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Carl Eugene Hobbs

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Carl Eugene Hobbs, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on August 5, 1921, in

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Margaret Morrow Baker

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret Morrow Baker, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Mooresville to the late Kenneth and Ruby Crouch

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Glenn Monroe Matheson

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Glenn Monroe “Wildman” Matheson, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Gordon Hospice House on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born in Alexander

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Michael Dean Daniels

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael Dean “Mad Dog” Daniels, 55, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 21,

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Dakota Serenity Sharpe

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Dakota Serenity Sharpe of Olin, N.C., departed our world to be with her Heavenly Father on May 26, 2021. Dakota, who was affectionately called “Chonka,” was born January 10, 2020, in Wilkes

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Statesville High graduates inspired to take on the real world after surviving pandemic (Video & Photos)

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Olivia Roach was a second-grader, she struggled mightily in school, causing some to question her intelligence and potential for long-term academic success. Later, after completing an

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Lake Norman High graduates urged “to remember the moments of joy, courage, and spontaneity” (Photos)

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine just as the 2021 Lake Norman High School graduates filed into the stadium to the strains of music played by

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Story & Video: Statesville Council reverses course on property tax increase, but justifies water and sewer rate hikes for 2021-2022

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council has tentatively decided to scrap a proposed 5.22-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2021-2022. But unless the council has

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Martha Boovey Fox

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

With great sadness, her family shares the passing of Martha Boovey Fox on May 28, 2021, at her residence in Statesville, N.C. She was 91 years old, and was born

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Steven William DiTrolio

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Steven William DiTrolio, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Elizabeth, N.J., to William and

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Dimple Ruth Singletary Hunter

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Dimple Ruth Singletary Hunter, daughter of the late Issac Singletary and Mary Frances Loftin Singletary, was born May 7, 1927. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 25,

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Larry Lee “Topper” Summers

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Larry Lee Summers, 69, who was known to family and friends as “Topper,” transitioned on May 19, 2021, following a long battle with stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Topper was the

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West Iredell High celebrates Class of 2021, return to normalcy (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School returned Saturday to an in-person graduation ceremony — and the graduates and their families couldn’t have been happier. A total of 157 West

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Sheriff: Four suspects face charges after residential burglary investigation leads to stand-off

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A wanted parole absconder and three other suspects face charges related to a pair of residential break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On

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North Iredell High graduates turn their focus to future after enduring pandemic (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School Senior Class President Sydney Tuthill said it seems like only yesterday that she and her classmates were headed off to kindergarten with princess

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South Iredell High grads urged to treasure every moment and ‘leave your footprint on the world’ (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Friday night a huge crowd cheered on the 55th class of South Iredell High School graduates as they received their diplomas at the end of

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Pressly graduates encouraged to ‘lean into’ life’s challenges (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Thirty Pressly students overcame social, academic and personal challenges to graduate Friday in a ceremony at MLK Jr. Park in Statesville. “For me, to be able to

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Sweet Treat! Union Grove Elementary students enjoy end-of-year shakes at Mason’s Sweet Shoppe (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary School partnered with Mason’s Sweet Shoppe for a sweet end-of-year treat and fundraiser on Friday. Students sold $8 tickets to help raise money for

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Play it safe around water this Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As millions of people in North Carolina will be heading to pools, lakes and the ocean to enjoy outdoor water activities this Memorial

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City of Statesville announces revised schedule for Memorial Day; Leisure Pool opens for season on Saturday

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Here is information on city services for the holiday

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Iredell County Republican Men’s Club hosting voter registration drive on Saturday at three locations

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Republican Men’s Club will hold a three precinct voter registration drive on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The

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Mary Elizabeth Jones

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Elizabeth Jones, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 26, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1948, in Gaffney, S.C., the daughter of the

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Iredell Health System opening high-tech facility to meet Mooresville’s targeted healthcare needs

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At an open house on Thursday afternoon, Iredell Health System officials and staff proudly showed off their new gleaming, state-of-the-art facility at 635 Bluefield Road in

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iAcademy graduates celebrate their success after a challenging year (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Thursday afternoon, 29 I-SS Career Academy and Technical School seniors were recognized for their accomplishment in earning a diploma following an unprecedented and challenging senior

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Viewpoint: In these uncertain times, how can we best honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation?

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY M.G. SPIESE We enter this weekend, as a nation, recognizing the Memorial Day holiday. The significance of the day is generally overlooked — honoring members of the Armed Forces

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4-H Trouble Shooters preparing for trip to National Championship (Photos)

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell County 4-H members have qualified for the national 4-H Shooting Sports competition this summer. Luke Chappin, 15, John Gray, 18, and Hannah Loftin, 18, will

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Zaikarah Yvette Parks

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Miss Zaikarah Yvette Parks, the 4-month-old daughter of Mohijah Monae Parks, of 533 West Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Hospital

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William “Tony” Marlow

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Tony” Marlow, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. Born in Iredell County on April 10, 1956, he was a son of the late

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John William “Jay” McCoy

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. John William “Jay” McCoy, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on February 11, 1940, he was a son

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EnergyUnited unveils new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station (Photos)

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited showcased its new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station on Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot of the Banner Drug at at 308 Mocksville

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Chuckie Dean Sykes

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Chuckie Dean Sykes, 59, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed on May 26, 2021, with his sister Peggy, niece Sheila and her husband Allen, ex-sister-in-law Norma and

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NCDOT halting construction on major highways for holiday weekend

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News ​RALEIGH – As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day

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Troutman residents voice opposition to pair of Nest Homes’ rezoning requests at contentious meeting

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Sanders Ridge residents showed up in force on Monday night, despite short hearing notice, to oppose two rezoning requests by Nest Communities during a lengthy Troutman

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Doosan Bobcat in Statesville and Pactiv LLC offering paid apprenticeships for 2021 high school graduates

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat in Statesville and Pactiv LLC in Mooresville are hiring high school seniors. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction is a globally recognized company specializing

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N.C. State Highway Patrol cautions motorists to plan ahead for Memorial Day Weekend travel

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With more than 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers

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NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” following CDC guidance on face coverings

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” to

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