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Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexually abusing child

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 28-year-old man faces two felony sex offense charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Curtis Dale

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Statesville Council votes to put some “teeth” in downtown parking ordinance

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Ignoring a parking ticket in downtown Statesville is about to get more expensive and inconvenient for some repeat violators. A divided City Council voted Monday to authorize

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Linda Sue Christenbury Hager

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Sue Christenbury Hager, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 10, 1948, in

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Martha Ann Mills Moose

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha Ann Mills Moose, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Iredell County, she was born on October 19, 1936,

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Iredell-Statesville Schools offering $3,500 sign-on bonuses for some teaching positions

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that I-SS had 65 openings for teaching positions. BY KARISSA MILLER With the new school year quickly approaching, Iredell-Statesville Schools and

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Jazz Night fundraiser supports Speak Life and Live’s tutoring, mentoring programs (Photos)

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live launched its First Annual Jazz Night to provide more accessible mentoring, tutoring and other programs for youth. Millsaps Trucking was the

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ICSO Felony Arrests: July 23-29

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 23 ♦ Brandon Dale McCoy, 35, of River Hill Road, Statesville, charged with three counts of

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (August 1)

Posted on August 1, 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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Iredell County’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.7 percent in June

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.7 percent in June, up 0.4 percent from May, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The statewide unemployment

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Annual Back to School Bash assists hundreds of families with classroom supplies and more (Photos)

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cars streamed through designated lanes winding through the Statesville High School campus on Saturday, stopping at numerous stations to pick up backpacks filled with supplies, health

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Jennie Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jennie Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born June 13, 1928, in Union County, N.C., to the

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Jerry Allen Arthurs

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Allen Arthurs, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Serenity House. Jerry was born on January 26, 1946, in Troutman and was the son

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Childress million-dollar gift leads record-setting year for Mitchell Community College Foundation

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students relying on scholarships to afford their education got a major boost with the announcement that long-time Statesville residents Frank and Carol

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Registration underway for Mooresville Citizens Academy

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The 2021 Mooresville Citizens Academy will kick off on September 9, and residents are welcome to start signing up now for the eight-week course. The

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A Tradition of Giving: Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary awards scholarships (Photos)

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN For well over 30 years, Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary in Statesville has seen the importance of a higher education and done their part to make sure

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Miller selected to oversee ICSO Patrol Division

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell recently announced the promotion of Troy Miller from detective to captain. In his new position, Captain Miller will supervise the

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NCDHHS expands COVID-19 Community Health Worker program

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the COVID-19 Community Health Worker program to make it a statewide effort. El

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Helen Aleen McLaughlin

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Helen Aleen McLaughlin, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 30, 2021. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Joseph and Mary

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Gov. Cooper appoints interim secretary for Department of Public Safety

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that Casandra Skinner Hoekstra will serve as interim secretary for the N.C. Department of Public Safety (NCDPS). “Casandra

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Race City Festival returns to downtown Mooresville on September 25

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 Race City Festival on Saturday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic

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Accreditation team invites public comment as part of SPD assessment

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) will visit on August 2 to examine all aspects of

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Birth Announcements: July 17-25

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 17 ♦ A girl, A’Dore Lay’Marie Sherrill, born to Eric Sherrill and Chayse Wiles of

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Millard “Sal” Charles Wood

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

This is the story of Millard “Sal” Charles Wood. Millard was a wonderful man who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Millard’s story starts on October 19,

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Patricia “Pat” Willard Lyle

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia “Pat” Willard Lyle, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2021. Born in Massachusetts in October of 1936, she was the daughter of the

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Wilma Hope Hegler Price

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Wilma Hope Hegler Price, 73, of Mooresville, N.C, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, after a 20-year fight with cancer. Wilma was born on May 15, 1948, in Charlotte,

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Mark Hunter Gragg

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mark Hunter Gragg, 53, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home. Mark was born March 1, 1968, in Ronceverte,

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Angela Dawn Cook & J.T. “Jay” Cook

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Angela Dawn Cook, 51, and her son, J.T. “Jay” Cook, 27, of Troutman, N.C., were called together to be with the Lord on July 27, 2021. Angela was born on

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Stacey Elaine Grindstaff

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Stacey Elaine Grindstaff, 49, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away July 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County to the late Billy Ray

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NCDOT advises motorists to exercise caution as construction on new I-77 ramp begins August 1

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Starting Sunday, August 1, N.C. Department of Transportation crews will narrow lanes on an Interstate 77 North ramp for one month. The I-77 North ramp

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Mooresville planning department unveils new software for plan submittal and review

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Planning & Community Development department has added a new software program, idtPlans, that will make the land development plan and permit

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Iredell-Statesville Schools recognizes contributions of nearly 100 retirees (Photos)

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools celebrated the contributions of nearly 100 newly minted retirees on Tuesday night at the Unity Center. The district recognized 94 retirees during the 2020-2021 Retirement

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Health Beat: Hands-only CPR is simple to learn and saves lives

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In the event that someone — maybe one of your friends or family members — experiences cardiac arrest, what do you do? During a cardiac

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Lillie Campbell

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Lillie Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Lillie was a teacher by profession, and always by example. She was a loving aunt, sister,

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Eddie Renard Sadler

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Eddie Renard Sadler, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on June 22, 1958, and was the son of the late Effie Bennett Sadler. He departed this

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Katherine Shirley Flowers Martin

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Katherine Shirley Flowers Martin, 83, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the home of her daughter in Las Vegas, Nev., on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 surrounded by family. “Shirley,”

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Ameen Abdullah Rasool

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Ameen Abdullah Rasool, 68, of Statesville, N.C. — his given name at birth was Aaron Emanuel Davis — passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House.

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