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Troutman Council approves annexation, rezoning for Clontz Hill Road development

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a request for a contiguous annexation and conditional rezoning for 151 acres on Clontz Hill Road, clearing the way for

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Mitchell Community College honors 2025 retirees at annual reception

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the careers and contributions of nine dedicated employees during its 2025 Retiree Reception on Thursday, May 22. The event honored retirees whose combined

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Sheriff: Three suspects face felony drug charges following traffic stop by ICSO deputy

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Three Catawba County residents face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy T.M. Sharpe, who is assigned to the ICSO

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City of Statesville offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In observance of Juneteenth, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Garbage Collection Schedule There will be no residential or commercial garbage

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Fort Dobbs to present Historic Trades Day on June 28

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will come to life on Saturday, June 28, as costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades. In the 1750s, the North Carolina backcountry was

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Sheriff: Two men charged in residential break-in; deputies searching for third suspect

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two Statesville men were arrested and a third is wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

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Teresa Ann Brackett

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Teresa Ann Brackett, 75, of Albemarle, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on February 12, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Joseph Marvin Brackett

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Debra Denise Stevenson

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Debra Denise Stevenson, 68, was born in Iredell County, on August 16, 1956, to Bruce Gaither and the late Julia Mae Stevenson McClelland and her late stepfather, Charles McClelland. She

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Barbara Jean Evans

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Jean Evans, 88, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Mountain Valley SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, N.C. She was born on June 13, 1936, in North Carolina

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Henry Snyder Ashbaugh Jr.

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Henry “Hank” Snyder Ashbaugh Jr. was larger than life. Indeed, in his prime he was 6-foot-8-inches tall — a hard cookie to go unnoticed, filling out a room when he

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David Lee Fowler

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

David Lee Fowler, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1960. Mr. Fowler was a graduate of South Mecklenburg

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Debra “Debbie” Deaton Brannon

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Deaton Brannon, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1952, in Mooresville

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Grayhouse Farms presented 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Grayhouse Farms Inc. of Stony Point has been named recipient of the 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award was presented

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StoryWalk now open along Stumpy Creek Park’s walking trail

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Make An Impact Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to showcase the new StoryWalk enhancement at Stumpy Creek Park. The StoryWalk is located along the walking trail

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Horizon Church to host Independence Celebration on July 3

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Horizon Church will host an Independence Celebration in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. The

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SPD officers to have ‘visible presence’ during No Kings protest in Statesville

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Statesville Police Department officers will have a “visible presence” in Downtown Statesville on Saturday during the No Kings demonstration. Organizers of the nationwide protest expect millions of people

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Learning to Write at a Higher Level: What Graduate School Taught Me About Language, Pressure, and Letting Go of Perfection

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

An Unexpected Shift I never thought I’d struggle with writing. In undergrad, I had done well in all my courses. Professors praised my clarity, my style, even my voice. Writing

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What Essay Writing in the UK Taught Me About Community, Pressure, and Perseverance

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The Unexpected Challenge When I enrolled at a university in the UK, I expected that most challenges would be academic. I prepared myself for heavy reading, complex theories, and endless

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Lorene Victoria Beck Wallace

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Lorene Victoria Beck Wallace, who was known to many as “Mawmaw.” Lorene, 87, of Statesville,

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Banks Lee Moose Jr.

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Banks Lee Moose Jr., 50, of Troutman, N.C. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Banks was born on October 23, 1974, in Indianapolis, Ind., to

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Patricia Crawford Baker

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Crawford Baker, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.She was born on April 10, 1935, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Reid and Stewart Isenhour

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FeedNC kicking of Summer Hunger Food Drive on June 16

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC is calling on the public to take action to help feed children at risk of going hungry this summer during the organization’s Summer Hunger Food Drive.

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Mitchell Community College honors medical assisting graduates (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 14 Medical Assisting graduates during a Pinning Ceremony held on Thursday, May 22, on its Statesville campus. The event marked a significant milestone

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Troutman Garden Club celebrates 75th anniversary with luncheon at Lake Norman State Park

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on

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Why Shipping Containers are the Smart Storage Solution

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

When it comes to choosing a reliable, affordable, and flexible storage solution, shipping containers are quickly becoming the go-to option for homeowners, business owners, and construction professionals alike.  Originally designed

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Sheriff: Two suspects arrested on felony drug charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in

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Home on Buffalo Shoals Road heavily damaged by early morning blaze (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire on Buffalo Shoals Road about

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James Thomas Barbour

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James Thomas Barbour, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. The family of Mr. Barbour will receive friends at 11 a.m. on

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Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hanley

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hanley. Known to many simply as “Nana,” Cindy

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Barbara Carol Wirth

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Carol Iserson Wirth, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1934

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William “Billy” Robert Mullis

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Billy” Robert Mullis, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1959, in Mooresville to the late

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Mitchell Community College honors 2025 BLET graduates

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus.

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Mooresville commissioners vote to reduce speed limit on portion of West Lowrance Avenue

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Motorists who travel a portion of West Lowrance Avenue in Mooresville will notice new signage and a reduced speed limit in the coming days. The Town Board

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Shirley Sue Bustle

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Sue Sherrill Bustle, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville. Shirley was born August 21,1934, in

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Mooresville man charged with insurance fraud following daughter’s fatal hit-and-run crash

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN  A Mooresville man faces a felony insurance fraud charge following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Scott

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Teague named director of environmental services at Iredell Health System

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Amy Teague as director of environmental services. Teague previously served as assistant director of environmental services at Frye Regional

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