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Mary Arvetta Moore Hughett

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Arvetta Moore Hughett passed away at her home on November 1, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Leatha

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Coddle Creek students hold their own presidential election (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Coddle Creek Elementary first-grade classes recently finished their unit with an election. They read “Duck for President,” made campaign posters and then voted. Duck won!

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SBI investigating shooting in Union Grove involving ICSO deputy

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Union Grove on Monday. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 527 Trivette Road on

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Health officials report 95 new cases of COVID-19 in Iredell; 28 people currently hospitalized in county

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday as the total number of cases in the county continued to surge. With

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Enrollment at Lake Norman Elementary increasing during pandemic

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER When it came time for Beth Seidl to enroll her two sons in an Iredell County school for the first time, she and her husband wanted a

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Partnership for Equity Iredell working to eliminate systemic racism, racial inequity

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Latoya Caesar sometimes wonders if her father, who passed away earlier this year from COVID-19, would have received different medical care — and even survived — if

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Linda Jean Rosslett Oglesby

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Jean Rosslett Oglesby, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on April 8, 1943, she was the

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Dorothy Pasquale McConnell Norris

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Dorothy Pasquale McConnell Norris, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was born on February 23, 1935, in Quakertown, Pa., to the late Dominick and

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Job Listings: Iredell County Government

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. If you do not have access to a computer in order to complete an online application, computer access is available at the

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Donald Kruel

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Kruel, 80, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020. He was a graduate of Syracuse University College of Environmental Science and Forestry, a retired microbiologist

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Iredell COAST to hold blanket drive throughout November to help those in need

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will hold a blanket drive throughout November to support those in need within our community. Throughout the month, community

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State elections officials: Vast majority of N.C. votes to be tallied and reported on election night

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections anticipates that the results reported by the end of election night will include 97 percent or more

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Photo Gallery: A Rescue Ranch Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch animal ambassadors dressed up in their finest Halloween costumes for a photo shoot. About Rescue Ranch Rescue Ranch is a nonprofit animal welfare

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I-SS, Iredell Health Department notify parents of COVID-19 cases at nine district schools

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department have notified parents of students who attend nine district schools of positive COVID-19 tests. Here is a summary of

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Iredell Health System chaplain plays an integral role in patient care

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

            ‘Even on the hard days, I know this is exactly what I’m meant to be doing.” Special to Iredell Free News The COVID-19 pandemic

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BBB reports increase in online purchase scams since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by

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More than 82,000 voters have cast ballots in Iredell County

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Some 82,841 ballots have been cast in Iredell County for the general election. According to the N.C. State Board of Elections, 66,208 county residents took advantage of

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Myles Henry Ireland

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Myles Henry Ireland, 84, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020, at his home with his loving wife PaL. He was born April 11, 1936 in

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Thomas James Gallo

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas James Gallo, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Born January 15, 1964, in Hempstead, N.Y., he was the

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Iris Elsa Burgos

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Iris Elsa Burgos, 74, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Born May 14, 1946, in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Bernardo and

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James Thomas Jones

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

James Thomas Jones, known as JC, was born in Cabarrus County, N.C., on November 17, 1935, to Joseph (Joe) Jones and Repzeal Mobley Jones. He joined Plesant Grove Baptist in

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Linda Ann Ingle

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Ann Ingle, 72, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Born December 22, 1947, in Charlotte, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Fleming and

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 23-28

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 23 ♦ Isaac Rufus Knox, 60, of Old Charlotte Road, Statesville, charged with two counts of

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Third Creek Elementary holds first drive-thru Family Night (Photo Gallery)

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary School’s first drive-thru family night was a big success. On Friday evening, dozens of cars lined up and were directed around the main parking

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10 Tips for North Carolina voters on Election Day

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the early voting period ending Saturday, October 31, North Carolina voters still wanting to cast a ballot may vote in person on

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Davis Regional Medical Center announces winner of Nursing Excellence Award

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Registered Nurse Amanda Rogers has been selected to receive Davis Regional Medical Center’s Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being

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Most judicial proceedings in Iredell cancelled for week of November 2-6 due to COVID-19 exposures

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County court officials have announced that due to COVID-19 exposures at the Iredell County Hall of Justice in Statesville most courts in Iredell

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Picturesque Chickadee Hill Farms offers multiple sites for weddings, special events

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Located on 25 acres of rolling pastures off East Monbo Road, Chickadee Hill Farms is a work in progress for Michelle Barsosky and her husband Jason.

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Turn clocks back this weekend, and remember to replace your smoke alarm batteries

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the end of daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, November 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal,

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About 13,000 EnergyUnited members still without power as a result of Tropical Storm Zeta

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News More than 30,000 EnergyUnited members whose electric service was disrupted Thursday due to Tropical Storm Zeta now have power thanks to the significant progress of

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Statesville Electric Utilities working to restore power to about 400 customers

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Electric crews have been working hard to restore individual power outages and broken poles all over the system. In a news release, city officials

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Patricia Koviak Lisun

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Koviak Lisun, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pa.,

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Erika Hayes

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Erika Hayes, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Erika was born on September 4, 1934, in Berlin, Germany, and was

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Toni Swift

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Toni Swift, affectionately known as “Swift,” was born in Iredell County on August 4, 1965. He entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2020. He was the son of

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‘God put me where I’m supposed to be’

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Director of CSR, Endoscopy Cindy Miller retires after 45 years at Iredell Memorial Special to Iredell Free News When Cindy Miller graduated from nursing school in May of 1975, she

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Iredell Health Department: Soil study conducted at five schools in southern Iredell reveals no anomalies that would explain thyroid cancer cluster

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Soil testing at five schools in southern Iredell County revealed no significant findings that would explain elevated thyroid cancer rates in the two Mooresville ZIP

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