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Viewpoint: Green Street Cemetery project casts light on Statesville history

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The study at the Green Street Cemetery in Statesville has been one of the most important and rewarding projects I have ever been involved with. Last year,

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Resident urges Troutman Council to approve traffic-slowing measures near library

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE David Saleeby urged the Troutman Town Council to allow installation of some type of speed calming measures near the J. Hoyt Haynes Memorial Troutman Library at the

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Photo Gallery: Charlotte FC coaches provide training for Impact FC players

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club hosted Charlotte FC’s coaching staff at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Monday evening. The MLS coaches conducted training

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I-SS Board learns about ‘impactful’ training across district, approves new auditing firm

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Ruby Payne’s “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” offers insight into the challenges that students who grow up in poverty face in their everyday lives. More than 150

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Mayor Kutteh highlights importance of travel and tourism industry in Statesville

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh has proclaimed May 7-13 as National Travel and Tourism Week in Statesville. During the May 1 City Council meeting, the mayor

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John Willie Campbell

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

John Willie Campbell, 68, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away May 4, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. John was born July 9, 1954, in Iredell County to

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Angela Isabell Ortiz Gonzalez

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Angela Isabell Ortiz Gonzalez, 78, of Olin, N.C., departed this world on April 30, 2023, from Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Angela was born on March 22, 1945, in

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Billy Ray Lipe

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Billy Ray Lipe, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on August 18, 1947, in Iredell County,

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South River Baptist Church raises money to help with tuition costs at Headwaters Academy

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South River Baptist Church held its third annual barbecue fundraiser Thursday. Pastor Scott Townsell and church members grilled the chicken and prepared the 3,000 meals for the

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CATS culinary students showcase skills for state superintendent

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER When State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and senior staff from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction toured Iredell-Statesville Schools recently, district officials provided their guests with a meal

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Iredell Health System and Iredell Health Foundation to hold inaugural Cancer Survivor event at Statesville Owls’ season opener

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and the Iredell Health Foundation will host a Cancer Survivor event on June 3 at 7 p.m. during the Statesville Owls’ season

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Registration underway for upcoming Iredell County Longest Table event

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the 2023 Iredell County Longest Table event have made arrangements to serve up barbecue chicken, side dishes and desserts for the upcoming gathering at Statesville

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Patricia Ann Cain

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Ann Cain, 84, entered into Heaven on May 6, 2023. She was born December 31, 1938, to Myrtle and Lewis Kemmerlin. Pat stood out in a crowd with her

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Calvin Tilden Shinn Jr.

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Calvin Tilden Shinn Jr., 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born August 13, 1924, he was the son of the

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Martha Ann Blevins

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Ann Blevins, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Visitation for Mrs Blevins will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, from 2 until 3

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Viewpoint: National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week provide opportunity to reflect on past year

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOHN GREEN It seems like just a few days ago I wrote an editorial regarding National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. Obviously, time flies, as it has been

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 28 – May 4

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Michael Andrew King, 19, of Arrowbrook Road, Harmony, charged with burning churches or other

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

Posted on May 7, 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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Top finishers announced in Gemstone District Pinewood Derby

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three

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Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL The 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run was held Saturday morning in Statesville. The event raises money to support the Rainbow Kidz,

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

Posted on May 6, 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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Nelson Arroyave

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Nelson Arroyave, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born on February 7, 1956, in Colombia,

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Cleo Johnson McCoy

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Cleo Johnson McCoy died May 5, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on March 2, 1932, in Iredell County to the late James Lewis and Naomi Goforth Johnson.

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Caitlyn Ann Yoder

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

A little over 12½ years ago, on September 2, 2010, our world was blessed to have Caitlyn Ann Yoder become a part of us. She changed and inspired our family

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Former UNC basketball coach to deliver commencement address at Mitchell Community College

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will honor more than 700 graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for this May.

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Birth Announcements: April 19-30

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 19 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Lane Johnson, born to Kezlan and Jessica Johnson

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Holding On: Support group helps grieving families weather the storm

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Compassionate Friends of Mooresville will hold a Butterfly Release on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Williamson United Methodist Church in Mooresville. BY MIKE FUHRMAN Joey

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Iredell commissioners take deeper dive into proposed budget; department heads detail challenges

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners took a deeper dive into the proposed $323.6 million budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 during a two-day work session on Thursday and Friday. During

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I-SS hosts Wellness Day event for district employees (Photos)

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools, in partnership with the school health advisory council, hosted a Wellness Day event on Friday for district personnel on Friday morning. About 25 business partners

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Pervis Darnell Knox

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Pervis Darnell “Boo” Knox was born in Guilford County, N.C., on January 28, 1975. He was the beloved son of Jeannie Patterson Blackmon, who survives. Pervis entered into eternal

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Charles Franklin Sharpe

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles Franklin Sharpe, 82, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Charles was born September 7,

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 5)

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Apply for all positions HERE. Featured Job SKILLED LABORER (Full-Time) Public Utilities – Water/Sewer Maintenance Division Salary Range: $30,326.40 – $50,044.80 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

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Health Beat: Regular handwashing prevents spread of infectious diseases

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Our hands our one of our body’s main tools — they enable us to touch, grasp, hold, and interact with our environment. In healthcare, the

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County manager presents $323.6 million budget proposal for 2023-2024 fiscal year

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER County Manger Beth Mull presented a $323.6 million budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners earlier this week. The proposed

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Griffin hired as SPD community resource coordinator

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News NaKayla Griffin has been hired as the Statesville Police Department’s new community resource coordinator. Chief David Onley, who announced the appointment, said Griffin will be

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Statesville teen faces 20-plus years in prison after being convicted of murder

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a 39-year-old man. Cameron Javon Speaks

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