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Irene McClements Durbin

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Irene McClements Durbin Fenske, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1940, in Dover,

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Jeannette Glass Plyler

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Jeannette Glass Plyler, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeannette was born October 7, 1940,

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Carolyn Cook Snow

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

On August 20, 2024, we lost Carolyn Cook Snow, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a dear friend. She was born May 20, 1948. Carolyn

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Shareef Isaiah Beverley

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shareef Isaiah Beverley, 31, of 1205 Harris Street, Statesville, N.C, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on October 15, 1992, and was the son of the late Jerome Weston and Barbara

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Johnnie Parker

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Johnnie Parker, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the

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Stanley Curtis Summers

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Stanley Curtis Summers, 58, of 1021 Foxtcroft Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 4, 1965, and was the son of the late Andrew Curtis Summers

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Charles Eugene Williams

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Charles Eugene Williams, 80, of 128 Rowan Mill Road, Salisbury, N.C., was born in Warren, Ohio, on Mach 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Garrett Williams

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Lois Lovette

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lois Jean Rector Lovette, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Jean was

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Stanley Fleming Goodman

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Stanley “Stan” Fleming Goodman, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Dennis

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Mitchell’s Small Business Center to present free marketing webinar on August 27

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27. The webinar

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Rocky Mount Church to host 8th Annual Cruise-in on September 14

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1

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Mixson sworn in as president of N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court James Lee Mixson III was recently sworn in as president of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court. N.C. Supreme

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Court diversion program offers Iredell County teens a second chance

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Lucas Callejas appreciates the second chance he was given. The teen was charged with simple assault after he got into a fight a school. At the time,

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Commissioners hear farmers’ concerns about proposed minimum lot-size requirement for large subdivisions in northern Iredell

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Faced with opposition from several of the county’s most prominent farmers and landowners, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday delayed action on a proposal to

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Gerald Lee Johnson

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald Lee Johnson, 86, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 19, 2024, at his home. No services will be held at this time per his wishes. If you

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Linda Claire Krafft

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Claire Krafft, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Forked River, N.J., peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in the comfort of

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Larry James Roberts Sr.

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Larry James Roberts Sr., 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born in Holland, Mich., on

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Delores Clardy

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Delores Clardy, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1940, in Vicksburg, Miss., to Rev. H. Matthew Beecham and Esther

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Gladious Fore Wilson

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gladious Fore Wilson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1942, to the late

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Patricia Ann Speaks

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Ann Speaks, 67 of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on September 27, 1956,

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Barbara Eudy

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Ann Miller Eudy, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County on March 9, 1945, to the

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present its first animated feature film, ‘The Inventor’

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Committee has announced a new addition to this year’s lineup with its first-ever animated feature film. “The Inventor,” which captures the life

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Second suspect indicted in connection with scheme to steal cattle from Iredell sales barn

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – Federal prosecutors have secured an indictment charging a second suspect in a cattle theft scheme that targeted sales barns in Iredell and Cleveland counties. A

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N.C. State Board of Elections recognizes Justice For All Party as official political party

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday recognized the Justice For All Party as an official political party in the state. The decision came in

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Statesville Pride Alliance to host Murder Mystery Dinner

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Pride Alliance will host a murder mystery dinner with the Historic Sharpe House on Sunday, August 25. The dinner event, which starts at 6 p.m.

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Birth Announcements: August 7-16

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 7 ♦ A boy, River Lane Jones, born to Lane and Brittany Jones of Taylorsville.

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Iredell County commissioners approve $130 million for Weathers Creek High School

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for

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North Carolina school boards urge lawmakers to prioritize public school funding, raise teacher pay

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — School boards from at least 10 North Carolina public school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and

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TPD: Charlotte man faces drug, gun charges following traffic stop

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by Troutman police officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Abraham Roman, 25, in a news

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with possession of child sexual exploitation material after ICSO investigation

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

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Myles Russell Smeltz Jr.

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Myles “Mike” Russell Smeltz Jr., 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on August 30, 1935, in Bloomsburg, Pa., to the late Rev.

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Clifton Lamont Wellman

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Clifton Lamont Wellman, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born in Iredell County on February 1, 1975, he was the son of the late Ronnie Lee Alexander

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Diana Fay Jashinski

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Fay Jashinski, 81, on August 14, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Diana was born in Shamokin, Pa.,

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Eric Murdock

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Eric Conda Murdock, 72, of Columbia, S.C., passed away on August 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on October 5, 1951, to the

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City of Statesville honors SPD corporal who was seriously wounded while serving on U.S. Marshals Task Force

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Police Department Cpl. Casey Hoover was honored by the City of Statesville on Monday for his service to the community and for his heroism in the

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Gov. Cooper announces $4 million grant for N.C. Apprenticeship expansion

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the N.C. Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to

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