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Sheriff: Registered sex offender faces new charges after being found in abandoned home

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A registered sex offender who is on probation for a federal narcotics distribution conviction faces new charges after being found in an abandoned home on Brawley School Road

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N.C. attorney general sues to collect $165 million in federal funding withheld by U.S. Department of Education

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and attorneys general from 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for public education. North Carolina

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Election Watch: Pressly announces bid for at-large seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Citing a need for a new generation of leaders who will develop and implement public policy for the benefit of Statesville families, James Pressly has filed to

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Ripple Fiber Acquires BridgeNET Fiber, plans expansion in Statesville market

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, has acquired BridgeNET Fiber and plans to expand the network throughout Statesville, where the provider is headquartered.

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FeedNC awarded grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students

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FeedNC awarded grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students

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SPD Felony Arrests: July 1-6

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Dionte Tyvon Tillman, 29, of White Apple Way, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury by

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N.C. auditors: DHHS kept Medicaid providers on program despite license limitations, suspensions

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from

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Rock the Park x Festival of Food Trucks Mashup event to feature 38 Special

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of

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Shirley Templeton Brown Hager

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Templeton Brown Hager, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born August 28, 1935, in Iredell

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Richard Lee Sherrill

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Richard Lee “R.L.” Sherrill, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away with family by his side on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He

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Charles McCombs

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles McCombs, 76, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Charley was born on September 9, 1948, to the

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I-CARE summer work program provides students with job training, life skills

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman

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Troutman Council delays decision on proposed wastewater treatment agreement with Statesville

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on

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ICSO Felony Arrests: July 2-10

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Anthony David Salkill, 50, of Sigmon Road, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining a

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Dewana Kay Windsor

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dewana Kay Owen Windsor, born on October 25, 1961, in Hampton, Va., peacefully passed away at the age of 63 on July 7, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Her journey through

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Beverly Ann Wallo

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Beverly Ann Wallo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on March 17, 1944, in Nyack, N.Y.,

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Election Watch: A rundown of who has filed so far in 2025 municipal, MGSD Board elections

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only

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Dog rescued from overturned pickup truck in retaining pond at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Photos)

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its

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Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announces plan to lease space to Success Institute Charter School

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital announces appointment of new chief medical officer

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.  A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings

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SPD Felony Arrests: June 23-30

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly

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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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