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Sarah Francis Lowery Pilcher

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah Francis Lowery Pilcher, 92 of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord Tuesday on September 9, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1928, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Emanuel “Dag” Lackey

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Emanuel “Dag” Lackey was born on November 26, 1929, to the late Jacob Holberth and Ella Belle “Patsy” Lackey in Baltimore City, Md. He entered into eternal rest Monday, September

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Performance of North Carolina seniors on SAT declined slightly in 2020

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Reflecting a similar trend nationally, the performance of North Carolina’s high school class of 2020 on the SAT college entrance exam slipped from

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MPD Felony Arrests: August 26 – September 9

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 26 ♦ Daedrion Tramel Green Blake, 23, of Ramseur Drive, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule

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I-SS partners with the United Way to create Iredell COVID-19 Education Fund

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has forged a partnership Iredell County Government and United Way of Iredell County to establish the Iredell Covid-19 Education Fund, which will support

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Katherine Inez Dempsey Thomas

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Katherine Inez Dempsey Thomas, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Chocktaw, Ark., on June 24, 1934, to the late Ronnie

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Baron Thomas Cass

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with great sadness that on Monday, September 7, 2020, Baron Thomas Cass (Tommy) of Harmony, N.C., was taken from us unnecessarily and way to soon. Tommy was born

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Ross Allison Freeze

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ross Allison Freeze, 90, of Statesville, N.C., entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mr. Freeze was born February 17, 1930, in Iredell County and was the son

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Scott Lee McClure

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Scott Lee McClure, 23, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Scott was born July 4, 1997, in Forsyth County, N.C., and is the son of

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U.S. attorney issues scam alert about callers claiming to be with Justice Department, preying on the elderly

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray issued an alert Thursday, warning the public of potential scammers seeking to obtain personal information by claiming to be with the

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Sheriff: Suspect conspired with others to steal catalytic converters from vehicles

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man is charged with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in connection a string of thefts of motor vehicle parts following an investigation by the Iredell

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Iredell health officials report county’s 32nd and 33rd deaths attributed to COVID-19

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon. The deaths are the 32nd and 33rd in the county among the

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Harold Wayne Mayhew

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Harold “Da Bear” Wayne Mayhew, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born June 2, 1954, in Mooresville, he was

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Richard Clayton Taylor

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Clayton Taylor, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1958, in Lexington, Ky.,

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Zachary “Zac” Speicher

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Zachary “Zac” Speicher, 26, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born April 28, 1994, in Mooresville, N.C., to Keith and Amy Lewis Speicher. Zac was a 2012

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The Rest of the Story: COVID-19 and the challenges of technology access for students

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a regular series by the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent. BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools, like many of the 115 school systems in

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Troutman Council discusses COVID-19 issues, water pressure concerns, livestock regulations and more

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a three-and-a-half-hour pre-agenda meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council covered a wide range of topics, including COVID-19 related issues, water pressure issues in

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Eldon Carlos Woods

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Eldon Carlos Woods, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born in Buncombe County, N.C., on May 10, 1943, to the late William M. Woods and

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Colleen Sharpe Caldwell

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Colleen Sharpe Caldwell, 85, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Novant Huntersville Medical Center. Mrs. Caldwell was born to the late Chalmer and Ozelle Sharpe in Hiddenite, N.C.

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Thomas Whitfield Blackwelder

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Whitfield Blackwelder, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1959, in Iredell County to Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder and the

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Paul Grey Mills

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Paul Grey Mills, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at

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Iredell health officials report county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19; 2,336 people now presumed recovered

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department on Wednesday reported the county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19

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Iredell Adult Day Services to hold yard sale fundraiser to benefit elderly and memory challenged adults

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) will have a yard sale fundraiser on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, at the center, located at 502

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Mooresville mayor to lead town Taskforce on Diversity and Inclusion

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News During the Town Board meeting on September 8, Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners affirmed and endorsed the formation of the Mayor’s Taskforce on Diversity and Inclusion,

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Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Billings was born November 2, 1935, in

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James Lilley

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

James Lilley, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1923, in Wynn, Pa., to the late

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Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye, 76, of 1705 Susce Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Hartwell, Ga., on July 30, 1944. She departed this life on September 3, 2020,

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Qy’Ren Jhalil Howell-Blackmon

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Qy’Ren Jhalil Howell-Blackmon, the precious gift from Heaven, returned to God’s care just a short time after he arrived on September 2, 2020. Those left to cherish his memory are

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U.S. attorney: Owner, two managers of defunct healthcare practice agree to pay $900K to resolve fraud allegations

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced Wednesday that two former managers and the owner of the now defunct North-Carolina based Carolina Comprehensive Health Network, PA (CCHN)

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Iredell Health System Pharmacy completes new IV Room

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital recently completed construction of a new IV Room, also known as its Cleanroom, for its pharmacy team to prepare medical treatments. In

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FITT USA to invest $25.6 million in Mooresville headquarters, create 144 jobs

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News FITT USA, a world leader in the creation of complete thermoplastic fluid transfer systems plans to locate its U.S. Headquarters in Mooresville Business Park East.

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Andrea Harris Task Force invites public comment on initial proposals to address disparities in communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force  convened on September 2 to discuss potential recommendations to address and improve

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Cloverleaf Elementary celebrates IB accreditation

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A concerted three-year effort by Cloverleaf Elementary School students, teachers, administrators, staff and parents culminated Tuesday with a celebration of the school’s status as a newly accredited

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Stephen “Steve” McHugh Sherrill

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Stephen “Steve” McHugh Sherrill, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Mooresville to the late Hugh McLean Sherrill

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Malinda Lipe Current

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Malinda Lipe Current, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on December 16, 1930,

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Roger Lee Johnson

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Roger Lee Johnson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Surry County on July 14, 1950, to

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