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Bridge of Hearts receives more than $2,000 for participating in Giving Tree Village

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

By Julie Higgie The 2024 Giving Tree Village in Davidson cast a spotlight on Bridge of Hearts. The Iredell County nonprofit received $2,087 for placing second overall in the contest.

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3. 7 percent

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2

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Preparing High School Students for College-Level Writing

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Are you poised to improve your writing? Whether you’re writing an essay, a research report, or a case, college is mostly dependent on writing. It may be difficult, nevertheless,

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ICSO Felony Arrests: December 13-18

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 13 ♦ Bethany Janine Gibson, 32, of W. Dallas Road, Stanley, charged with possession of a

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Top 4 Features Of Best Forex Trading Platform You Should Know

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Image source CONTRIBUTED Are you ready to plunge into the great ocean of forex trading? The success of every trader begins with their choice of platform. With so many options

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6 Essential Documents For CMMC Audits

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Image source   CONTRIBUTED A day hardly goes by without exchanging some form of data through text or images online- for personal or business reasons. With the sensitivity of some

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5 Video Marketing Trends To Watch Next Year

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED By this point, we’re all deeply involved in 2025 planning, including choosing which channels to concentrate on, creating budgets, establishing marketing objectives, and identifying new campaigns to try. There

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5 Common Mistakes A Career Coach Can Help You Avoid

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pexels CONTRIBUTED There’s a career-ending mistake in every professional. When you self-sabotage your chances of reaching your career goals, you’re committing career suicide. It’s not just you; professionals of all

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5 Benefits of Hiring Local Moving Services

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Moving day often unfolds as a spectacle of poorly stacked boxes and misplaced optimism. You think, “How hard can it be?” until the couch won’t fit through the door,

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Louis Roger Lavoie

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Louis “Lou” Roger Lavoie, 80, beloved Husband, Father and Pépère, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Lou was born on August

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Judy Brown Cooke

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Judy Brown Cooke, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 17, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1947, in Mooresville to the late

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

Posted on December 22, 2024 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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Birth Announcements: December 3-14

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Stormi Quinn Singleton, born to Josh Singleton and Sabrina Styers of

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East Iredell Elementary celebrates Academic Day with dual immersion presentations and holiday activities (Photos)

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School parents were welcomed Thursday into the classroom to observe their children’s current learning activities and projects during Academic Day. The event gives family

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman town manager should learn to stay in his own lane

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: On December 2, Troutman Town Manager Ronald Wyatt attended the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners meeting and proceeded to make a public statement in defense of Mooresville

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

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City of Statesville announces schedule for Christmas week 

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville announces the following schedules and changes for the upcoming Christmas holiday: City offices, including the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center and Bentley Community

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Robert Leak Smith

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Leak Smith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on February 2, 1941,

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Richard Aldo Crovi

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father Richard Aldo Crovi. He was born on December 13, 1935, in New York City and died

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Brenda Carter Benge

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Carter Benge, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Welch, W.Va., on April 28, 1952. She

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Called to Serve: School nutrition director retires after 25 years of service to I-SS students

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After 25 years of service to Iredell-Statesville Schools students, School Nutrition Director Tina Wilson is retiring. Wilson has an extensive background in feeding individuals of all ages,

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NCDHHS investing $20 million in transportation program for people experiencing mental health crisis

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $20 million investment made possible by the N.C. General Assembly in Non-Law Enforcement Transportation,

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Planning underway for new building on site of massive fire in downtown Statesville

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Planning is underway for the property in downtown Statesville that was destroyed by a fire in April of 2023. A three-story building featuring a restaurant and retail

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Cathy Jo Seipel

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Cathy Jo Brown Seipel, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on June 9, 1950,

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Richard Johnson

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Johnson was born January 10, 1930 in Eutawville, S.C., to the late Joe Levy and Rosa Lee Nesbit Johnson. He passed away December 17, 2024, at the S. Mitchell

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Phillip Lynn Tillman

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

With heavy hearts his family shares that Phillip Lynn Tillman stepped into eternity on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 92. At his passing, he was resting comfortably

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Marie Johnson Cash

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marie Johnson Cash, 97, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 19, 2024, following an illness. She was born May 22, 1927, to the late Otis Franklin Johnson and Isolene Whitlock

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Mary Evans

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Troutman Evans, 73, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born, January 28, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harold and Eva Catherine

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Sylvia Whitley

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Carson Whitley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Autumn Care. She was born in Statesville on August 27, 1941, to the late Erskine Wilbur

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ICSO employees honored for service to community, heroism at annual banquet (Photos)

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said while he is the face of the organization, the men and women who answer the calls, work at the detention center,

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United Way of Iredell County awards $109,000 to three nonprofits

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County on Friday announced the recipients of the 2024 Endowment for the Future Grants. “We are grateful for the many thoughtful and

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 20)

Posted on December 20, 2024 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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36th Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives set for January 8-17

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The American Red Cross will hold its 36th Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives from Wednesday, January 8, through Friday, January 17, 2025. This blood drives will be

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ICSO warns of rise in ‘fake law enforcement’ scams

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about an alarming increase in “fake law enforcement” scams. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers to deceive citizens, often

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How to save on shipping fees for online holiday purchases

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED The festive season brings joy, celebrations—and, for many, the inevitable online shopping spree. While convenient, this approach can quickly become costly when delivery fees stack up. Fortunately, there are

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Iredell County receives clean audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County has received a clean audit of its most recent financial statements. Cassie Wilson, a CPA with Martin Starnes & Associates, presented the findings of the

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