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Scout Troop 363 honored as Gemstone District Troop of the Year

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Scout Troop 363 from New Salem UMC in Statesville had an exciting weekend. On Friday evening, the Troop was named Gemstone District Troop of the Year in

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with assaulting patrol sergeant after attempted carjacking

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A man who witnesses said attempted to carjack several motors on Interstate 77 was apprehended by a Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy with the assistance of concerned citizens.

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I-SS Board selects construction manager for new elementary school

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education selected a construction manager at risk for a new elementary school planned for the southern end of the county during Monday’s

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Local author to discuss life and work of renowned Mooresville artist Selma Burke

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Author L. Melissa Smith will discuss the life of pioneering sculptor Selma Burke, who broke barriers for women in the arts, during a program at the Iredell

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MyPaperHelp Review: The Best Homework Planner for Students

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Juggling deadlines shouldn’t feel like a full-time job! Yet, for many students, keeping track of assignments, projects, and exams can be overwhelming. That’s where MyPaperHelp steps in. Besides being

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Bette Campagna

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Bette Rae Holshouser Campagna, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1936, in Kannapolis,

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Francis Patrick Cotter

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Francis “Frank” Cotter, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on July 25, 1955, to

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Nancy Bowers Adams

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Nancy Bowers Adams of Harmony, N.C., born on February 21, 1959, in Wilkes County, N.C., passed away on February 7, 2025, at her residence following a short illness. She was

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Betty Griffin Seamone

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Griffin Seamone, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home. She was born August 9, 1948, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late

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Lula Belle Steele

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Lula Belle Steele, 85, of Hiddenite, N.C., the wife of the late Raymond Steele, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1939, in Wilkes

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Kenneth Braswell Jr.

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Braswell Jr., 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born May 22, 1948, in Alexander County, the son of the

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Robert Joseph McCommons Jr.

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Robert Joseph McCommons Jr., 58, of Wake Forest, N.C., passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home. Robert was born in Statesville, N.C., on June

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Statesville man convicted of involuntary manslaughter for providing lethal dose of fentanyl

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff  A man who provided a fatal dose of fentanyl to a Statesville resident has been sentenced to 19 to 32 months in prison by an Iredell County Superior

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Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce to host Childcare Crisis Summit

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, NC Child, and Iredell Economic Development, invites community business leaders to

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Iredell County Economic Development Corporation Foundation awarded $750K grant for road improvements in Mooresville Business Park East

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has awarded $750,000 to Iredell County Economic Development Corporation Foundation for the extension of Herring Industrial Boulevard in the Mooresville Business

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Sheriff: Shooting suspect apprehended by ICSO deputies

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway near Mooresville has been apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s

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Iredell’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in December

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly — by 0.2 percent from November — to 3.1 percent in December, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.

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Bella’s Heart Ball raises thousands to support Statesville teen’s nonprofit

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER At just 15 years old, Isabella DiFiore has already developed a generous spirit. On Saturday evening, Isabella hosted the second annual Bella’s Heart Ball fundraiser at the

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AI writing checkers for journalists: Fighting fake news and AI-generated misinformation

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED With the rise of AI tools, there is hardly a person who does not benefit from them. For example, there is much AI for journalists, which they use to

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City of Statesville: Request for Proposal

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Request for Proposal Tree Services The City of Statesville will be posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the City of Statesville website on February 17th, 2025. The City of

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Write a Paper for Me, Please! When Students Should Seek Help

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Let’s be real—college is a wild ride. Deadlines sneak up on you, and suddenly, you’re staring at a blank page, wondering how you’re supposed to pull off a well-researched,

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Why DoMyEssay Stands Out: A Review Based on Student Feedback

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED Let’s face it: being a student nowadays is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle – it’s chaotic! Between classes, clubs, and trying to have some semblance of

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WritePapers: Is It Your College Essay Savior? Let’s Find Out!

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

CONTRIBUTED College life can be a total rollercoaster, right? Classes, internships, maybe even a part-time job… and somehow, you’re supposed to have a social life? Then BAM! Essay deadlines hit

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Registration still open for DACI youth alcohol and substance misuse prevention summit

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its third annual “In The Know: A Community Conversation on Substance Misuse” event on Tuesday, February 18, at the

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Statesville Woman’s Club announces scholarship winner, makes plans for Kindness Rocks project

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its February meeting. In preparation for the “Love Your Valentine Bake Sale,” which supports the club’s beloved historic clubhouse, club member

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

Posted on February 9, 2025 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: January 31 – February 6

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 31 ♦ Kasey Allen Randol, 34, of Rita Drive, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 1

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N.C. Insurance commissioner fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4 million for violations

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a four-year investigation of the

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Photo Gallery: Tilley’s Dance Academy presents Winter Showcase

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 2025 Winter Showcase Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium. The show featured a mix of old and new songs and all ages

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Statesville Comic Con

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people dressed as superheroes, villains, anime, furries, and other fictional characters attended the 2025 Statesville Comic Con at the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday. Along

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

Posted on February 8, 2025 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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Leon Matt Ramsey

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Leon Matt Ramsey, 66, of 1112 McCollough Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 20, 1958, as Leonard Maurice Ramsey to the late George A. Ramsey

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Richard Wayne Reavis

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard Wayne Reavis, who was known as Cheeta, passed away December 12, 2024.  A celebration of life will be held at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2

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Winter Retreat: Iredell commissioners begin planning for 2025-2026

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners held its winter planning retreat on Thursday to define their priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. Growth in Iredell County continues to

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Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont’s 3rd Annual Pancake Day set for April 3

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Boys & Girls Club of Piedmont (BGCP) has scheduled the 3rd Annual Randy Marion Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day for Thursday, April 3. The event

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Theatre Statesville to present ‘The Miracle Worker’

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Tickets are now available for the upcoming Theatre Statesville production of “The Miracle Worker,” based on the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, in the

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