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Danny Denver Matney

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Danny Denver Matney, 79, of Kings Mountain, N.C., passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born, May 26, 1945, he was the son of

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I-SS: Latest cost estimate for Weathers Creek High School construction tops $162 million

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Two months ago, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners asked Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to provide them with a breakdown of all costs associated with the construction of

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John Robert Knox

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

John Robert Knox, 67, of Cool Spring, N.C., died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1956, in West Covina, Calif. John was

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Troutman Council approves new process for evaluating traffic impact of proposed developments

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a text amendment to replace the Traffic Impact Analysis section of the Troutman Unified Development Ordinance to reflect the town

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N.C. Judicial Voter Guide for 2024 general election now available online

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH —  The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 General Election is now available on the N.C. State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about

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SPD Felony Arrests: July 22-31

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ Roslin Louis, 23, of Signal Hill Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I

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Iredell Water Corp. ends water restrictions

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Water Corp. announced Friday an end to all water restrictions put in place over the last several weeks to protect its water supply during a period

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City of Statesville: Public Notice

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

PUBLIC NOTICE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY The City Council of the City of Statesville intends to lease the following city-owned property, PIN 4744-20-2763.000, also described as: Being all of LOT

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Pamela Compton Wright

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela “Pam” June Compton Wright, 65, of Mt. Ulla, N.C,, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born November 22, 1958,

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Town of Mooresville reports thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater flowed into Dye Creek Branch

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Friday reported that thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater had flowed into the Dye Creek Branch as a result of flash flooding

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EnergyUnited crews have restored power to more than 10,000 members; only a handful of outages remain in Iredell

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited expect to restore most remaining power outages caused by Tropical Storm Debby by 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 9 or sooner. As of Friday morning, crews have

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Iredell Health System now offering Bair Hugger technology for surgery patients

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Have you or someone you know woken up from anesthesia shivering? You may think it’s from the seemingly freezing temperatures in the operating room. Scientifically speaking, there’s

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MPD Felony Arrests: July 16-31

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, of Limerick Road, Mooresville, charged with statutory rape of a child

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (August 9)

Posted on August 9, 2024 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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NCDHHS provides guidance for keeping wells safe after flooding

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe after a flood. Excessive rains and flooding can

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EnergyUnited responding to power outages from Tropical Storm Debby

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews are working to restore power outages and assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby as the storm continues to move through the cooperative’s service area. Flooding

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DPI announces eligibility guidelines for free or reduced price meals for 2024-2025 school year

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Thursday announced the 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in

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Matthew Jacob Lasswell

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Matthew Jacob Lasswell, 49, of the Cool Spring Community, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on June 26,

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Margaret Franklin Ramsue Scott

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret Franklin Ramsue Scott, 63, affectionately known as Frankie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by her family at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in

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Charles Edgar Richards

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles “Chaz” Edgar Richards, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away as a result of an auto accident on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1950, to

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Edward Keith Boan

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward Keith Boan, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 15, 1956, to the late James Earl Boan and

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Frank Paul DiStefano

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Frank Paul DiStefano, 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., on November 13, 1946, he was the husband of Karen Peterson

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Lillie Louise Krider

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lillie Louise Krider, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Catawba County, N.C., on February 23, 1941, and was the daughter of

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Sheriff: Mt. Ulla man charged with setting house fire that killed pets, injured firefighters

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Ulla man faces eight felony charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a home, killed several pets and injured two firefighters. Iredell County Sheriff

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N.C. Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections to host town hall in Statesville

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections will host a town hall in Statesville on Thursday, August 29. This event is part of a

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East Side Baptist Church to hold Homecoming on August 11

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN East Side Baptist Church in Statesville will hold Homecoming on Sunday, August 11. Pastor Jim Park will be the guest speaker during Sunday School at 10 a.m.

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City of Statesville: Notice of Public Hearings

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Public Notice TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE’S PLANNING JURISDICTION YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE: That the City Council of the City of Statesville

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Iredell County: Notice of Public Hearing

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Public Notice THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM OF THE IREDELL COUNTY

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Ronald Wayne Mills

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ronald Wayne Mills, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after suffering a long battle with diabetes. Ronnie had a booming voice but a big heart

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Charles Michael Beetner

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles Michael Beetner, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday night, August 2, 2024. He was born June 27, 1940, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to parents Ray and Myra Beetner.

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N.C. fire marshal urges preparedness ahead of major storm threat

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents across Central and Eastern North Carolina to prepare immediately for severe weather conditions as tropical storm Debby approaches.

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Iredell Health System recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Charlotte region

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been recognized in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Charlotte, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing of their

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I-SS early college students begin 2024-2025 school year

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools early college students returned to campus on Tuesday, kicking off the new year a week before most district students. At Crossroads Arts and Science Early

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Photo Gallery: Troutman Police Department hosts National Night Out

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out at ESC Park on Tuesday evening. Representatives from Iredell-Statesville Schools, local law enforcement agencies and fire departments,

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Man who orchestrated string of armed robberies sentenced to 10-plus years in federal prison

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Newton man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for a string of armed robberies in North Carolina. Adrian Alexander Bryson, 29, was ordered to serve

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Iredell commissioners vote to eliminate county funding for Wayside Volunteer Fire Department

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday began the process of eliminating county funding for the Wayside Volunteer Fire Department. The move, which almost certainly signals the end of

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