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Troutman Tractor Supply store to host Plant-a-Seed event for young gardeners

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Troutman Tractor Supply store invites young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On

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Iredell Health System finalizes purchase of Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Davis Regional Medical Center

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has officially purchased Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital and Davis Regional Medical Center from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. Terms of the sale have

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Guardian Angels: Iredell Health System employees recognized for making a difference

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care

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I-SS superintendent announces reorganization of central office

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James announced the following personnel appointments: Student Services Division Shayla Savage, executive director of Administrative Services, has been named the

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Unofficial Results: Carney wins Mooresville mayoral race in landslide

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville voters on Tuesday selected Chris Carney to be their next mayor by a wide margin. Carney, a former town commissioner and N.C. state senator, easily defeated

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Vehicle crashes into Statesville Verizon store, causing major damage

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Verizon store on Glenway Drive in Statesville sustained significant damage on Wednesday when a vehicle collided with the building.  Statesville fire personnel and police officers responded

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Applications being accepted for ICSO Citizens Academy

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office invites residents to sign up for the upcoming Citizens Academy, a community-oriented program designed to provide interested citizens with quality

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City of Statesville accepting submissions for FuseArt project

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Thursday announced the launch of the FuseArt Statesville Project, an initiative that aims to elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal while

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Statesville native impresses judges during ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Fans gathered at nearly two dozen local bars for official watch parties Tuesday night to watch Statesville’s favorite Honky Tonk Hippie, Dani Kerr, audition for “America’s Got

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Walk of Heroes Memorial Day ceremony honors those who sacrificed all for Americans’ freedom (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of people gathered at Troutman ESC Park on Monday morning to pay tribute to fallen military service members during a moving ceremony to close the 10-day

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EnergyUnited Foundation donates $10,000 to Family Promise of Davie County

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Family Promise of Davie County to support the organization’s Family Shelter Program. Family promise serves families with minor

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Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL The 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run was held Saturday morning in Statesville. The event raises money to support the Rainbow Kidz,

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East Iredell Elementary students bring history to life (Photos)

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School students brought history to life with their live wax museum recently. Third-grade students spent weeks researching and preparing for the museum, which featured

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Statesville police investigating early morning shooting on Inglewood Road; teen hospitalized

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in which a teenager was injured. Officers responded to a call for shots fired on Inglewood Road

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North Iredell senior crowned Dogwood Queen during weekend of festival activities (Photos)

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE North Iredell High School senior Trinity Webb captured the Dogwood Queen crown on Saturday night at Shearer Hall on the campus of Mitchell Community College as part

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 to $3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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Video: Superintendent says legislation co-sponsored by Rep. McNeely would cost Iredell-Statesville Schools $12 million

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

VIDEO: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James says House Bill 219 (Charter School Omnibus) would cost the district $12 million, which would be funneled to charter schools. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell)

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H & I Felony District Court Report: February 14 session

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of during the February 14 session of H & I Felony District Court:

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Powell’s contributions to Troutman library honored with reading area dedication (Photos)

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Without Winifred “Winkie” Powell, the Town of Troutman would not have a library, according to Town Manager Ron Wyatt. Powell, he said, was the determined, driving force

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Jerry Dale Sherrill

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Dale Sherrill, 81 of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Savior. He passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Jerry

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Local organizations awarded more than $150K from United Way’s Endowment for the Future

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that five organizations had been selected to receive 2022 Endowment for the Future Grants. Twenty-one organizations who

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Santa helps kick off holiday season at Statesville tree lighting ceremony (Photo Gallery)

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville held its annual tree lighting Thursday evening. A large group gathered outside the Iredell County Government Center to ring in the holiday season

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2022 Carolina BalloonFest: Parking Information

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Free Parking During the weekend, FREE parking for all patrons is located at the Park & Ride, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, located at 630 N. Main St, Troutman, NC

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2022 Carolina BalloonFest: Entertainment Lineup

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

2022 Entertainment Schedule MAIN STAGE Friday, October 14 ♦ Bing Futch 3 – 4:30 P.M. ♦ Dani Kerr and the Skeleton Krew 5 -6:30 P.M. ♦ Albannach 7:30 – 8:15

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2022 Carolina BalloonFest: Schedule of Events

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Welcome to 47th Flow Carolina BalloonFest! Relax under Carolina blue skies between early morning and late afternoon balloon launches. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to relax and enjoy the

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Mission Accomplished! World War II veteran’s medals reunited with family in California (Photo Gallery)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mission Accomplished! Eight days after departing Statesville, a small caravan of motorcycle riders arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Monday morning and presented the long-lost military service

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Morgan announces he will not seek runoff for Statesville council seat

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan announced Wednesday morning that he would not call for a runoff election for two contested at-large seats on the Statesville City

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Public invited to send-off ceremony for Precious Medals caravan

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small caravan of motorcycle riders will depart Statesville on Monday morning on a cross-country journey to deliver military service medals to relatives of a World War

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SPD: Suspect in Stockton Street shooting apprehended

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month in Statesville was apprehended by Statesville police on Thursday morning. Statesville officers and members of the Carolinas Regional

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Iredell Health System eases visitor restrictions; children under age 12 can now visit most areas

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Effective immediately, Iredell Health System is easing its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital and throughout the Iredell Physician Network to allow individuals of all

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Torrey Kesean Miller Sr.

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Torrey Kesean Miller Sr., affectionately called “T-Styles,” was a professional barber and lifelong resident of Statesville, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of

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Barbara Sue Wills

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Sue Wills, 56, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on February 11, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to Barbara McLemore Ramsey and the late

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Suspect faces drug trafficking, weapons charges after MPD investigation

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department.  Gordon Cortel Serrano, 34, was arrested on Thursday, February 3,

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SPD Chief Addison announces plan to retire May 31

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced Tuesday that he would retire from his position in four months.  Addison, who was hired in February 2019 and has more

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Mooresville Middle School student seriously injured after touching energized power line

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville Middle School student was injured Wednesday afternoon after touching a downed power line on private property. The student, whose name and age were not released,

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Crossroads Early College students raise money for Iredell Arts Council

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Students from Crossroads Early College joined forces to create a Silent Art Auction benefiting the Iredell Arts Council. CEC senior Trinity Trammel and juniors Eli

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