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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Vivian Jane Willis Taylor

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Vivian Jane Willis Taylor, 86, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. Vivian was born on January 2, 1940, in Gaithersburg, Md., to the late John

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James Lee Lentz

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Jim” Lee Lentz, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jim was born September 10, 1937, in

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Sarah Ann Bivens

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah Ann Readling Bivens, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on June 20,

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Sylvia Jean Estes

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sylvia “Jean” Honeycutt Estes, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,

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Bobbie Hall Cox

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Bobbie Hall Cox, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1945 in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Johnny Hall and

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Alice A. Brown

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Alice A. Brown, 101, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. She was born November 17, 1924, in Alexander County, N.C., the daughter of

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Linda Sweet

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Sweet, 68, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Assisted Living in Taylorsville, N.C. Linda was born February 11, 1958, in Iredell County. Linda

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Find your joy at the Iredell County Public Library during National Library Week

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy

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Sheriff: Three suspects facing breaking or entering, larceny charges

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Three suspects face charges in connection with a residential break-in and larceny in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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Mitchell Community College to host Spring Fest 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College invites future and current students, alumni, and members of the community to attend Spring Fest 2026, featuring two Open House and Festival events: •

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NCDOR urges taxpayers to file before April 15 deadline

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue urges taxpayers to file state individual income tax returns before April 15, 2026, to avoid interest and penalties. Taxpayers who

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Troutman Council seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year awards by April 20

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

During Monday’s pre-agenda meeting, council passed resolution opposing state legislation to cap property taxes BY DEBBIE PAGE The deadline for submitting nominations for Troutman Citizen of the Year and Organization

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Best CS2 Skins Under $20 Worth Buying

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

The search for the best CS2 skins under $20 is more interesting in 2026 than it used to be. A $20 budget no longer forces you into only forgettable filler

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How Penetration Testing Builds Trust in Digital Platforms

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Trust has become one of the most valuable currencies in the digital economy. As individuals and businesses increasingly rely on online platforms for communication, transactions and data storage, the expectation

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A Simpler Way to Maintain Your Lawn without the Hassle

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Maintaining a beautiful lawn sounds easy enough, but in reality, it can be quite the hassle-some process, especially if you have a fairly big lawn to contend with. It’s important

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App Store Monitoring Tools that Will Win in 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Being honest, I would like to interpret it this way: the majority of developers go to the ratings of their app at least once a week, panic when it lowers,

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Your Salary Estimate Is Wrong—Until You Know FICA

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

I’ve seen people accept job offers based on the gross number. Big mistake. That “$75,000 salary” lands in your bank account as something much smaller—and the problem most people overlook

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Free AI Detector Review: How Good is DetectMy Based on Our Tests?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

A good AI detector should help students revise with more confidence, not leave them staring at one number and guessing what went wrong. That was the standard we used when

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

An Invitation for Bid (ITB) for upgrading the Third Creek Sewer Extension will be sent out on April 8, 2026, and will be received by the City of Statesville at

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Kenneth Fredrick Kaiser

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Fredrick Kaiser, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was

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Sharon Ann Wing

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sharon Ann Wing, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1949, and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich., where her lifelong

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Immaculata “Ann” Whalen

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Immaculata (Verdi) Whalen, lovingly known as “Macky,” passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at the age of 88. Born and raised in Netcong, N.J., Macky carried her vibrant spirit

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Marilynne Bellengi

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilynne Bellengi, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born on June 30, 1933, she was a longtime resident of Harwich, Mass., before relocating to North

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James Dalton Brendle

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Jim” Dalton Brendle, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on June 1, 1929, in Forsyth County, he was the

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Clarence R. Steele

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Clarence R. Steele, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clarence was born on July 8, 1939, in English, W.Va., to the late

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Gene Lester Gordon

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Gene Lester Gordon, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on August 29, 1928, in Kinston, N.C., Gene was

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Florence “Franki” Elizabeth Pearson Hucke

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Florence “Franki” Elizabeth Pearson Hucke, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born December 7, 1941, in Missoula, Mont., she was the daughter of the late Iver Fridolf Pearson

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Rosemary Hebbard

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Rosemary Elaine Eury Hebbard, 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She spent her final weeks at Gordon Hospice House, where the staff cared

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James Larry Sharpe

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

“Foot to the floor till he met God or the checkered flag,” James Larry Sharpe, known as Larry or Grease Monkey, has taken the checkered flag and has won his race.

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Elmer Gaither Allen

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Elmer Gaither Allen, 84, of Little River, S.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Nellie Looper Sharpe

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Nellie Looper Sharpe, 95, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born June 27, 1930, in

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I-SS Board plans to fill vacant seat during April 13 meeting; acting chair says Board is not bound by GOP nomination

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is planning to fill the vacant District 2 seat at its next regular meeting. The I-SS Board’s acting chair, however, does not

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How to Ensure Road Safety in Cities

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Ensuring road safety in urban areas is important for everyone—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. In busy cities, where many vehicles and modes of transport meet, we need robust safety measures. A

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How to Become a More Active Volunteer

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Volunteering is a great way to help your community and make a real difference in people’s lives. Each of us has special skills and experiences that can benefit others. Whether

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Popular Trends in the Catering Industry

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

The catering industry is always changing to meet new tastes, technologies, and consumer needs. Caterers are offering more diverse and unique dining experiences for events, from weddings to corporate functions.

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Inventory Management Tips for Business Warehouses

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

In business, managing inventory well is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and making a profit. As warehouses are key to many industries, it’s important to improve how we handle

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