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Troutman Council rejects River Rock project, delays decision on North Fork Business Park

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Following the unanimous recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Board, the Troutman Town Council rejected the River Rock triplex project on Thursday night, despite adjoining

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Pamela Joan Englebert

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela “Pam” Joan Englebert passed away at her home on Friday, November 4, 2022. Pam was a joy to know and to be around. She loved making “Old Time” music

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William Clyde Anderson

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

William Clyde Anderson, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He aas born June 2, 1937, to the late Clyde Anderson and Eva Harris Anderson. William loved Joyce, his

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

Posted on November 12, 2022 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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Windle Wilkie Shrewsbury Jr.

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Windle Wilkie Shrewsbury Jr., 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., to the

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Daniel Lee Davis

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Daniel Lee Davis, 51, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on November 10, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1971, in Iredell County,

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Mary Frances Mayhew Haynes

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Frances Mayhew Haynes, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday morning, November 12, 2022, at Maple Leaf Health Care Center. Born on January 7, 1934, in Iredell County,

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Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Ann Holt Sherrill Godfrey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022. Ann was born April 19, 1943,

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Photo Gallery: Mooresville awash in red, white and blue for Veterans Day Parade

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville community lined Main Street on Saturday to cheer on hundreds of veterans, bands, scouts, and supporters who marched to celebrate and thank those who have

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Health Beat: Dispelling common myths about diabetes

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 1.5 million people are newly diagnosed each year. And, according to Amy

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Troutman officials, staff meet with state lawmakers to detail funding priorities

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Officials from municipalities and the school systems met individually with N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Jeff McNeely and Grey Mills on Thursday to share their top

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Harmony Elementary students complete space unit with fashion show (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Harmony Elementary School held a special fashion show on Friday. Around 46 first-graders enjoyed doing a “moon walk” to show off their homemade space boots and gloves.

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Mitchell Community College hosts 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony in Shearer Hall on its Statesville Campus on Friday. The program centered around “honoring all who served”

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 11)

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive

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Linda Elizabeth Houston

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Elizabeth Green Mayberry Houston, 63, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Linda was born on December 14, 1958, in Cabarrus County to the late Lawrence

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Clay Eugene Walker

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Clay Eugene Walker, 79, of Statesville, N.C., to use his words, “rolled on out of here” to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2022. He

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MPD receives grant from Walmart Foundation

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

                                                           

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SPD: Suspect in double homicide has been extradited to Iredell County

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a 30-year-old double homicide has been extradited to Iredell County to face felony charges. The Statesville Police Department announced Friday that Sheldon Demetrius Summers,

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Iredell commissioners appoint Stroud to complete term of late-Commissioner Norman

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday appoint Brad Stroud Sr. to complete the term of late-Commissioner Marvin Norman. Stroud, the top vote-getter among five

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Statesville Fitness & Activity Center to host artisan craft show on November 19

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News More than 60 vendors, including crafters, artists and specialty food providers, have signed on to participate in a Craft Show at the Statesville Fitness &

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Love Innis Jones Zachary

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Love Innis Jones Zachary, 75, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Durham, N.C. Born on September 11, 1947, in Statesville, N.C., she was the

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Celestine Amalie Kiser

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Celestine Amalie Kiser, 78, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2022. She was born in Trammel, Va., on April 13, 1944, to the late Rev. Giles Kiser

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Local veterans’ service, sacrifices honored at West Iredell High School (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Stressing the importance of every man and woman who has served in the military, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Billie Berry addressed a large crowd

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Roy Lee Harris

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Roy Lee Harris, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born April 1, 1932, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Billy Leonard Josey

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Billy Leonard Josey, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. Billy was born on July 18, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the

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North Iredell FFA students win tractor and truck driving competition (Photos)

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Future Farmers of America members from several area high schools competed in a tractor and truck safety and skills competition on Thursday. Held at Westward Farms in

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MGSD Board to consider changes to attendance boundaries to address school crowding, future growth

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Board also recognizes student and staff achievements in classroom, on stage and on athletic fields BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing growth, transportation efficiency, and the opening of the new Selma Burke

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New canine officer set to join ICSO Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Groot, a German Shorthaired Pointer, has joined the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit and will be assigned to the Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team once he

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Public Notice: Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Troutman Board of Adjustment (BOA) will conduct a public hearing at the Troutman Town Hall, 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC on the 17th

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Letter to the Editor: Candidate appreciates community support during campaign

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who supported me in the campaign through their efforts and their votes. I gave it my all, but the partisan headwinds were just too

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NCDPI: Education leaders making progress on revisions to School Grading Model

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An advisory group of school leaders convened for the third time Wednesday to discuss revising the state’s unpopular A-F school performance grading model.

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Sylvia Anne Greene Williams

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Anne Greene Williams, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Sylvia was born on February 23, 1944, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Alexander S.

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Kanan Tyzir’ Smith

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

God granted us an angel by the name of Kanan Tyzir’ Smith on October 20, 2022. Although our time with him was cut short, on November 4, 2022, our hearts

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Mooresville youth soccer team wins NCFC Showcase Series championship

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News FC Athletico’s Fiorentina won the championship in its age bracket over the weekend during the NCFC visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series, a nationally recognized event for the

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Judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach unanimous verdict in murder trial

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS For the second time in six months an Iredell County jury has failed to reach a unanimous verdict after weighing the prosecution’s evidence against one of several

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How Iredell Voted: Unofficial Results from the November 8 election

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Republican Party continued its dominance in Iredell County on Tuesday as GOP candidates prevailed in every partisan race, including the race for three seats on the

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