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Thomas Edward Baron

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Thomas Edward Baron, a distinguished contractor from Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 78. Tom was born on June 21, 1946, in Rhode

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ICSO Felony Arrests: September 23 – October 2

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 23 ♦ Antonio Ivan Aguilar-Jimenez, 25, of Bayneswoods Lane, Indian Land, S.C., charged with breaking or

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

Posted on October 6, 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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N.C. emergency management officials report on Helene recovery effort

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National Guard

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Statesville Chamber announces winners of 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo (Photos)

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Friday, September 13, turned out to be lucky for the winners of the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo sponsored by Bobcat. It was slightly damp, but spirits

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Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Police & E-911 Communications personnel continue efforts to help Western North Carolina

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department personnel continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team

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Troutman Ruritan Club inspires community to join in Helene relief efforts (Photos)

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The rain had barely stopped last Saturday when Troutman Ruritan Club member Nick Jaroszynski asked members on the club’s group chat if they were interested in doing

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Fire causes significant damage to home on Lake Norman (Photos)

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mooresville, Troutman, Mount Mourne, Lake Norman, South Iredell, Davidson, and Denver fire fighters and the Sherrills Fords fire boat,

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Jerry Alan Hicks

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Alan Hicks, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Glenwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born

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Georgina Ann Brackett

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Georgina Ann Smith Brackett, 63, passed away October 3, 2024, at her home. She was born September 24, 1961, in Catawba County, N.C., to Johnny Smith and the late Peggy

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Lacing Up for a Cure 5K event draws crowd of cancer survivors, supporters (Photo Gallery)

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell Health System held its inaugural Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville YMCA on Saturday. The event attracted around 430 runners and walkers of

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

Posted on October 5, 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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Statesville Council exploring options for increasing funding for Civic Center operations, renovations

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council is considering several options for increasing funding for the daily operations and renovations for the Statesville Civic Center. Among the options available

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Voter registration deadline approaching for 2024 general election

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 5, in North Carolina must register to vote by 5 p.m.

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Viewpoint: It’s time to stop pushing on doors marked pull

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Some years ago, my pastor preached a sermon entitled “Pushing on Doors Marked Pull.” While I’ve long forgotten the details, the title never escaped me. Obviously, the

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Photo Gallery: Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert featuring the Megan Doss Band

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Megan Doss Band took the stage in Downtown Statesville for the final concert of the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 season. Photo Gallery

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Statesville Longest Table event canceled; organizers collecting donations for communities affected by Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As families in Western North Carolina struggle with the lack of so many necessities due to Hurricane Helene, the Statesville Longest Table planning committee and event sponsors

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Viewpoint: A Message from Mayor Kutteh

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dear Citizens of Statesville: The overwhelming outpouring of support from our community for the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the

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Richard Loyd McIntosh Sr.

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Loyd McIntosh Sr., 87, of Davidson, N.C., went to be in the arms of his beloved wife of 55½ years, Carolyn, on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the S.

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Billie Johnson

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Billie Patterson Johnson, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was

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Lynda McDaniels

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lynda Sue Barbee McDaniels, 67, of Conover, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. Sue was born July

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MPD cancels 2024 Afternoon Out Event, encourages residents to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department has canceled the 2024 Afternoon Out Event scheduled for October 13 because so many individuals and resources involved in the event meeting critical

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 4)

Posted on October 4, 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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‘God is trying to reach you and get your attention’ (Photos)

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ event inspires students to overcome life’s challenges BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students, parents, and others participated in the Field of Faith event Tuesday

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Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earns ACGME accreditation

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on September 6. “For many years, Iredell Health

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Sheriff: Burglary suspect arrested, held without bond following ICSO investigation

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man and a juvenile face a felony breaking and entering charge in connection with a residential burglary near Troutman. On September 23, Iredell County Sheriff’s

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William Ronald Davidson Sr.

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

William Ronald “Ron” Davidson Sr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1947,

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John Leihugh Moseley

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Leihugh Moseley, 72, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on December 18, 1951, in Chatham County, Ga., to Carroll

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Organizers of Mooresville Longest Table event cancel meal, redirect food to Western N.C.

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Organizers of the Mooresville Longest Table gathering scheduled for Sunday, October 6, have announced plans to redirect the food intended for the event to communities in Western

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Sheriff: Man charged with stealing vehicle from dealership

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Clayton man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle as a result of the combined efforts of Iredell County Sheriff’s

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Megan Doss Band to perform at final 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will conclude on Friday, October 4, with a performance by the Megan Doss Band. Based in the N.C.

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Koppelmeyer retiring as executive director of Iredell Arts Council

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Arts Council Executive Director John Koppelmeyer has announced his retirement, effective November 30. He notified the Board during its meeting on September 17. Koppelmeyer, who was

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DSDC, SCVB partnering with balloon pilots to lift up Spruce Pine during Cycle NC stop in Statesville

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the local hot air balloon pilot community are working to raise funds for Spruce Pine

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President Biden approves governor’s request for active-duty military personnel to assist in Western N.C.

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — President Biden on Wednesday approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western

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All N.C. State Parks west of I-77 closed through at least October 31

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — All North Carolina State Parks west of Interstate 77, including Lake Norman State Park, are closed through at least October 31. These parks include Chimney

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Nicole Pelland

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Nicole Ann Bottoms Pelland, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nicole was born on January 6, 1983, to

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