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ICSO Felony Arrests: February 21-27

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Gary Lee Garber, 43, of Kammerer Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance

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Statesville Dance teams, soloists shine at Encore DCS (Photo Gallery)

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it

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MGSD students connect with NASA astronaut orbiting earth in space station

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A group of fourth- and fifth-grade students attending the Mooresville Graded School District’s two intermediate schools experienced an extraordinary event on Wednesday, connecting live with NASA astronaut

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Viewpoint: When the circus comes to Troutman Town Hall

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY FRANNY HANRAHAN I recently read the article about the “circus atmosphere” of some Troutman Town Council meetings and take issue with some of the statements made by the town

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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SPD Felony Arrests: February 7-22

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Zachary Tylor Hartness, 29, of Sharon School Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 9

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Local veteran: ‘I’m in a better place’

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Purple Heart Homes and Patriot Military Family Foundation held a Mission Complete Ceremony at Scott Wilson’s new home in Statesville on Saturday BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Scott Wilson has finally found

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North Iredell High sophomore selected to attend N.C. Youth Legislative Assembly

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School sophomore Isabella DiFiore has been selected to participate in the upcoming North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “It’s an honor to be selected,”

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Photo Gallery: In Defense of Fort Dobbs

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd visited Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on Saturday as characters dressed in period costume presented The Defense of Fort Dobbs. Visitors learned about daily

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Dillon D. Patterson

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dillon D. Patterson, 93, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, N.C. Dillon was born September 1, 1931,

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Alexander “Bill” Allison

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Alexander “Bill” Allison, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born July 22, 1940, the son of the late

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Edward Joe Messick

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward Joe Messick, 73, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1951, in Iredell County to Rachel Hager

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Jack Daniel Owens

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jack Daniel Owens, 95, of Mooresville, N,C,, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. Jack was born September 26, 1929, to Espy and Beulah Owens. He was preceded in death by

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Donald Earl Riddle

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Earl Riddle, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle, N.C. Donald was born in Wake County, N.C., on August

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Sible Cora Smith

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sible Cora Smith, 88, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born in Catawba County on January

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Lee Halverson

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Lee Halverson, 77, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born to George and Ragna Halverson November 1, 1947. He is a graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School. A

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Ralph “Perky” Frazier

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ralph “Perky” Perkins Frazier, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Maple Leaf Health Care. He was born in Iredell County on November 10, 1942, to

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NCSHP releases identity of man charged with passing stopped school bus

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers have obtained arrest warrants for a Mooresville man on charges related to passing a stopped Iredell-Statesville Schools bus. Anyone with information on the

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City of Statesville lifts voluntary and mandatory water restrictions

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially returned to a D0 Drought Status, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 Drought Status means the area

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Dwight C. Younger

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Dwight C. Younger, 93, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m,. on Monday, March 3, 2025,

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Brittany Lynn Bates

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Brittany Lynn Bates, 34, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home. She was born January 29, 1991, in Glen Burnie, Md., the daughter of

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John Thomas Ferrell

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

John Thomas Ferrell, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1975, in California, and

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John Lewis Leach

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. John Lewis Leach, 67, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on August 18, 1957,

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Julie Ann Baldwin

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Julie Ann Baldwin, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 23, 2025, after a long battle with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. She was born in Caribou, Maine, and

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Ronney Lee Moten Jr.

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ronney Lee Moten Jr., 66, of Charlotte, N.C., was born November 24, 1958, in Iredell County to the late Ronnie Moten Sr. and Junnie Rogers Moten. He peacefully entered into

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Best Online Keno Sites in Australia (2025): Top 10 Australian Keno Websites for Real Money

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Alex

Playing keno at land-based casinos is always a possibility, but the best online keno sites in Australia can elevate your gaming experience to the next level. In addition to classic

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 28)

Posted on February 28, 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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EnergyUnited announces 2025 Junior Member Ambassadors

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited has announced the selection of its 2025 Junior Member Ambassadors, recognizing six outstanding students for their leadership, passion and commitment to serving their communities. Lily Citta

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New AI-powered chatbot makes filing for unemployment benefits easier in N.C.

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security recently launched “Felix,” a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for

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Viewpoint: We can learn a lot from early explorers — and from Shaq’s mom

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT In his book “The Paradigm Pioneers,” futurist Joel Barker posed this question: During America’s westward expansion in the 1800s, what was the difference between pioneers and settlers?

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NCSHP requests public’s assistance identifying motorcyclist who passed stopped school bus

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is asking the public to help identify a motorcyclist who passed a stopped school bus with its warning lights activated and the stop

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Barbara Ann Turner

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Barbara Ann Turner, beloved daughter of the late Paul Turner and Betty Ann Carpenter Turner, was born June 18, 1949. She departed this life at her home on Tuesday,

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Dennis Lewis White

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dennis Lewis White, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered into rest at his residence on February 21, 2025. Born on September 1, 1944, he was the beloved son of the

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Steven Alan Ramsay

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Steven Alan Ramsay passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home in Mooresville, N.C., surrounded by his loving wife Jane, and sister, Leslie. He was born on July

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Carolyn Pope

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Carolyn Estelle Upright Pope, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938,

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Barbara Barnes Lowrance

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Barnes Lowrance, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. She was born April 5, 1946, in Surry County, the daughter of the

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