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Greyhound Players honored for performance at the 2019 NCTC High School Play Festival

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

  FROM STAFF REPORTS The Theatre Department at Statesville High School was honored for its performance at the 2019 NCTC High School Play Festival held at Shelby High School on

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Photo Gallery: Career Academy & Technical School Veterans Day Celebration

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Career Academy & Technical School presented is first Veterans Day Service on Friday, November 8. The morning service was started with the raising of

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SFD to conduct live burn training Friday on Wall Street

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Public can expect heavy smoke in the area, as well as traffic congestion Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Department personnel will hold a training exercise on Friday, November

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I-SS school board launches nationwide superintendent search

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Board plans to announce new hire in May  BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education plans to select a new superintendent by May of 2020, according to a

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I-SS officials confident that state will not turn N.B. Mills Elementary over to charter school operator

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY KARISSA MILLER State education officials have notified local school superintendents across the state about the need to improve low-performing schools in their system or run the risk of

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Victor Collins “Vic” Troutman

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Victor Collins “Vic” Troutman, 94, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Brookdale-Peachtree in Statesville, N.C. A native of Iredell County, N.C., he was the

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Proposed MGSD calendar for 2020-2021 presented at board meeting

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education got an in depth look at the proposed 2020-2021 academic calendar during Tuesday night’s board meeting. Highlights Include: ♦

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Scotts Elementary principal receives Honor Administrator Award from NCMEA

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Principal LeeAnne Hall plays the keyboard during a music lesson at Scotts Elementary. Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM — Scotts Elementary Principal LeAnne Hall was recently presented the 2019

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Elaine McElveen Ballard

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Elaine McElveen Ballard, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born July 5, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was

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Peggy Wilhelm Carpenter

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Peggy Wilhelm Carpenter, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville. She was born on February 1, 1939, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Stephen Arthur Swain

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Stephen Arthur Swain, 73, of Asheboro, N.C., died on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at North Pointe of Archdale. Stephen was born on September 27, 1946, in Iredell County. He was

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Gerald A. “Jerry” Pate

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald A. “Jerry” Pate, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2019. He was born in Adrian, Mich., on October 2, 1937, to

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Jewel Faye Benfield Earp

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Jewel Faye Benfield Earp, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Autumn Care. She was born in Iredell County on Sunday, March 18, 1951,

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Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility rated as high performing by U.S. News & World Report

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility as one of the nation’s top nursing homes in its newly

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Study: Mitchell Community College makes $193.9 million annual impact in Iredell

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A recent economic impact study found that in Fiscal Year 2017-18 Mitchell Community College contributed $193.9 million in income to the Iredell County economy, a

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Sheriff: Traffic stop yields hundreds of ecstasy pills; Atlanta man faces drug-trafficking charges

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Atlanta, Ga., man faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found hundreds of ecstasy tablets in his vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate

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Energy United rewards innovative teachers with Bright Ideas grants

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN EnergyUnited officials presented local teachers with more than $10,000 in Bright Ideas grants to fund an assortment of innovative classroom projects. A 12-person committee evaluated more than

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Photo Gallery: 2019 Mooresville Veterans Day Parade

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY SYDNEY LETT Downtown Mooresville was awash in the sights and sounds of patriotism on Monday for the annual Veterans Day Parade.  

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Barbara Ann DeCarlo

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Ann DeCarlo, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born March 28, 1928, in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of

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Story & Photo Gallery: Mitchell Community College ceremony honors military veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Statesville High School JROTC cadets present the Colors at the beginning of the Mitchell Community College Veterans Day Ceremony. BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony

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Town citizen, council members condemn anonymous letter seeking to influence election

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During the public comment portion of the Troutman Town Council meeting, citizen Jim McNiff denounced an anonymous letter he and many others in the Troutman community

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Prep Soccer: Greyhounds stun Rams, advance to Sweet 16 in Class 3A playoffs

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS ASHEVILLE — The Statesville High School men’s soccer team stunned No. 3 seed T.C. Roberson High 2-1 on Saturday night to advance to the third round of

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Our Towns Habitat, First Presbyterian Church celebrate completion of Fourth Creek Village

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity and First Presbyterian Church celebrated the completion of the Fourth Creek Village neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. BY STACIE LETT CAIN A ten-year story turned the

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ICSO Felony Arrests: Oct. 31 – Nov. 7

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: OCTOBER 31 ► Jonathan Mannings Bostic, 37, of McIllwane Road, Huntersville, charged with bigamy. ► Jason Ward Norman,

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Iredell Health System introduces Veteran Recognition Program

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and its Volunteer Auxiliary have launched the Iredell Veteran Recognition Program, a multi-faceted program honoring veterans that aims to enhance their hospital

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Story & Photo Gallery: West Iredell High JROTC salutes veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

West Iredell High School JROTC cadets honored local military veterans on Friday with a special event and luncheon. PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School JROTC

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United Way of Iredell County exceeds Million Dollar Endowment Challenge

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Frank Johnson (center) speaks to supporters of the United Way of Iredell County on Thursday evening as his wife Linda and United Way executive director Brett Eckerman look on. Special

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I-SS board members encouraged to hire professional firm to conduct superintendent search

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Several concerned residents spoke out about the superintendent’s search process at the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. Former county commissioner and public-education advocate

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Mooresville awarded $13.6 million grant to fund construction of three connector roads

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Representative Ted Budd (NC-13) has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Mooresville $13.6 million in funding to build

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ICPYC, SCAN present film detailing how toxic stress harms children

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children and SCAN of Iredell invites the community to the viewing of the documentary “RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress

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Notice of Public Hearing: City of Statesville

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 8, 2019   NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Statesville, North Carolina (the “City”) has determined to consider whether to enter into an

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Troutman Council begins process to hire new town manager

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Interim Town Manager Jim Freeman is helping Troutman Town Council members create a rigorous and thorough process to select the applicant best suited to serve as

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Town of Troutman seeking entrants for Christmas parade

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Organizations, bands, and others are welcome to complete an application to participate for

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ElderCenter to host craft show on Saturday, November 16

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News ElderCenter will host a Craft Show on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 502 Brevard Street in Statesville. The event is

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Birth Announcements: Oct. 13 – Nov. 1

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following the births: OCTOBER 13 ► Corrie Jean Marshall, a girl, born to Christopher and Amanda

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Performing Arts Live of Iredell to present We Were Funky Live!

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News We Were Funky Live! will bring an explosion of high-energy music, dance, retro fashion and fun to Statesville on Saturday, November 16. The show starts

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