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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 11)

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

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Lane closures scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville as work begins on new bridge

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with

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Roger Marcus Flowers

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Roger Marcus Flowers, 87, passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Roger and his sister Judi were born and raised by Rosette (Abernathy)

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Jessie Arthur Brooks

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jessie Arthur Brooks, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Mr. Brooks was born in Tennessee on April 13, 1940 to the late Edward Brooks and Hattie Lane Brooks.

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Josephine Louise Smith

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Josephine Louise McLester Smith, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 10, 2025. Mrs. Smith was born February 12, 1929, in Cabarrus County

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Jerry Wayne Morton

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Wayne Morton, 85 of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. He proudly served in the U.S.

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Marvin Boyce Keaton

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Marvin Boyce Keaton, 93, of Statesville, N.C., who was affectionately known as “Bossie,” passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury.

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Election Watch: City of Statesville reminds candidates, supporters of campaign sign regulations

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the

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Birth Announcements: June 6 – July 3

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl,  Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE

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North Carolina named No. 1 state for business by CNBC

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that

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Public Notice: Withdrawal of Rezoning Application for Josey Road parcels

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

STATESVILLE, NC — The applicant for the proposed rezoning of approximately 51.525 acres along Josey Road has formally withdrawn the request from consideration by the Iredell County Planning Board and

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William Jamie Riddle

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William Jamie Riddle, 36, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jamie was born June 20, 1989, in Iredell County and was

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Stewart Howard “Buddy” Graves

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Stewart Howard “Buddy” Graves, 77, passed on to Heaven and found comfort, peace and freedom of pain on July 4, 2025, Independence Day. He was surrounded by his family and

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Laura Elizabeth Lacon

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Laura Elizabeth Testa Lacon, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Franklin Square, N.Y., peacefully passed away on July 6, 2025. Laura was born on March 29, 1941, in Franklin

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Pauline “Penny” Helen Stafford

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Pauline “Penny” Helen Stafford, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Born January 10,1957 in Flint, Mich., to the late

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Frances Jo Ann Ostwalt

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Frances Jo Ann Rimmer Ostwalt, 94, of Troutman, N.C., died on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence. Frances was born in Iredell County on March 11, 1931, to the

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Best Slot Themes in Social Casinos: From Vegas to Fantasy

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Slot games in social casinos are not just about spinning reels. They’re about escaping into vibrant worlds. Some whisk you away to the neon lights of Vegas. Others drop you

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Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council 

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,

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Election Watch: Madison Pfeufer announces candidacy for Ward 2 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise

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Lake Norman athletes qualify for USA Volleyball Beach National Championship

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially

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Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city

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Gerald LeRoy Williams

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald “Jerry” Williams, 84, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025. Jerry is the beloved husband of Joan Williams, and father

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Keith David Lyon

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Keith David Lyon, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence. Keith was born January 11, 1962, in Los Angeles County, Calif., to the late

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Cindy Jane Hannon

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Cindy Jane Dalton Hannon, 65, of Statesville, N.C., will be lovingly remembered following her passing on July 4, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, N.C. Born on

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Judith Jay Cagle

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Judith Jay Cagle, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born April 5, 1953, in Salem County, N.J., the daughter of

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Ruth Mae Fair

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died on July 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939, in Iredell County, she was

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Barbara Helen Freund

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Helen Freund, born in Springfield, Ill. on February 22, 1930, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. She was the daughter of Genevieve and William Heineke and the beloved

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Sheriff: Body of missing teen found in Lake Norman

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto

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Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in

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Mooresville commissioners approve financing plan for construction of new Moor Park

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as

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What Partial Fault Means for Your Hartford Injury Claim

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

After a serious accident in Hartford, many victims are shocked to learn that they may not recover full compensation even if someone else caused most of the harm. In Connecticut,

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Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person

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Election Watch: Nicholson announces candidacy for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who

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Sheriff: Suspects charged with shooting fireworks at occupied home

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell

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Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.

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June Carol Sharpe McCoy

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. June Carol Sharpe McCoy, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 5, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, in

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