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Emily Janice Creamer Howes

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Emily Janice Creamer Howes, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed on February 14, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C.,

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Paul Eugene Houston

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Paul Eugene Houston, 82, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Houston was born June 22, 1937,

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Barbara N. Marshall

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara N. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away February 13, 2020. She was born in Lenoir, N.C., on September 26, 1932, the youngest daughter of the late William Davis

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Statesville Council rejects effort to scrap $3.8 million parking deck planned for downtown

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN This City of Statesville needs a parking deck in the downtown district. City councilmembers heard that message repeatedly from citizens and business owners during Monday night’s

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Chairman Mallory: Passage of bond referendum will allow county to meet school capacity needs with minimal tax increase

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory made a pitch during the recent Troutman Town Council meeting for public support of the School Capacity Bond

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Town Council approves political sign ordinance, splash pad rules

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved regulations for political signs and rules for the new splash pad during its February 13 meeting. The council also chose appointees

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SPD: Skeletal remains recovered from area where missing man’s Jeep was found

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Tuesday that skeletal remains have been recovered from the area where a missing man’s vehicle was found last summer. SPD personnel responded

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Mooresville, South Iredell firefighters extinguish house fire on Pine Street

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue and South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Monday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the structure. When firefighters

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MPD: Suspect faces charges after traffic stop yields seven pounds of marijuana, cocaine

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Concord man faces numerous drug charges after Mooresville police discovered and seized marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. About 10:50 p.m. on Friday, February 14,

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Mitchell’s SAFE Club donates food, clothing and supplies to Fifth Street Ministries

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Members of Mitchell Community College’s SAFE Club (Student Alliance for Equality) consider themselves allies of the LGBTQ community, a responsibility that they take seriously. “They are dedicated

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Iredell commissioners to consider easement request for sewer upgrade from the Town of Troutman

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Town of Troutman will ask the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday to grant of easement so the town can run a new sewer line

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Kent Sheldon Peckham

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

On Friday, February 14, 2020, Kent Sheldon Peckham of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord. Kent was born in Breesport, N.Y., on May 22, 1962, to his loving

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David Glenn McCoy Jr.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

David Glenn McCoy Jr., 90, of Troutman, NC., passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 27, 1929, he was the son

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SPD Arrests & Crime Reports: Jan. 26 – Feb. 3

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 26 ♦ Larry Jamell Turner, 33, of Elizabeth Street, Harmony, charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor

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Photo Gallery: 2020 Statesville Bridal Expo

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Excited brides-to-be attended the Statesville Bridal Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday to check out local options for catering, wedding venues, photography, cosmetics, and a

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James Dewitt Dalton

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Deacon James Dewitt Dalton, 85, son of the late David Lynn Dalton Sr. and Louise Holmes Dalton, was born in Iredell County on October 7, 1934. He entered into eternal

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ICSO Felony Arrests: Feb. 5-13

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Carol Jean Carlson, 50, of Haven Trail, China Grove, charged with felony probation violation.

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I-SS board recognizes district’s new National Board Certified teachers

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is pleased to announce the district’s newly certified National Board Teachers: ♦ Brittany Boggs, Third Creek Elementary; ♦ Charles Brantley, North Iredell High

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Community Meeting planned to discuss thyroid cancer and structural coal ash facilities

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department invites residents to attend a Community Meeting to learn more about research into a thyroid cancer and structural coal ash

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PAL of Iredell brings Celtic Rock sounds of Derina Harvey Band to Statesville

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s fifth concert of the 2019-2020 season brings Celtic Rock to Statesville with Canada’s Derina Harvey Band. The concert is

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Photo Gallery: Statesville Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON After testing the waters at the Statesville Leisure Pool on Friday, program director Kali Moore wanted to make sure participants in the 2020 Polar Plunge got their

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Gaye Ann Hudson Pope

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Gaye Ann Hudson Pope, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended period of declining health. She was born September 8,

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Marie Daniels Cheek

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Marie Daniels Cheek passed away February 14, 2020, after a period of declining health. She was at home, in the quiet of the early morning, in the northern Iredell

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Mooresville Graded School District partners with Purposity

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District recently announced a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill

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ICATS transit driver honored for reaching impressive milestone

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Area Transit System driver Tonnette Kadima was honored Wednesday afternoon for transporting safely transporting 20,000 wheelchair passengers. Kadima — a top driver for ICATS Transit

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Iredell County March for Babies supporters kick of 2020 campaign

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Local families and business leaders joined together on Thursday for the Iredell County March for Babies kickoff event. This year’s Ambassador Family is the Everett

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Stony Point man faces drug charges following ICSO investigation

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drugs following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Richard Eugene Wingate, 40, was arrested following a drug

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Carolyn Loraine Imes Powell

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Carolyn Loraine Imes Powell, daughter of the late James C. Imes and Jewell Whiteside, was born in Iredell County on June 27, 1947. She departed this life on Monday,

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Andrea Lucille Knox Roseboro

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Overseer Andrea Lucille Knox Roseboro, beloved daughter of the late Eugene Marshall and Ada Knox Marshall, was born in Iredell County on February 11, 1953. She departed this life at

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Mildred Ann Davidson Campbell

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mildred Ann Davidson Campbell, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Campbell was born June 9, 1935 in Iredell County and

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James “Sam” Hughes Minter

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Sam” Hughes Minter, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1944, in Lexington,

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Sheriff: Suspect arrested after ICSO investigators find child pornography on electronic devices during search of home

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 46-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Lakeshore Elementary teacher named finalist for N.C. Beginning Teacher of the Year Award

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Lakeshore Elementary School first-grade teacher Megan Houchins was recently honored as a finalist for the North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.  The award

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Protect yourself from online romance scams on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

A BBB study: “How Scammers Use Impersonation, Blackmail, and Trickery to Steal from Unsuspecting Daters” Special to Iredell Free News Romance scams are different from other scams. They prey on

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EnergyUnited offers early-bird deadline incentive for college scholarship applications

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited encourages all eligible high school seniors to submit their applications early for the co-op’s Empowering the Future scholarship program. Any student who applies before

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Our Big List of Fun Things to do in Iredell this Weekend (Feb. 14-16)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Delmonicos – Valentine’s Dance When: Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. Where: VFW Post 2031, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville Details: The cupids from the DELMONICOS will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your

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