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John Neal Cranford Sr.

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  John Neal Cranford Sr., died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County to the late Madrid Cass Jordan and Carl Jordan.

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Billy Holdsclaw

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Billy Holdsclaw, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on March 4, 1936, to the late Purtle

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Iredell commissioners considering incentives to secure three economic development projects valued at a total of $36 million

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on Tuesday related to proposed tax incentives for three economic development projects valued at more than

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N.C. Insurance Commissioner calls for hearing to resolve homeowners’ insurance rate case

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set a hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5 percent homeowners’ insurance rate increase.

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Girls on the Run recruiting volunteer coaches for spring season

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering

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Cynthia Alexander Strauss

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Cynthia Alexander Strauss, 67, of Mooresville,  N.C., and formerly of Statesville and Greensboro, passed away on December 31, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House following a long illness. A native

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Betty Jane Combs Chambers

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Jane Combs Chambers, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born Tuesday, June 26, 1945, in Iredell County to

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Lounette Luckadoo Matthews

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Lounette “Corky” Luckadoo Matthews, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, just eight days after her husband Donald. She was born on June 11, 1928, in

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Iredell-Statesville Schools Job Openings (January 2)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell-Statesville Schools is seeking to fill numerous open positions. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE Volleyball Coach Job ID: 1980 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2020 Location: Woodland Heights

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N.C. State Board of Elections increases limit for individual campaign contributions to $5,600

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective January 1, 2021, the contribution limit for North Carolina political campaigns will increase by $200, from $5,400 to $5,600. No individual or political

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SPD Crime Reports & Felony Arrests: December 16-26

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: DECEMBER 16 ♦ CENTER STREET: Felony larceny from a motor vehicle. ♦ GEORGIA AVENUE: Felony larceny from

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NCDHHS reporting new record highs for key COVID-19 metrics to start 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for January 1-2, 2021. On January 1, North

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Johnny Thomas Lyons Jr.

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Johnny Thomas Lyons Jr., 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1060, in Muscogee County, Ga., to Johnny

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Louise Bigham Moton

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Louise Bigham Moton, 93, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Iredell County

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Margaret Delores Boyce

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Margaret Delores Boyce, 75, of 905 Robys Place, Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born in

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Joe Thomas Byers Sr.

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Bishop Joe Thomas Byers Sr., son of the late Lizzie Mae Byers and late Thomas Wesley Byers, was born on December 27, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C. He entered into

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Keith Arnold Robinette

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Keith Arnold Robinette, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Thursday, August 30, 1956, in Iredell County to the late

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Ned Eugene Lockman Jr.

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Ned Eugene Lockman Jr. of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on October 26, 1948, to the late Ned Eugene Lockman

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Kirkman begins fourth term as district attorney for Iredell, Alexander counties

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman took the oath of office Friday at the Iredell County Hall of Justice Annex in Statesville with her husband, Michael Lunsford,

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Iredell County Government Jobs (January 1)

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only.  You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities.  If you do not have access to a computer in order to complete

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Year in Review: DEQ works to protect the environment, public health of North Carolinians

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key actions in 2020 to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians and

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John Wallace Hall

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

John Wallace Hall, Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on October 15, 1943, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late John Wallace Hall

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John Clyde Tarbell

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

John Clyde Tarbell, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1946, in Waterville, Maine, to

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Benjamin Franklin Wright

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

My yearning desire is to set forth and be with Christ, for that is far, far better — Philippians 1:23 Benjamin Franklin Wright, 87, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home

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Jean Yvonne Drinkard Wilson

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jean Yvonne Drinkard Wilson, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on August 16, 1951, in Richland County, S.C., to the late Thomas

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Helen Virginia Dye Morrison

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Helen Virginia Dye Morrison, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born December 21, 1933, in Iredell County to the late

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Linda Elizabeth Bailey Hicks

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Elizabeth Bailey Hicks, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 30, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. A native of Dooly County, Ga., she was the daughter

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Joseph Paul Thompson

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Joseph Paul Thompson, 74, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jackson County, N.C., on June 8, 1946, to the

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Larry Junior Stricklin

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Larry Junior Stricklin, 75, of the Wynnville Community passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He is survived by his step-children, Diane Renee Lambert (Terry), Gail Bowman, and Gary Wallace;

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Frank Gene Johnson

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Frank Gene Johnson, 85, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born February 24, 1935, in Wilkes County, N.C., and

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Julia Ann Redmond Bolin

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Julia Ann Redmond Bolin, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Bolin was born March 11, 1941,

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Iredell Health System Job Openings (December 31)

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE STERILE PROCESSING TECH – 10:30AM – 7:00PM M-F Sterile Processing Department Iredell Health System OPERATING ROOM SURGICAL TECH – 7AM – 7PM Operating

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Iredell health officials report three more COVID-19 deaths as year-end surge of new cases continues

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on the final day of 2020, increasing the county’s death toll for the year to

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32nd Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives scheduled for January 7-8 in Iredell County

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The American Red Cross and Masonic Lodges invite blood donors to be the lifeline for patients by giving blood at the 32nd annual Masonic Community

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Maxine “Pat” Scott

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Maxine “Pat” Scott, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born in Cherryville, N.C., on June 1, 1930, to Goldis Odell Seagle and Mazel Faye

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Donald Fisk Matthews

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Fisk Matthews, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 23, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1929, in Fitchburg, Mass., to the late William and Marie Deroach

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