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Mickey Godfrey

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Marshall “Mickey” Lee Godfrey, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mickey was born November 7,

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Dr. Deborah Black-Carpenter

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dr. Deborah Black-Carpenter passed peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Deborah was born on May 21, 1960, in

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Howard Wayne Jenkins

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip”, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House after years of declining health. He was born

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Jeffrey Adams

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey Adams, 64, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born September 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Pharr

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Brenda Pope Miller

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Pope Miller, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1950, in

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Norma Jean Neal

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Norma Jean Neal, 67, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2025, at Valley Nursing. She was born July 21, 1957, in Alexander County to the late Roosevelt

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5 Best Cloud Security Systems for Business in 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

In 2025, the need for advanced security solutions has never been greater. As businesses face increasing risks from cyberattacks to physical intrusions the demand for reliable, scalable, and intelligent security

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Exploring the Multifaceted Research Potential of Hexarelin Peptide

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Hexarelin, a synthetic hexapeptide, has drawn significant attention in scientific research due to its hypothesized potential to modulate growth hormone (GH) secretion. Composed of the amino acids His-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂, Hexarelin is

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SPD officer involved in collision while responding to scene of earlier crash

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday involving a Statesville Police Department officer who was responding to the scene of

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Iredell Arts Council bringing Afrobeat & art to Downtown Statesville on May 17

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 17, on Court Street in Downtown Statesville, offering an evening of live music, local

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council, town manager have created this mess

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: This could be one of the most contradictory statements one has ever heard. “Town Manager Ron Wyatt opened the session, saying that being frugal is key while

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Mooresville officials celebrate groundbreaking for $10 million Moor Park renovations

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project on Wednesday. Standing in front of the scoreboard, town commissioners reflected on the

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City of Statesville: Notice of Public Hearing

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The City Council of the City of Statesville, North Carolina (the “City”) has determined to consider whether to enter into an installment financing contract (the “Contract”) pursuant to Section 160A-20

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City of Statesville: Public Notice Sale of City Property

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The City of Statesville has received an offer in the amount of $15,000 to purchase an approximately 0.0239-acre parcel located on the southern side of E. Broad Street between S.

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SPD investigating crash in which motorcyclist was seriously injured

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is actively investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, about 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard

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Ray Witherspoon

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ray Witherspoon, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1931, in Iredell

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Rebecca Ann Kinnard

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Rebecca Ann Kinnard, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. A native of Illinois, Rebecca was born to Vern McCann and Margaret Hoppe. Her

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Teresa Vonne White Rankin

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Teresa “TT” or “Resa” Vonne White Rankin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Iredell County, she was the

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Judson Orr

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Judson Henry Orr, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his residence. Judson was born November 20, 1958, in Ulster, New York. There are no formal

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Richard Ruzewski Sr.

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

It’s with sadness we announce that Richard Joseph Ruzewski Sr. passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Richard was born to parents Bernard and Victoria

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Residents raise concerns about proposed data center, ask Mooresville commissioners to delay vote on rezoning request

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Before their meeting was officially called to order on Monday, Mooresville town commissioners had already heard an earful about an issue that wasn’t even on the

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Troutman Council to consider moratorium on residential development at Thursday’s meeting

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are finalizing a resolution for a residential development moratorium scheduled to be presented to the Town Council

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I-SS board reviews Career Technical Education progress, future plans

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education local plan. “We believe every moment counts … every

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North Carolina ranks among 10 best states for economy, growth

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best

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Safe Kids hosting free Good Neighbor Car Seat Checkup on May 8

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Safe Kids and State Farm have joined forces to launch the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, dedicated to increasing access to child passenger safety education and

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Iredell County ECOM and Sheriff’s Office enhance emergency response with launch of RapidSOS 911 Live Video

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Communications and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are launching RapidSOS 911 Live Video, a cutting-edge tool that will significantly enhance the county’s emergency response

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How the Dating Scene has changed in Charlotte over the Last 10 Years

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Charlotte has seen many changes over the past decade. The way people start and form relationships here has also moved in new directions. Many people want to know how things

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Linda Harris Byers

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Jeane Harris Byers, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born August 24, 1941, in

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Pamela Jean Morrison

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela Jean Morrison, 74, danced her way into heaven, probably to a Jimmy Buffett song, early on May 1, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1951, to Winston Morrison,

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Sonja Faye Beaver

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sonja Faye Anderson Beaver of Ostwalt Amity Road, Troutman, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in

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Sheriff: Suspects in early morning break-in apprehended near Troutman

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects in an early morning break-in in southern Iredell County were apprehended on Tuesday by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

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Proposed budget maintains City of Statesville’s tax rate, calls for increases in water and sewer rates

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan calls for maintaining

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Fallen officers honored at 40th Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy honored North Carolina’s fallen officers and their families at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in

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7 Time Management Tips for Writing Essays Under Tight Deadlines

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Okay, deep breaths. You check the calendar, and BAM! That essay deadline you thought was ages away is suddenly looming like a hungry T-Rex.  Cue the frantic keyboard mashing, the

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DACI members observe Alcohol Awareness Month, share upcoming partner events

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein shared alcohol use statistics with coalition members at the April meeting. Research indicates

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Harmony VFD raises money to equip ladder truck with power tools

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken and Pork BBQ fundraiser at the fire house at 3351 Harmony Highway on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers cooked more than

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