 2022, an increase of 12.8 percent from 2021. The data comes from an annual

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