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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 SAGE Awards set for February 20

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Ray Starling, general counsel of the N.C. Chamber and president of the N.C. Chamber Legal Institute, will be the

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Why Dermatologists Recommend Environ for Skin Care Solutions

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Your skin does a lot for you. It protects you from the elements, shields you from harmful bacteria, and plays a big role in how you present yourself to

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How To Set Up Your Hammock Chair Stand For Maximum Comfort

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Setting up your hammock chair stand requires planning, intention and an ability to question your life choices as you wrestle with bolts and curse the laws of physics. Done

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Critical Care Unit expansion and renovations completed at Iredell Memorial Hospital (Photos)

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been completed. The CCU

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Engagement Ring Care: Tips For Lasting Shine

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Image source CONTRIBUTED Your engagement ring symbolizes commitment and love, which makes it more than a piece of jewelry. It is a significant investment that your other half would have

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N.C. Auditor: NCDOT stuck to budget in fiscal year 2024

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new report from the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) shows the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) followed its budget plan for state fiscal

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Betty Winecoff Stroud

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Stroud, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence. Born in Statesville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mabel

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William Loyd Gustin

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William Loyd Gustin, a talented artist and dedicated barber, left this world on January 12, 2025, at the age of 30. Born on July 19, 1994, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Brenda Weisner

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Weisner, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on the morning of January 14, 2025, surrounded by family, after a battle with a severe bacterial infection. Born on August 15,

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Sen. Sawyer’s radio program expands across Piedmont and Western North Carolina

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer’s popular radio program, “We’re Just Saying,” is set to expand its reach across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Beginning Friday, January 17, the

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Statesville police searching for suspect facing charges in connection with three armed robberies

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charge in connection with three armed robberies at local Dollar General stores. The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants for the

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Esker Eugene Elder

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Esker Eugene Elder, 77, of Stony Point, N.C., left this earth holding the hand of his beloved daughter “Punkin” with his loyal dogs Sam and Willie by his side on

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Conard Cornelius Tharpe Jr.

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Conard Cornelius Tharpe Jr., 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1930, in Ronda, N.C., to the late Conard C.

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Barbara Ann Sahlie

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Ann Harrison Sahlie was the only child of Walter White Harrison and Marianne Cooke Harrison. She was born February 18, 1934, in Hickory, N.C. She was the granddaughter of

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Sara “Penny” Penelope Thompson Wheaton

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sara Penelope Thompson Wheaton, Penny to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at home on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was

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Chad Andrew MacBrien

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Chad Andrew MacBrien, 37, lost his earthly battle on January 12, 2025, in Mecklenburg, N.C. Born on July 25, 1983, in Chapel Hill, N.C., Chad lived a life characterized by

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Call for Artists: Applications available for Downtown Statesville Spring Craft Art Crawl

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Craft Art Crawl. The event

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MPD: Suspect charged with robbing Walgreens pharmacist

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a pharmacist at a Walgreens store in Mooresville. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of

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Sheriff: Woman faces drug charges after traffic stop on Salisbury Highway

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces drug charges after being stopped for an expired vehicle registration by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Lisa

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I-SS Board approves Restart applications for four district schools

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved administration’s request to seek Restart school status for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West

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Iredell County Partnership for Young Children receives donation from JMS Southeast

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN JMS Southeast recently donated $666.01 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) to support programs for children and families. JMS Southeast keeps a vending machine

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Odessa Jordan

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Odessa “Laura Jean” Farrer Jordan, 78, of Davidson, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. A beautiful

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Maria Esneda Mejia

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Maria Esneda Mejia, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on June 14, 1937, to Carlos and Ana Mejia in Cartago, Colombia. Maria

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Chadwick Oscar Parker

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Chadwick Oscar Parker, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his hometown of Mooresville, N.C. He was born August 23, 1968, to Carolyn

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Margie Laney

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Margie “Cha-Chi” Laney, 60, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away January 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. She was born in Alexander County

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Cynthia Dawn Elkins Galliher

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Cynthia Dawn Elkins Galliher, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Alexander County, N.C. Born on Monday, December 30, 1963, in Iredell County, Cindy

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Iredell Memorial Hospital implementing visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients

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Joe Wayne Gantt

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Joe Wayne Gantt, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on November 1, 1943, in Iredell County to Eulan Gantt and Grace Warren

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Sherrill Deaton Shaver

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherrill Deaton Shaver, 80 of Turnersburg, N.C., died Monday, January 13, 2025, following an illness. He was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1944, to the late Harold Roscoe

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Jerry Austin Sipes

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Austin Sipes, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jerry was born in Iredell County on November 5, 1942, to the

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Firefighters extinguish house fire off Lytton Street in Troutman

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman Fire-Rescue, and the Shepherds and West Iredell fire departments responded to a house fire on Lytton Street in Troutman about 12 noon on Tuesday.

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Statesville fire chief presents year-end review to City Council

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees presented his year-end review at Monday’s city council meeting, highlighting the department’s increased call volume and efforts in key areas. Statesville Fire

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Piedmont HealthCare to hold open interviews on January 17 & 24

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare will host open interviews on Friday, January 17, from 12 to 2 p.m. at PHC Administrative Offices located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Ext. in

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Boosting Senior Safety With User-Friendly Life Alert Devices

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED For seniors, life-alert devices have become the most trusted means for raising their self-confidence and summoning assistance with a single button. This way, they have peace of mind, knowing

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Viera, Bosser earn workforce development certification from ACCE, IEDC

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Shannon Viera, president & CEO of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, and Jenn Bosser, president & CEO of Iredell Economic Development Corporation, have successfully completed the

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Women in Nature hike planned for January 16 at Lake Norman State Park

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park is sponsoring a Women in Nature winter hike on Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. The hike will begin at the

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