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Helen “Pat” Rebecca Goodin King

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Helen “Pat” Rebecca Goodin King, 88, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away April 9, 2023, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorsville, N.C. Pat was born April 1, 1935, in Iredell

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Dorothy Reddings Taylor

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Dorothy Reddings Taylor, 90, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was the wife of the late Clyde Graham Taylor and the daughter of the late

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EmergeOrtho announces opening of practice in Iredell County

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EmergeOrtho announced Monday that their orthopedic practice is expanding to Iredell County. Dr. Dale Rader will join EmergeOrtho at his current location on Fern Creek

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Sheriff: NASCAR driver charged with felony assault after ICSO investigation

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS NASCAR driver Cody Ware faces a felony charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Ware, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with felony assault

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Viewpoint: Will elected officials do anything after students across nation protest against gun violence in schools?

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY COOPER HALL Uniting a high school is hard work, but I watched it happen at South Iredell High on April 5 as students participated in the national walkout to

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EnergyUnited hosts community partnership meeting

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited CEO Thomas Golden recently hosted a special meeting with local law enforcement officials at the cooperative’s headquarters in Statesville. The focus of the meeting

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Gary Lee Whorley Jr.

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Gary Lee Whorley Jr., 40, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. Mr. Whorley was born on August 8, 1982, in Roanoke, Va., to

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Sharon Ann Lounsbury Martino

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sharon Ann Lounsbury Martino, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Sharon was born March 12, 1947 in Danbury, Conn., and was

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Melissa Lyles

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Melissa Lyles, 52, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was the wife of Mike Lyles and the daughter of the

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MPD: Motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in crash on Plaza Drive

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man who crashed his motorcycle into the rear of a semi-truck in Mooresville earlier this week has succumbed to his injuries. Ruben Walker, 22, passed

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ICSO Felony Arrests: March 31 – April 6

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 31 ♦ Dennis Lee Beck, 42, of Delight Loop, Statesville, charged with three counts of sell

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

Posted on April 9, 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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Sherry Ann Frye

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherry Ann Frye, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Sherry was born February 24, 1961, in Iredell County and was raised

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Gary Edward Rost Henry

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Gary Edward Rost Henry, 53, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. Born October 12, 1969, in Havre-De-Grace, Md., he was a son of Carol Magee

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John “David” Keller

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

John “David” Keller, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born January 26, 1957, in Iredell County

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

Posted on April 8, 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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Iredell’s Happiest Day! Pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Boys and Girls Club of the Piedmont will host its inaugural Pancake Day at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, April 20. Doors will open at

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EnergyUnited now accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is partnering with outstanding educators to bring creative learning to life! Teachers can now apply for a Bright Ideas education grant of up to

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Construction set to begin on Iredell Memorial Hospital expansion

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System will soon begin the first phase of its expansion at Iredell Memorial Hospital, increasing the size of both the Emergency Department and

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 7)

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Apply for all positions HERE. Featured Job Seasonal Laborer Landscaping/Groundskeeper Recreation & Parks Department – Parks Maintenance Division Hourly Rate: $14.38 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Work Schedule – Monday –

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Viewpoint: The Cross and the Lynching Tree are entwined

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER Today is the day we call Good Friday, and on this day we gathered by the old tree standing outside the Old Jail in Statesville.

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Shirley Ann “Mickey” Brantley

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Shirley Ann “Mickey” Dowd Brantley, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Mrs. Brantley was born in Pittsburg, Pa., on May 19,

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Ila Faye Ketchie

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ila “Faye” Donaldson Ketchie, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1940, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Ervin “Quitman”

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Edith Elaine Darty Summers

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Edith Elaine Darty Summers, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Edith was born on April 9, 1941, to John and Ethel

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Eric Pence

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Walter “Eric” Pence, 69, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away April 3, 2023, after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. The son of Roy Pence and Lelia Reavis Pence, Eric was

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Iredell County H & I Felony District Court Report: April 7

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free New District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of H and I Felony District Court in Iredell County: ♦

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Iredell-Statesville Schools hosts first Career Technical Education STEAM event (Photos)

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The buzzing sound of drones filled the air as they moved through hula hoops inside Unity Center. Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Technical Education department (CTE) hosted a STEAM

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Dennis Joe Church Sr.

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Dennis Joe Church Sr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese, N.C. He was born on September 28, 1950, to the late James

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Connelly Warren

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Connelly Warren, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at this home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Mr. Warren was born September 4, 1938, the son of the late Crowson Warren

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Miss Statesville named to Azalea Festival Queen’s Court

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Taylor Loyd, the reigning Miss Statesville 2023, has been named to the 76th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen’s Court. Loyd was selected from a

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Local athletes shine at inaugural Iredell County Special Olympics Swim Invitational (Photos)

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Bobbi Williams, local coordinator with Special Olympics Iredell County, welcomed more than 50 swimmers from Special Olympics Lake Norman, Lincoln and Iredell counties to the

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Iredell Health System announces salary increases for nurses, other positions

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Clinical Meet & Greet set for April 12 in Statesville Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently announced pay raises for the majority of its 1,800 employees, to

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Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau to host tourism event on April 20

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Southern Distilling Co will host the. Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina/Visit North Carolina team for

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Answering the Call: Iredell commissioners recognize critical work of ECOM staff

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to make the month of April National 9-1-1 month and April 9-15 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Iredell

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Statesville business owner sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Statesville business owner was sentenced to three years in federal prison Tuesday in connection with a scheme to transport fraudulently obtained and

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Cothelia Odessa Overcash

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Cothelia Odessa Overcash, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed through the pearly gates and joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023. Odessa was born in Lowell, N.C., on

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