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Steve Jones

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Steven Craig Jones, who was known as “Steve” by friends and “Craig” by family, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 28, 2024, after a short courageous

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Steve Sprinkle

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Floyd Steven Sprinkle, 80, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Steve was born October 2, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., and was

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Sheriff: Registered sex offender arrested after ICSO canine alerts deputies to presence of narcotics in vehicle

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office canine alerted deputies to the presence of an illegal narcotic in the vehicle

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Tractor Supply celebrating opening of new Troutman store

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., will hold a grand opening for its new Troutman store from Thursday, September 5, through Sunday,

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Iredell Health System helped former Indy race team mechanic beat cancer

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Laurence Gerrish spent most of his life in the fast lane – until a cancer diagnosis slowed him down. Gerrish began his Formula One racing career in

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Shaquille O’Neal and law enforcement team up for gun safety campaign

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and police departments across the country are teaming up this week to make sure gun owners everywhere practice firearms security and safety at

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SPD seeking public’s assistance in shooting investigation

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public to assist with the investigation of last week’s armed robbery of an employee of Brinks Armed Transport. About

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Iredell Ready honored by the International Economic Development Council

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Ready, a program led by Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC), will receive a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development

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Barbara Johnston

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Campbell Johnston, 94, of Davidson, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Sevya Homes of Mooresville. She was born November

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Richard Henry Hart

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard “Rick” Henry Hart, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., announces his passing on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical

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Veronica Kelly

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Veronica Kelly, 92, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Edison, N.J., peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October

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Roy Edmund “Eddie” Stockes Jr.

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

After many years living with both heart and kidney disease, Roy Edmund Stockes Jr. passed away peacefully at 91 at his home in California on August 25, 2024. Roy was

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Mary Nunnery

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Kirby Nunnery, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Carolina Continued Care of Pineville. Mary was born August 31, 1942, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., and

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Lenora Reid

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lenora Conselette Heaggans Reid was born in Iredell County on July 5, 1948. She passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Celebration of Life Services will be

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Iredell Arts Council accepting grassroots subgrant applications through September 30

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots

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Full Bloom Film Festival kicks off Thursday with curated screening, VIP event

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) returns this week, and the ninth edition promises to be the biggest and best yet. With over 80 filmmakers from around

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South Iredell High senior organizing pickleball tournament to help impoverished students

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JULIE HIGGIE Summer was a busy time for South Iredell High School senior Jacqueline Maglente as she worked on an ambitious idea to fulfill requirements of the International Baccalaureate

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Iredell commissioners considering two proposals to improve service in Wayside Fire District

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners are continuing to explore options to provide reliable fire protection to residents of the Wayside Fire District after Cool Springs Fire Department officials rejected

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Ross McElwee to receive Full Bloom Film Festival’s Buzz Award

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY AMY FUHRMAN There are family ties deeply entwined with this year’s Full Bloom Film Festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival has selected filmmaker Ross McElwee as recipient

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N.C. State Board of Elections will not remove We The People presidential nominee from ballots

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has rejected a request from the We The People Party to remove its presidential nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,

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7th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate hope and healing that comes with recovery

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, September 28, at ESC Park, located at 338 North Avenue in Troutman. The event,

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Horizon Church to host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Women’s Choir on September 22

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church in Statesville will present Recovery Soldiers Ministries Women’s Choir for a Song & Testimonial Service at 10 a.m. on

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Birth Announcements: August 12-24

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 12 ♦ A boy, Jose Francisco Martinez Urbina, born to Jason Martinez and Veronica Santiago

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I-SS implements cost-saving measures in effort to cover shortfall in state funding for busing

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools is hoping to save millions of dollars by tweaking its bus transportation services during the 2024-2025 school year. District officials have implemented a series of

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 22-29

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 22 ♦ Kathleen Louise Clydesdale, 64, of Crestridge Road, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by a

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Bettie Jordan Waugh

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Bettie Jordan Waugh, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Glenwood Rehab and Nursing in Mooresville. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Mooresville

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Claire Werthwein Pleiss

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Claire Werthwein Pleiss, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1954, in North Plainfield, N.J., to the late Christian and

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Linda Dishman

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Dellinger Dishman, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 30, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center following a brief illness. She was born November 29, 1944, in Iredell County to

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Trinity Episcopal youth group raises money to furnish new Fifth Street Ministries tiny home

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church’s senior youth group recently organized a fundraising event to furnish one of four tiny homes generously donated to Fifth Street Ministries by Purple Heart

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Manheim Statesville sponsors Field Day for the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont (Photos)

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont members were treated to a Back-to-School Field Day on Friday afternoon, enjoying the obstacle course, football booth, kickball, hula hoops,

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

Posted on September 1, 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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Sherry Lynn Haag

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Sherry Lynn Elliott Haag, 73, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born on November 13, 1950, she was the wife of

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Mollie Rary

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mollie Margaret Fletcher Rary, 95, peacefully joined her precious Lord and Savior and her family in her heavenly home at her home on Friday morning, August 30, 2024. She was

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Edward Lee Bass

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward “Ed” Lee Bass, 92, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born on April 24, 1932, in Statesville, he was the

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Clyde David Lippard

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Clyde David Lippard, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 27, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Clyde was born March 11, 1932, in Iredell County. He was the middle

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

Posted on August 31, 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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