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Sheriff: Suspect jailed in lieu of $500,000 bond on sexual assault charges

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 53-year-old man faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

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Letter to the Editor: Trent will provide a voice for students, parents on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Iredell County native and lifelong resident Abby Trent is the Republican nominee on the November 8 ballot for the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board District 3 seat. Abby won

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MPD investigating fatal crash on Timber Road

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers responded to a reported traffic crash on Timber Road near the intersection of Shearers Road at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Thursday.

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Mitchell Community College honors employees for service and excellence in education

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The following Mitchell Community College employees were honored for their service and dedication at the college’s Fall 2022 kickoff assembly: 5 Years of Service Robert

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Eva Mae Campbell

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

On March 11, 1925, Harvey Campbell and Lula Bruner Campbell of the Turnersburg Community had one of the five girls and five boys born to their marriage. They named her

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Hiram Eddie Brown Jr.

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Hiram Eddie Brown Jr., 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Autumn Care in Cornelius, N.C. He was born October 20, 1931, in Spartanburg, S.C.,

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Judy Steelman

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

On Tuesday, October 18, Judy Steelman passed away at the age of 69. Judy was born on September 15, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Earnest Roten and Eleanor

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Timothy Cale Kyles

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Timothy “Tim” Cale Kyles, 36, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Tim Kyles was born October 9, 1986, in Forsyth County, N.C., the son of Melissa “Missy”

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Giving Back: 7th Annual Pay It Forward 5K set for November 19

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The 7th Annual Pay It Forward 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at Stumpy Creek Park in Mooresville. This unique event is hosted by

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I-SS Board of Education candidates discuss issues, experience at public forum

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Republican candidates decide not to participate in forum sponsored by Statesville Chamber and Our Schools First BY KARISSA MILLER Candidates vying for three open Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education seats

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Jet East announces plans for new aviation maintenance facility at Statesville Regional Airport

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, has signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility at the Statesville Regional Airport. This additional site

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Statesville water treatment plant recognized for exceeding state and federal water quality standards

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recognized employees at city’s water treatment plan this week for earning the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award from the N.C. Division

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MPD: Suspect faces felony drug and weapons charges

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man fan faces felony felony drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. In early October 2022, MPD officers

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Mitchell Community College renames buildings after two long-time supporters (Photos)

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mitchell Community College recognized the contributions of two dedicated supporters of the college by renaming two buildings on the Mooresville campus in their honor. Long-time Board of

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Statesville Council approves special-use permit for expansion of Sherwin-Williams facility

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve a special-use permit that will allow for the expansion of the Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing facility. The expansion

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Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reports significant drop in overall crime index rate

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant reduction in crime in the latest annual crime report. Each year the N.C. State Bureau of

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Joshua C. Forkiner

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Joshua C. Forkiner, 34, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1988, in Baltimore, Md. Joshua is the son of Angela

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Walter Jackson Adams

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Walter Jackson Adams, 85, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on October 18, 2022, at Autumn Care in Statesville after a brief illness. Jack was born March 5, 1937, in

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Robert Asquith

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert “Bob” Asquith, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., with family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife of

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Evan Leon Dancey

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went

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‘I’m finally doing things I want to do’

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Statesville woman thankful for cardiologist who discovered heart condition Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your breathing is so labored that it’s difficult for you to walk or move. Completing

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Mooresville’s Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series kicks off with Cher tribute on November 5

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville Arts & Events is excited to announce the Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series will kick off this season with the exciting

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Iredell commissioners approve sheriff’s plan to add detective to identify threats against I-SS schools

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on Sheriff Darren Campbell’s plan to create a new detective position to focus on investigating threats against

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Local pastor publishes foster and adoption prayerbook

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Robert W. Lee, raised at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville was instilled with the idea that prayer was important. But it

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Connie Cleo McClain

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Connie Cleo McClain, affectionately known as “Granny,” was born in Iredell County on October 12, 2022, to the late Lucious Lane McWhorter and Ina Caroll McWhorter. She departed this

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Marietta Ramsey Upright

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Marietta Ramsey Upright, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1941, in Iredell County to the late Brownlow and Mary

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Paul “PJ” Cline

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Paul Jennings “PJ” Cline was welcomed home by his Creator on Oct. 14, 2022. He was 85 years old. He was loved as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

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David Ray Bass

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

David Ray Bass, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home. David was born on November 3, 1935, in Iredell County to the late

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Laura Marie Hall

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Laura Marie Hall, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 14, 2022 in her home. She was born March 30, 1976, in LaSalle County, Ill. Laura was preceded in death by

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Emily Elizabeth Landis

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Emily Elizabeth Landis, 39, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on May 24, 1983, in Mecklenburg County to

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Mooresville commissioners approve plan for 560-home project; developer to build new connector road

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a development plan with LandSouth for a 126-acre project that includes the construction of a new road that will connect U.S.

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N.C. Department of Public Instruction, N.C. Collaboratory lead $6.7 million effort to better understand COVID-19’s impact on student learning

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and North Carolina Collaboratory are leading a joint $6.73 million effort to spur research on the impact

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FLANO to host interpretive walk at Lake Norman State Park on October 3

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Join a retired park ranger for a two-mile hike through the autumn woods of Lake Norman State Park on Sunday, October 30. The hike begins

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Soulful Sunday Jazz event raises funds for Speak Life & Live mentoring and tutoring programs

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News To commemorate the second annual Soulful Sunday Jazz fundraiser and the six-year anniversary of Speak Life & Live, community members from all across Iredell gathered

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Fifth Street Ministries to offer Domestic Violence Support Group in Mooresville

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will offer a Domestic Violence Support Group, beginning October 26, in Mooresville. Because healing from this type of trauma requires a safe

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Birth Announcements: September 21 – October 11

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ A boy, Atlas Cheng Valdivia, born to Christopher and Xyokee Valdivia

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