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Eileen Stevenson Bader

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Eileen Stevenson Bader of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on May 23, 1955, in Bergen County, N.J., to the late

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Indigenous singer-songwriter Charly Lowry to perform at Iredell Arts Council on January 22

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council continues its commitment to bringing original, high-quality music to downtown Statesville with a live performance by Charly Lowry on Thursday, January 22. The

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ICPYC awarded additional NC Pre-K slots, opening new seats at N.B. Mills Elementary

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) has been awarded additional NC Pre-K slots through North Carolina’s statewide reallocation process. This award will allow ICPYC to serve

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Eighth-graders learn about educational opportunities, possible career pathways at I-SS event

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Statesville Civic Center was filled with more than 1,500 Iredell-Statesville Schools eighth-graders on Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual Eighth Grade on the Move event. The

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City of Statesville: Notice of Request for Quote for a Valve Maintenance Skid System

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sealed bid for furnishing a Valve Maintenance Skid System will be sent out on January 19, 2026, and will be received by the City of Statesville at 301 S. Center

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Wilma Wiggins Mangum

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Wilma Wiggins Mangum of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was

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Philip Charles Coleman

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Philip Charles Coleman of the Shepherds Community in Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He inspired many people with

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Mitchell Community College hosts annual MLK Celebration (Photos)

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College recently hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, bringing together students, employees, and community members under the theme “The Dream Still Walks

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A Bucket-List Item: Morgan helps ring closing bell at New York Stock Exchange

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Throughout his career, William Morgan has helped his clients invest in the stock market from his office in Statesville. Earlier this month the owner and CEO of

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Pine Lake Prep student wins school spelling bee for third straight year

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Tegan Seely, a Pine Lake Preparatory sixth-grader, recently won the school’s Spelling Bee for the third straight year. After finishing runner-up to a seventh-grader when she was

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 9-15

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 9 ♦ Brandon Scott Campbell, 40, of Antietam Road, Statesville, charged with larceny and misdemeanor larceny. ♦

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 New Hire Bonus)

Posted on January 18, 2026 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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Foster Love Adopt Repeat celebrates move into new home in Mooresville

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Since it began operating more than seven years ago, Foster Love Adopt Repeat (FLAR) has provided resources for foster parents out of makeshift space in Downtown Mooresville.

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Margaret “Peggy” Braden Tune

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret “Peggy” Alice Shields Braden Tune, 92, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Peggy was born

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Geneva Mae Bryant Handy

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Geneva Mae Bryant Handy, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 18, 1928,

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Linwood Barrie Moore

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Linwood Barrie Moore, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. He was born September 7, 1944, in Wake County, the son of the late

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Michael Jackson Carrigan

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Michael Jackson Carrigan, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born January 18, 1951, the son of the late Roy Jackson

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‘This is the answer to all of our prayers!’

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Missing teen located near home in eastern Iredell County IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Saturday afternoon that a missing teen had been located. “This is the answer

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City of Statesville announces revised schedule for MLK Holiday week

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 17)

Posted on January 17, 2026 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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Nominations now open for 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. Established in 1979, the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards acknowledge the efforts of North Carolinians and

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Harry “Bud” Brown

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Harry “Bud” Brown, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born July 20, 1946, in Utica, N.Y. The son of Harry and Marge Brown, he

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Steven Clay Hager

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Steven Clay Hager, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1950, at Lawrence Hospital in Mooresville to

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Randy Lynn Lambert

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Randy Lynn Lambert, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Randy was born on February 23, 1964, to the late Donald

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Karen Nicole Church Mayhew

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Karen Nicole Church Mayhew, 40, of Advance, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Karen was born March 29, 1985, to Mac Austin Church and Debora Steele Church. She

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Sylvia Mayanna White 

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia Mayanna White was born on September 18, 1951, in Newton, N.C. She was the middle child of five children born to the late Deacon John C. and Deaconess Vivian Graham

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Bridget Lynn Gilbert Evans

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Bridget Lynn Gilbert Evans, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 15, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was the daughter of the

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Girl Scout cookie booths open for business across Iredell County

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Girl Scout cookie booths are officially open for business across 40 counties in central and western North Carolina at small businesses, supermarkets, shopping centers and more. Thousands

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A View from the Hudson: Men are anything but fantastic

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, having earlier poured some coffee an inch to the right of my cup, which

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Sheriff: Massive search for Gideon Ferguson continues in eastern Iredell County

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff As the massive search for Gideon Ferguson continued Friday in eastern Iredell County, multiple law enforcement agencies were working together to locate the missing Iredell County teenager. In

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Scott urges less division, more focus on becoming ‘our brother’s keeper’ at Troutman MLK Breakfast

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman residents and elected officials celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday morning at the Town of Troutman’s fifth annual breakfast and

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Should Artists Launch Branded Crypto Exchanges

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Today, almost anyone with the resources and determination can run a crypto exchange under their own brand. This is due to white-label cryptocurrency exchange platforms, which offer a business-in-a-box solution

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Hospitality Design That Works: Blending Efficiency With Long-Lasting Style

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Hospitality businesses operate in environments where design choices influence guest perception and daily performance. Facilities shape how guests move, interact, and remember their experience. At the same time, design decisions

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Mobile Gaming Trends: Why Social Apps Are Outpacing Traditional Consoles

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

  Mobile gaming is winning because it matches modern habits, not because consoles suddenly got worse. To be perfectly clear, the mobile games market is most likely to reach US$134.22bn

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How to Play Anonymous Online Slots in California in 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Keeping your information private is crucial, especially when enjoying real money online slots. California players have finally caught a break with platforms like Uptown Aces that let you skip the whole verification

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Preparing for Remote Careers in Health Information Management

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

The medical field has undergone a considerable transformation in how clerical responsibilities are performed. Medical centers, practices, and healthcare systems presently rely extensively on specialists who can supervise patient information,

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