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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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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Todd Carver 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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LEGO Legends! Celeste Henkel Elementary robotics teams display talents at district competition (Photos)

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER About 40 teams from Iredell-Statesville Schools elementary schools showed off their problem-solving, programming and engineering skills recently at the district’s recent robotics tournament in Statesville. Celeste Henkel

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Beat the Heat: Local agencies on aging distributing fans to eligible recipients through October 31

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging

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‘Operation Healthy Start’ offers vital services to expectant and young parents

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s (ICPYC) “Operation Healthy Start” event at Troutman’s ESC Park on Saturday brought together a variety of agencies who offer free

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Meet the Candidates Video Series: Kim Wasson for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: Terry Sharpe for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: James Pressly for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: William Morgan for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: Steve Johnson for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: Mark Goldman for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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: Roger Bejcek for Statesville Council (At-Large)

Posted on April 30, 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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