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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Advertisement for Bids for ITB-Water Treatment Plant Chemicals

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina, Section 143-129 as amended, the City of Statesville is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of the following: Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Sealed

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 21)

Posted on March 21, 2025 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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North Carolina’s unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in January

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage

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SPD to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day event on April 26

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens,

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Birth Announcements: March 1-14

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 1 ♦ A boy, Jonah Christopher Postiglione, born to Anthony and Caitlin Postiglione of Winston-Salem.

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Bonnie Plott

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bonnie Pope Plott, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 19, 2025. Bonnie was born in Catawba County on March 9, 1948, to the late

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Elmer Dwight Johnson

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

On March 19, 2025, Elmer Dwight Johnson, affectionately known as “Mr. Elmer,” peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isolene

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Doris Talbert

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Doris Ann Beatty Talbert, 88, passed March 19, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after years of declining health. She was preceded in death by her son, William Howard (Billy)

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Donald Webster Galliher Jr.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Webster Galliher Jr., lovingly called Donnie or Uncle, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1956, to the late Donald

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Mark Reza Mosayebi

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mark Reza Mosayebi, 55, of Davidson, NC, passed away on March 17, 2025. Mark was born on May 21, 1969, to Mary Russel and Mohammed Mosayebi in Houston, Texas. After

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Convicted felon sentenced to nearly four years in prison on gun charges

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Charlotte man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on Thursday on weapons charges in connection with an incident involving a pursuit with Statesville

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I-SS seniors connect with local employers during annual career fair

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Around 80 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist and recruit student job-seekers on Wednesday during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was

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Mooresville officials honor Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory for century of service

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board recognized Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory for a century of service to the community on Monday, and Mayor Chris Carney honored the

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Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey Lead Impressive Turnarounds in Kentucky and Louisville Basketball

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

In the 2024-25 NCAA Basketball season , two storied programs, the Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals, experienced remarkable resurgences under new leadership. Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey, in their

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CR Onsrud celebrates $17 million expansion with day of demos and presentations

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE CR Onsrud CEO Tom Onsrud welcomed a crowd of several hundred guests from all over the country to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new 83,000-square-foot assembly

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Health Beat: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN “I don’t have time to cook.” “I don’t know where to start.” “Healthy foods are expensive.” Do you find yourself saying these phrases? If so, Iredell Health

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Gov. Stein announces budget proposal for 2025-2027 

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday joined State Budget Director Kristin Walker to announce his 2025-2027 budget proposal to keep North Carolina strong. The governor’s budget

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Must-See Yacht Shows in the U.S., UAE and Europe 2025

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Today, the yachting industry is already a fairly global phenomenon, taking place in different parts of our world from the USA to Europe, including the UAE. And, in turn, yacht

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Nancy Smith Benfield

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Nancy Smith Benfield, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Nancy was born in Iredell County on January 31, 1935, to the late Marvin Luther

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Mary Lillie Louise Randall

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Lillie Louise Randall was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1933, to the late William Henry Stevenson and Lillie Mae Lawrence. She passed away at the Gordon Hospice

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Daniel Lee Lambert

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Daniel Lee Lambert,41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 14, 2025, at Iredell Medical Center following a brief illness. Daniel was born July 15, 1983, in Iredell County to the

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James Todd Sloop

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Jamey” Todd Sloop, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1972 in Catawba County, N.C., to Linda Overcash Estes

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Richard Wilson “Rich” Brown

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Wilson “Rich” Brown, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Norman in the arms of his devoted wife. Rich was born in Lumberton, N.C.,

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Bullins appointed vice president for continuing education and workforce development at Mitchell Community College

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College on Wednesday announced the appointment of David Bullins as the vice president for continuing education and workforce development. In his new position, Bullins will

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Statesville woman charged with insurance fraud

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Statesville woman has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretenses following an investigation by N.C. Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division.

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MGSD Board approves summer programs plan, recognizes student and staff achievements

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved plans for summer enrichment and retesting opportunities for EOG/EOC testing outside of the traditional school calendar at its

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Mooresville mayor and dog mayor visit local schools to celebrate town’s birthday

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney and Dog Mayor Reya made special visits to local schools in celebration of the Town of Mooresville’s birthday and to promote the Mooresville

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N.C. state tax on ride-share services, taxis to take effect July 1

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by

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Spring Art Crawl to showcase more than 100 artists in Downtown Statesville on March 22

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2025 Spring Art Crawl will showcase more than 100 artists in 49 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville on Saturday, March 22. Organizers

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Glenn & Helen Wyatt

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

A memorial service for Glenn and Helen Wyatt will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville, N.C., with Gene Brown officiating.

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Iredell County Parks & Rec Department to host grand re-opening celebration for Jennings Park

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to attend the grand re-opening celebration for Jennings Park on Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 8

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William Joseph Hendricks Jr.

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William Joseph Hendricks Jr., (aka Beebo or Billy) of Troutman, N.C., passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 51. Billy was born in Omaha, Neb., on January

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Bernice Tudor Millsaps

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bernice Tudor Millsaps, a devoted homemaker and loving family member, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 17, 1950, in Charleston, S.C.,

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Jan Campbell Settlemyer

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jan Campbell Settlemyer, a beloved spirit whose life shone brightly from December 16, 1960, until March 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth of family and

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Letter to the Editor: Will Troutman voters continue to allow this insanity?

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: I have a question for the Town of Troutman residents: Given the massive tax increase bestowed upon us by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, coupled with

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Sheriff: Harmony man arrested on felony drug charges at traffic checkpoint

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched his vehicle and found more than 50 grams of marijuana at a checkpoint in

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