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Viewpoint: I-SS Board members push back against Kubiniec and Kurn

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN If Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chairman Mike Kubiniec has any ideas for improving educational outcomes for students, he’s yet to share them with his fellow

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Sarah Brown Jones

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah Brown Belk Jones, 100, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 8, 1923, in Rowan County to

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NCDHHS working to prevent common foodborne illnesses

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of National Food Safety Education Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses

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

Posted on September 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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Girl Scout Troop 13179 embarks on journey in automotive engineering, manufacturing and design (Photo Gallery)

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY ERICA CRANE Girl Scout Troop 13179 is on a mission to expand their knowledge in automotive engineering, manufacturing, and design. In a series of educational outings, these young scouts

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Safe Kids Iredell County offering free car seat checks on September 20

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 17-23. The annual safety week allows parents and caregivers to

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TPD: Suspect who crashed SUV during pursuit faces felony charges

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who avoided being apprehended following a pursuit by Troutman police officers was arrested on Friday. The Troutman Police Department announced the arrest of Taylen

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Janie Barnes Seaford Summers

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Janie Barnes Seaford Summers, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Taylorsville, N.C., to the late Howard and

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Henry Arthur Turner

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Henry Arthur Turner received his Heavenly Wings in the early morning on September 2, 2023. Henry was born and raised in Statesville, N.C. He was the fifth child of eight

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Phillip Cameron Mathis

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Phillip Cameron “Buddy” Mathis, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born December 21, 1962, in Hollywood, Fla., Buddy was the youngest child of Elizabeth Jane

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 8)

Posted on September 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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Voter registration deadlines approaching for 2023 municipal elections

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.

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Local History: Unsolved murder helped spark law enforcement reform in Iredell County

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY SHELLIE TAYLOR They say every cloud has a silver lining. In unsolved murder investigations, it can be difficult to find something positive to take away from months of

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Dr. Kingsley brings holistic approach to newly established Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Primary Care

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily Kingsley has joined the newly established Mooresville Primary Care office. Kingsley will join Dr. Jennifer Scharbius,

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IFN Game of the Week: North Iredell vs. West Iredell (Photo Gallery)

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE Two of the area’s top high school volleyball teams squared off Thursday evening as North Iredell hosted West Iredell. The Raiders (now 8-1 on the season)

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Statesville police searching for suspect who assaulted man and woman with machete in homeless camp

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two schools were placed on lockdown on Thursday as Statesville police officers searched for a man suspected of assaulting two individuals with a machete during an altercation

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Sara Peggs Jeter

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sara Peggs Jeter, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on July 19, 1967, in Hillsdale,

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Carolyn Weller Hall Dowse

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Carolyn Weller Hall Dowse, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1964, in San Jose, Calif., to Cheryl Allen Weller

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Carl Gene Ceraolo

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Carl Gene Ceraolo, who was known as “Buddy” to his family, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of New York, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2023. He

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Julia Matilda Powers

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Julia Matilda Jones Powers, 99, was born in Iredell County on November 3, 1923, to the late Luther Eckles and Sarah Holland Jones. She departed this life on Monday,

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Garry Ray Cloer

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Garry Ray Cloer, 56, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly September 5, 2023. Garry was born April 30, 1967, in Iredell County to the late Robert Lee Cloer and

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Mary Jane Joyner Smith

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Jane Joyner Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Mocksville, N.C. She was born on May 22, 1938, in Davie County, N.C., to the late Gurney

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Patricia Reddings Church

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Reddings Church, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1951, to the late

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West Iredell High School student charged with assaulting SPD officer

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile faces criminal charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer, following an incident at the Statesville High School football stadium last Friday night. Several Statesville

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MGSD students showed marked improvement in reading, math proficiency in 2022-2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

District now boasts third best graduation rate in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District officials are pleased with the strides the district made in 2022-2023.

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NCDHHS: Treatment readily available if you test positive for COVID-19

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians. Using antiviral

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Advisory committee concludes Mooresville town board cannot legally implement moratorium on residential development

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville’s Growth Management Working Group has concluded that enacting a town-wide moratorium on residential development cannot be legally implemented at this time due to

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2023 Full Bloom Film Festival to feature viewing of ‘Rockie Lynne: Where I Belong’

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Singer-songwriter Rockie Lynne is the subject of an award-winning feature-length documentary that will be shown during the 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville. “Rockie

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I-SS officials tout progress in district schools during 2022-2023 school year

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools showed improvement during the 2022-2023 school year with 19 of 37 schools meeting or exceeding year-to-year academic growth expectations and 25 schools increasing

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Ruthie Mae Summers Redmon

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruthie Mae Summers Redmon, affectionately known as “Dump,” which was short for “Dumpling,” was born in Statesville, N.C., on September 22, 1932, to the late Rufus and Minnie Summers. She

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Sarah Steniek Johnson

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah Steniek Johnson, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1948, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Hubert and Mamie

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Raymond Richard White Sr.

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Raymond Richard White Sr., 86, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1936, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Thomas and

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Evelyn Rainey Sims

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Evelyn Rainey Sims, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Summit Place at Mooresville. She was born on August 24, 1930, in Campobello, S.C.,

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Ricky Ray Barnes Sr.

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ricky Ray Barnes Sr., 57, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away September 6, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Ricky was born November 16, 1965, in

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Thomas Louis Woodside

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Louis Woodside, 68, passed away at home on September 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Josie Woodside. He is survived by

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Video: 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival Preview

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman
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