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Sherry Fox Moore

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherry Fox Moore, 67, of Statesville, N.C. passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Sherry is survived by her husband, Bobby Moore, of the home; sister,

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As new cases of COVID-19 surge, Iredell County again classified as high-transmission area

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Nearly 1,000 new cases have been reported during past two weeks Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has moved from medium to high levels of community transmission of COVID-19.

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A mother’s nightmare, and her son’s everlasting gift

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Chance Gunter spent the final year of his life fighting personal demons that led to a deep depression. Like many others battling mental illness, he sought relief

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ICSO recognizes 2022 Teen Academy graduates (Photo Gallery)

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office invests a significant amount of time and energy each year to give local teens a behind-the-scenes look at the important work that

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

Posted on July 29, 2022 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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Staying Connected: Participation in 4-H Club helped teen weather pandemic

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Like many teens, Quincy Sherrill has had to work hard to stay connected to the people who are important to her during the past two years. Staying

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Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce celebrates 95th anniversary

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Nobody does a better ribbon-cutting — or more of them — than the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday afternoon, the big pair of scissors were

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Philip Renaldo Castronovo Jr.

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Philip Renaldo Castronovo Jr., 48, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Utica, N.Y., on Monday, July 25, 2022,

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James “Raymond” Barr

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

James Raymond Barr, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 23, 2022, at Atrium Health in Cabarrus County. Raymond, as he loving known, was born on July 30, 1951,

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Mary Ortendahl Hutching

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Ortendahl Hutching, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away July 26, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Hutching was born to the late Virgil and Mirla Hubble in Dyersburg, Tenn.

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Rockie Lynne to perform at Statesville’s first ‘Second Saturday Festival’ on August 13

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Waves Entertainment in conjunction with All-American Sound, Stage and Lights and Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will bring the “Second Saturday Festival” Series to Statesville

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Sheriff Campbell elected to leadership position with N.C. Sheriffs’ Association

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren E. Campbell was elected first vice president of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association during the NCSA’s 100th Annual Business Conference in Ashville last

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Viewpoint: Recent contract controversy creates trust issues for volunteer fire departments

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DAN GITRO Here’s a recap of the contract controversy that had volunteer fire departments across Iredell County concerned — and justifiably so — about losing their primary source of

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Troutman Business Network preparing to help lead economic growth in Troutman

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com An informal weekly coffee meet and greet gathering in 2018 started by Jeff Smith, the Troutman Business Network has evolved into a formal organization. The group

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Kenneth Joe Bailey

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth “Kenny” Joe Bailey, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 27, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1960, in Mooresville to the late Charles “Red” and Geraldine

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Joan Featherstone Lowry

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Joan Featherstone Lowry, 91, departed this world to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was the daughter of Lawson and Viola Featherstone. Joan was a devoted

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Julius Chance Gunter

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Julius Chance Gunter, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Mr. Gunter was born July 24, 1995, the son of Jennifer Gunter Windon. Chance attended West

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David Joseph Richard Dombrosky

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

David Joseph Richard Dombrosky, 76, originally of Amherst, Ohio, and most recently of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at his home. Mr. Dombrosky was born March 19,

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Jerry Raymer Morrison

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Raymer Morrison, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, July 25, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Mr. Morrison was born October 6, 1941,

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Janice Beatrice Moore Cowan

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Janice Beatrice Moore Cowan, 84, of 901 Eighth Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, following an extended illness. She

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Election Watch: Outstanding absentee ballots could alter outcome of Statesville Council race

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The race for two at-large seats on the Statesville City Council could come down to vote-by-mail absentee ballots and provisional ballots. After all of the early voting

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with shooting girlfriend

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect faces charges in connection with a shooting near Harmony on Tuesday night following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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VIDEO: Iredell-Statesville Schools officials working to fill dozens of open teacher positions

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

With less than a month until the 2022-2023 school year begins, Iredell-Statesville Schools has about 150 open positions, including 80 to 85 teacher positions. I-SS Assistant Superintendent Billie Berry and

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Raising Awareness: Human traffickers target vulnerable individuals, youths for forced labor, sexual exploitation

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part I of a two-part series on human trafficking. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking affects an estimated 24.9 million people worldwide. According to Walk Free,

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Iredell commissioners recognize ECOM training coordinator for service to community

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Emergency Communications training coordinator Jody Sherrill was recognized recently by the Board of County Commissioners for being named the N.C. Association of Public Safety Communication

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Convicted felons who are on probation or parole can now register to vote in North Carolina

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting Tuesday, July 27, an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote.

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DeWeese, Qualls win seats on Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Tommy DeWeese was elected as the Ward 3 representative on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. DeWeese received 112 votes (46 percent) to defeat Kevin

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Mayor Kutteh wins fifth term; Wasson and Johnson on verge of winning at-large seats on Statesville Council

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh was elected to a fifth term in office on Tuesday as voters overwhelmingly supported Kutteh in a run-off election against challenger Brian Summers.

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Troutman Planning & Zoning Board votes to recommend new mixed use zoning category, development agreements

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After more than 90 minutes of debate and concerns, Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend adding a mixed use zoning category to the Unified

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Timothy Domke

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Timothy Domke, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born on December 21, 1964, in Jacksonville, N.C., to the late Walter and Hatsue Nakamura

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Kaye Huitt Harmon

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Kaye Huitt Harmon, 77, Statesville, N.C., went to be with her savior on July 24, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Kaye was born in

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Dylan Joseph Powell

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Dylan Joseph Powell, 25, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born on June 3, 1997, in Statesville, N.C., to Kenza Powell. Dylan had many

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Leonard Holmes Sullivan

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

A mule named Callie fell on Leonard Holmes Sullivan when he was a young man. By most accounts, he could have been killed and he should have been seriously injured.

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Viewpoint: Iredell commissioners should delay countywide property revaluation to ensure property taxes remain fair and equitable

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BLAKE PALMER Within Iredell County’s 2022-20 23 fiscal year budget message was a reminder that county residents will be on the receiving end of a property revaluation in 2023.

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VIDEO: Piedmont HealthCare to host open interviews on July 29, August 5

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

PHC Job Fairs Piedmont HealthCare is having open interviews on Friday, July 29, and August 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at PHC Administration Building located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Extension

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New MGSD superintendent to begin duties on August 8

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Jason Gardner, Mooresville Graded School District’s next superintendent, will officially begin his duties on Monday, August 8. Gardner, who is currently working as interim superintendent

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