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Piedmont HealthCare Pelvic Health Center set to open September 23

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare announced plans on Thursday to open the PHC Pelvic Health Center, a newly renovated joint location at 1804 Davie Avenue in Statesville, on Monday, September

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Marilyn Ann Hinckley

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Creasey Hinckley, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Little Rock, Ark., to the

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Betty Wooten

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Coggins Wooten, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1930, in Forsyth County, N.C., to the late William and

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Brett Dana Feldman

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Brett Dana Zuckerman Dunne-Feldman, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1964,

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James Wayne Shrader

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Jim” Wayne Shrader, 67, of Mooresville, N.C. and formerly of West Richland, Wash., and Greer, S.C., passed from his earthly life on September 14, 2024. Jim was born to

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Viewpoint: This world needs less judgment and more understanding

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT A 10-year-old boy was captivated by a sign in his neighborhood advertising “Puppies for sale.” He went up to the house and rang the doorbell, and when

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Fall Fine Art Crawl to showcase more than 45 talented artists in Downtown Statesville

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2024 Fall Fine Art Crawl will be held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, September 21. From 2 to 6 p.m., the work of 45 artists will

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Gov. Cooper warns of impending early childhood education and child care crisis

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing $67.5 million  in stop gap funding this week in an effort to stabilize North

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SPD: Statesville man charged with DWI, flee to elude arrest after high-speed chase

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FFROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony charges in connection with a high-speed chase that spanned more than 20 miles until his vehicle became disabled. The Statesville Police

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County manager defends ECOM staff, pushes back against effort to ‘erode public’s trust’ in department

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Manager Beth Mull issued a statement Wednesday defending the work of the Emergency Communications Department staff and EMS personnel in the wake of recent criticism

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Julio Benjamin Moreno

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Julio Benjamin Moreno, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Colombia on September 21, 1955, to the late Gabriel Moreno

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Mooresville police investigating fatal crash on Highway 150

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that claimed the life of a Maiden man on Monday evening. About 6:23 p.m. Monday, officers responded to

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Iredell commissioners sign off on plan to pay for Harmony Elementary renovations

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved Iredell-Statesville Schools’ request to use N.C. Education Lottery funds to pay for renovations at Harmony Elementary School. I-SS

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I-SS superintendent criticizes N.C. lawmakers for voucher program, teacher pay

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Tuesday publicly criticized N.C. lawmakers for diverting taxpayer money to private schools and for failing to significantly increase teacher pay. During

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Joel Wayne Cook

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joel Wayne Cook, a devoted husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on September 15, 2024, at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in

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Emmett Thompson Head

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Emmett Thompson Head, 79, of Olin, N.C., died September 14, 2024, at his home. Born in Alexander County on November 8, 1944, he was a son of the late Eugene

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James Pomp Hunt

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James Pomp Hunt, affectionately called “Buddy,” was born in Beckley, W.Va., on January 17, 1951, and was the son of the late James Hunt and Mary Louise Keaton. He departed

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Jeremiah Lee Grady

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeremiah Lee Grady, nine-month-old son of Lester Lee Grady Jr. and Kelsi Jones Grady, was born at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on July 17, 2024. He departed

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Fort Dobbs to host living history event on September 28

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a living history event on Saturday, September 28. Visitors can interact with re-enactors dressed as 1750’s era soldiers and settlers

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Mendelson to perform at the Iredell Arts Council on September 19

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is scheduled to perform on the stage at the Iredell Arts Council at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. Riding high on praise

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Statesville Council approves 1,378-home development off Nabors Road

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday night approved the first reading of a plan to build almost 1,400 homes on 600 acres of farmland near the

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Charles McDonald Jr.

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles “Charlie” McDonald Jr., 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 30, 1937, in High Point, N.C., he was

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Cedric Anthony Steele

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Cedric Anthony Steele, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was born on October 20,

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Bruce Eugene Pope

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Bruce Eugene Pope, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his son’s home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iredell County on

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Floyd Wayne Lytton

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Floyd Wayne Lytton, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County to the late

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I-SS parents complain about changes to district’s program for students with autism

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Amber Ford had never spoke publicly about some of the challenges her son Landon faces with autism. That changed last week when the mother of five stood

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Sheriff: Man charged with stealing more than $100K from elderly relative

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces nine felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $100,000 from an elderly relative following an investigation by the

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Eva Jane Black

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Eva Jane Black, 81, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Raleigh, W.Va., to Clarence R. Bower and Alka

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Carol Anne Todd

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Anne Todd, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Heritage Care Assisted Living in Conover, N.C. She was born on March 16, 1950, in

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Statesville teen participates in NCACC’s 13th Annual YouthVoice event

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), in collaboration with North Carolina 4-H and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Carolina, hosted the 13th annual YouthVoice

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More than 20 students graduate from Mitchell Community College’s BLET Program

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 20 students recently graduated from Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program this summer. BLET is designed to give students the essential skills required

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NCDHHS encourages North Carolinians to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is encouraging everyone age six months and older to get their seasonal flu shot and COVID-19

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East Side Baptist Church to host three-day fall revival

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN East Side Baptist Church in Statesville invites the community to attend a three-day fall revival featuring evangelist Dave Kistler as the speaker. Meetings will be at 6:30

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Piedmont HealthCare welcomes newest director of operations

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the addition of Kayce Johnson as a director of operations. As the organization continues its rapid expansion, with over 70 locations

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

City of Statesville Statesville, North Carolina Statesville Waterline Replacement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the City of Statesville Waterline Replacement will be received by the City

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Jessica Dagenhart

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jessica Dagenhart, 39 of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. Jess was born in Pennsylvania on August 30, 1985,

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