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Two suspects charged with murder in Magla Park shooting; MPD seeking third suspect

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified three suspects in the shooting death of Jacob Dean Koury, 23, of Cornelius on August 11 in Magla Park.

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Michelle Ann Campbell

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Michelle Ann Campbell, 44, of Harmony, N.C., entered her heavenly home on August 8, 2021, at her home in Iredell County, N.C. Michelle was born on April 17, 1977, in

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (August 15)

Posted on August 15, 2021 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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Members of GOP Executive Committee to select nominee for vacant seat on I-SS Board during special meeting

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Iredell County Republican Party Executive Committee will meet on Friday, August 20, to select the party’s nominee to fill an open seat on the

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Wanda Sue Stamper Waters

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Wanda Sue Stamper Waters, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Wanda was born on October 7, 1940, in Iredell County to

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John William Marshall

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

John William “Bill” Marshall passed away peaceful at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on August 12, 2021. He was 85 years young. Born in Ohio, he was the son of

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 6-11

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 6 ♦ Yolanda Ramseur Allison, 43, of N. Patterson Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of

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Troutman Council invests in cyber defense, disbands Troutman Business Council, and votes down livestock ordinance

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Chief Darrin Payne (front row, right) introduced Officers Rex Eure, Clark Dotson, Jordan Roy, and Hunter Riddle to Town Council members on Thursday night.  Second row: Council members Eddie Nau,

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Saint Patrick’s Episcopal to host free concert on August 22

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Looking for some fun the whole family can enjoy? On Sunday, August 22, the popular six-piece band, Love Not Money, with Randall and Jayne Sprinkle

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Sheriff: Suspect arrested after traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, cocaine, methadone and hallucinogenic mushrooms

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a half dozen drug charges after he was stopped for a traffic offense by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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COVID-19 Update: Hospitalizations up sharply in Iredell County

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Increasing numbers of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are being admitted to hospitals in Iredell County as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to

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Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event fosters community, helps kids (Photo Gallery)

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event on Saturday afternoon at Alex Cooper Park featured a parade, festival, and health fair to assist South Statesville children and their

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North Carolina surpasses 10 million milestone for COVID-19 vaccines; pace of vaccinations accelerating as Delta variant spreads

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina providers have now administered more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with vaccinations trending upward as the highly contagious Delta

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Jeffrey Scott Kittle

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Kittle, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1971, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to David and Rae

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Judith Louise Sachs

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Judith Louise Sachs, 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born October, 29, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Stuart William Brader

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Kenneth Roger Allgood

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Roger Allgood, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Lazro “L.A.” Allgood

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Jessie Loraine Westmoreland

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jessie Loraine Westmoreland, 72, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. The family will receive friends from 12 to

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Crosby Scholars to host Open House at Lake Norman State Park on August 21

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to a free Open House event on Saturday, August 21, to learn about Iredell County Crosby Scholars. The event will be

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Voting system testing underway across N.C. in advance of municipal elections

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of the preparations for the 2021 municipal elections, county boards of elections across North Carolina once again will conduct special tests

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Arthur Lee Gunn

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Arthur Lee Gunn, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. Born July 5, 1931 in Coleman, Texas, he was the son of the late

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Ann Webb Taylor Kelly

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Ann Webb Taylor Kelly, 87, of Statesville and Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Bermuda Village in Bermuda Run, N.C. Ann was born in Durham,

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Mooresville police release identity of homicide victim, continue to seek public’s assistance in investigation

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has released the identity of the town’s first homicide victim since 2019. On Wednesday, August 11, MPD officers responded to a

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Gov. Cooper, state health officials urge some schools to revisit decisions and fully implement COVID-19 protections

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper, NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson on Friday sent a letter to school boards

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I-SS Board approves Title I plan for 2021-2022 school year, delays decision on public participation policy

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the district’s approximately $3.8 million Title I plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Title I funds provide targeted financial

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Birth Announcements: July 27 – August 9

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 27 ♦ A girl, Isabella Eveth Morel Vera Beltran, born to Ileana Dinelsa Beltran of

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NCDOT: Volunteers needed for Statewide Litter Sweep

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from September 11-25.

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Karen Blasi Shrimp

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Karen Blasi Shrimp, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. Karen was born June 23, 1957 in Towanda,

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Elizabeth “Dare” Stikeleather Ballard

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Elizabeth “Dare” Stikeleather Ballard, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021, at Serenity House of Mooresville. Born in Statesville on February 3, 1947, Dare was the

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Roger Lee Pennell

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Roger Lee Pennell, 72, of Harmony, N.C., died Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on May 8, 1949, to the late William Pennell and Tressie Teague

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Harold David Ikard

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Harold David Ikard, 69, of 427 Avon Avenue, Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Harold was born in Gastonia, N.C., on December

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Rickey Yolanda Knox

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Our Lord and Savior gained a beautiful angel Saturday August 7, 2021. Rickey Yolanda Knox passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home at the age of 56. She

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Legend Ta’rell Dukes

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Legend Ta’rell Dukes, infant son of Mark Londel Seabrook-Dukes and Sokoya Euniqua Mock, was still-born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 8, 2021. In addition to his mother, Sokoya Euniqua

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MPD asking for public’s assistance in homicide investigation (Video)

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is treating the death of the man whose body was found late Wednesday night at Magla Park as a homicide. MPD officers responded

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Carolyn Marie Smith Robinson

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Carolyn Marie Smith Robinson, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Calie was born on July 31, 1945, in Newport,

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James Michael Griffith

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

James Michael Griffith, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 10, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Holyoke, Mass., to the late Noel and Irene Pidlowska

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Sylvio Gene Beaulieu

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvio Gene Beaulieu, 101, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Summit Assisted Living. Sylvio was born May 15, 1920, in Soldier Pond, Maine, to the

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