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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Revonda Carol Hildebran Bishop

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Revonda Carol Hildebran Bishop, 58, of Connelly Springs, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born on November 30, 1962, in Valdese, N.C., to Harold and the

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Margaret Anne Cooke Brandt

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret Anne Cooke Brandt, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Margaret Anne Cooke was born March 14,1946, to

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Virgie Ann Moose Parker Greene

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Virgie Ann Moose Parker Greene, 85, of Newton, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on March 4, 1936,

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Kirby Lee Wilkerson

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Kirby Lee Wilkerson, 78, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, March 23, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Poplar Springs Church

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Gov. Cooper announces accelerated timeline for COVID-19 vaccination eligibility

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen have announced an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups

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BBB Scam Alert: Survey scam is back with a COVID-19 twist

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Have you received a text with a survey about your COVID-19 vaccine? Be careful: It could be one of those scams that just keeps reappearing

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Spring has Sprung! Tips for limiting your exposure to seasonal allergies

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News Springtime brings warm, sunny weather, beautiful flowers and, unfortunately, seasonal allergies. If you experience red, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sneezing around

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Piedmont HealthCare Physician Spotlight: Dr. Carl Foulks, Northlake Digestive Care

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of National Colorectal Awareness Month in March, Piedmont HealthCare is proud to recognize the four PHC gastroenterologists who have made Iredell County home. Throughout the month PHC

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I-SS will allow up to 750 spectators at football games starting March 26

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Friday that district schools can increase the number of spectators at outdoor sports events. Beginning Friday, March 26, all five

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Troutman Council makes more property acquisition moves

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Troutman Town Council approved a financing proposal to purchase property at 160 and 170 Wagner Street, as approved at

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Caregiver Navigator provides assistance for family caregivers of older adults

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new phone service helpline for family caregivers in North Carolina caring for those

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The Clinic Conductor: Larry Pizzorni has orchestrated Iredell Health System’s massive vaccination effort

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When we go get our COVID-19 vaccine, we may not think about what goes on behind the scenes of a vaccine clinic. Most of us are

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Rescue Ranch to host monthly yoga classes

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to iredell Free News Beginning Saturday, April 24, and running through September, Rescue Ranch will host outside yoga classes on its breathtaking property on the last Saturday of each

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Video: I-Care Executive Director Bryan Duncan discusses The Big Pop Up event scheduled for April 1 in Statesville

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman
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Vinita Lee Cherry

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Ms. Vinita Lee Cherry was born in Iredell County on May 27, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Edward Cherry and Omie Lee Allison Cherry. She departed

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Iredell Health System’s Cancer Program earns national accreditation

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Established in 1989, Iredell Health System’s Cancer Program received its first accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in 1991. Since then,

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City of Statesville partners with Self-Help Credit Union to offer loan program for traditionally underserved borrowers

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Self-Help Credit Union  is offering an exciting program that expands safe and affordable loan options for small business borrowers who may not have access to

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Gov. Cooper proposes budget to invest in a strong, resilient and ready North Carolina

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a recommended budget for FY 2021-2023 that will strengthen North Carolina to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and ignite

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MGSD faces $3.2 million shortfall for renovations at Park View, South elementary schools

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The projected cost for planned renovations at two of Mooresville Graded School District’s elementary schools has increased by more than $3 million over earlier estimates due to

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Video: I-SS Superintendent Jeff James makes announcement about high school and middle school wrestling

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman
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Ola Mae Sanders Cline

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Ola Mae Sanders Cline, affectionately known as “Miss Ola,” passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the home of Joe and Sue Williams. Ola was born on October 10,1938,

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Jetty Brown Mayhew Stafford

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Jetty Brown Mayhew Stafford, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 7,

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Leslie Treadaway Keller

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Leslie “Les” Treadaway Keller, 50, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on March 24, 1970, in Mooresville, N.C., to Wanda Pope Treadaway

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Conrad & Frances Brown

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Conrad Livingston “Brownie” Brown Jr., 85, and his wife, Mrs. Frances Ann Godfrey Brown, 87, both died on Monday, March 22, 2021, at their home. Conrad, was born in

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Ally Parker Prevette

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Ally Parker Prevette, 21, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021, after a long battle with depression and anxiety. She was born in Forsyth County

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Viewpoint: Davis Regional Medical Center remains dedicated to serving Statesville and the surrounding community

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY CLYDE WOOD I write today with optimism for the future and a grateful heart for our team’s resilience over the past year. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we

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Office of State Fire Marshal sets up voluntary cancer registry for firefighters, first responders

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has established a voluntary cancer registry within the Office of State Fire Marshal to help agency and other

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Ruth McQueen Self

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth McQueen Self, 87, of Harmony, N.C., died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home per her wishes with Hospice care. Born January 28, 1934, in the Derby township of

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Gov. Cooper: Some COVID-19 restrictions to be eased starting March 26

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7 percent of North Carolinians over age 18 having received

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Cathy Anita Greene

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Cathy Anita Greene, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1952, in Mooresville to

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Piedmont HealthCare Employment Opportunities (March 23)

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. PHC has more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across

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SPD Felony Arrests: March 1-16

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Christian Maurice Mack, 33, of Statessville charged with probation violation. MARCH 2 ♦ Marlon Oneal

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Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center earns Center of Distinction Award

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has received the Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation’s largest advanced wound care services provider. In

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Phillip Carter Plyler

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Phillip “Phil” Carter Plyler, 63, of Statesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Phil was born in Iredell County on May

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William Pollard Holden

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

William Pollard Holden, 74, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021, at Novant Hospice in Huntersville, N.C., after battling Parkinson’s Disease for more than 20 years. Bill was born on

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COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for March 24 at North Iredell High School

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department plans to host a COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, March 24, at North Iredell High School. The schoo is located at 156

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