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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Commissioner Causey urges families to take action before Medicare open enrollment ends

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Avoid scams when changing Medicare supplement plans Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages families to talk to their Medicare-aged loved ones about getting

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Highway Patrol encourages traffic safety during holidays

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (November 24)

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to

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Health systems and hospitals urge North Carolinians to unite, take steps needed to slow spread of COVID-19

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: The following statement is made on behalf of the Chief Medical Officers and Chief Clinical Officers of North Carolina healthcare systems and hospitals identified below: Special to Iredell

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Annie Fesperman Beeker

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Annie Fesperman Beeker, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1921, in

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William P. Marshall

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

William P. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2020, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home – Salisbury. Bill, as he was

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N.C. State Board of Elections certifies results from historic 2020 general election

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The bipartisan N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted to certify nearly all contests in the 2020 general election, including the presidential

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Iredell County Parks & Rec to present youth basketball skills challenge on December 12

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce details for its 2020 Basketball Skills Challenge. This two-event challenge at the Iredell County

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Insurance commissioner advises caution when frying a turkey this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning North Carolinians about the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season. “Thanksgiving is one of the

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SPD remembers life and work of retired K-9 Argo

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department on Tuesday announced that retired SPD K-9 Argo died at home  earlier this month. Argo, a German shepherd who served the

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Mooresville Police Department warns residents about phone scam

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam circulating in the area. Scammers are falsely claiming there is a warrant for not

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Fred J. Baity

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Fred J. Baity, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Iredell County, on October

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Adam Dale Mecimore

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Adam Dale Mecimore, 12 days old, of Olin, N.C., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He

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COVID-19 concerns drive MGSD to adopt hybrid instructional plan for pre-K through fifth grade

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MELINDA SKUTNICK At an emergency meeting on Monday evening, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education moved its pre-kindergarten through-fifth grade students to a hybrid virtual/live instruction model

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Gruesbeck, Town of Troutman agree on severance package following town manager’s resignation

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman and former Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck have agreed to sever their contractual relationship after Gruesbeck resigned November 12 after about four months

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City of Statesville Job Openings (November 23)

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities The City of Statesville is currently seeking to fill the following positions. Applicants must apply online at www.statesvillenc.net. IT DEPARTMENT – GIS DIVISION GIS ADMINISTRATOR SALARY RANGE: $52,983.63

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Barbara Childers Dix Oates

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Childers Dix Oates, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Huntersville, N.C., to the late Walter Augustus

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Gov. Cooper: New executive order tightens face covering requirements in N.C.; two more deaths and 173 new cases reported in Iredell County

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase rapidly across North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday called for stricter face covering requirements. During a

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Peter Thomas Meletis

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Peter Thomas Meletis (Evripido Soterios) was born on July 21, 1931, in Washington, D.C., and raised in Alexandria, Va., to Greek immigrant parents Soterios (Tom) from Thrace, Turkey, and Anna

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I-SS to host virtual open houses for Crossroads, ASEC and CCTL early college programs

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has planned three virtual open houses to provide information to students and their parents about the district’s early college programs. All three programs

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COVID-19 utility assistance program underway in Statesville through December 31

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville and United Way of Iredell are partnering in a Utility Assistance Program that will help Statesville residents with their utility bills,

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Ralph Scott Benfield

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ralph Scott Benfield, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on July 7, 1961, he was the

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Janette Proctor Crouch

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Janette Proctor Crouch, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1927, in

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Cecile Snow Howard

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Cecile Snow Howard, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at The Gardens of Statesville. Mrs. Howard was born April 18, 1925, in Surry County,

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Iredell health officials urge residents to limit size of Thanksgiving gatherings, take extra precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidelines for preventing further spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday. Special to Iredell Free News Thanksgiving remains an important

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ICSO Felony Arrests: November 13-18

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 13 ♦ Devin Lee Bates, 33, of Scotts Creek Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,

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I-SS, Health Department notify parents of positive COVID-19 tests at more than a dozen schools

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department notified parents of positive COVID-19 tests impacting more than a dozen schools during the week of November 16-20. Here

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NCDHHS releases action plan to reduce cancer burden for North Carolinians

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released the NC Comprehensive Cancer Control Action Plan 2020-2025 to address the cancer challenges

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EnergyUnited awards $10,000 grant to the United Way of Iredell County

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded a $10,000 grant to the United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s continued commitment to community service. The donation

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David Mott

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

David Mott, who was affectionately called “Shorty,” was born on December 1, 1947, and was the son of the late Barnez Summers and Bernice Mott Brown. He departed this life

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Julia Karen Sherrill Williamson

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Julia Karen Sherrill Williamson, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Karen was born September 20, 1952 in Seneca, S.C., and

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Debra Kay Beavers Cameron

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Debra Kay Beavers Cameron, 62, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Richlands, Va., on March 11, 1958, she was a

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David Lee Drum

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

David Lee Drum, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born February 12, 1951, in Iredell County and was

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Harry Morrison

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Harry Morrison, 66, of Brian Center, 220 13th Ave Place, NW, Hickory, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 5, 1954. He was the son of the late

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Iredell Health System hires new executive chef

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Shawn Rizzie is the new executive chef for Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Services Department. With an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Pennsylvania

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MPD Felony Arrests: November 7-16

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 7 ♦ Romario Chander-Paul Evans, 26, of Waterlynn Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with obtaining property by false

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