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Sandra Diane Weinel Clements

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sandra Diane Weinel Clements, 80, passed from this life on October 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 30, 1945, to

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Patricia Ann Pelow

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Patricia Ann Gastle Pelow, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. She was born July 29, 1943,

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David Leroy Stokes

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

David Leroy Stokes, affectionately known as “Dave” and “Hawkeye,” passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 13, 2025, at the Greens of Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C.

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Betty Kerley

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Betty Kerley, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home. She was born January 20, 1944, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Kimberly Wasson (Statesville mayor)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Kimberly Wasson ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Address: 116 Shadow Woods Road, Statesville ♦ Education: Graduate of North lredell High, Kings College, and Mitchell Community College ♦ Professional Background: My professional

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Brian Summers (Statesville mayor)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Brian Summers ♦ Age: 55 ♦ Address: P.O. Box 1003, Statesville ♦ Education: Iredell‑Statesville Schools; Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.A. in Political Science and History; George Washington University, School of Political Management, graduate degree.

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IFN Candidate Q&A: William Morgan (Statesville mayor)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William Morgan ♦ Age: 62 ♦ Address: 1003 LaSalle Lane, Statesville ♦ Education: BA, Wake Forest University;  graduate study, The American College ♦ Professional Background: President and CEO, Capital Management

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Doug Hendrix (Statesville mayor)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James Douglas “Doug” Hendrix ♦ Age: 67 ♦ Address: 117 N Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Graduate of Watauga High School, Boone, N.C.; graduate of Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky. ♦

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Urgent: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help locating missing Troutman boy

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Update: According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Evan Milos was located on Tuesday and returned to his parents. IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office sent out an urgent

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Mooresville Arts announces award winners for 43rd Annual Artoberfest

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts announced the award winners for the 43rd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition on Monday. Seventy-six artists entered this year’s show, which features 134 entries. Artists

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SPVFD hosts 18th Annual Cruise-In (Photo Gallery)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held its 18th Annual Cruise-In fundraiser at Station 1 on Ruritan Road on Saturday. More than 75 cars, motorcycles and trucks

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I-SS Board divided over how to best oversee district’s School Improvement Plans

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER One Iredell-Statesville school board member expressed concerns about the way the board approves School Improvement Plans. During Monday’s school board meeting, board member Mike Kubiniec made a

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Residents ask Troutman Council to take action after Wakefield developer destroyed natural buffer

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Winter Flake Drive residents pleaded with the Troutman Town Council during last Thursday’s meeting to intervene after Prestige Development failed to honor its promise to protect a

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Climate Adaptation for Extreme Weather and Diverse Environments in Baby Clothing

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Climate change is a pressing concern that affects many spheres of our lives, including the choice of clothes for our kids. Data suggests that children born after 2020 will be

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Judicial officials applaud roll-out of new e-Courts system in Iredell County

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby called Monday a big day for the Tar Heel State. Newby joined other state and local officials Monday morning

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George Allen Jones

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

George Allen Jones, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Mountain Valley Hospice House. George was born on September 25, 1945, to the late George

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Ruth Dill Calabrese

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth Dill Calabrese, 96, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. Ruth was born in Newark, N.J., to the late John Dill and Helen Sandquist Dill.

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Bruce Leon Wilson Sr.

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bruce Leon Wilson Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Orleans, La. Bruce was born November 22, 1946, in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., to the late John

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Anna Ruth Painter

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Anna Ruth Hanshaw Painter, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on June 14, 1948 in Fayette, W.Va., she

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Katie Lee Lytton

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Katie Lee Lytton, 52, of Statesville, N.C., born on October 7, 1973, in Yadkin County, N.C., passed away on October 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of

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Linda Gail Clark

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Heaven gained an angel on October 11, 2025, when Linda Gail Clark, lovingly known to all as Mom, went home to be with the Lord. Mom was a devoted mother of

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Carol Sue Scott

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Sue Scott, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on October 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, passion, and spirited determination. Born on

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Jimenez chosen as board chair for Iredell Arts Council

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Monday that Ashley Jimenez has been selected as the nonprofit’s new board chair. A supporter, donor, and active board member for the

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Gov. Stein: More than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been erased in North Carolina

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced Monday more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more

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Sheriff: Parents face child abuse charges after kids test positive for cocaine exposure

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A man and woman face felony child abuse after their three children tested positive for cocaine exposure following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Braden Zittle (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Braden Zittle ♦ Address: 103 Brookmeade Drive, Statesville ♦ Professional Background: Service-industry and operations leader with extensive experience in business development, financial management, and logistics. Over the past decade, I

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Trey Robertson (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Trey Robertson ♦ Age: 35 ♦ Address: 226 White Apple Way, Statesville ♦ Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Point ♦ Professional Background: 11 years as an

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IFN Candidate Q&A: James Pressly (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James Pressly ♦ Age: 38 ♦ Address: 929 Argyle Court, Statesville ♦ Education: BA in History, University of South Carolina (2009) ; MBA, Western Carolina University (2013) ; MS in

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Todd Lange (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Todd Lange ♦ Age: 64 ♦ Address: 222 N. Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Public Policy and Administration/Liberal Arts, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ♦ Professional Background: Former Sales and Project Executive

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Dustin Jett (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dustin Jett ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: North Oakwood Drive, Statesville ♦ Education: High School ♦ Professional Background: Telecommunications Worker ♦ Elected experience: Proud Rookie ♦ Volunteer/community service experience: City

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Frederick Foster (Statesville Council At-Large)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Frederick Foster ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Education: Statesville High School Class of 1990,  Mitchell Community College Basic law-enforcement training 1993, Full Sail University Information and Technology 2025. ♦ Professional Background:

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How Digital Playgrounds Keep Redrawing Their Borders

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Scroll through Twitch or YouTube Gaming on any given night, and you’ll see a mix of shooters, sports sims, story adventures… and right in the middle, streamers spinning roulette wheels

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The Global Game Night: How Online Play Brings Strangers Together

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

What used to happen around kitchen tables or local clubs now unfolds through screens that connect players across time zones. Online gaming has redefined what it means to spend time

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Michelin-Star Dining Experiences

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

In the world of gastronomy, there are things that leave no one indifferent. Michelin-star dining is one of them. And when you combine it with the feeling of speed and

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Harold Bernard Mette Jr.

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Harold B. Mette Jr., 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Marie Theresa Mette and Harold

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Photo Gallery: Cool Springs VFD hosts Community Day

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department hosted its first Community Day at Station 2 on Fifth Creek Road on Saturday. There were live emergency demonstrations, including car

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