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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Perry Lee Teeter

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Perry Lee Teeter, 89, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Iredell County to the late Willis Lee Teeter

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JB Fullen

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

JB Fullen, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 81 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on November 16, 2024, after bravely facing

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James “Kidd” Edward Erwin

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

James “Kidd” Edward Erwin, 76, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Atrikum Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on March

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Barbara Dale Tribble Melvin

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Dale Tribble Melvin, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C., on November 29, 1936, to Lawrence Moore Tribble and

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Dawn Bailey Settlemyre

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dawn Bailey Settlemyre, 47, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 17, 2024. Born on April 15, 1977, Dawn was known for her humorous, loving, nurturing, and honest nature. Dawn

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Gov. Cooper to request $25.5 billion in federal funding for Helene recovery

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is leading a delegation of state and local leaders and officials to Washington, D.C., this week to present a request for $25.57

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JMS Southeast, Statesville Process Instruments support Iredell Arts Council

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process recently donated the proceeds from their November vending machine program, totaling $800, to the Iredell Arts Council. This donation is part

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City of Statesville Public Notice: Cemetery Items

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

The City of Statesville Public Grounds & Cemeteries Division will be removing all time-worn flowers, wreaths, and similar items from Oakwood and Belmont cemeteries during the week of December 2-6.

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Iredell Memorial Hospital earns top safety grade from national watchdog organization

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an

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Lana Renee Cornett

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Lana Renee Cornett, 54, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born March 5, 1970, in Baltimore,

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Edna Stevenson

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Edna Pearl McCainey Stevenson, 77, was born in Lauderdale County on November 14, 1947, to Hattie McCaney Boyd and the late James McCaney. She entered into eternal life on Sunday,

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David Raymond Ross

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

David Raymond Ross, 75, was born in St. Lawrence, N.Y., to the late Mrs. Elsie Louise Blackwell on March 11, 1949. He entered into eternal life on November 16, 2024,

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Doris Jean Shook

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Doris Jean Fleming Shook, 80, of Cornelius, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1944, in Iredell County,

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Kenneth John Mezger

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth John Mezger, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in the afternoon of November 17, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with cancer. Born to Edward

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Shirley Gail Seamon

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shirley Gail Seamon, 75, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on November 12, 2024, in Salisbury, N.C. She was born on May 29, 1949, in Iredell County to Brady Crawford Seamon

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Savannah Grace Cooper

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Savannah Grace Cooper was born on October 8, 2024, and lived on this earth for 40 beautiful days when God called her home on November 17, 2024. She was diagnosed

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Steve Wexler

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Stephen David Wexler, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Steve was born on December 9, 1946, to the late Henry Beck

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Gerald Ray White

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald Ray White, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Alexander County, N.C., on September 14, 1948,

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Mooresville Board establishes itself as housing authority with limited authority

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to designate itself as a housing authority but with limited powers. The Mooresville Planning and Community Development

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Special Olympics Iredell County recognizes athletes, supporters at annual banquet

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Special Olympics Iredell County held its Annual Donor Appreciation banquet at the Iredell County Agricultural Center on Monday evening. The event brought together Special Olympic athletes, their

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Statesville Council approves economic development incentive for Betco Industries

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved an economic incentive for Betco Industries for the purchase of new machinery and equipment. The incentive, titled “Project Keepsake,” was

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City of Statesville announces hiring of new city engineer

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Tuesday announced the hiring of Matt Hubert as the city engineer. Hubert, a dedicated public service professional with over 20 years of

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I-SS Career Technical Education Department showcases new 3D anatomy table

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education Department has acquired a new state-of-the-art 3D anatomy table. According to CTE Director Tim Woody, the touch-screen anatomy table offers an

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Iredell Health System employees honored at 50 Shades of Pink Ball

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Divas Fighting Like Girls breast cancer support group recently held its biannual 50 Shades of Pink Ball at the Statesville Civic Center. Treva Miller, a breast

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Merle Williams Seay

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Merle Williams Seay, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 22,

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Ralph Morrison Brawley IV

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ralph Morrison “Morrie” Brawley IV, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1968, in Statesville, N.C., to

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Peggy Hollar

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Peggy Ann Sharpe Hollar, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 16, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on September 4, 1934, to the late Hugh Ernest

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Steve Alan Conder

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Steve Alan Conder, 73, of Seven Devils, N.C., and formerly of Sorrento, Fla, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C.

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Rebecca Beck Calhoun

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ms. Rebecca Beck Calhoun was born in Washington, D.C., on July 28, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Elder John C. Calhoun Sr. and Panella L. Heard Calhoun.

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Terry Annette Minnish

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Terry Annette Minnish, 63, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on February 3, 1961, to the late Newton Holland and Jettie Shumaker Holland. Terry

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Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Shepherds VFD personnel respond to gas leak at Queens Landing (Photos)

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue and Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a gas leak at 1459 River Highway at Queens Landing late Monday morning.

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Statesville Police Department announces hiring of new attorney

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department has hired Stephanie Adkins as the city’s first police attorney. Adkins brings a comprehensive legal background that will serve as an invaluable asset

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Workplace injury and illness rate remains at historic low level in N.C.

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — New data released Monday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show that the nonfatal workplace

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Health Beat: How to pack a nutritious lunch that won’t bust your budget

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The school year is officially in full swing, and you have probably seen the elaborate school lunches influencers are packing for their kids each morning. Are you

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2024 Statesville Christmas Parade set for December 8

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2024 Statesville Christmas Parade, presented by the 30th Masonic District of North Carolina, is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, in the heart of Downtown. The parade,

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Eight North Carolinians presented state’s highest honor

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eight distinguished citizens were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper at a November 14 ceremony at the at

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