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Multiple agencies respond to scene of overturned fuel truck on Mocksville Highway (Photos)

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Fire Department personnel, along with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, N.C. State Highway Patrol and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were alerted for a report of

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Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Jurney’s Assisted Living. Fran was born February 4, 1941, in Danville, Va., to the

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Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. 

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. went home to his reward on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a lengthy illness. Clay was

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Judy Carswell McKinney

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Judy Carswell McKinney, 84, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 11, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the

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Best Paying Online Casinos in Canada: Highest RTP Sites

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Casinos make big promises, so our team checked the numbers behind the payouts. After testing 50+ sites for withdrawal speed and verifying independent RTP certificates, we identified where you actually

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How Online Payment Options Are Expanding Consumer Choice

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

The way consumers pay online has changed dramatically over the past decade. What was once a narrow choice between credit cards and basic bank transfers has evolved into a diverse

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City manager updates council members on road-clearing efforts, major capital projects

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith on Monday expressed appreciation to street crews and emergency personnel for their response to the back-to-back storms that dumped ice and snow

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N.C. Elections Board sends letters to voters with unvalidated ID numbers

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that

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Five inmates face felony charges after fatal overdose at Iredell County Detention Center prompts ICSO investigation

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Five Iredell County Detention Center inmates face felony charges following a criminal investigation sparked by the overdoses of two inmates, including one who later died. About 8 p.m.

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5 Tips for Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

A traffic stop can turn serious fast, and then paperwork starts stacking up on the kitchen table. Court dates, bond rules, and deadlines show up before you feel settled. In

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How Divorce Costs Add Up and What You’re Really Paying For

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Divorce is not a new issue in the United States. In fact, the divorce rate for first marriages is approximately 41%. That’s about 41 out of every 100 first-time marriages

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When Are You Entitled to a Public Defender?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

According to Security.org, incidents of identity theft in the U.S. have increased by nearly 85% over the past decade. This is due to a massive increase in cybercrime. In contrast,

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IFN Q&A: MGSD Superintendent Jason Gardner

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Graded School District continued its climb into the upper echelon of North Carolina public school districts this fall. Based on the latest academic performance data released

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Survey: North Carolinians remain sharply divided on President Trump, his policies and direction of U.S.

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina remains politically divided one year into President Donald Trump’s second term, with a new Catawba-YouGov Survey showing the president at 44 percent approval to 51

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Chairman Angell resigns his seat on I-SS Board as a result of altercation with another board member

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board in the wake of his altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the January

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Mooresville Arts announces winners of 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 146 submissions from 80 artists. Out of the 146

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Robert Lee McAllister

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Lee (“Bob” and “BobbyLee”) McAllister, 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson (Madison

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Sylvia Sue Everidge

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Sue Everidge, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Born on July 17, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., she

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Ernest Randolph Hosch

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Ernest Randolph Hosch, 51, of Iredell County, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He suffered a heart attack

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Kay Shook

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Kay Shook, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. (II Timothy 4:7 – I have

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Dennis Gale Rockette

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette, 70, of Claremont, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1956, in Catawba County, the son

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Thomas Overton Deal

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Overton “Tod” Deal, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born May 11, 1951, in Wilkes County, N.C., to the late

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Susan Pond

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Susan Pond, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Boston, Mass., on September 22, 1947,

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Iredell Health System welcomes new doctor to Family Care Center of Troutman

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy to Family Care Center of Troutman, a new family medicine practice, which opened Monday. Vass-Eudy has been

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Pine Lake Prep Jr. Robotics team gearing up for World Competition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After winning first place in Core Values at the state competition held in Greensboro, Pine Lake Prep’s Jr. Robotics team, the “SPORKlings,” have qualified for an international

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Voter registration deadline quickly approaching for March primary election

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday,

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5 Best Texas Online Casinos: Top TX Casino Sites 2026 

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Author Name: J.W. Sterling Position: Senior iGaming Analyst & Crypto Specialist Experience: 15+ years in the global gambling industry. J.W. Sterling is a veteran critic who has spent over a

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Golden Visa Portugal as a Business Immigration Solution for Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Entrepreneurship today has no borders. People who start companies, investors, and business leaders now work across the world. They manage teams in many places. They also grow their businesses in

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The Great Mango Divide: Why UK Vapers Still Enjoy Triple Mango — While the U.S. Debates Flavor Bans

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Mango is not, by any reasonable metric, a controversial or exotic flavor. It appears in smoothies, yoghurts, sorbets, and fruit salads at even the most unambitious hotel breakfast buffets. Once

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Iredell Arts Council invites community to event featuring work of photographer Peter O’Reilly

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to an evening of art and conversation featuring photographer Peter O’Reilly on Tuesday, February 4. The program will be held

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Haynes running for District 3 seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Cindy Haynes has launched her campaign to continue serving as the District 3 representative. Haynes, who was appointed to the board

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 New Hire Bonus)

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

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Iredell County Public Library to present ‘Stories Are Magic’

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to present “Stories Are Magic,” a premier series of events featuring a talented ensemble of professional magicians, storytellers, and theatre

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 22-29

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 31, of no fixed address charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession

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North Carolina ranks first for domestic migration, remains among fastest-growing states in U.S.

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in

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Judith Golden Turner

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Judith Golden Turner, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by the family she loved so deeply at

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