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Carl Raymond Fitzgerald

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Carl Raymond Fitzgerald, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Tulsa, Okla., and was the

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Catherine Hoots Levan

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, N.C., she was the daughter of the

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89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair runs August 29 – September 6

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, yummy food, and entertaining shows are coming when the 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 29, at 5 p.m., with the official

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Viewpoint: Are you chasing your dream or just living?

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT My grandfather was a young man in Statesville in the early 1900s, and he told me of a farmer who would bring live chickens to folks’ homes

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Mitchell Community College celebrates accomplishments, legacy of retired VP

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Johnson presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Carol Johnson, retired vice president of workforce development

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Statesville Public Power director presented Public Power Rising Star Award

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cody Leis, director of Statesville Public Power, was presented the Public Power Rising Star Award by ElectriCities of North Carolina earlier this month at the ElectriCities Annual

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Visitor spending in Iredell County jumped to $429 million in 2024

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Domestic and international visitors spent $429.35 million in Iredell County 2024, an 11.9% increase from 2023, according to an study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, which is

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Troutman Planning Board recommends approval of Iredell County request to rezone 25 acres on fairgrounds property

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial

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Moving to Raleigh, NC: 5 Things to Keep in Mind for a Smooth Transition

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Raleigh, North Carolina, is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeastern United States. Known for its booming job market, expanding tech sector, affordable lifestyle,

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Cost of Living in Phoenix, AZ

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Phoenix, Arizona, has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for several years. People from California, the Midwest, and even the East Coast are making the move

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Is Gig Harbor a Good Place to Live? Full Guide 2025

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Nestled along Puget Sound in Washington State, Gig Harbor is a picturesque waterfront community located just across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma. Given its combination of stunning natural beauty,

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Moving?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

If you’re preparing for a move, whether across town or into a new high-rise, you’ve probably been handed a list of requirements from your building management. Among them, you might

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Leasing Gym Equipment vs. Rent-to-Own: How to Choose the Right Fitness Equipment Financing

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Equipping a gym—whether a commercial facility or a home fitness studio—is a major investment. The cost of purchasing professional-grade gym equipment upfront can be substantial, leading many to explore financing

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Michael Todd Willis

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael Todd Willis, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1963, to

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Vickie Diana Reavis Hinson

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Vickie Diana Reavis Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on

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Health Beat: When should you keep your child home from school?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of

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Iredell Arts Council seeking applications for grassroots subgrants

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s

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Statesville Planning Board votes to support rezoning for Compass Data Centers project despite vocal opposition

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

City Council scheduled to consider rezoning and annexation requests on September 15 BY MIKE FUHRMAN West Iredell showed up and spoke out on Tuesday night. Faced with the prospect of

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Are iNSTANTS the right game for you? Here’s what to consider

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform now gives you access to digital games you can play online throughout the state. Among these options, iNSTANTS like Riches Galore stand out as

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Davis returns to role as chief finance officer of MGSD

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday the rehiring of Angela Davis as its chief finance officer. Davis, who previously served in the same role, is rejoining

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Mayor Kutteh declares Dorothy Woodard Day during Chestnut Grove Community Celebration (Photos)

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Mayor Costi Kutteh declared August 21, 2025, as Dorothy Woodward Day in the City of Statesville in recognition of Woodard’s legacy of caring for others and being

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Harriet Lamar Avery

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Harriet Lamar Avery, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., to Willene Capers Kitchens and Harrison Lamar Avery. A lifelong

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Jason John Doyle

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jason John Doyle, 37, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1988, in Hendersonville, N.C., to David Doyle and Jodi Doyle.

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Ross William Zito

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ross William Zito, 77, passed away on Thursday , August 21 2025. He was born in Hudson, N.Y., on September 2, 1947, to Mr. Ross ZIto and Teresa Hawver Zito.

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Made in Statesville! Bobcat MT120 mini track loader in running for ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ contest

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Public voting now open in NC Chamber’s statewide manufacturing contest Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is among the record-breaking 188 products

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Iredell County Public Library staff to unveil new Mobile Library at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host the grand unveiling of its new Mobile Library, a state-of-the-art vehicle designed to bring library services directly to communities across

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent in July

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point

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CRTPO opens public comment period on transportation plans, air-quality report

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to obtain public input on the 2026-2035 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amendments

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A Fresh Start: Community rallying to help displaced Brookwood Inn residents

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Statesville City Council and United Way of Iredell helping fund effort IFN Staff The remaining residents of the Brookwood Inn now have less than a

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Ralph Anthony Russo

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ralph Anthony Russo, who lived most of his life in Hicksville, N.Y., and spent the last five years in Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by

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Javier Maltos-Samano

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Javier Maltos-Samano, born on October 7, 1975, in Michoacan, Mexico, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 49. Javier’s life

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Jones named chief elementary academic officer for I-SS

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Monday that Diana Jones, principal at North Iredell High School, has been named chief elementary academic officer for the district. “Mrs. Jones has been

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Sherri Ijames Boston

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherri Linda Ijames Boston, 65, passed peacefully from this life the morning of August 22, 2025, after a gradual decline in health. She was born in Mocksville, N.C., on April 18,1960,

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Judy Marie Smith

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Judy Marie Smith, 78, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter, Valarie Kirkland, in Stony Point, N.C. Born on January

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Iredell County presented NCACC’s Excellence in Innovation Award for Mobile Health Unit

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County has earned a Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in recognition of its Mobile Health Unit. The award

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Two new exhibits on display at Mooresville Arts’ Depot gallery through September 25

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display at the Depot through Thursday, September 25. An artists’ reception was held on Friday, August 22, for the exhibits, Collective

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