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Author: Mike Fuhrman

MPD Felony Arrests: January 17-31

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 17 ♦ Lindsey Gabrielle Shumaker, 38, of Candlewood Drive, Sherrills Ford, charged with aiding and abetting obtaining property

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I-SS students recognized for excellence at board meeting

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A number of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students were recognized for outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements during Monday’s Board of Education meeting. West Iredell High senior earns U.S. Military

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A Day of Love: Register of Deeds Office helps make Valentine’s Day special

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Love was in the air at the Iredell County Register of Deeds Office on Friday. Register of Deeds Renee Holland and her staff created a beautiful venue

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Sue Hudgins Ligon

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Martha “Sue” Ligon, 76 of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born July 26, 1948, in Statesville to the late Dr. Robert

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Robert John Mack

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert “Bob” John Mack, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at home in the company of his family. He was

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Doreen Elizabeth Robel

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Doreen Elizabeth Robel, born on January 30, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, after a prolonged illness that she faced with remarkable strength and grace.

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Tickets available for Shellem Cline’s 20th Homecoming Celebration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN National award-winning country artist Shellem Cline has announced plans for his 20th Annual Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, in Troutman. The event

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 14)

Posted on February 14, 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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Dorothy Tedder

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dorothy Annie Mills Tedder, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dorothy was born in Iredell County on October 23, 1944, to

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MGSD outlines summer enrichment and testing plans, recognizes student and staff achievements

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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I-SS parents, community members express concerns about low-performing schools

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and community members spoke out during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting earlier this week about wanting better results at the district’s low-performing schools. Thirteen

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Statesville Civic Center to host Vegfest Expos on March 2

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Vegfest Expos promises a day of fun, food, and festivities to celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a healthier planet in Statesville on Sunday, March

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Viewpoint: Don’t take life so seriously

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT In “The Story File,” Steve May shares a story about three ministers from different churches in the same town who decided to go fishing. As they fished,

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Derrion Shenay Scott

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Derrion Shenay Gibbs Scott, was born in Iredell County, on July 8, 1966, to the late William “Smoky” Gibbs and Peggy Robella Holmes Gibbs. She departed this life on Monday,

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Derrick Arnold

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Derrick Barron Arnold, 72, was born in Bluefield, W.Va., to the late Rufus Jerome Heaggans Sr. and Juneava Maxine Arnold Culbreath. Wilford J. Heaggans and Sylvia Heaggans Young, both of

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Peyton Elizabeth Anderson

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Peyton Elizabeth Anderson was delivered on February 11, 2025, already together with Christ. She was the daughter of Bradley Peyton Anderson and Brianna Chapman Anderson. She brought so much joy

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Von Turner

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Franklin Von Turner passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Von was born on September 26, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Franklin Edward Turner and Ora Lee York

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Alfred Jurney Jones

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Alfred Jurney Jones, affectionately known as “Al,” passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 21, 1941, in Harmony, N.C., he was the son

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Ralph Clifford Lackey

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

On Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025, this world lost one of its finest souls as Ralph C. Lackey departed this life into the arms of his loving Father. In his

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U.S. Attorney for Western District of N.C. resigns position

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – United States Attorney Dena J. King has stepped down from her position as the Western District’s chief law enforcement officer effective. “It has been a

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Future City Champs: Team from The Brawley School headed to D.C. for national competition

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN To the list of normal middle school activities, a group of students at The Brawley School have gone beyond academics, sports and hanging out with friends

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Mooresville Graded School District hires new CFO

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Jonathan Smith as the district’s new chief finance officer. For more than 20 years,

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Best Racetracks in North Carolina

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Racing is incredibly popular across the United States, with some forms of the sport including horses and cars. North Carolina has a rich history when it comes to significant

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Experienced CPA and financial fiduciary firm relocates to Statesville

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Don and Mary Masters, a husband-and-wife team with over 25 years of experience each in financial planning and tax strategy, have moved their firm, Masters Tax &

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Sheriff: Mocksville woman faces felony drug, larceny charges following ICSO investigation

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mocksville woman faces multiple felony charges, including larceny and drug charges, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Jimmy Powell Hollar

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jimmy Powell Hollar, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born December 4, 1934, in Catawba County, the son of

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Glyn Ray Powell

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Glyn Ray Powell, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1933, in Fulton, Ky., to the late JT and Minnie

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Fairley M. Ikner

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Fairley M. “Spooky” Ikner, 84, of Olin, N.C., passed away February 10, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Scotland County on November 3, 1940, to the late

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Ann Houston Finley

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Ann Houston Finley, born on May 6, 1941, in Tom Green County, Texas, left this world peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

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Robert L. Stone

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert L. Stone, 96, passed away on Friday, on February 8, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1928, to the late Henry Stone and Bessie Louis Stone. A proud

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MGSD Board approves 2025-2026 budget

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE After a work session and board input on January 18, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its proposed local current expense and capital outlay

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NCDHHS announces first pediatric flu deaths of 2024-2025 season

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the

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Troutman Council agrees to waive late fee for Lifespan Services, discusses poultry, livestock rules

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a request to waive a late fee for Lifespan Services at its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon in an effort to

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Annual Mooresville Day Festival planned for March 22

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Day Festival will return to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, March 22, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Now in its third year, this event brings

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Sheriff: Mooresville man faces new drug charges after traffic stop

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mooresville man who is on probation for a prior drug conviction faces new felony drug charges after being stopped for a registration violation by an Iredell County

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Commission on the Future of N.C. Elections releases final report

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Following 14 months of investigation, research and deliberation, the Commission on the Future of North Carolina Elections has released its final report , offering an in-depth, cross-partisan

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