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ICSO sex offender registry compliance efforts result in three arrests

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges as a result of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts to enforce sex offender registration requirements. During fall festivals and Halloween-themed events,

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Local law enforcement agencies, nonprofit share cost of new narcotics incinerator

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In a collaborative effort to enhance law enforcement capabilities in narcotics and evidence disposal, the Statesville Police Department, Mooresville Police Department, Troutman Police Department and the Drug-Alcohol

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EnergyUnited continues to support recovery efforts in Western N.C.

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to provide disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Western North Carolina. In a combined effort to

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Local Girl Scout Troop earns Silver Award for efforts to protect coastline

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Girl Scout Troop #13043 of Iredell County recently made waves on the Gulf Coast by addressing marine life quality and the pollution and erosion of the coastline

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Marilyn Marie Bellamy

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Marie Bellamy, 67, was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Carl Andrew Ferguson Sr. and Bertha Ferguson Smyre. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024,

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Nathaniel Shuford

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Nathaniel Shuford, 80, son of the late William and Emma Summers Shuford, was born June 11,1944 in Iredell County, N.C. He departed this life on November 6, 2024, at

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Marilyn Louise Kramer

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Louise Kramer, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 7, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Roy Kramer and Pearl

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Margie Campbell Swiggett

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Margie Campbell Swiggett, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on November 5, 1927, in Alexander County, N.C., to Melvin Campbell and Frances

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Christopher A. Bellinger

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Christopher “Belli” Alan Bellinger, 66, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Levine and Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born March 20, 1958, in New

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Larry Dean Mahaffey

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Larry Dean Mahaffey, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Larry was born on December 16, 1946, in Wilkes County, N.C.,

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Iredell Arts Council announces hiring of new executive director

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Friday that Sydney Koppelmeyer has been hired as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective November 21. “I am deeply honored and excited to

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North Iredell High School dedicates new Veterans Memorial Wall (Photos)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School dedicated its new Veterans Memorial Wall on Friday in conjunction with the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans, families, faculty members, alumni, JROTC

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CCTL student shares love of building model rockets with elementary students (Photos)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pictured (front row, from left) are Josh Adams snd Vincent Peace-Uribe; (second row) Aisha Orilonise, Arten Adylin, I-SS STEM Coordinator Debra Lester, CCTL Teacher and Aviation Club advisor Dana Gibson

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 8)

Posted on November 8, 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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Annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade set for November 11

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade, a community tribute to the courage and dedication of U.S. military veterans, is scheduled for Monday, November 11, at 1 p.m.

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Piedmont HealthCare, Iredell Health System celebrate milestone in early lung cancer detection

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System recently celebrated a significant milestone in their joint efforts to enhance preventive healthcare. Together, the organizations have marked the 100th case

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SPD: Pathologist determines Statesville woman’s death was result of accident

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a five-month investigation, the death of a 33-year-old Statesville woman has been ruled an accident. The Statesville Police Department announced the findings in the death of

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Young actors shine in Theatre Statesville production of ‘Into the Woods, Jr.’

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Theatre Statesville will present the musical “Into the Woods, Jr.” with performances starting Friday in the American Renaissance School Black Box Theatre performance space. Performances will run

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Dorothy Mae Knight

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dorothy Mae “Dottie” French Knight, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of October 6, 2024, at Davie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, N.C. She

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Pamela Walker

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela Taylor Walker, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Pam was born on October 23, 1969, in Iredell County to Carolyn

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Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards Ceremony

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) hosted the third annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, bringing together nearly 200 individuals from across

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NCDOT awards $249.3 million contract for widening of Highway 150 in Iredell County

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the much-anticipated widening of Highway 150 in southern Iredell County. The $249.3 million contract was awarded

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Mooresville man pleads guilty to federal charges in connection with investment scheme and COVID-19 fraud

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal securities fraud and wire fraud charges for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme and fraudulently obtaining

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Viewpoint: Failing provides lessons that can lead to future success

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Are you afraid of failing? According to Dr. Gary Winch in “Psychology Today,” “everyone hates to fail, but for some people, failing presents such a significant psychological

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged with cocaine trafficking after being stopped on I-77

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

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Bridges appointed public works director for the City of Statesville

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Steve Bridges has been promoted to director of public works for the City of Statesville. With a career spanning over 28 years in public service, project management,

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Iredell County Health Department investigating uptick in local pertussis cases

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department is investigating an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported across the county. Health officials are conducting follow-ups

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Commissioner Houpe sworn in for 2024-2025 term on NCACC Board of Directors

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Board of Directors convened the first meeting of the 2024-2025 new term on October 11-12 at the Grandover Hotel in

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Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel lauded for hurricane relief work in Western N.C.

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Twenty members of the Mooresville Fire-Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team were honored Monday evening at the Mooresville Town Board meeting for their heroic and selfless efforts

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Janet Blackwelder McClure

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Janet Blackwelder McClure, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 14, 1951, in

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Elbert Nelson Hedgepeth Jr.

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Elbert Nelson Hedgepeth Jr., 96, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Elbert was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., to the late Elbert Nelson Hedgepeth and Florene Smith Hedgepeth. Elbert

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James “Hugh” Foard

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

The life of James “Hugh” Foard, 62, of Harmony, was marked by dedication and love, inspiring those around him until his passing on November 3, 2024. Hugh was born on

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Liz Harris Rickert

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lizzie Lee Harris Rickert, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oak Hill, Alabama, on August 27, 1939, to the

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I-SS vice chair resents accusations of ‘downing the Ten Commandments’

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A community member scolded the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday night over the board’s decision to derail an effort to display a poster that included

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Betty Stevenson

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Stevenson, 88, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Betty was born July 26, 1936, in Alexander County,

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Charles Alan Brown

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles “Chuck” Alan Brown, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1958, in Iredell County, N.C., to

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