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Wade A. Campbell

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Wade A. Campbell, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2023. Mr. Campbell was born in Davie County, N.C., on January 10, 1928. He was the son

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Fuel Up to Play 60: Troutman Elementary students participate in healthy recipe contest (Photos)

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Elementary FUTP60 Program held its Annual Healthy Snack Recipe Contest on May 8. The contest was held in conjunction with the school’s Family

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City of Statesville announces schedule for Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection

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Gov. Cooper issues call to action to protect public schools

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In a special address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency. Cooper outlined

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Volunteer fire departments seeking an additional $2.6 million in funding from Iredell commissioners

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Volunteer fire departments throughout Iredell County are in line to receive a significant increase in funding as a result of the countywide property revaluation. During the Board

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Patsy Haire Meadows

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Patsy Haire Meadows, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born on August 31, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Odell and Nellie

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Robert “Bob” E Ward Jr.

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert “Bob” E Ward Jr., 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte, N.C. Bob is the son of the late Robert

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Jack Ernest Donaldson

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Jack Ernest Donaldson, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Born February 18, 1955, in Iredell County,

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Public Notice: Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Inc.

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Public Notice Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Inc. is applying for United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service Housing Preservation Grant (USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2023) to complete repairs on qualifying

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Photo Gallery: Centre Ballet students perform Coppelia and other works

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet students performed Coppelia and other works on Friday at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Statesville. Photo Gallery  

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Lake Norman Chapter of National Charity League presents service awards to members

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News On Sunday, May 21, the Lake Norman Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) presented the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to qualified members. NCL’s mission is

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Viewpoint: This is what happens when voters elect partisan extremists to the school board

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BETH KENDALL There was an accident, so traffic was at a standstill. The gravitational pull of the moon causes the tides of the ocean. I stuck to a training

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Dress Rehearsal: Crossroads students work on interviewing skills with community volunteers

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College students recently had an opportunity to vie for a job at a grocery store during the school’s mock interview day. Teacher

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ICSO Felony Arrests: May 12-18

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 12 ♦ Eric Cordova Jr., 26, of Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent ot

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Statesville Branch NAACP president: ‘We must do better’

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS “Know the past … shape the future” was the call to action at Sunday’s Statesville Branch NAACP banquet. But it was the present that weighed heavily on

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Rep. McNeely visits Cloverleaf Elementary for ‘Bring your Legislator to School Day’

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely toured Cloverleaf Elementary School earlier this week on “Bring you Legislator to School Day.” “It was a great visit to see students firsthand in

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

Posted on May 21, 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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Shining the Spotlight on Critical Care: Iredell Memorial nurses share experiences in CCU

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A few years ago, you may have pictured a hero as someone with a cape and tights. However, since the pandemic, you may now imagine

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EnergyUnited announces sports camp scholarship winners

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has selected two students to receive all-expenses-paid scholarships from the cooperative to attend summer basketball camps at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State University this

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Photo Gallery: Statesville Dance & Performing Arts presents 2023 Spring Recital

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts held its Spring Recital on Saturday at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Learn more at www.statesvilledance.com. Photo Gallery

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Letter to the Editor: Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members have demonstrated they are unfit to serve

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: After reading the text messages exchanged between members of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education , I would like to say that I am highly disappointed in

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Mitchell Community College celebrates Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates (Photos)

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College celebrated 21 graduates of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program on Friday, May 19. Students completing the Basic Law Enforcement Training

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

Posted on May 20, 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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Photo Gallery: Troutman’s Second Annual Red and Blue 5K

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 200 runners of all ages, including many decked out in red and blue to show their support for firefighters and police officers, gathered at the Depot

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Mooresville Kindness Closet delivering 200,000 period products to local schools

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Period Poverty Awareness week is May 22-28, and the Mooresville Kindness Closet is hitting the road in Iredell County to deliver 200,000 period products to

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Ligaya Kates

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ligaya Kates, 73, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2023. Ligaya was born in Dumaguete City in the Philippines on January 23, 1950, to the late Jose Aguirre Mandoza and Jesusa

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Robert William Lodgek

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert William Lodgek, 66, of Statesville, N.C., and Oak Island, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2023. Born on April 6, 1957, he was the son of William and

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Charles Gay Stevenson

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles Gay Stevenson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House. Charles was born on April 2, 1931, in Iredell County, son of

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Dr. Paul Madison Kirkman

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Dr. Paul Madison Kirkman passed away May 18, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born July 20, 1938, to Clay and Sarah Jane “Janie” Kirkman in Madison, N.C.

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4th Annual Kids Biz Expo offers young entrepreneurs opportunity to showcase products and services

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo Presented by AFC Urgent Care on Friday, June 2. The expo,

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Carolina Caring recognized by Modern Healthcare as one Best Places to Work for 2023

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News For the fifth year in a row, “Modern Healthcare” has honored Carolina Caring as one of its Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The nonprofit

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Birth Announcements: May 10-13

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 10 ♦ A boy, Thomas Patrick Ryan, born to Patrick and Alexis Ryan

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 19)

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Apply for all positions HERE. Airport Line Service Technician Assistant (Part-Time) Airport Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs (Full-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Attendant (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Commercial Driver (Seasonal) Sanitation

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Rep. McNeely apologizes for ‘misstep,’ vows to work to become better

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two days after making comments on the floor of the N.C. House of Representatives that were widely viewed as racist, Rep. Jeff McNeely issued a statement apologizing

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Viewpoint: An Open Letter to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

“Suggesting that student violence be encouraged and used for profit is not funny. It is a ‘joke’ of the worst kind — one that devalues human life and reveals your

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The Honorable Samuel Allen Cathey

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

The Honorable Samuel Allen Cathey, 78 of Alexander, N.C., passed away at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Judge Cathey was born March 15, 1945, in Iredell County. He

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