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Kirsten Renee Ellis Webb

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Kirsten Renee Ellis Webb, 30, of Troutman, N.C., beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1994, in Pennsylvania

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Hurricane relief efforts continue in Western N.C.; FEMA has provided $96 million in individual assistance to survivors

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — State, federal and local response workers are working long hours to provide assistance into Western Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Law enforcement is working

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Gail Jones

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gail Jones, 65, of Statesville, N.C., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County

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Gerald “Bubba” Blankenship

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald “Bubba” Edwin Blankenship, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. He was born on January 3,

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Bill McAlister

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Bill” Wilson McAlister, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1940,

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Richard Wayne Earp

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard “Rick” Wayne Earp, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wilkes County, N.C. The son of the late Nelson Robert Earp and Mary

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Mooresville Arts announces winners of 42nd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fifty-eight artists entered Mooresville Arts’ 42nd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte and beyond contributed 103 entries, showcasing their talent and

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Statesville Woman’s Club provides more than 500 meals on Take-Out Hunger Day

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) recently participated in their second National Day of Service with an emphasis on food insecurity. The National Day of Service is a

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Health Beat: Having a notarized advance directive is important in North Carolina

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Have you ever wondered who makes healthcare decisions for you when you’re no longer able to? These decisions are in your hands with predetermined advance directives. Many

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Letter to the Editor: I-SS Board should reject ‘absurd’ proposal to post Ten Commandments in district schools

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: We read the article in the Iredell Free News about the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education member proposing to require all district schools to display a poster with

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Dove House helps children heal after experiencing domestic and sexual violence

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE At the statewide 2024 Symposium on Domestic and Sexual Violence held in Statesville, Executive Director Beth McKeithan and Dove House Nurse Practitioner Heather Waleski described serving children

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 2-10

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Melia Anthonia Luckey, 28, of Talley Street, Troutman, charged with possession of cocaine and

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ICSO announces passing of Canine Lucky

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of retired ICSO Canine Lucky earlier this week. The 11-year-old German shepherd passed away peacefully with his devoted partner,

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

Posted on October 13, 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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Lacing Up for a Cure 5K raises $35K to help cancer patients

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 400 people participated in the recent Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $35,000 to help local patients

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Hurricane Response: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel deployed to Western N.C. to support law enforcement agencies in region

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell and Chief Deputy William Hamby were among the first first-responders from outside the region to survey the devastation wrought on Western North

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I-SS Board member wants Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights poster displayed in all district schools

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a request to display a poster that features the Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

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

Posted on October 12, 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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Viewpoint: Traversing the American psychosis with Francis Collins

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The National Institute of Mental Health defines psychosis as “a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact

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City of Statesville announces 2024 leaf collection schedule

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin its annual leaf collection program on Monday, October 21. To make the process as efficient as possible, the city has divided

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EnergyUnited commissions new solar farm in Davie County

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited, in partnership with hep solar, recently celebrated the commissioning of the Perendale Solar Farm, a new 8.2-megawatt solar facility in Davie County. Project stakeholders and community

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

City of Statesville ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Transformers will be sent out on October 23, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the

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Mindy Lombard

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mindy Nicole Plyler Lombard, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Levine-Dickson Hospice House surrounded by her loving

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Deborah Lynne Stroud

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Deborah Lynne Stroud, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Debi was born in Wyoming on January 24, 1961, to the late

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Mary Waugh Reavis

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Faye Waugh Reavis, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1928, in Iredell County to Bruce Austin Waugh and

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A Walk in Their Shoes: Event raises awareness of domestic violence in Iredell County (Photos)

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A small group of domestic violence survivors and advocates met on the campus of Mitchell Community College on Thursday evening before participating in the “Walk a Mile

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Statesville ABC Board awards $92,000 to local nonprofits for substance abuse education programs

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board has awarded $92,000 to eight area agencies through its Education Grant Program to help fund the organizations’ substance abuse programs. The agencies receiving

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Third annual Heart of Jazz event set for November 8

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes 20 percent

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Statesville council, mayor express appreciation for hurricane relief efforts

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Council clears the way for two developments with potential for almost 500 homes BY STACIE LETT CAIN On a night when they denied a request for a rezoning for the

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N.C. insurance commissioner urges Medicare beneficiaries to review their options for 2025

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 11)

Posted on October 11, 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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Joyce Moore

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joyce Evelyn Poston Bowman Moore, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on March 2,

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Charlie Lee Ramseur

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charlie Lee Ramseur, 82, of 543 Woodlawn Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family. He was born

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Larry Fink Jr.

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lawrence “Larry” Dalton Fink Jr. passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on October 6, 1942, in Williamsport, Pa., Larry lived a

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Ellen Behrens

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ellen Campbell Behrens, 73, of Troutman, N.C., found eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1951, in Nassau County, N.Y., to

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Annual Courage Luncheon: Rainbow Kidz director shares vision for bereavement center (Photo Gallery)

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL FROM STAFF REPORTS Superheroes are known for their courage and their willingness to help others. On Wednesday, nearly 500 superheroes gathered at the Statesville Civic Center

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