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Author: Mike Fuhrman

George Clifford Bunch

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Clifford Bunch on April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. George was born on March 10, 1954, in Bristol, Tenn., and will be

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Greek Summerville

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Greek Summerville, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Logan,

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Blue Devils sweep Iredell County Track & Field Championship (Complete Results)

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Blue Devils men’s and women’s track teams swept the 2026 Iredell County Championship on Thursday. It was a great day with some fantastic racing and

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City of Statesville now experiencing extreme drought conditions

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the City’s

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When a Diabetes Drug Becomes a Weight-Loss Question

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Few medicines have moved from specialist clinics to mainstream conversation as quickly as Ozempic. Public attention often centers on weight loss, but clinicians usually start somewhere else: the diagnosis, the

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The Role of Gas Prices in Everyday Life

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Gas prices are one of those topics that almost everyone has an opinion about, even if they do not follow the energy market closely. A small change at the pump

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Everyday Style and Skin Confidence Tips

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Feeling good in your own skin does not happen overnight. It builds gradually through the choices you make each day, what you wear, how you care for your skin, and

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Why a Promo Code Can Change How a Crypto Casino Bonus Feels

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Crypto casino offers often look simple at first. A player sees a deposit match, a cashback line, or a few extra spins and gets the basic idea immediately. That first

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How Experienced Canadian Players Hunt for Online Casino Bonuses

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Canadian online casino players have developed into some of the sharpest bonus hunters in the industry. They’ve learned through trial and error that flashy promotional offers often hide problematic terms,

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Your Sunday Glow-Up Guide (That Has Nothing to Do With Makeup)

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

By late Sunday afternoon, many people feel a quiet sense of rush creeping in. The weekend felt full, yet somehow unfinished. Laundry sits in a chair, the fridge looks random,

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Key Qualities Every Great Nurse Should Develop

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding careers a person can choose. In New Jersey, the need for skilled and compassionate nurses continues to grow as communities rely

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Sheriff: Six suspects face charges as a result of investigation targeting methamphetamine distribution

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects in connection with an investigation targeting methamphetamine distribution in southern Iredell County. On March 30, ICSO

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Repairers of the Breach to hold Moral Monday protest outside Rep. Harrigan’s Hickory office

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A coalition of clergy, veterans, and moral leaders are planning to convene outside Rep. Pat Harrigan’s district office on the App State campus in Hickory at 5

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Iredell Homeless Collaborative partners share community events, needs

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the April Iredell County Homeless Collaborative meeting, members shared details about upcoming events and seasonal needs for the local homeless population. Walk for Recovery The 9th

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Union Grove Spring Festival set for April 18

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Union Grove Ruritan Club and the Union Grove PTO are sponsoring the annual Union Grove Spring Festival on Saturday, April 18. The festival, which runs from

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Deward Leroy Kennedy

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Deward Leroy Kennedy, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. Leroy was born on September 8, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Deward

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Chester Paul Middlesworth

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Chester Paul Middlesworth, civic leader and longtime general manager of The Record & Landmark, died on April 7, 2026, at age 97. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., on February

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George Wayne Campbell

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

George Wayne Campbell, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 12, 1944, to the late Mattie Mae Campbell. He was also

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Glindora Motley Smith

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Glindora Motley Smith, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2026. She was born in Salisbury, N.C. Glindora was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and

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Frank Eugene Skidmore

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Frank Eugene Skidmore, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family and the soundtrack of his favorite music playing in

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Billie Nelson Compton

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Billie Nelson Compton, 94, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Mecklenburg County to

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Steve Stovall

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Steve Stovall, 77, of Landis, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026. A devoted member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Steve was known by many

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Jean Millsaps Harpe

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Jean Millsaps Harpe, a woman of steadfast faith and deep community roots, passed away peacefully at Davie Nursing and Rehab on April 6, 2026, following a brief illness. Born in

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Virgil Keith King

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Virgil Keith King, 66, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1959, to the late Benjamin King and Gracy Hill King. He entered into eternal life

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Viewpoint: How wide is your life?

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Most of us think of our lives as a straight line, running from birth to death. May I offer you a different, broader perspective? Your life is

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MGSD Board approves teacher supplements

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved teacher supplements, a variety of budget amendments, and the board’s meeting calendar for next year.

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Birth Announcements: March 21 – April 5

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 21 ♦ A boy, Wells Sullivan Woodall, born to Cameron and Hannah Woodall of Statesville.

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10 Steps to Buy a Home in Iredell in 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Buying a home in North Carolina, like Iredell, can feel quite confusing, especially with rising prices and limited choices. Some buyers jump in too fast, face delays, or miss deals.

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City of Statesville: Notice of Request for Quote for Water Line Replacement

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Sealed bid for furnishing a Water Line Replacement will be sent out on April 8, 2026, and will be received by the City of Statesville at 227 S. Center Street,

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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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