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Summit focusing on children/adolescent mental health and substance abuse set for December 17 in Statesville

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department, in partnership with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory (ICGH), will host the Young Minds: Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Summit on

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Birth Announcements: October 18-30

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 18 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Nickolai Jones, born to Brandon Jones and Erica Irwin of

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K-3 students in N.C. continue to show growth in foundational literacy skills

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the science of reading reaches full implementation in North Carolina, new data presented to the State Board of Education shows that K-3 students are making

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Pulling for Chris! Community rallies to help man battling cancer (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY BY ERICA GOODNIGHT PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM OLIN — In an incredible show of solidarity, a tight-knit community rallied to support a local man battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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ICSO Felony Arrests: November 3-8

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 3 ♦ Soloman Jonas Barnwell, 29, of Trolly Run Drive, Cornelius, charged with assault inflicting physical

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Duane Clark

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Duane Curtis Clark, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024. Duane was born November 24, 1964, in Lorain County, Ohio, to the late James B. Clark

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Dean Hicks

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dean Charles Hicks, 66, of Millersville Road, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home. Born in Transylvania County, N.C., on August 19, 1958, he

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Donna Thompson

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Donna Thompson, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Donna was

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Crystal Belle Conklin

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Crystal Belle Conklin, 46, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a lifelong illness. She was born in Kansas

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

Posted on November 10, 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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Stony Point VFD to hold BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on November 23

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. The drive-thru event, which will begin at 1 p.m. and last

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Special Olympics of Iredell County hosts flag football invitational

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Flag football is not an officially sanctioned sport by North Carolina Special Olympics, but the more than 40 athletes who showed off their skills at South Iredell

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Iredell EDC announces hiring of Statesville native

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) announced the hiring of Evan Day as a research analyst. In this role, Day will serve as the primary

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City of Statesville asks residents to participate in water line service inventory

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revision, the City of Statesville has initiated a comprehensive program to ensure water customers are

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Early morning fire destroys large home off Normandy Road (Photos)

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM A large, two-story home in the Shepherds Fire District was destroyed by an early morning blaze on Sunday. Personnel from Iredell, Mecklenburg, Catawba and Lincoln counties responded

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South Iredell High senior awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Nachammai Annamalai has received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her volunteer work with the Mooresville Public Library and Mooresville Youth

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Betty Campbell

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Betty Jean Parks Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 21, 1927, in Iredell County, she was

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

Posted on November 9, 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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City of Statesville announces Veterans Day holiday schedule

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In observance of Veterans Day, City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. Garbage Collection No residential or commercial garbage collection will take place

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Rescue Ranch to host Outdoor Explorers Day on November 11

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, November 11. From 12 to 3 p.m., families can enjoy the Ranch’s nature trails, the 10,000-square-foot inclusive

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West Iredell High JROTC pays tribute to local veterans (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Army JROTC cadets and students recognized and honored local military veterans during the student-led Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning. Faces

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MPD Felony Arrests: October 18-30

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 18 ♦ Christopher Mark Corum, 44, of Stacy Road, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell

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ICSO sex offender registry compliance efforts result in three arrests

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges as a result of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts to enforce sex offender registration requirements. During fall festivals and Halloween-themed events,

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Local law enforcement agencies, nonprofit share cost of new narcotics incinerator

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In a collaborative effort to enhance law enforcement capabilities in narcotics and evidence disposal, the Statesville Police Department, Mooresville Police Department, Troutman Police Department and the Drug-Alcohol

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EnergyUnited continues to support recovery efforts in Western N.C.

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to provide disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Western North Carolina. In a combined effort to

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Local Girl Scout Troop earns Silver Award for efforts to protect coastline

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Girl Scout Troop #13043 of Iredell County recently made waves on the Gulf Coast by addressing marine life quality and the pollution and erosion of the coastline

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Marilyn Marie Bellamy

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Marie Bellamy, 67, was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Carl Andrew Ferguson Sr. and Bertha Ferguson Smyre. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024,

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Nathaniel Shuford

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mr. Nathaniel Shuford, 80, son of the late William and Emma Summers Shuford, was born June 11,1944 in Iredell County, N.C. He departed this life on November 6, 2024, at

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Marilyn Louise Kramer

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Marilyn Louise Kramer, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 7, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Roy Kramer and Pearl

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Margie Campbell Swiggett

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Margie Campbell Swiggett, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on November 5, 1927, in Alexander County, N.C., to Melvin Campbell and Frances

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Christopher A. Bellinger

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Christopher “Belli” Alan Bellinger, 66, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Levine and Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born March 20, 1958, in New

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Larry Dean Mahaffey

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Larry Dean Mahaffey, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Larry was born on December 16, 1946, in Wilkes County, N.C.,

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Iredell Arts Council announces hiring of new executive director

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Friday that Sydney Koppelmeyer has been hired as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective November 21. “I am deeply honored and excited to

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North Iredell High School dedicates new Veterans Memorial Wall (Photos)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School dedicated its new Veterans Memorial Wall on Friday in conjunction with the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans, families, faculty members, alumni, JROTC

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CCTL student shares love of building model rockets with elementary students (Photos)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pictured (front row, from left) are Josh Adams snd Vincent Peace-Uribe; (second row) Aisha Orilonise, Arten Adylin, I-SS STEM Coordinator Debra Lester, CCTL Teacher and Aviation Club advisor Dana Gibson

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 8)

Posted on November 8, 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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