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Author: Mike Fuhrman

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 18)

Posted on October 18, 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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Election Watch: Tucker running for Ward 4 seat on Mooresville town board

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After serving more than 33 years in the military, Ward 4 resident Dana Tucker is running for a seat on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners. In

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NCSHP: South Carolina woman fatally injured in crash that shut down I-77

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A South Carolina woman was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 on Thursday evening, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the scene

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SPD Felony Arrests: October 1-14

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Cecilia Denise Winstead, 42, of N. Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with assault on a law enforcement

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Photo Gallery: 50th Carolina BalloonFest opens to perfect weather, large crowd

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff From sunup to late afternoon and into the evening, the first day of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest was absolutely magnificent. Many of the balloonists participating in the Golden

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Mary Weisner Lewis

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Edna Weisner Lewis, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. Mary was born on October 27, 1925, to the late Espy Vance

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Marilyn Lee Lackey

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Lee Parker Lackey, a beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on April 16, 1951, in

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Christine Cormier Tohn

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Christine Cormier Tohn, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. She was born on December 17, 1946, in Glen

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Shonnette Lanise Cannon

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shonnette Lanise Sermons Cannon passed away at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on Monday, October 13, 2025. Shonnette was born October 20, 1969, to Freddy and Sharon Sermons in Tioga,

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James “Jim” Feary

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jim Feary, 69, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio, and proudly from the Bronx, N.Y., passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with

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Hazelene Bentley Munday

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Hazelene Bentley Munday, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born April 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late

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Ruptured gas line shuts down section of West Plaza Drive in Mooresville for more than two hours

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue Units were dispatched to a report of a gas main that was ruptured by contractors working on West Plaza Drive in front of a

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How Player Reviews Shape Trust in Gambling Platforms

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

https://pixabay.com/photos/happiness-lucky-number-roulette-839037/  Choosing an online gambling platform can feel like a gamble in itself. Players want to know that their money and data are safe, and that the games they play

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The Rise of Anxiety Among College Students: How to Cope and Seek Support

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Just like fear, anxiety is an important feeling we have that can stop us from getting into dangerous or unpleasant situations. After all, it helped our civilization survive during ancient

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Will AI Replace Teachers in the Classroom?

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

You’ve probably heard a lot about AI lately, especially how it’s changing everything from business to healthcare. Now, one of the big questions is: could AI eventually replace teachers in

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Murto Made Distillery bringing the scares to Downtown Mooresville

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween season, thanks to Murto Made Distillery owner Justin “Z” Zalewski. Though he admits he’s not much of a

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Harvest Your Health Fair set for October 30 at Statesville Woman’s Club

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the Harvest Your Health Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Statesville Woman’s Club, located

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What Is a Universal Scholarship Application and Why It Helps

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The pursuit of higher education can be financially challenging. Scholarships help students easily access the financial aid they need to earn their degrees. Imagine completing just one application, and it

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The Difficulties of Proving Negligence in a New Haven Truck Accident Case

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Getting hurt in a crash with a big truck can feel scary and confusing. Trucks weigh a lot, and they can cause major harm even at slow speeds. Proving someone

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Arizer XQ2 & Puffco New Peak: Desktop Power vs. Portable Precision

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

In the fast-changing world of vaporization, picking the right flagship device can make or break the user experience. People who are really into something look for units that offer the

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County breaks ground on Brown Family Grief Center (Photos)

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff It was fitting that there were tears mixed with the joy as Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) broke ground on the new Brown Family Grief

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Linda Mae Campbell

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Linda Mae Sturgill-Campbell, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Linda was born November 27, 1949, to the late Cornelius Allison Campbell and

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Brandon Lee Kerley

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Brandon Lee Kerley, 32, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Brandon was born September 7, 1993, in Iredell County, the son of the

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Elizabeth Keever Privette

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Elizabeth “Peaches” Keever Privette, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Elizabeth was born June 1, 1948, in

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Floyd Melmon Rogers

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Floyd Melmon Rogers, 82, of Moravian Falls, N.C., passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Yadkin Nursing in Yadkinville, N.C. Born February 15, 1943, he was the son of the

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Sheriff: Two men face felony charges in connection with thefts from Harmony car wash

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two men suspected of damaging coin-operated machines and stealing hundreds of dollars from a Harmony car wash face a slew of charges following an investigation by the Iredell

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Falconer Foundation awards scholarship to Lake Norman High grad

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Gowri Nair. This is the fourth consecutive year that the foundation

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes: Event raises awareness about domestic violence

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD More than three dozen people took to the streets in downtown Statesville on Wednesday afternoon to “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” in recognition of Domestic Violence

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Iredell Health Foundation to present fourth annual Heart of Jazz on November 7

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes nearly 20% of premature

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IFN Candidate Q&A: R. Corina Iyoob (Statesville Council, Ward 3)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

R. Corina Iyoob ♦ Age: 40 ♦ Address: 412 Armfield Street, Statesville      ♦ Education: UNC Greensboro: BFA concentration in Sculpture and Ceramics, minor in Chinese ♦ Professional Background: I

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Doris Allison (Statesville Council, Ward 3)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Doris Allison  ♦ Age: 67 ♦ Address: 1200 Ninth Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Statesville High School, Mitchell Community College and Catawba Community College. ♦ Professional Background: Worked for the Iredell

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Sarah LaRita Wilkinson

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sarah “Tink” Casey Wilkinson, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Cadence Mooresville, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 4, 1933, in

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Historic Sharpe House to host dinner theatre October 17-25

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in collaboration with Theatre Statesville, is hosting a dinner theatre. The production of Michele Lowe’s “The Smell of the Kill” will open on

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Election Watch: In-person early voting begins October 16 in municipal races

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN For voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities, including Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and Davidson, in-person early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 16, and

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Miss Statesville and Miss Statesville Teen crowned during annual competition

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE The annual Miss Statesville and Miss Statesville Teen competitions were held on Saturday night at the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Reigning

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Sheriff: Former pastor charged with human trafficking, sexual abuse of two teens

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mooresville pastor faces more than a dozen felony charges related to sexual abuse allegations involving two teens following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Luis

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