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Two EnergyUnited directors earn NRECA credentials

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Two directors from EnergyUnited, Cheryl Wright and Craig Black, recently received certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Wright received the Credentialed Cooperative

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Iredell Health System eases visitor restrictions; children under age 12 can now visit most areas

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Effective immediately, Iredell Health System is easing its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital and throughout the Iredell Physician Network to allow individuals of all

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2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series kicks off May 6 with SOULWATT

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT will kick off the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert

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Sheriff: Verified gang member, girlfriend charged with selling drugs in southern Iredell County

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects, including a verified gang member, face felony drug charges following a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine

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Prosecution witness set to provide evidence of motive in Turner murder trial

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Kevin Turner’s murder trial resumes in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday morning, the jury will hear the testimony of another key prosecution witness. That witness,

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The Historic Sharpe House to host Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House is planning its annual Mother’s Day Tea for Saturday, May 7. The outdoor event is held on the home’s beautiful back

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Howard Anton Barraclough

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Howard Anton Barraclough, 74, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He would have you know that he died, he wasn’t

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Jo Ann Morrison

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Jo Ann Morrison, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 2, 2022, at Gordan Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Jo Ann was born in Iredell County to

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Russell Babers Rhodes Sr.

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Russell Babers Rhodes Sr., 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Spring Arbor of Greensboro. Born on December 9, 1928, in Augusta, Ga., he was

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Alice Estelle Hunsucker

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Alice Estelle Hunsucker, 88, of Newton, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 27, 1933, in Salinas, Calif., she was the daughter of

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DPI: MGSD awarded more than $600K grant for school construction projects

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than two dozen school districts across North Carolina will share nearly $400 million in new state lottery-funded grant awards for school construction,

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220 Cafe, Johnson Greenhouses raise more than $6,000 to help feed Ukrainians

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Two Statesville businesses, Johnson Greenhouses and 220 Cafe, recently teamed up to raise money to help the World Central Kitchen feed Ukrainian people. The organization has served

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I-SS administrators update board on efforts to meet district’s strategic goals

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators kicked off the second part of the Board of Education meeting on Monday night by outlining commitments parents should expect from the school system.

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Statesville city manager’s proposed budget for 2022-2023 maintains current tax rate; water and sewer rates remain unchanged

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan, which maintains the current

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Iredell commissioners considering changes to Land Development Code to protect watersheds

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday and then vote to consider the creation of a watershed density averaging text amendment — a move

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Statesville Council recognizes Green Street/Garfield Street area as significant historical district

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council took what it acknowledged were long-overdue steps toward honoring an area of Statesville’s unique history on Monday. Mayor Costi Kutteh announced that the

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Prosecution witness: Defendant was part of group that opened fire on murder victim’s home

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A co-defendant in the shooting death of Freeman Jacobi Wells testified on Monday that Kevin Turner was a member of the group of men who opened fire

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Cub Scout Pack #173 holds annual Cub Scout Olympics

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mourne Mourne held its annual Cub Scout Olympics recently at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by

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Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont to host 5K event at North Iredell High on May 15

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, May 15, at North Iredell High School. Girls on the

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Douglas Merrille Baity

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Douglas Merrille Baity, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 30, 2022, at Novant Health in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on April 11, 1945, and raised in Winston-Salem,

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Norah Kathleen Barron Dahlen

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Norah Kathleen Barron Dahlen, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully with family and friends at her side on April 30, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Norah

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James Wesley Gardner

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

James Wesley Gardner, 48, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home. Wesley was born July 21, 1973, in Iredell County, N.C., and was the

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Lisa Meier for I-SS Board of Education (District 7)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Anita Kurn for I-SS Board of Education (District 7)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Kent Shoffner for I-SS Board of Education (District 3)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Tammy Wyatt for I-SS Board of Education (District 3)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Iredell Health System welcomes new physician to Iredell Primary Care

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, announced that Dr. Anthony Elkins has joined the practice at Iredell Primary Care. Elkins is

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Sheriff: Two suspects face charges after search of Statesville home yields assortment of narcotics, weapons

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators and members of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence

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I-SS News & Notes: From Dino Day to Dairy Judging (May 1)

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The latest News & Notes from throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools: Lake Norman Elementary Lake Norman Elementary celebrated meeting a goal of 100,000 minutes read with Dino

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Jimmy Claude Harmon

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Jimmy Claude Harmon, 71, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Lake Charles, La. He was born on September 26, 1950, to Leroy Harmon and Thelma Louise Bumgarner Harmon in

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (May 1)

Posted on May 1, 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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Brian Chris Brotherton

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Brian “Pete” Chris Brotherton, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 24, 2022. He was born on June 6, 1962, in Mooresville to Dorcas Brown Brotherton and the late

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Brad Stroud Sr. for county commissioner

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Larry Payne for county commissioner

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Gene Houpe for county commissioner

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Bert Connolly for county commissioner

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

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