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Mavis Surface Calabrese

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mavis Surface Calabrese passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, after a brief illness. Mavis was born December 5, 1934 in Monroe County, W.Va., to the late P.H. and Daisy Wickline

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Billie Ogden Page

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Billie Ogden Page, 90, of Statesville, N.C., was received by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 02, 2020, following a period of declining health and a short stay at the

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Four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 in Iredell; 6,143 people have now tested positive in county

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, raising the county’s death toll to 72 since the onset of the pandemic in March. According to

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Timothy Paul Hamby

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Timothy Paul Hamby, 41 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born Thursday, August 16, 1979, in Iredell County to Hayden “Tim” Burke

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Eula Mae Morrison

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Eula Mae Morrison of 356 Medlin Street, Statesville, N.C., died at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville on Friday, November 27, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in

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Norma Jean Lee Hellard

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Norma Jean Lee Hellard, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Hunt County, ,on December 20, 1934, to the

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Thomas Eric Walkup

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Eric Walkup, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, following a short illness. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to

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Peter Coerte Voorhees

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

We are absolutely heart broken to tell everyone that Peter Coerte Voorhees, born in Elmira, N.Y., on August 8, 1962, has passed away suddenly on December 1, 2020. Peter was

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Smith honored as American College of Medical Practice Executives Fellow

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeffrey W. Smith has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE is the certification entity of

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Iredell Health System CEO: ‘Pandemic fatigue’ contributing to spike in COVID-19 cases

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Health System President and CEO John Green participated in the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s “It Takes A Hospital” virtual town hall on Tuesday to discuss

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Iredell COAST to hold fundraiser to help victims of flooding at Hiddenite Campground

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST), a local non-profit relief organization, is planning several events for the holiday season: ♦ On Thursday, December 10, COAST

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Sen. Sawyer honored by Conservatives for Clean Energy-NC

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State Sen. Vicki Sawyer was recently recognized for her leadership in advancing clean energy opportunities in North Carolina during the 6th annual “North

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I-SS adopts Bus Guardian technology for contact tracing, hygiene verification and driver wellness checks

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville School District has joined more than a dozen other North Carolina school districts by utilizing CalAmp’s technology to help its schools more intelligently manage

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Phyllis Regenna Lazenby Anderson

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Phyllis Regenna Lazenby Anderson, 73, of Charlotte, N.C., was born on March 31, 1947, in Rowan County and was the daughter of the late Robert L. Howard and Mary Frances

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Sharon “Kay” Sherrill

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Sharon “Kay” Sherrill, 63, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1957. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Saturday, December 12, 2020, at

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Iredell commissioners express reservations about I-SS proposal to improve lighting, air quality at district schools

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials on Tuesday pitched a comprehensive infrastructure modernization project to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that will create a healthier and safer learning environment

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Richard “Herman” Mayberry

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard “Herman” Mayberry, 88, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away at home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on January 31, 1932, the son of the

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Rodney Jacobs

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Rodney Jacobs, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1958, in New York, N.Y., to

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Irvin Norvin Cannon

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Irvin Norvin Cannon, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Rowan

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NCDHHS providing automatic payments to thousands of seniors and people with disabilities to help with heating bills

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing an automated payment to thousands of eligible households to help with winter heating

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Local Government Commission approves Mooresville’s plan to borrow $46.5 million for new police headquarters, facilities for fire training and fleet services

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Local Government Commission (LGC) voted on Tuesday to approve more than $57 million in municipal financing requests that include construction and purchase

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UPS Statesville Center working to stuff a truck with gifts for needy families

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Drivers and staff at the UPS Statesville Center in Statesville are collecting unwrapped toys, clothing, and gifts for local fellow families who have been impacted

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Iredell health officials report two more COVID-19 deaths as number of confirmed cases in county approaches 6,000

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday along with dozens of new laboratory confirmed cases. The deaths, which were reported by the Iredell County

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Joanna Lou Branson

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Joanna Lou “Jo” Branson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2020. She was born on March 23, 1939 in Normantown, W.Va., to the late Luther and Sylvia

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Geneva Stafford Bebber

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Geneva Stafford Bebber, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Jason Stafford and Ila Stafford. On

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Paul James Matlock

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Paul James Matlock died on December 1, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville from complications from COVID-19. Paul was born on September 10, 1929, in Alexander County and was the

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Lesane earns education leadership certification

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Associate Superintendent Alvera Lesane has completed the requirements to be certified as a Professional Human Capital Leader in Education (pHCLE). This certification recognizes

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WAME Radio to broadcast annual concert to benefit Children’s Hope Alliance

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 22nd annual benefit concert for Children’s Hope Alliance – Barium Springs Home for Children will be broadcast a 6:30 p.m.

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Launa Joy Draper

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Launa Joy Draper, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on August 1, 1938, in Hamilton, Ga., to the late Luther and Sara

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Virginia Louise Millsaps Ireland

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Virginia Louise Millsaps Ireland, 89, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her residence. Born in Alexander County on June 18, 1931, she was the daughter

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Robert Kenneth Benzinger

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Kenneth Benzinger, 80, of Harmony, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. He was born September 4, 1940 in

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Statesville City Hall hosts Santa’s magic mailbox

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus has left his magic mailbox at Statesville City Hall again this year. The magic mailbox has the ability to special express your letter

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Safe Kids Iredell County seeks winter hat, glove and sock donations

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County wants to make sure no children go cold this winter. The coalition is hosting a holiday cold weather drive to collect

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Davis Regional’s Wound Healing Center recognized with national award for clinical excellence

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center was recently presented the Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care

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N.C. Medicaid expands website to include new resources for Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new online portal for North Carolinians receiving or looking to apply for

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Betty Louise Anthony Sharpe

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Louise Anthony Sharpe, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, at her residence. Born in Meagher County, Mont., she was the daughter of the late

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