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Troutman Garden Club celebrates 75th anniversary with luncheon at Lake Norman State Park

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on

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Why Shipping Containers are the Smart Storage Solution

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

When it comes to choosing a reliable, affordable, and flexible storage solution, shipping containers are quickly becoming the go-to option for homeowners, business owners, and construction professionals alike.  Originally designed

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Sheriff: Two suspects arrested on felony drug charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in

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Home on Buffalo Shoals Road heavily damaged by early morning blaze (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire on Buffalo Shoals Road about

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James Thomas Barbour

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James Thomas Barbour, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. The family of Mr. Barbour will receive friends at 11 a.m. on

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Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hanley

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hanley. Known to many simply as “Nana,” Cindy

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Barbara Carol Wirth

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Carol Iserson Wirth, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1934

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William “Billy” Robert Mullis

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Billy” Robert Mullis, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1959, in Mooresville to the late

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Mitchell Community College honors 2025 BLET graduates

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus.

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Mooresville commissioners vote to reduce speed limit on portion of West Lowrance Avenue

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Motorists who travel a portion of West Lowrance Avenue in Mooresville will notice new signage and a reduced speed limit in the coming days. The Town Board

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Shirley Sue Bustle

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Sue Sherrill Bustle, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville. Shirley was born August 21,1934, in

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Mooresville man charged with insurance fraud following daughter’s fatal hit-and-run crash

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN  A Mooresville man faces a felony insurance fraud charge following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Scott

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Teague named director of environmental services at Iredell Health System

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Amy Teague as director of environmental services. Teague previously served as assistant director of environmental services at Frye Regional

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Troutman Council to consider rezoning, annexation requests for Clontz Hill Road development on Thursday

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The most contentious item on the Troutman Town Council’s meeting agenda Thursday is expected to be consideration of requests for annexation and conditional rezoning of 151 acres

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I-SS superintendent announces leadership changes at five district schools

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the following personnel moves for the 2025-2026 school year after Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting: ♦ Andrew Mehall, principal

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Solving the Email Lookup Problem Without Tracking or Logins

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Nowadays, personal data has become one of the most valuable currencies in the digital world. Therefore, maintaining online privacy has become crucial. One of the factors that causes concern for

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Know Your Options Before You Spend

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Every transaction involves multiple parties. This typically includes willing and able buyers and sellers. The buyers utilize scarce resources (money or credit) to purchase products and services from sellers. It’s

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Susan Corbett Dawson

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Susan Corbett Dawson closed the book on her amazing life on June 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born December 1, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., Susan cultivated a life of

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Jose Chalita Bruzual

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jose Chalita Bruzual, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jose was born June 22, 1941, in Porlamar, Isla de

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Mary Louise Cook

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Louise Cook, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Louise was born on July 13, 1931. She was preceded in death by her mother Lucy

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Jack Cooper

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jackie Eugene Cooper, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed to his heavenly home on June 8,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Aubin and HC Cooper, and siblings.

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Mary Carolyn Wilhelm Bass

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Carolyn Wilhelm Bass was a very special, strong woman who endured a lifetime of hardships and pain and still kept herself strong for all those around her. She resided

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Bobby Ray Shoemaker

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bobby Ray Shoemaker, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in the care of the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on October 21, 1934, to

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Kenneth Reid Gaither

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Reid Gaither, 72, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A visitation for Kenneth will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m.

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Randy Carlton Stutts

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Randy Carlton Stutts of Hamptonville, N.C., born on March 16, 1956, in Iredell County, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a

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Frances Jones Roberts

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Frances Jones Roberts, 86, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Ridge Valley Center in Wilkesboro, N.C. She was born February 24, 1939, in Casar, N.C.,

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Sheriff: Two men arrested in connection with shootout on Wall Street; deputies searching for third suspect

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two men wanted in connection with a shootout that occurred on Wall Street near Statesville on May 29 were behind bars on Tuesday after being taken into custody

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Statesville City Council approves charter amendments, altering municipal election process

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The process for municipal elections in the City of Statesville has been changed, beginning with this fall’s races, following a June 2 vote by the City Council

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I-SS Board expresses support for N.C. House budget for 2025-2027

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER North Carolina school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools, are experiencing budget difficulties that affect their ability to adequately fund services for Exceptional Children (EC) programs, retain highly qualified

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Attorney general seeking injunction to prevent $42 million in federal funding cuts to N.C. law enforcement

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 17 other attorneys general have joined together to oppose about $500 million in cuts to public safety grants nationwide.

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Birth Announcements: May 14-June 4

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 14 ♦ A boy, Koen Lee Parker, born to Brandon Parker and Brittany Reavis of

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Waiwaiole retires from Troutman Fire & Rescue, completing nearly 40-year career in fire service

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Veteran firefighter and public servant Jaime Waiwaiole has officially retired after a nearly four decade career in the fire service.  Waiwaiole’s last day with Troutman Fire &

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Legislative Update: The North Carolina Border Protection Act would hold sanctuary cities accountable

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week the N.C. House of Representatives passed a Senate bill entitled the North Carolina Border Protection Act, SB 153. I supported this bill for a

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Donald Andrew Stern Sr.

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Andrew Stern Sr., 90, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on

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Sylvia Warren Moore

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Warren Moore, 90, of Iron Station, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, June 6, 2025. Sylvia was born in Statesville, N.C., to the

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Bonnie Gail Getgood

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bonnie Gail Getgood, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 65. Born on January 8, 1960,

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