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New therapy dog joins Pressly School family

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has added another therapy dog as a result of its partnership with Partners Behavioral Health Care. Partners helped I-SS purchase a therapy dog

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Statesville Council backs proposal for strategic plan, authorizes raises for electric utility workers

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Manager Ron Smith provided an immediate answer when he was asked to name the top accomplishment at this week’s City Council retreat. “That

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Iredell Memorial Hospital celebrates National CRNA Week

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) celebrated National CRNA Week January 19-25. CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who specialize in administering anesthesia for

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Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announces support for school bond referendums

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the public school bond referendums on the March 3 ballot. The chamber’s board of

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SPD Felony Arrests & Crime Reports: Jan. 11-22

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Angie Belinda Geddings, 38, of Hovis Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of schedule II controlled substance,

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Fred Hyams Deaton Jr.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Fred Hyams Deaton Jr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Deaton was born September 14, 1931, in

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Virgie Mae St. John Redmond

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Virgie Mae St. John Redmond of Statesville, N.C., has gone home to be with the Lord she loves after a 100-year journey. She passed away January 24, 2020, at Autumn

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Kay Carney Kerr

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Kay Carney Kerr, also known as “Momma Kay,” caught the bus to heaven Friday, January 24, 2020. She has a new home with her heavenly Father. She left behind a

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Wade “Bud” Davidson Overcash Jr.

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Wade “Bud” Davidson Overcash Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on June 2, 1932, in

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Adam Christopher Perez

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Adam Christopher Perez, born April 15, 1991, at Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J., took his final journey to meet our Lord and maker on January 23, 2020. He is the son

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State health officials investigating possible case of coronavirus in North Carolina

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus. The individual

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Piedmont HealthCare practices recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare’s Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric practices have renewed their Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

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Sheriff: Suspect faces felony charges after ICSO investigation, drug raid at Statesville hotel

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville area man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a raid on the hotel room where he was staying and seized crystal

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Statesville Chamber honors Iredell Health System Future5

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of emerging civic and business leaders Friday morning. Honored as the Iredell Health System Future5 for 2020

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Mary Helen Holmes Walker

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Mary Helen Holmes Walker, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on January 22, 2020, after living a full and healthy life. Mary Helen

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Stephen Thomas Blackstock

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Stephen Thomas Blackstock, 59, of Statesville, N.C., ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, trusting confidently in God’s promise “Behold, I am making all things new.”

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Statesville City Council discusses pressing facility needs during two-day retreat

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

New garage, police headquarters, and fire station among priorities BY STACIE LETT CAIN While surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman State Park, Statesville City Council members and city

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Iredell Rec Department event showcases community health care and wellness providers

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Community members meandered through the Iredell County Recreation Center on Grannis Lane on Wednesday, picking up wellness, nutrition, and fitness information and getting free health checks

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Marceline Echerd Duncan

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Marceline Echerd Duncan, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born in Iredell County

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Photos: Scotts Elementary students mark 100th day of school year

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, celebrated the 100th day of the school year earlier this week. Students arrived at school dressed in T-shirts that

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Our Big List of Fun Things to do in Iredell this Weekend (Jan. 24-26)

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

ElderCenter Bingo Night When: Friday, January 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Elder Center, 502 Brevard Street, Statesville Details: Great prizes and gift cards. Food and beverages will be available

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Viewpoint: School bonds will help MGSD alleviate overcrowding in elementary, middle schools

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

To Our Community: Since the bond referendum has been placed on the March 3 ballot, we have heard a recurring question from those in our community who are supportive of

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Former pastor serving life sentence for murder charged with killing woman whose remains were found near Mooresville

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a former Concord pastor with killing a woman whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville last January. Timothy Lavaun Crumitie,

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Tony Leon Whitlock

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Tony Leon Whitlock, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1947, to the late

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Troy Jerome Whitley

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Troy Jerome Whitley, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Union County, N.C. Mr. Whitley

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Iredell commissioners establish new countywide fire protection service district

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to create a new fire protection service district that covers the majority of the county following a public hearing

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Dewey O’Neal Gilleland

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Dewey O’Neal Gilleland, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice. Mr. Gilleland was born in Iredell County on October 27,

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City of Statesville crews making progress on leaf collection

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Weather has delayed Statesville’s curbside leaf collection, but crews should complete the third rotation through the City next week before making one more round. Currently,

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Sheriff: Woman on probation on federal drug charges arrested after ICSO investigation

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine has culminated with the arrest of a woman who was on probation following a conviction

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Walmart provides funding to support MPD’s Rape Aggression Defense program

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Board of Commissioners accepted $2,800 in grants on behalf of the Mooresville Police Department, courtesy of the Walmart Foundation, during Tuesday’s board meeting.

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Sheriff Campbell asks county commissioners to pass ‘historic statement’ supporting Second Amendment rights

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Commissioners will hold public hearing on resolution at Feb. 4 meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday asked the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take

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Rep. McHenry touts trade successes, urges engagement to heal country’s divisions

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry addressed the Mooresville-South Iredell Developer’s Council on Tuesday afternoon at Langtree Plantation, updating members and guests on the latest work in Congress

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NCDOT welcomes public comments on future transportation projects

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News ​​​People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 10-Year

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Discussions about growth, economic development top agenda for two-day Statesville Council retreat

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council will meet Wednesday and Thursday at the Lake Norman State Park Visitors Center for its annual planning retreat.  The retreat, which

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with planting secret video recording device in woman’s home

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with an electronic video recording device found inside the home of woman in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren

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Viewpoint: Crowdfunding policy necessary to protect school district and its employees

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MARTIN PAGE Crowdfunding is the practice of using online sites to solicit donations, whether monetary or in-kind. A crowdfunding campaign is considered to be on behalf of the school

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