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Lois Laws Justice

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Lois Laws Justice, 92, of Statesville, N.C., was born on May 14, 1930, to G. Mac Laws and Mamie Frye Laws. She joined them in Heaven, along with her brothers

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Michael “Mike” Theodore Bowman

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael “Mike” Theodore Bowman, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. Mike was born on February 14, 1969, in Iredell County to Mary

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Thomas Kyle Emery

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Kyle Emery, 30, of Concord, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. Thomas was born on April 27, 1992, in New Hanover County, N.C., to

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A New Journey: I-CARE program helps drive career change

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in quality assurance in a manufacturing facility and helping assemble semi-trucks

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 24)

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

  Apply for all positions HERE. Assistant Pool Manager Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Building Maintenance Supervisor (Full-Time) Public Grounds/Cemetery Building Maintenance Technician Recreation/Parks Chief Finance

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Performing Arts Live to present ‘Helen Welch: The First Ladies of Song’ on April 1

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, April 1, with a performance by critically acclaimed vocalist, producer and band leader Helen Welch.

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April Leron Caldwell

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

April Leron Caldwell, 58, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born in Guilford County on April 19, 1964, to the late Emmanuel Caldwell and Betty Jean

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Marlene Hobbs Buttke

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Marlene Fay Hobbs Buttke, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on March 31, 1950, in Jackson County, Wis., to

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Jeffrey William Leber Sr.

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey William Leber Sr., 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away March 20, 2023. He was born to Zacquelin Leber and James Leber Sr. on July 4, 1956, in Charlotte, N.C.

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Sandra Kay Harper

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sandra R. Harper, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was a devoted mother of two, Richard B. Harper Jr. and Michelle L. Harper. She was married to Richard

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Linda Gay Howard

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Gay Torrence Howard, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 9,

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Sheriff: Olin man charged with shooting neighbor after dispute in yard

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man was jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond in connection with a shooting last week following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s

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Health Beat: Don’t complicate healthy eating

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Healthy eating should be simple — eat your fruits and vegetables, limit your processed foods, and drink plenty of water. Unfortunately, with the overwhelming amount

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Letter to the Editor: N.C. lawmakers should give local governments ability to require developers to pay impact fees

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: An impact fee is typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer. The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a

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I-SS students connect with local employers at Career Fair (Photos)

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist student job seekers during Wednesday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was presented by the

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Ruth Willis Shoemaker

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth Willis Shoemaker, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, N.C., to the late Doctor Alvin

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Kenneth Oliver Stanley

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Oliver Stanley, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Wilkes, N.C., to the late William and Hannah Stanley.

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Edith Geraldine Davidson

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Geri Davidson passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., to Howard and Ella Staley. In addition to

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MGSD Board approves new school start times, hears Selma Burke Middle updates

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved new school start times for next year on Tuesday night, necessitated by the opening of Selma Burke Middle

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Downtown Statesville Wine Walk set to return on April 22

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. As the premier local event for wine lovers, the

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Anthony “Tony” Dale Robinson Sr.

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Anthony “Tony” Dale Robinson Sr., 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.. He was born in Mecklenburg County to

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Maria Italia Rengifo

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Maria Italia Rengifo, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. Visitation will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, N.C., on Thursday, March

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Alfredo Quintero

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Alfredo Quintero, 43, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born July 21, 1979, in Orange, Calif., to Jorge Quintero and Catalina Gonzalez. Alfredo was a devoted father and his greatest

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The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announces lineup for women’s leadership symposium

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that hall of famer, SiriusXM Radio humorist, and best-selling author Jane Jenkins Herlong

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Iredell commissioners take a stand for all life from ‘womb to tomb’

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that states life begins at conception and should be protected through all life stages. Iredell

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DACI turns prevention focus to youth-oriented events, campaigns

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The best way to flatten the graph line of drug and alcohol misuse and various types of nicotine consumption is to stop it before it starts, and

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Sheriff: Twenty-five suspects face charges following ICSO narcotics investigations

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the arrest of 25 suspects facing felony drug charges as a result of ongoing narcotics investigations The suspects were

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Richard Lee Whitlow Sr.

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard “Dickie” Lee Whitlow Sr., 80, of Mount Mourne, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.

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Mary Margaret Wermuth

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Margaret Novak Wermuth, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Glen Gardner, N.J., to the late Rudolph

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Ruby Moore Pierce

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruby Moore Pierce, 95, joined the rolls of heaven’s angels on Friday, March 17, 2023, passing away peacefully at her home in Harmony, N.C. Ruby was born on December 15,

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Virginia Mae Moore

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Virginia Mae Branton Moore, 87 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Moore was born March 14, 1936, in Alexander County, N.C., the

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Frances R. Williams

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Frances R. Williams, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Mrs. Williams was born in Iredell County on July 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Ted

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Martha Irene Johnston

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Irene Plyler Sherrill Johnston, 87 of Conover, N.C., and previously of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Conover. Mrs. Johnston was born in

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Mooresville commissioners approve $111K economic incentive for NGK Ceramics

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a $111,6232 economic incentive for NGK Ceramics. The Mooresville manufacturer is planning a $9.4 million investment in machinery and equipment for

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American Renaissance School to host capital campaign kickoff luncheon on March 24

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School, a K-8 public charter school located in Downtown Statesville, will host its capital campaign kickoff luncheon on Friday, March 24. This event

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Friends trying to raise money to cover Zion Wilder’s funeral expenses

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Statesville man who was murdered last week are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. Zion Wilder, 19, was fatally wounded

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