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Category: Perspectives

Viewpoint: Planned STEAM charter school will aim to boost academic achievement of at-risk students

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY PAMELA JOHNSON It is my passion and dream to bring a K-8 STEAM charter school to Statesville and Iredell County. I believe that we can build an education model

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Viewpoint: A call for action to support our schools and community

Posted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Jeff James and the participants for the Iredell-Statesville Schools press conference. Great job! It was very

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Viewpoint: State of North Carolina working to build reliable, sustainable grid powered by renewable energy

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GOV. ROY COOPER RALEIGH — North Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants that result could be

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Local History: Unraveling the mysterious disappearance of Virginia Sneed

Posted on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I don’t know about you, but I love a good mystery. While researching something completely unrelated, I came across a newspaper article that grabbed my attention and

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Viewpoint: All I want for Christmas is a little less schadenfreude and a little more freudenfreude

Posted on December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER My worst course in college was German. Thank God I needed only four semesters to graduate. From my studies and experience, I am too well

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Viewpoint: Iredell County GOP Executive Committee wisely rejects party disloyalty complaints

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN During the two years leading up to the 2022 elections, there was a carefully orchestrated effort to undermine the public’s confidence in Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education

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Viewpoint: Don’t be scared to talk about suicide

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY AMY FUHRMAN In December, my thoughts turn to death. I know that sounds morbid — and it is — but it’s impossible for me not to think about as

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Viewpoint: Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County committed providing exemplary service to community

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE SMITH ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article entitled “How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle,” outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice

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Letter to the Editor: Candidate appreciates community support during campaign

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who supported me in the campaign through their efforts and their votes. I gave it my all, but the partisan headwinds were just too

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Viewpoint: Will voters stop self-proclaimed ‘Puppet Master’ from taking control of Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education?

Posted on November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville man who calls himself the “Puppet Master” is dangerously close to achieving his goal of taking control of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. Iredell

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Viewpoint: AFSP working with community partners to prevent suicides in Iredell County

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SUSAN TOLLE It all started five years ago. 2018 brought us our first Central Piedmont Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention right here in Iredell County. Our

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Letter to the Editor: I-SS board candidates who did not participate in forum deprived voters of opportunity to evaluate their suitability for office

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Four years ago I had the pleasure of running as an unaffiliated candidate for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education in District 7. I strongly believe that

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Viewpoint: One mom’s Halloween reflection

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY WENDY GORDON PAKE Halloween at the Pake house – with a child with food allergies – always went the same: My husband and I would spill out our son’s

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Letter to the Editor: Some elected officials seem to have forgotten their purpose

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: An elected official’s role, whether it be on the school board, in the state senate, or in any other public office, is to serve its community as

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Letter to the Editor: Pittman’s inquisitive nature, communication skills make her great candidate for I-SS Board of Education

Posted on October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: I am writing to urge the citizens of District 3 to vote for Sarah Parker Pittman for the open seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education.

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Letter to the Editor: Trent will provide a voice for students, parents on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Iredell County native and lifelong resident Abby Trent is the Republican nominee on the November 8 ballot for the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board District 3 seat. Abby won

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Viewpoint: Electing divisive school board candidates would be harmful to Iredell-Statesville Schools

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY TODD CARVER I write this fully anticipating my political suicide. In today’s political climate, there can be no greater sin than speaking out against a fellow member of one’s

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Viewpoint: A moratorium on new development will not solve traffic issues in southern Iredell County

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SEN. VICKIE SAWYER I too get stuck in traffic, shake my head in disgust as I see another rezoning for apartment buildings and worry about where the money will

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman officials should listen to residents and stop ‘out-of-control’ development

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: It seems like the Town of Troutman is always on the defensive because town officials may not like the simple fact the citizens want this out-of-control development

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Viewpoint: Residents have opportunity to help shape future of Statesville

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY RON SMITH In 2019 city staff began receiving numerous calls about potential development opportunities. We received so many, in fact, that we began tracking all new development inquiries. These

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Viewpoint: Moratorium needed to pause large-scale developments in southern Iredell County

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BLAKE PALMER Iredell County experienced explosive growth between 2010 and 2020, gaining over 27,000 residents. This trend is projected to accelerate over the next few decades with Iredell County

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Iredell Firewire Report: First responders were prepared for remnants of Hurricane Ian

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DAN GITRO This week first responders all over Iredell County prepared for the remnants of Hurricane Ian to hit Iredell County. The forecast from local meteorologists and the National

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Viewpoint: Statesville Council should name future fire station after late community leader

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Statesville City Council will consider a proposal ton Monday to name the new fire station in honor of William T. “Woody” Woodard. By President Eric Todd Scott

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Viewpoint: Research about Iredell County cemeteries sparks interest in Crawford family history

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Tucked away in the woods on a hill behind a church in western Iredell County lies a hidden family cemetery. It isn’t a church graveyard. In fact,

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Viewpoint: Local cowboys shine in neighborhood roundup

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOHN A. SHERRILL As I sat in my recliner one evening, watching some useless television show, I noticed movement through the picture window out on the front lawn. It

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Letter to the Editor: Robert Wayne Stamey’s legacy of service should inspire all of us

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

TO THE EDITOR: As one who knew him nearly as long as his mother and father, I resonate when I consider and remember personal characteristics of Robert Wayne Stamey. Each

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Viewpoint: Let’s shine a light on the service of Iredell County veterans

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GENE HOUPE Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country

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Viewpoint: Is there a balm in Gilead? The Church in post-Roe America

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The Hebrew prophet Jeremiah cried out on behalf of his people and nation. It was wracked by rampant greed and deceit, and the lives of

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Viewpoint: Recent contract controversy creates trust issues for volunteer fire departments

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DAN GITRO Here’s a recap of the contract controversy that had volunteer fire departments across Iredell County concerned — and justifiably so — about losing their primary source of

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Viewpoint: Iredell commissioners should delay countywide property revaluation to ensure property taxes remain fair and equitable

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BLAKE PALMER Within Iredell County’s 2022-20 23 fiscal year budget message was a reminder that county residents will be on the receiving end of a property revaluation in 2023.

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Viewpoint: Kutteh is the vastly superior candidate in Statesville mayor’s race

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN In today’s hostile climate, it takes more than a little courage for elected officials and those with future political aspirations to cross party lines. That’s why it’s

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Viewpoint: Wasson running for at-large Statesville Council seat to be the voice of working-class citizens

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and

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Viewpoint: Pressly running for at-large Statesville Council seat to ‘move our citizens and our city forward’

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and

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Viewpoint: Councilman Johnson seeking another term to help Statesville reach ‘tremendous’ potential

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the run-off election for two at-large seats on Statesville City Council to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and

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Viewpoint: Mayor Kutteh seeking fifth term in office to continue working on behalf of all Statesville residents

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell Free News invited candidates in the Statesville mayoral race to make their final pitch to voters, outlining their experience, vision, goals and plans for the city. This is

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Viewpoint: It’s past time for Iredell commissioners to adequately fund fire protection

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Contract dispute with volunteer fire departments brings real issue to light BY MIKE FUHRMAN The rift between Iredell County government officials and many of the volunteer fire departments that honorably

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