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Melissa Jane Little

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Melissa Jane Little, 67, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1955 in Iaeger, W.Va.,

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Lois Melinda Isenhour

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Lois Melinda Isenhour, 88, of Iredell, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late John and Helen

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Richard Grey Karriker Sr.

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Grey Karriker Sr., 81, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1941, in Mooresville to the late Ray and Pearl

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Bruce Anne Steadman

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Bruce Anne Steadman passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on December 31, 1967. She was a graduate of Starmount High School and Surry Community

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Freddie Ray Gilbert

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Freddie Ray Gilbert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on April 16, 1951, to the late

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Martha Cooper Fowler

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Cooper Fowler, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Statesville June 18, 1943, a

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Andrew Gregory Powell

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Andrew Gregory Powell, 42, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Andrew was born on August 13, 1980, in Edmonton, Canada,

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Mayor Atkins announces plans to seek re-election this fall

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023. “I am passionate about the greater Mooresville community and believe we have

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N.C. attorney general discusses opioid epidemic, national settlement with Iredell County leaders

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited Iredell County on Monday to meet with local health department workers, EMS, police, jail, local government leaders and others in the

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Piedmont HealthCare improves workflow to reduce wait times for patients at Statesville Urgent Care

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare has implemented several innovative advancements to the PHC Urgent Care facility in Statesville. The administrative team has studied closely Urgent Care operations and

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Children in the N.C. Health Choice program moving to N.C. Medicaid; new plan does not include co-pays for medical visits

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving N.C. Health Choice coverage will move to N.C. Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and

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Joan Thomas Harrelson

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Joan Thomas Hall Harrelson, 87, completed her amazing journey on earth, passing away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Leukemia at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Friday,

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Boy Scout Troop 609 enjoy weekend at Camp Grimes (Photos)

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scout Troop 609 of Statesville camped at Camp Grimes near Nebo on January 20-22. Scouts spent the weekend earning merit badges such as Space

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Union Grove Ruritan Club to host ham breakfast fundraiser

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club will sponsor a Winter Ham Breakfast on Saturday, February 4, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Union Grove Community

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Photo Gallery: Centre Ballet presents sixth annual Collaborative Arts Concert

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet held its sixth annual Collaborative Arts Concert Saturday night at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Along with ballet dancers, the were performances by three vocalists, South Iredell

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Marvin Dewitt Colvert

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Marvin Dewitt Colvert, 65, of 314 Gray Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 29, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born in

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 20-26

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Timothy Daryl Turner, 49, of Merriman Road, Statesville, charged with violating a domestic violence

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Northview Academy celebrates therapy dog’s birthday (Photos)

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy’s emotional support therapy dog Jake celebrated his fifth birthday Wednesday with students and staff. Northview Academy is Iredell-Statesville Schools’ alternative and nontraditional school that serves

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Iredell library staff, community partners conducting historical research on Green Street Cemetery

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library was recently awarded a $20,000 grant in order to conduct a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of the Green Street Cemetery

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Number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in Iredell County

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases in Iredell County has declined for three consecutive weeks. Some 208 new cases were reported during the

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John Edward “Eddie” Wellman Sr.

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. John Edward “Eddie” Wellman Sr., 69, passed away January 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. He was born March 17, 1953, in

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Sheila Margarette Hepler

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Sheila Margarette Haire Hepler, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1951, in Washington, D.C. Sheila was the daughter of

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

Posted on January 29, 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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Melvin Claire Powers

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Melvin Claire Powers, 62, of 611 Elmwood Court, Wake Forest, N.C., was born in Alexandria, Va., on December 21, 1959. He was the son of the late Charles William

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A Life of Service: Martin remembered for devotion to family, community and God

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON David Wayne Martin was a big man with a big heart who faithfully served his family, his community and his Lord. Martin, who passed away on January

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Betty Jean Messick Baity

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Our sweet precious mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Jean Messick Baity, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1941, in

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I-SS officials explain how cost of new high school more than doubled since passage of 2020 school bond

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Skyrocketing material and construction costs have increased the estimated price tag for Weathers Creek High School to $177 million, forcing Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and Iredell County commissioners

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Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell working to spread information about substance misuse; ‘In the Know’ event set for February 7

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon has been traveling the county in January, sharing information about substance misuse with 10 civic, youth, and faith-based groups. He’s

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

Posted on January 28, 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

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Iredell County Superior Court Report (January 17 session)

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases, which were heard during the January 17 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦

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Kontrel Dive Mayfield

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Kontrel Dive Mayfield, 43, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 5, 1979, to the late Donna Marie Mayfield and Arney Torrence. He departed this life on Thursday,

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Jeffrey Lynn Richardson

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey Lynn Richardson, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1955, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late David and Betty Richardson.

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Fuel Up! Troutman Elementary students, staff give strawberry parfaits a thumbs up (Photos)

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Elementary Fuel Up to Play 60 leadership team recently conducted a schoolwide taste test for strawberry yogurt parfaits with the help of the School Nutrition

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Viewpoint: Planned STEAM charter school will aim to boost academic achievement of at-risk students

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY PAMELA JOHNSON It is my passion and dream to bring a K-8 STEAM charter school to Statesville and Iredell County. I believe that we can build an education model

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 27)

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

  Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Featured Job ELECTRIC UTILITIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Electric Utilities Department Salary Range: $79,851.20 – $131,747.20 Closing Date:

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How to get started on projects, goals you’ve been putting off

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Seth Ledford, a program specialist for Iredell County Public

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