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Troutman police investigating crash off West Crosstie Lane

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Police, Troutman Fire Rescue and Iredell County EMS personnel responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Skylar View Lane in Troutman about 9:40

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Robin McCoy Hanes Castorina

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Robin Elizabeth McCoy Hanes Castorina, 67, of Indian Trail, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series kicks off

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville on Friday evening for the inaugural Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the 2025 season. Photo Gallery

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Norma Lee Metz

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Norma Lee Metz, 76, of Statesville, N.C., lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 29, 2025. She was born April 5, 1949, to Frank and Norma Stinson. She was

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Laranda Ann “Wanny” Johnson

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Laranda Ann Johnson, born on July 25, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., gracefully departed this world on April 29, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 74. Her passing

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Eugene Randall Harmon

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Eugene Randall Harmon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Born on December 11, 1963, in Williamson, W.Va., Eugene was

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SPD seeking public’s help identifying driver who passed stopped school bus (Photos)

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a school bus stop arm violation that occurred

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Kindness Closet donates over 12,000 hygiene products to support I-SS students

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Thanks to a partnership with The Kindness Closet, Iredell-Statesville Schools has received a generous donation of 12,458 hygiene products to support students experiencing homelessness. The donated items,

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CasinoRIX Reveals the Best Fast Payout Casinos for Canadians in 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Canadian players are all about speed these days, especially when it comes to getting their winnings. We all know how frustrating it can be waiting forever for a cashout, so

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N.C. counties conduct voter list maintenance as required by law

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina election officials routinely update the voter registration rolls through a uniform and nondiscriminatory program that complies with state and federal laws. So far this

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Rep. Harrigan introduces bill to shut down cartel wire transfers

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) on Wednesday introduced the Financial Intelligence and National Security Act (FINS Act), a bill to close a loophole in U.S. financial law exploited

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 2)

Posted on May 2, 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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Birth Announcements: April 15-22

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 15 ♦ A boy, Levi Curtis Deaton, born to Roy and Jessica Deaton of Harmony.

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Pamela Graham Warren

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela Graham Warren passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025. She was the only child of Hugh Jackson Graham and Louise McBride Graham, born on July 25, 1941, in Winston-Salem,

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Timothy Dean McRorie

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sometimes, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll have the honor of knowing someone whose light shines brighter than most. Timothy Dean McRorie was that light for many people. Tim passed away

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Bob Davidson

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Henry Paul “Bob” Davidson, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Iredell County on July 19, 1931, Bob was the

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Jeannie Rene Johnson

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeannie Rene Smith Johnson, 57, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after an extended sickness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born

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Managing Spring Allergies in Iredell County: Is Immunotherapy Right for You?

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

As spring unfolds in Iredell County, many residents find themselves battling the familiar symptoms of seasonal allergies: sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and fatigue. With tree pollen levels peaking in

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Rev. Shoemaker retiring as pastor of Grace Baptist Church

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville since November of 2018, is retiring. His last Sunday will be May 4. A

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NCSHP: Suspect in deadly crash on I-77 now charged with two counts of second-degree murder

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A suspect in the April 19 crash on Interstate 77 that killed two Mooresville women faces new charges as a result of the ongoing investigation by the N.C.

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Sheriff: Two suspects face felony drug charges after traffic stop

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two individuals face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Wilkesboro Highway and Hill Dairy Road. Sheriff Darren

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I-SS students selected to attend 2025 N.C. Governor’s School

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Each summer, a handful of academically and intellectually gifted students are invited to further their studies on a college campus by attending the N.C. Governor’s School. Fourteen

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Iredell County 4-H excels at State Dairy Skill-a-thon and Judging

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H members recently showcased their dedication and expanding knowledge in the dairy industry, achieving significant success at the 2025 4-H State Dairy Quiz Bowl and

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Sparkle Deon Sharpe

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sparkle Deon Sharpe, 46, was born in Iredell County, on August 23, 1978, to Franklin Antonio “Tony” Long and Mary Lois Sharpe. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April

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Richard Sherman Summers

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Sherman Summers, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A receiving of friends for Richard will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 to

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Emo Fox Bebber

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Emo Fox Bebber, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. Emo was born June 26, 1933, in Alexander County, the

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Elizabeth Ledbetter White

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Elizabeth “Betzie” Ledbetter White entered eternal life with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully at her home in Statesville,

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Wanda Holton Underwood

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Wanda Holton Underwood passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 23, 2025 in Wilmington, N.C. Wanda was 73 years old, just one day shy of her 74th birthday.

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2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series begins May 2

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series kicks off Friday, May 2, with a high-energy performance by Asheville-based Americana rock band Ashes & Arrows. The

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Troutman Planning Board recommends approval of rezoning, annexation requests as well as UDO amendments

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning Board on Monday approved Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments regulating mini-warehouses and self-storage and for parking in front yards. The board also recommended approval

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with stealing vehicle from home in northern Iredell County

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A suspect has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Reginald Scott

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UK Casino Industry Sees Growth Amid Regulatory Changes in 2025

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

In 2025 the British gambling sector shows exciting development traits during which the casino industry demonstrates steady growth thanks to comprehensive regulatory changes. The UK Gambling Commission manages financial viability

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Iredell Charter Academy of Arts and Science teacher presented 2025 Art Education Leadership Award

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Charter Academy of Arts and Science art instructor Mary Hart has been named a recipient of Artsonia’s 2025 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers

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South Iredell High senior awarded Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Mary Elizabeth Miller is one of 75 students awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC–Chapel

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N.C. attorney general advises residents to avoid buying flood-damaged vehicles

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for flood-damaged vehicles when buying a car in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Bad

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How to Argue with the Research You Don’t Like

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

No matter how negatively you feel about a particular study and its authors, it would be best to remember that any research is an analytical work with arguments and references.

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