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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Jennifer Lee Nicholson West

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Jennifer Lee Nicholson West, 39, of Harmony, N.C., died Friday, August 28, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1981, to Joe and Evelyn Kiser Nicholson. Jennifer

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Iredell Clergy for Healing and Justice committed to working for the ‘underserved of our community’

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

    ‘Healing and justice for our community are themes at the heart of faith.” Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to achieve healing, equality, justice, access and

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Iredell Walk for Recovery goes virtual with four weeks of programming in September

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Because Recovery is too important to cancel, join organizers of the 3rd Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery for four weeks of virtual programming throughout September,

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 21-26

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 21 ♦ Matthew Jacob Bass, 26, of Parker Lake Loop, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule

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Davis Regional Medical Center offering Pelvic Health Rehab Program

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center recently introduced a women’s Pelvic Health Rehab Program through the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department. Women of all ages can experience a

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Raymundo Jimenez

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Raymundo Jimenez, 34, of Charlotte, N.C., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on November 4, 1985, to Alvaro Jimenez and Leticia Marquez.

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Donald James Byers

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald James Byers, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Donald was born December 1, 1944 in Iredell County and

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Linda Murdock Harmon

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Murdock Harmon, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 27, 2020, with her daughter and nurses by her side singing “Amazing Grace.” Linda was

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State of North Carolina to award $28 million in grants to communities for COVID-19 response

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that the State of North Carolina will provide $28 million to local governments and communities in their

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MPD: Suspect faces felony charges after drug raid yields marijuana, gun and $16K

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drugs charges following an investigation into reports that illegal narcotics were being used or sold at a home on Raintree Lane. The

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Iredell health officials report three more COVID-19 deaths, raising toll across county to 28

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The deaths of three more individuals in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 26th, 27th and 28th deaths

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Morton Kent Palmer

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Morton Kent Palmer, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at home after a short illness. He suffered a major stroke in 2012, but it was colon cancer that took him

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Eugene “Gene” Vernon Myers

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Eugene “Gene” Vernon Myers, 79, of Statesville, N.C., was finally reunited with the love of his life, Gladys Myers, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Eugene was born November 6, 1940,

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Robert James Curan

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert (Bob) James Curan passed away on August 24, 2020, in Mooresville, N.C., at the age of 62 surrounded by love and family. He was born on June 25, 1958,

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Roy Lee Adams Sr.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Roy Lee Adams Sr.  of 1410 Forest Park Drive Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on January 20, 1941, and was the son of the late Demster Houston

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Ronald Michael Smith

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Ronald Michael Smith, affectionately called Ronnie, was born in Iredell County on July 27, 1949, and was the son of the late Horace William Smith Sr. and Mary Rinehardt Smith.

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Tiwanna Shawnta Hiott

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Tiwanna Shawnta Hiott, 41, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 25t, 2020, at Novant Heath Forsythe Medical Center with her beloved husband and daughters by her side. Tiwanna was born on

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‘Queen of Statesville’ enjoys surprise drive-by party for her 75th birthday (Photos & Video)

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Friends and family members of Statesville business owner Gloria Hager held a surprise drive-by birthday party on Thursday to celebrate her 75th birthday. Wearing a crown, Hager

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ICSO searching for two suspects in break-in near Statesville

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of two suspects in a break-in. Following an investigation into a motor

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Gov. Cooper’s proposed budget provides short-term pandemic relief and long-term investments in infrastructure

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday shared a recommended budget, “Support for a Determined North Carolina,” which outlines how to use the state’s remaining

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I-SS working to protect students, employees after positive COVID-19 tests impact 10 district schools this week

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have been working diligently to identify and notify close contacts of a small number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 at seven

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Iredell County health officials report two more deaths attributed to COVID-19

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department on Thursday reported the 24th and 25th deaths of patients who

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Susan Ann Silva Skinner

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Susan Ann Silva Skinner, 67 of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Gordon Hospice on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, after an extended illness. She was born Tuesday, November 11, 1952, in

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Raymond Lee Huddleston

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Raymond Lee Huddleston, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on January 1, 1945 in Cullman,

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Randy Lee Loftis

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Randy Lee Loftis, 61, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Randy was born April 23, 1959, in Iredell County,

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Viewpoint: What kind of sign would Jesus put in his yard?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. STEVE SHOEMAKER What kind of sign would Jesus put in his yard? Of course, the “Son of Man who had nowhere to lay his head” had no yard,

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Mooresville Public Library, Iredell County Board of Elections offer teen voter session

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Public Library Teen Librarian Megan Mosher and Iredell County Board of Elections Director Becky Galliher have partnered to offer a virtual first-time voting information

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Stronger Together: Iredell EDC’s annual meeting showcases community growth and infrastructure improvements

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Economic Development Corporation hosted its virtual Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 25. During the meeting, Iredell EDC shared highlights and accomplishments across Iredell

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MPD Felony Arrests: August 10-24

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 10 ♦ Brittany Leigh Jones, 28, of Prospect Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled

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Bradley Leonard Nesbit

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Bradley Leonard Nesbit, 64, of 808 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on November 23, 1955, and was the son of the late Robert Arnold

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Joel Brent “JB” Rose

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Joel Brent “JB” Rose, 63, of Fort Mill, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1957, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late

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Mark C. Vandivier

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mark C. Vandivier, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1946 in Fairborn, Ohio, to the late Guy and Muriel

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Rev. Donald “Don” Lynn Pierce

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Rev. Donald “Don” Lynn Pierce, 64, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Don was born in

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Grace Baptist Church promoting campaign for racial equity, cultural healing in Statesville

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News On Friday, August 28, more than 100 yard signs will appear throughout Statesville as part of an effort to initiate a conversation across cultural lines

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N.C. Council for Women & Youth Involvement releases full report on status of women’s political participation

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement released the complete “2020 Status of Women in North Carolina: Political Participation

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Contributions to Mitchell Community College topped more than $1.1 million in 2019-2020

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Donors to Mitchell Community College and its Foundation and Endowment for Excellence provided more than $1,170,000 in gifts, grants, and future commitments over the fiscal

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