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Dawn Rumple LeFaivre

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Dawn Rumple LeFaivre, 52, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 2, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her

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Hazel Foote Simpson

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Hazel Foote Simpson, beloved daughter of the late Major and Zula Foote, was born on April 8, 1924. She departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her

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Joyce Faye Osborne

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Joyce Faye Osborne, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2022. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Concord, N.C., to the late Lewis Linker and Margie

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Loren Max Chapman Jr.

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Loren Max Chapman Jr., 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1958, in Lafayette, Tenn., to the late Loren Max

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A Night of Encouragement: Students give moving testimonies at FCA Courts for Christ event

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Adults and students gathered at South Iredell High School on Monday to share, sing, read scripture, and pray during the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ annual Courts for

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Tomlin stepping down as executive director of Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Long-time Downtown Statesville Development Corporation Executive Director Marin Tomlin is leaving her position to pursue another career path. “I will be forever grateful for the

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Sherwin-Williams planning $324 million expansion in Statesville

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Sherwin-Williams Company, the well-known global manufacturer of paints and coatings, will create 183 jobs in Iredell County as it expands its facilities

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DPI partners with Microsoft & Prodigy Learning to offer ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to all N.C. middle school students

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction announced Tuesday a collaboration with Microsoft and Prodigy Learning to bring the award-winning “Coding in Minecraft” credential

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Dove House celebrating 20th anniversary with ‘$20 for 20 years’ campaign

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center, located in Statesville and serving Iredell and Alexander counties, opened its doors for the first time on September 9, 2002.

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Statesville Council accepts $5.1 million grant to fund construction of new hangar at Statesville Regional Airport

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville has been awarded $5.1 million from the NCDOT Aviation Division to fund the construction of a corporate hangar at the Statesville Regional

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Critics of mask mandate take over I-SS boardroom, refuse to leave after meeting adjourns

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of parents and community members refused to leave the meeting room at the close of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night in protest

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Mooresville commissioners award $4.4 million in contracts for new skate park, upgrades to Mazeppa Park soccer fields

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday agreed to award contracts totaling nearly $4.4 million for the redesign and construction of a new town skate park and upgrades to

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Karen “Denise” Wood

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Karen “Denise” Wood, 60, of Statesville, N.C., gained her angel wings on February 4, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born

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Gloria Jean Templeton Redmond

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Gloria Jean Templeton Redmond, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born February 8, 1944, in Iredell County to

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Jackie Summers Perry

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Jackie Summers Perry, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Autumn Care. Jackie was born on May 3, 1935, in Harmony, N.C., and was the

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NCDHHS: Food and Nutrition Services expands online purchasing program to 11 retailers

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Food and Nutrition Services program has expanded participation in the FNS

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 30 – February 6

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 29 ♦ John Ross Shoaf, 26, of Emma Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and

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Photos: I-SS students celebrate 100th day of school year

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Celebrating the 100th Day of School is a tradition at many elementary schools around Iredell County. Iredell-Statesville Schools students celebrated being 100 days smarter on February 3.

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The Crews Family Story: Life Can Change in an Instant

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When Fran Crews stepped off her front porch with her loving husband of 53 years on January 2, 2021, she had no idea it would

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I-SS: More than 850 students missed class last week due to COVID-19, public health protocols

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 850 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed class last week after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being deemed a close contact to someone else who

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Lynn Shirley Donelson

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Lynn “Mo” Robords Donelson, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1950, in Bath, N.Y., to the late Leon and Clara

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Barbara Ann Hayes

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

After a lifetime of serving others, Barbara Ann Hayes, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born November 29, 1942.

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David Duey Hager

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

David Duey Hager, 76, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and girls. He was born on January 24,

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Judy Johnson Patterson

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Judy “Darlene” Johnson Patterson, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Darlene was born on October 3, 1957, in Caldwell

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Elsie Estelle Campbell Freeman

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Elsie Estelle Campbell Freeman, 74, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on February 4, 2022, from Maple Leaf Nursing Home in Iredell County. Elsie was born on July 1,

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Gary David Sherrill

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Gary David “Butch” Sherrill, 80, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on March 28, 1941, to the

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Mooresville nonprofit working to provide allergy-friendly food to students in need

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is on a mission to reduce the burden faced by families who are struggling to afford nutritious foods with the added

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Founder Sport Group/Badger Sportswear Career Opportunities (February 6)

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated

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New YMCA initiative aims to help youth in crisis

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Forsyth and Iredell counties, is piloting a new teen membership referral initiative

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Iredell Court Report: January 25 term (H&I felony cases)

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during the January 25 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Justice

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Viewpoint: Prosecuting repeat offenders protects community and law enforcement officers

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” President Ronald Regan BY DARREN CAMPBELL I have struggled to comprehend that 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record for

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Iredell library offering many in-person programs for February; Express Books pickup service still available

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library and its branches returned to in-person programming last month and are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The

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Iredell health officials report three more deaths attributed to COVID-19

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. With the most recent deaths, 405 people have died in Iredell after

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Troutman Middle squad wins inaugural county cheer championship

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A first-of-its-kind cheer competition was held in Iredell County on Friday night. Cheer squads from Troutman Middle School, Lakeshore Middle School, The Brawley IB School, American Renaissance

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Rodrick “Tim” Parker

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Rodrick “Tim” Parker was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 15, 1961, to the late Roy and Margaret Morrison Parker. Tim peacefully departed this life on February 1,

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Geraldine Meeks Bell

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Geraldine Meeks Bell, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Moro, Ark., to the late

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