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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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Osteen Yvonne Ostwalt

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Osteen McLean Ostwalt, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 23, 1931, in Iredell County

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Judge Collier remembered for his love of family, lifetime of service

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Hon. Robert Alvis Collier Jr. was remembered on Saturday afternoon for his fairness and compassion as a judge, for his unconditional love for his family, friends

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Mooresville police ask for public’s assistance in fatal hit-and-run investigation

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Mooresville woman.

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Tara Dyer Henderson

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Tara Dyer Henderson, 45, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 3, 1979, in Huntington, W.Va.,

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Douglas Lee Bates

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Douglas Lee Bates was born October 1, 1959, and passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and passed away peacefully

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Carolann Covert

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Carolann Covert, 66, Davidson, N.C., passed away on September 12, 2024. She wasn’t just a person; she was a force. A woman with a heart that was as strong as

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ICSO: Threat assessment investigators have found no evidence of ‘verified threats’ against schools in Iredell County

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office threat assessment investigators spent the weekend tracking multiple threats of school violence circulating on social media and have determined that no “verified threats”

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Statesville Woman’s Club supports Children’s Homes of Iredell County, announces upcoming events

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its September meeting at the historic clubhouse. The guest speaker was Kevin Angell, director of Children’s Homes of Iredell County, and

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Health Beat: Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center raises awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects more than 12 million Americans. In fact, one in five people over the age of 60 is living with PAD. September is

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Two suspects jailed following chase by Mooresville officers

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face felony charges after being apprehended by Mooresville police officers on Sunday morning following a chase along Interstate 77. The Mooresville Police Department announced the

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Mooresville police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash on Rocky River Road

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a young woman early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a report of a

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Town Council hears presentation about adult care services available to Troutman residents

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) Program Director Debbie Howell presented the Troutman Town Council with information about the program ‘s efforts to serve elderly Iredell County residents.

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Statesville Council to hold public hearings on three proposed residential developments

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday is scheduled to consider three rezoning requests for residential developments that would result in the construction of 1,603 single-family dwelling units.

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James Joseph Bartlett

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James J. Bartlett, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born and raised on Long

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Local History: Medicine men preyed on community in early 20th century

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I recently came across a 122-year-old newspaper article that sent me down a rabbit hole. On December 19, 1902, the Landmark printed a brief story from the

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2nd annual Fall Fun & Food Truck Festival set for September 28 at Iredell County Fairgrounds

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Children’s Hope Alliance and the CHA Heartstrings Program, invites the community to attend the 2nd annual Fall Fun &

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

Posted on September 15, 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: September 6-12

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 6 ♦ Matthew Boyd Garner, 44, of Breezeway Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession

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