BY DAN GITRO First and foremost, thank you to Iredell Free News for providing me an opportunity to write a weekly column. This platform will give me a chance to
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The prosecution contends that more than a dozen individuals were involved in a pair of drive-by shootings — including the one that claimed the life of Freeman
Special to Iredell Free News Readers of all ages are invited to join the Mooresville Public Library for their 2022 Summer Reading Program. The fun begins on Saturday, June 4,
Special to Iredell Free News After an accident, surgery, or illness, you may need some help getting back into the swing of daily life. While physical therapy can help you
Ray “Dude” Bell passed away in his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ray was a man of honor and lived his life devoted to those
Daisy Ruth Barkley of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Charlotte. Born on April 30, 1936, she was just days shy
Lillie Christine Childers Williams, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1922, in Rowan County to the late Walter Augustus
Donna Paulette Bost, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 28, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1950, in Concord, N.C., to Hazel Orren Martin and the late
Mr. Mondre Rashad Simpson, 31, was born in Iredell County on February 13, 1991, and was the son Kindale Allison Goss Sr. And Lula Ann Simpson. He departed this life
Mr. John Edward Murdock, affectionately called, “Hot Rod,” was born in Iredell County on February 25, 1959, and was the son of the late John Edward Alexander and Betty Jane
Mr. Timothy Culbreath Sr. was born in Lubbuck, Texas, on June 22, 1961, and was the son of the late Gonzlee Culbreath Jr. and the Juneava Arnold Culbreath. He departed
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office donated items to the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center on Thursday and toured the facility. Colleen Medwid, Dove House Forensic
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Toni Watts cried on the witness stand Thursday as she recalled learning that her son, Freeman Jacobi Wells, had been shot while inside his home off Hickory
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina National Guard will provide military equipment to Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russian aggression. “The reports of war crimes
Our blessed mother, Mrs. Margie Catherine Gregory Duke, 86, of Statesville, N.C., was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was born
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has received the “Advancing Technology Award” from the North Carolina League of Municipalities Local Leadership Foundation in recognition of Statesville’s Advanced
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Golden as the cooperative’s next chief executive officer following a nationwide search. The announcement was made by
William “Troy” Horton, 47, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born in Mooresville, N.C., on June 5, 1974, to Donald Lee Horton Sr. and
Thomas Joel Gillespie, 76, of China Grove, N.C., passed away on April 26, 2022. He was born on June 28, 1945, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Marvin and Bertha
Special to Iredell Free News Eight student-athletes at Pine Lake Preparatory recently signed letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level. Pictured (from left) are the students who signed
Special to Iredell Free News After learning about the tragic death of Gavin Cox, the Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation wanted to do something to help. Cox, who died in a
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 200 industry, business and civic leaders attended the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet at the Statesville Civic Center on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman was arrested Wednesday following a police pursuit that ended when she crashed her vehicle into a Mooresville Police Department patrol vehicle. The MPD announced
Pauline Viola Lambert Allen, age 84, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Pauline was born on June 4, 1937,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $3.3 million to expand support for people in mental health crisis. This
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Statesville police officers responded to a home on Hickory Avenue in the early morning hours of January 6, 2018, they found Freeman Jacobi Wells suffering from
Mrs. Nellie “Nell” Peacock Barnhardt of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2022, following a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old. Born on January
Bette Burns Chastain was born in Charlotte, N.C., in 1928. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Dorothy P. Burns. She attended schools in Charlotte and Charleston, S.C.
Patricia Ann Campbell Robbins, 82, of Davidson, N.C., passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a period of declining health. Mrs. Robbins