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Robert Allen Davis

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Allen Davis, 50, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Robbie was born April 3, 1970 in Mecklenburg County and was the son

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Joe Allen Christie

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Joe Allen Christie, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1938, in Davidson, N.C., to the late

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Michael Howard Morrow

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael Howard Morrow, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Mike was born to the late George Frank Morrow and

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James “Norman” Grant

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Norman” Grant, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1942, to the late Roy

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Health officials notify parents of Lake Norman Elementary students of positive COVID-19 test

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have notified parents of Lake Norman Elementary School students that an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. Officials did not

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Protesters: City officials, police department have failed anti-monument demonstrators

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Council members got an earful on Monday night from protesters who believe they have been neglected by city officials and the police department while

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NCDHHS expands mental health support for teachers, school personnel and their families

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding the Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) to serve North Carolina’s teachers, school personnel and

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SPD: Man shot and killed following dispute in homeless camp near I-40

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in a homeless camp near Interstate 40. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of

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Anna Carolyn Ladd Feimster

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Anna Carolyn Ladd Feimster, 72 of Scotts, N.C., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Saturday, February 28, 1948, in

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David Willis Whitener

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

David Willis Whitener, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born February 14, 1957, in Troutman, N.C., and was the

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Bonnie Gaye Hayes

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Bonnie Gaye Hayes, 60, of 278 Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on Friday, August 14, 2020, following an extended illness.

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Angelia Crater Templeton

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Angelia Crater Templeton woke up in her Heavenly Father’s arms! Angelia was retired from ICSS and then began caregiving. She loved her church family, J.C.

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Sherry Lynne Evans Hecker

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherry Lynne Evans Hecker of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Born in Akron, Ohio, on November 26, 1941, she was the daughter

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Jeffrey Stuart Absher

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey Stuart Absher, 55, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his residence. Born in Wilkes County on August 27, 1964, he was the son of

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Viewpoint: EnergyUnited is defining a brighter future for co-op members and the community

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY H. WAYNE WILKINS EnergyUnited is defining a future for our members and the community we all share – a brighter future that continues our commitment to delivering reliable electricity

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Birth Announcements: August 2-13

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 2 ♦ A girl, Lucy Jane Souther, born to Nathan and Mary Souther of

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Sheriff promotes Hamby, Burleyson to leadership positions

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the promotion of two veteran deputies to leadership positions at the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. William Hamby is being

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Iredell health officials report county’s 22nd death attributed to COVID-19; 1,691 people now presumed recovered

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, raising the county’s death toll to 22. The Iredell County Health Department does not release identifying

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New school year brings new challenges for teachers and students across I-SS

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The first day of school was unlike any other in Iredell-Statesville Schools history. Although the sky over Cloverleaf Elementary was bright and sunny on Monday morning, the

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Iredell Memorial Hospital earns Gold Plus Stroke Award

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A quick response to a stroke can make the difference between death or serious disability and resuming your daily activities. At a time when emergency

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Patsy Sandefur Roach

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Patsy Sandefur Roach, 78, of Denver, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born on March 5, 1942, in

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Jackie Kipke Purkiss

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Jackie Kipke Purkiss, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1970, in Chesterfield, Mich., to the late Gerald and Sandra

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ICSO seeking public’s assistance in armed robbery investigation

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify an individual who robbed an employee of a convenience store on Friday, August 14. Deputies

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Sheriff: Two men face cocaine trafficking charges

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Pittsburgh men face cocaine trafficking charges in Iredell County following a vehicle stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Lance Levar Abram,

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Troy Lee Paulson

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Troy Lee Paulson, 56, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1964, in Minot, N.D., to Janet Dau Sjoberg and the

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Norman “Joe” Joseph Warner III

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Norman “Joe” Joseph Warner III, 73, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away August 15, 2020, at his home. He was born September 12, 1946, in Statesville, N.C., the son of

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Lesia Faye Marlowe

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Lesia Faye Marlowe, 48, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lesia was born April 21, 1972,

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Health officials confirm COVID-19 outbreaks at two long-term care facilities in Iredell County

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at two local long-term care facilities, Accordius Health of Mooresville and Accordius Health of

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Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund grants $109,890 to nine local organizations for pandemic relief

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County COVID-19 Response Fund has awarded $109,890 to nine local organizations serving those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will help groups

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Knights of Columbus helps promote child abuse prevention with donation to Pharos Parenting

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Knights of Columbus, Council 7152, recently donated $500 to Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN of Iredell. Pharos Parenting is a child abuse prevention center that

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Simulation video helps Coddle Creek Elementary students understand what to expect when they return to school

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

A video produced by the Coddle Creek Elementary staff simulates what back to school will look like come Monday. Watch the video HERE . BY KARISSA MILLER Coddle Creek Elementary

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I-SS: Third Creek Middle School seventh-graders to begin year with remote instruction after positive COVID-19 test

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced on Sunday that all seventh-graders at Third Creek Middle School will begin the school year with remote instruction after a student

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MPD Felony Arrests: August 2-8

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ Julie Ann Cook, 44, of Ridge Avenue, Mooresville, charged with probation violation. AUGUST 5 ♦ Trevor

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Executive Order gives families additional time for student immunizations, health assessments due to COVID-19 disruptions

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities. With

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Mitchell Community College extends deadline for Wells Fargo competition

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center has extended the entry deadline for the Wells Fargo Small Business Plan Competition to Friday, October 16, at 4

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Zella Faye Shore Byers

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Zella Faye Shore Byers, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on December 8, 1938, to the late William T. Shore Sr.

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