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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Shepherds Fire-Rescue conducts water supply training on Lake Norman (Photos)

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue hosted a water supply training exercise at the Pinnacle Boat Access Area on Monday. Tankers from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Cool Springs, Troutman, Lake Norman and

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Nellie Bell McCann

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Nellie Bell McCann, 90, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nellie was born September 6, 1935, to the late McKinley Bell and Nora

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Samuel Albert Morrison

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Samuel Albert Morrison, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. Albert was born February 19, 1934, in Iredell County to the late O.B.

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John Frank Crawford

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

John Frank Crawford, 95, of Erwin, Tenn., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Frank was born June 30, 1930, in Iredell County, N.C., to

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Cynthia Ann Carson

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Cynthia Ann Carson, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 10, 2026, in Morrisville, N.C. She was 79 years old. Born on August

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Robert Wayne Gullett 

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Wayne Gullett of Harmony, N.C., passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on October 24, 1958, in Sumter, S.C. Robert proudly served in

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Sheriff: Convicted felon faces drug trafficking charge

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

FN Staff A convicted felon was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy over the weekend after he fled the scene of a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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N.C. Task Force on Child Care & Early Education advances efforts to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the release of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education’s 2025 year-end report. Led by bipartisan co-chairs

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Statesville Council approves plans for townhome development in South Statesville

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved plans for a new townhome development on property located in South Statesville. The 14-unit development will be built at the

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11 Cultural Insights You Must Know Before Pursuing Ukrainian Women for Marriage

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Cross-cultural romance sounds romantic until you realize culture isn’t just background music — it’s the whole symphony. When Western men develop a serious interest in Ukrainian women, they often jump

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5 Benefits of Playing at minimum deposit casinos in Canada 

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

When you play at minimum deposit casinos, you can try many games, receive a significant bonus, examine the value of the jackpot and make quick withdrawals. After you earn a

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Salesforce Consulting Choices in Iredell County

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Salesforce consulting in Iredell County links CRM work to revenue discipline, reporting accuracy, and execution speed. The devil is in the details once data models, integrations, and adoption collide. Evaluate

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I-SS Board abruptly ends meeting as tensions flare between members

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Monday to end their meeting abruptly due to rising tensions between some board members. As a result, the portion

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CRTPO opens public comment period for draft 2025 transportation plan, air quality conformity report

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a public comment period for its draft 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) report and draft Air Quality Conformity

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Donna Heafner Millsaps

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

On January 10, 2026, Donna Heafner Millsaps was delivered into the presence of our great Savior. She was born on May 13, 1959, to Lander Heafner Jr. and Polly Heafner in Lincolnton,

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Henry Allen Johnson

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Henry Allen Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of his community and family, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a period of

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Pamela Joy Sigmon Wooten

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Pamela Joy Sigmon Wooten, 67, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness on January 10, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1958,

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Janet Harris Buie

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Janet Harris Buie, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 27, 1948,

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Deborah Ruth Sturm

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Deborah Ruth Sturm, 69, of Troutman, N.C., silently and peacefully became an angel of heaven on Friday, January 9, 2026, in the company of family at her side. She was

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Chanda Kutteh Sturghill

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Chanda Kutteh Sturghill, 64, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2026, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of Louvenia Sturghill Summers and Edward Johnson.

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Firefighters extinguish structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road (Photos)

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman and Shepherds fire rescue personnel were alerted for a structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road in Troutman about 1:32 p.m. on Monday. Arriving units reported heavy

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Troutman Council honors Henkel for decades of service, receives clean audit report

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored recently retired council member Paul Henkel for providing decades of dedicated service to the community on various boards and the council. During

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Community invited to Statesville MLK Community Breakfast & Celebration

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 19, at 7 a.m. at

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Iredell Arts Council welcomes four new board members

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Lisa Allen, Jay Steele, Kyre Mitchell, and Matt Anderson bring a unique blend

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What Are the Benefits of Local Legal Representation?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Legal trouble hits hard when you least expect it. The lawyer you hire shapes everything that comes next. Living close to your attorney matters more than you’d think. A local

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What Is Big Pirate and How Can You Try It?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Big Pirate is a US-focused social casino built around a pirate adventure theme, offering casino-style games that you can play for entertainment without needing to spend money. The platform positions

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Understanding Companionship Services and Their Role in Daily Life

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Companionship services have become an increasingly important form of support for people seeking connection, routine, and meaningful interaction in their daily lives. As modern lifestyles grow busier and more isolated,

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Fastest Payout Online Casinos with Instant Withdrawals for 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

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Trinity Episcopal Church invites community to 2026 Oyster Roast

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rev. Brad Mullis announced that Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 801 Henkel Road in Statesville, will host its 23rd Annual Oyster Roast will be held on

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Jack Donald Lunsford

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Jack Donald Lunsford, 90, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Funeral services will be held

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Ronald Lewis Clanton Jr.

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Ronald Lewis Clanton Jr., age 65, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 1, 1960, to the late Ronald Lewis Clanton

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Tony William Perkins

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Tony William Perkins “Jr.,” 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a period of declining health. Born December 2, 1954,

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Jessie Lee Turner

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Miss Jessie Lee Turner, beloved daughter of the late Rosevelt Turner and Susie Lazenby Turner, was born in Iredell County on July 10, 1945. She departed this life on Wednesday,

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Contributions to Lonely Children’s Fund still short of $30,000 goal

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN With the deadline for donations rapidly approaching, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund through January 9 have totaled $26,293. The deadline for contributions for the 2025 holiday

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (January 11)

Posted on January 11, 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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Tickets available for Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026 concert 

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman Sheet Metal is proud to present Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026, a special night of music, laughter, and celebration, taking place on Saturday, March 7. The event,

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