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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Sheriff: Convicted felon faces gun, drug charges after traffic stop

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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Union Grove Elementary students transform courtyard with help of EnergyUnited grant (Photos)

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 percent in October

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at

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Margaret Lola McClelland

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret L. Ramsey McClelland, the daughter of the late William Henry Lee Ramsey and Ollie Mae Fisher Ramsey, was born on October 28, 1936, in Rowan County, N.C.. She took

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Richard Earl Smith

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard “Dick” Earl Smith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., went to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born November 6, 1941,

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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ICSO Felony Arrests: November 15-21

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Ralph Leonard Conley Jr., 44, of Margaret Drive, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting serious

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Health Beat: Whooping cough can lead to more serious illnesses

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is on the rise in Western North Carolina counties, including Iredell. The Iredell County Health Department has urged the

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on November 23, 2024 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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SPD Felony Arrests: November 5-19

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Charisma Suzanne Caldwell, 20, of W. Edison Drive, Statesville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦

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Grady Delane Marlowe

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Grady “Delane” Marlowe, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Jurney’s of Statesville. He was born on February 9, 1937 in Mooresville, N.C., to the

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Donald Blair Creedmore Sr.

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Donald Blair Creedmore Sr., 89, of Statesville, N.C.,  died Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Tega Cay, S.C. He was born on December 19, 1934, to the late Marshall Blair Creedmore

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During this season of Thanksgiving, please support the Lonely Children’s Fund

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GEORGELLEN BROWN We are in the season of Thanksgiving. During this time of year, we look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. Some may be thankful

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MPD: Woman charged with felony assault in connection with domestic disturbance

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte woman faces several charges in connection with a domestic violence incident in which a firearm was discharged several times, according to the Mooresville Police Department.

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City of Statesville announces closures and schedule changes for Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes to facility hours and garbage

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Pine Lake Prep celebrates accomplishments of student-athletes

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep recently recognized the accomplishments of several outstanding student athletes, including state champions from the fall season as well as students who plan to compete

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 22)

Posted on November 22, 2024 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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Charles Alan Long

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Charles Alan Long, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1954, in Cook County,

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Kevin Charles Jackson

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Kevin Charles Jackson, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born September 27, 1976, in Germany to Leon Charles Jackson and Susan Jackson. Kevin

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McKenna Nicole Kee

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

McKenna Nicole Kee, 29, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 9, 1995, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to Rhonda

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MPD: Mooresville man charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department on Friday announced the arrest of a Mooresville man on sexual exploitation of a minor charges. During the course of an investigation into

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Jeff Sloan named Iredell County Farmer of the Year at annual banquet

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jeff Sloan is described as a person of faith, family and farming. Those traits, along with Sloan’s commitment to agriculture, led to him being named Farmer of

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Sheriff: Suspects identified in assault, robbery in western Iredell County

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in a robbery and assault that occurred in western Iredell County earlier this month. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a

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First Lego League Clubs thriving at MGSD middle schools

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Middle School (MMS) and Selma Burke Middle School (SBMS) are continuing their successful launch of their First Lego League clubs during the the 2024 – 2025

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Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual

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Mooresville Arts features two new exhibits in the Depot galleries

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display and just in time for the holiday season. Rhythm & Hues, an Exhibit inspired by Music, and the Recreating

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Purple Heart Homes mobilizes community support to aid residents of Western North Carolina

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Purple Heart Homes, South River Baptist Church and a diverse group of community partners in Iredell County have worked hard over a six-week period to help victims

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Anthony Lynn Keller

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Anthony Lynn Keller, 44, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Alexander County on February

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Annie Rebecca Davidson Holmes

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Annie Rebecca Davidson Holmes, 89, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 27, 1935, to the late Jimmy Lee Davidson and Lorena Turner Davidson. She went to be

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Jerry Walker

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Jerry Eugene Walker, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Albertville, Ala., on September 9, 1934, to the

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Shellem Cline to host Country Christmas Show on December 14

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN National award-winning Christian country musician Shellem Cline is coming home for the holidays. The Troutman native will host the “Iredell County Country Christmas Show” on Saturday, December

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Viewpoint: Giving a little extra can make a big difference in the lives of others

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT There was a busy candy store, and one clerk always had customers in her line, even when the other clerks had no one. The store owner asked

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Birth Announcements: October 24-November 15

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 24 ♦ A girl, Lira Dream Beaity-Dobbins, born to Sa Drema Beaity and Brian Dobbins

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Iredell County Public Library recognized for efforts to establish Green Street Cemetery as historic site

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library Local History and Genealogy Department has been recognized for its efforts to discover unmarked graves at the Green Street Cemetery and establish

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MPD investigating crash that claimed life of Mooresville man

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle

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MPD: Teen faces charges in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who should not have been driving after dark faces multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Mooresville woman.

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