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Sheriff: Suspect charged with stealing jewelry valued at more than $17,000

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman has been charged with stealing jewelry valued at over $17,000 from a home near Mooresville following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

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Photo Gallery: A Classic Christmas in Mooresville

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville transformed into a picturesque holiday celebration on Friday, December 13, as close to 12,000 people gathered for the annual A Classic Christmas in Mooresville event.

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Storage Sense of Statesville hosts holiday fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Storage Sense of Statesville brought holiday cheer to the community with its Cookies with Santa event on December 14. A fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,

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Iredell Memorial Hospital named one of nation’s top hospitals

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Only nine hospitals in North Carolina and 134 in the

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Opal Mae Stumbo Knight

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Opal Mae Stumbo Knight, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. Mae was born in Indianapolis, Ind., April 25, 1954,

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Jerry Lawson Bohannan

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Lawson Bohannan, Army veteran, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 28, 1948, in Long Beach, Calif., he

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Lisa McBroom

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lisa Kelliene Beeson McBroom, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Maple Leaf Healthcare following a brief illness. Lisa was born July 18, 1957, in Forsyth

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Five new titleholders crowned to represent Iredell County, Statesville and Mooresville in statewide competitions (Photos)

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Eighteen young women took the stage on Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium to compete for the opportunity to represent the Iredell County area

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U.S. Attorney’s Office issues warning about common holiday scams

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office is warning the public of a potential uptick in cyberscams during the holiday season and is cautioning everyone, particularly older adults, to remain

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William Michael Clasby

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

With profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of William Michael Clasby on December 4, 2024, at the age of 59. He departed this world at

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Wanda Kennedy Henderson

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Wanda Jean Kennedy Henderson, 75 of Union Grove, N.C., died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Wilkes Medical Center. She was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina on July 11, 1949,

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Albert Eugene Young

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Albert Eugene Young, a caring son, brother, special Pop Pop, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 12, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on May

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Jonathan Hendren

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jonathan “Jon” David Hendren, 43, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. He was born September 16, 1981, in Catawba County, the son of

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How to Find the Best Instant Payout Casino Online

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Online casinos can come up with thousands of more or less new games, and that makes all of them pretty equal diversification-wise. On the other hand, most users prefer

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How Online Casinos Contribute to Regional Economic Development

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED An online casino has multiple purposes. One is to please the audience and impress them with outstanding games. Another purpose is to attract new users through welcome bonuses, so

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Photo Gallery: Holiday spirit shines through at Troutman’s annual Jingle Run

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in Troutman’s annual Jungle Run 5K did not let the cold temperatures and light rain dampen their smiles or enthusiasm on Sunday afternoon. Decked out in

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Bridge of Hearts leaders celebrate successful year, begin planning for 2025

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Bridge of Hearts leaders celebrated this Christmas with a small leadership party as they exceeded their goal of gathering gifts and supplies for impoverished children in public

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Gov. Cooper celebrates creation of 20,000-plus clean energy jobs and more than $24 billion in industry investments

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders recently celebrated progress to grow the state’s clean energy economy. The governor and secretary spoke

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Irven Ira Thompson

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

A leaf from the Thompson family tree fell this past Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Irven Ira Thompson, 85, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer alongside his family. Irven was

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John Wallace Tidaback

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Wallace Tidaback, known to many as “Jack,” passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on November 30, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Mooresville, N.C. Born on August

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

Posted on December 15, 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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ICSO Felony Address: December 6-12

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 6 ♦ Acquilla Booze Cain Jr., 40, of Kennedy Court, Statesville, charged with possession of a

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Bright Ideas: EnergyUnited awards nearly $48,000 to 44 teachers for classroom innovation

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is proud to announce grant winners for the 2024 Bright Ideas program. This year EnergyUnited awarded a total of $47,892 to 44 teachers across the cooperative’s

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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to FeedNC

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC has received $3,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as

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Troutman Council recognizes two officers for excellence in investigative work

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored two officers as Employees of the Month for November for their exhaustive efforts in investigating a fatal traffic accident. Devin Bentley, who

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Cops & Kids: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 gives back to community (Photos)

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops  Kid&s program at the Statesville Walmart on December 12. Eighty-five children were taken shopping

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MPD Felony Arrests: November 16-30

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following requests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Kayvon Marashi, 40, of Palm Springs, Calif., charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. NOVEMBER 17

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

Posted on December 14, 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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I-SS schools recognized for academic achievements

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Each year, the North Carolina State Board of Education recognizes schools for outstanding graduation rates, exceeding the goal of expected academic progress, and for achieving academic progress

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Kenneth Brevard Lackey Jr.

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth “Kenny” Brevard Lackey Jr., 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born on January

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Carol Whitley

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Pitts Whitley, 81, of Hiddenite, N.C., unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. Carol was born December 29, 1942, in Iredell County to the late

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Wreaths Across America event pays tribute to local veterans

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD To honor, remember and teach. That was part of the reason a couple dozen people gathered at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday to pay tribute to some of

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Two Fred & June’s Books employees awarded James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fred & June’s Books is proud to announce that employees Hayley Botticello and Cece Sovik have been selected to receive the prestigious James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus.

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Cub Scouts enjoy visits to Mount Mourne Fire Department, Mooresville Police Department

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Cub Scouts of Pack #173 in Mount Mourne had an exciting and educational adventure this past week, visiting both the local fire department and police department.

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Iredell County Tax Office 2025 Property Tax Listing Notice

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listing

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Knight hired as executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Cory Knight has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont in Statesville as the new executive director. “My goal is to make sure everything that

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