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ICSO Felony Arrests: December 31 – January 5

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 31 ♦ Mercedes Leigh Jenkins, 33, of Loray Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled

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A Heart for Service: Long-time hospital volunteer hangs up vest

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News For 14 years, Olin B. Isenhour worked as a dedicated member of Iredell Health System’s volunteer auxiliary, accruing over 2,600 hours as a volunteer during

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Maureen Patricia Collins D’Andrea

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Maureen Patricia Collins D’Andrea of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 5, 2023, after a gallant five-year effort against cancer. Maureen was born in 1953 in Greenwich, Conn., to the

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Charles Lane Toureen

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles Lane Toureen, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born June 29, 1952, to Mr. Lane Toureen and Mrs. Elaine Toureen in Denver, Colo. Chuck worked as

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A Fitting Tribute: Mitchell Community College dedicates Kutteh Health Sciences Building

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Dr. Hanna Kutteh and his wife Ann spent their honeymoon in separate quarters at Ellis Island after immigrating to the United States in December of 1950. A

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Iredell Arts Council to host Beat Brawl & Social

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The insomniacs and local hitmakers will battle it out with fresh beats in the Old Jail in Statesville on Thursday, January 12. The competition, which

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

Posted on January 7, 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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Several events planned in Statesville to celebrate MLK

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News the Iredell County MLK Planning Committee invites the public to attend several events planned to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King

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Iredell Homeless Coalition members helped hundreds of children, families during holidays

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell Homeless Coalition worked together to provide toys, gifts and other needs to local families in need of assistance in December. The Statesville Police

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Lieutenant governor appoints former ARS superintendent to N.C. Charter School Advisory Board

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has appointed Stephen Gay to serve as his designee to the Charter School Advisory Board, effective immediately. “Stephen Gay will

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 6)

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive

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Bettie Viola Campbell

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Bettie Viola Campbell, 73, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on March 2, 1949, to the late Dave Jackson and Cora Lee Correy Jackson. She departed this life on

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Vanessa Jane Jervey

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Vanessa Jane Jervey, 65, of Bear, Del., passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Statesville, N.C. Burial will be at St. John AM Church Inc., Newark, Del. Visit

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Brenda Lou Shuffler Jenkins

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Lou Shuffler Jenkins, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 1,

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Frederick Farnsworth Brown

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Fred Brown, beloved father, son, brother, husband, and grandfather, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Indiana, Fred graduated

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Raneé Suzanne Helms Hedrick

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Raneé Suzanne Helms Hedrick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Main. Raneé was born March 28, 1958, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Kenneth

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Gerald Joseph Pagano

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald Joseph Pagano, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born on June 27, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late James Ignazio Pagano

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Lisa Lynn Kleinhans

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Lisa Lynn Kleinhans, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at UNC-Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. She was born on September 4, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio,

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Barbara Ann Jones Shutt

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Ann Jones Shutt was born a coal miner’s daughter in the home of her beloved Grandpa Ashley in Warrensville, N.C., on October 10, 1936. Spending her childhood years in

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Martha Cline Privette

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Cline Privette, 83, of Crumpler, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 6, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Martha was born on January 25, 1939, in Iredell County to the

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Alfred James Gardner

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Alfred “Jim” James Gardner, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jim was born on September 30, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., 

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Jackie Eugene Meadows

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Jackie Eugene Meadows, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Jackie was born March 28, 1941,

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Birth Announcements: December 19-31

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 19 ♦ A girl, Wrenley Maxine Mullins, born to Huck Mullins and Amy

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Sheriff: Twenty-two suspects arrested in latest ICSO drug roundup

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Friday announced that 22 drug offenders had been arrested during the ICSO’s latest roundup. The arrests stem from investigations conducted in

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Town of Mooresville reports discharge of 36,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into tributary of Lake Norman

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News On Thursday, January 5, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of approximately 36,000 gallons of untreated wastewater near 565 Brawley School Road. This incident

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City of Statesville: Notice of Intent

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Notice of Intent The General Statutes of North Carolina allow local governments to enter into contracts with vendors who have in the past 12 months been awarded a contract by

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Irene Shoemaker

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Irene Shoemaker, devoted mother, teacher, wife and friend, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born September 13, 1925, Irene was the daughter of Rev. Charles Cyrus

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I-SS students earn awards at FBLA regional conference

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Crossroads Arts & Science Early College recently hosted North Carolina’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference. The conference included competitive events, personal development

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Martha Waters Fulbright

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Waters Fulbright, 77, of Mooresville, entered in to the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1945, in Mooresville, N.C., to

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Cleatus Oral Harrison

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Cleatus Oral Harrison, affectionately known as “Budgie” and named after his father, departed this life on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022. His passing brings pain to all who loved him

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Martha Lee Holbrook

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Lee “Marty” Holbrook, 67, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at home after a valiant two-year fight with esophageal and stomach cancer. Marty was born April 8,1955, to

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Annie Doris Mathis Walker

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Annie Doris Mathis Walker, 79, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Burial will be on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the

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Full Bloom Film Festival to screen ‘Encanto’ on January 10 as part of film night series

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will show “Encanto” as the first film of the 2023 film night series. The film will screen on Tuesday, January

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces drug charges after being stopped for equipment violation

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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Closing the Gap: N.C. early grades students show marked improvement in literacy skills

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Students in early elementary grades in North Carolina public schools continue to show gains in literacy skills, according to results of a key assessment

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Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby born in 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2023 on January 3. Mother Hannah Boles and father Christopher Boles arrived at Iredell Memorial early Tuesday

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