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Author: Mike Fuhrman

Carol Copeland Mullins

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Jean Copeland Mullins, 93, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov 1, 2024. Carol was a member at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Mooresville,

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Kenneth Lee Adams

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Lee Adams, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on November 1, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. A native of Iredell County, he was born on

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Tommy Chapman

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Tommy Ray Chapman, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 27, 1938, to the late Arthur

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Shelby Compton

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Shelby Jean Wilson Compton, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on June 20, 1938, Shelby was

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Brenda Orren

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Campbell Orren, 78, passed from this physical life of confusion and suffering into the spiritual life of peace and being in the presence of our Lord on Saturday, November

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Cub Scout Pack #173 honors service of local military veterans

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne on Sunday

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Election Watch: What to expect on November 5 and beyond in N.C.

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As Election Day nears for the 2024 general election, the State Board of Elections wants to make sure voters understand what to expect on November 5

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A View from the Front Porch: Local columnist shares views on life in new book

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Southern author Joe Hudson knows how to find humor and hope in most of his daily encounters and can weave a tale about them that will captivate

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An Evening with Ken Medema: St. Patrick’s Episcopal to host benefit concert on November 16

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Mooresville will host a benefit concert for Dahlia Grove featuring Ken Medema on Saturday, November 16. Medema is an American singer/songwriter who

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Richard Charles Brandenburg

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Charles Brandenburg, 82, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. He relocated his family to North Carolina from Illinois in 1980 for work and to be closer to his wife’s

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Multiple agencies extinguish large house fire in The Point (Photos)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Lake Norman Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments and the with Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire & Rescue

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Election Watch: Record number of ballots cast early in N.C.

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast their ballots during the in-person early voting period, which ended Saturday afternoon. The 2024 number easily topped the

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 25-31

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 25 ♦ Patrick Terrell Brown, 45, of Stephen Drive, Harrisburg, Pa., charged with flee or elude

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

Posted on November 3, 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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Union Grove Elementary students offer encouragement to residents of Western N.C.

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary students are learning how a simple act of kindness can help strangers in a time of need. As part of a lesson on empathy,

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14th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot set for November 28

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 14th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot, presented by Mooresville Ford, is scheduled for November 28. This 5K race supports The Christian Mission in its efforts to

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N.C. Elections Board: U.S. citizens living in North Carolina are eligible to vote

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The N.C. State Board of Elections released the following statement in response to reported confusion among some naturalized citizens about their eligibility to vote: North Carolina residents:

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Photo Gallery: 21st Annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS From craft vendors and classic cars to face painting and pumpkin smashing, there was something for everyone at the 21st Annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival presented by Flow

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Gay Davis Suther

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth Gay Davis Suther, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Statesville on July 1, 1944, to the late

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Mary Jarvis Kennedy

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Grace Jarvis Kennedy, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Wilkes County, N.C., to

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Marvin Gaye Stovall

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marvin Gaye Stovall, 39, of Simpsonville, S.C., passed away on October 28, 2024. Marvin was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 26, 1985. He was the son of Tracy Stovall

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Joe Alben Cloaninger

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Joe Alben Cloaninger, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on June 4, 1928, in Iredell County to the late Troy Rankin Cloaninger

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Troutman planning board recommends approval of rezoning for 256-home development off Apple Hill Road

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 256-lot single-family home residential development, sending the recommendation to the Troutman Town

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ICSO personnel, I-SS staff participate in active-shooter training at LNHS

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If the unthinkable happens in a local school, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be ready to respond. On Friday morning, about 45 ICSO deputies and command

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Grace Baptist Church to host 2024 Davis Lectures on November 17-18

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, a renowned public theologian and preacher, will be the guest lecturer for the 2024 Davis Lectures series scheduled for November 17-18, at Grace

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A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain use of arms and legs

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Just a week after the onset of ankle pain, 17-year-old Adriana Molina lost the ability to use her legs and arms. The nightmare began about three weeks

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Raymond Clifford LeVan

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Raymond Clifford LeVan, 92, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away October 31, 2024, at Jurney’s Assisted Living in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. Clifford was born in Iredell County in

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Photo Gallery: Town of Troutman Trails and Treats

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed the tricks, treats, and creative costumes at the Trails and Treats event on Halloween afternoon at ESC Park. This free

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Pharos Parenting receives donation from JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. recently donated $600 to Pharos Parenting. JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase snacks and drinks for their employee

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Safe Kids Iredell County launches 5th annual winter weather clothing drive

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is holding a holiday cold weather drive to collect new children’s winter hats, gloves, socks and other winter wear items. The annual

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 1)

Posted on November 1, 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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Local Music: Tonya Wood finds inspiration in collaboration

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KIM McKINNEY Tonya Wood grew up with music all around her. She is from a bluegrass family. Her father was in the bluegrass business for more than 60 years

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Photo Gallery: Downtown Statesville Trick-or-Treat event draws huge crowd

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville was packed with thousands of children and their families for Halloween trick-or treating on Thursday afternoon. In addition to businesses and churches, popular stops included

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Lake Norman State Park to partially reopen on November 1

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Lake Norman State Park is one of five N.C. state parks that will reopen at least partially on Friday, November 1. The others are Crowders Mountain,

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Election Watch: Absentee voters in N.C. running out of time to return ballots

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is stressing to absentee voters that they must act soon to ensure their ballot is counted, if they have not

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James Keith Ross

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. James Keith Ross, 79, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Evelyn Ross by his side on Sunday morning, October 27, 2024. Jim, as

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