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Richard Gene Smith

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Gene Smith, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Richard was born June 27, 1952, in Iredell County and attended West

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James Angelo Marcella Jr.

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

James Angelo Marcella Jr., 75, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.  He was born in New Castle, Pa., on August 24, 1945, to Adrianna Balascio Marcella and

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Gov. Cooper, N.C. education leaders say it’s time to return to in-person instruction in K-12 schools

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Research continues to show mitigation measures allow safe in-person learning, low transmission among students and teachers Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Top state education leaders joined Gov. Roy

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Suspect faces more than a dozen child pornography charges following MPD investigation

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 13 felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD began investigating on

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John James Gross

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

On February 1, 2021, at age 73, John James Gross passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mooresville, N.C. John was born in 1947 to Lillian Hoffmann Gross and the

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Henry Phifer Stockton

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Henry Phifer Stockton, 82, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Novant Health-Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. Born in Rowan County on December 24,

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Vivian Scott Wooten

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Vivian Scott Wooten, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Haskel

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Statesville Council approves location for new Fire Station 1

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The relocation of Fire Station 1 is moving ahead after the Statesville City Council’s unanimous approval Monday night to build the new station on property

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Harry Wood Lynch

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Harry Wood Lynch, 70, was born in Yadkin County to the late Rufus and Willie Mae Lynch on July 14, 1950. At the young age of 24, Harry entered the

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Louis Joseph Fournier

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Louis Joseph Fournier, 101, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born June 8, 1919, in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada. In

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Bennie David Luttrell Jr.

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Bennie David Luttrell Jr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home on January 24, 2021. He was born February 21, 1949, to the late Bennie David Luttrell Sr. and

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I-SS superintendent: Budget proposal provides pay boost for teachers, classified staff

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James presented an approximately $46.6 million local operating expense budget for 2021-2022 during Monday’s school board meeting. The proposal calls for a $1.2

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Sheriff: Man faces another round of child pornography charges

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS An eastern Iredell County man who was free on bond while awaiting trial on child pornography charges has been arrested again and charged with similar offenses. Sheriff

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Sen. Sawyer champions legislation to prohibit child marriage in North Carolina

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Companion bills to amend the lawful age to marry have been introduced in both chambers of the North Carolina legislature to protect minors from the

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Workplace deaths increased in North Carolina in 2020; four fatalities reported in Iredell County

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Struck-by incidents caused the largest number of work-related deaths last year in the Tar Heel state, based on preliminary information released today by the

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Iredell Health System establishes philanthropic foundation

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has established a new nonprofit, the Iredell Health Foundation, to help support its programs and services through donor-centered fundraising. The foundation will

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Sheriff: Suspect faces numerous charges following ICSO investigation, drug raid

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 54-year-old man faces numerous drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office that ended in a drug raid on Friday, January 29. Sheriff

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DACI presents ‘The Truth About Vaping’

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug & Alcohol Coalition of Iredell recently held a two-day “Truth About Vaping” virtual conference to help the community understand how dangerous vaping is to

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Girls on the Run announces plans for spring 2021 season

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will offer virtual and in-person programming for girls in grades 3-8 this spring in local parks and

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SPD Felony Arrests: January 19-25

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 19 ♦ Chakeena Yvette Sharpe, 39, of Statesville, charged with breaking or entering to terrorize or injure.

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Superintendent Truitt, State Board of Education unveil joint legislative budget priorities

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Superintendent Catherine Truitt, State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis and Vice Chairman Alan Duncan have unveiled their joint budget priorities, which

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Birth Announcements: January 19-27

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JANUARY 19 ♦ A girl, Amaalia Renay Rios, born to Arturo Rios Jr. and

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Jerry Wayne Graham

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Jerry Wayne Graham of 1906 East Cloaninger Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Davis Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, January 26, 2021, following an extended illness. He attended the

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Timothy Eugene Redmon Sr.

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Timothy Eugene Redmon Sr., 50, of 4725 Harmony Highway, Hamptonville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 11, 1970, and was the son of Mary Lou Carson Redmon

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Doreather Crosby Ellison

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Doreather Crosby Ellison, 91, of 939 Park Drive, Statesville, N.,C was born on August 2, 1929, in York County, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and

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Edward “Eddie” Eugene Lowery

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward “Eddie” Eugene Lowery, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1951, in Bluefield,

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Jean Towell Martin

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jean Towell Martin, 77, of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Wilmington, N.C., to

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Denise Ann Casale

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Denise Ann Casale, 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1963 in Bronx, N.Y., to the late

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Rachel “Ruby” Nell Bell Lowthorp

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Rachel “Ruby” Nell Bell Lowthorp, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2021. She was born August 18, 1929, to the late Ernest Bell and

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James Wood Ross

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. James Wood Ross, 89, died January 8, 2021, in N. Charleston, S.C. He was born March 26, 1932, in Iredell County to Walter Ross and Mary Miller Ross. He

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Kay Lynn Allen

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Kay Lynn Allen, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her home. Born in San Francisco, Calif., on February 26, 1948, she was a daughter of the

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Wilma Jean Jarvis Price

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Wilma Jean Jarvis Price, 81 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 12, 1939, in Wilkes

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Gerald Joseph Hasselman

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald Joseph Hasselman, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his residence. Born in Canada on March 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Arthur

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Louise Ferguson Tesnow

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Louise Ferguson Tesnow, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Tesnow was born March 10, 1933, in Flag Pond, Rural, Tenn.,

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Troutman Planning and Zoning recommends bypass alternative study to council

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At its January meeting of the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board, Stantec’s Mike Rutkowski presented the Troutman Alternatives Study, which aims to find solutions other than

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Cloverleaf Elementary celebrates 100th day of school year

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, celebrated being 100 days smarter recently. Iredell-Statesville Schools made it to the 100-day mark on the school calendar on January

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