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Iredell commissioners considering consultant’s recommendations for improving fire protection service throughout county

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is reconsidering how the county funds the daily operations of volunteer fire departments throughout the county as well as how it

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Faircloth named director of Iredell Health System’s hospital-based skilled nursing facility

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that Tracie Faircloth has been promoted to director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She formerly served as

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Annual report shows decrease in reportable crimes, suspensions and dropouts in N.C. public schools

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Demonstrating strong levels of safety, North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported that nearly 80 percent of schools had five or fewer acts of reportable criminal offenses), with 44 percent of schools having

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged in connection with business break-in

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face criminal charges in connection with a break-in and theft that occurred at a business located off Sharon School Road following an investigation by the Iredell

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Multiple agencies respond to scene of overturned fuel truck on Mocksville Highway (Photos)

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Fire Department personnel, along with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, N.C. State Highway Patrol and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were alerted for a report of

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City manager updates council members on road-clearing efforts, major capital projects

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith on Monday expressed appreciation to street crews and emergency personnel for their response to the back-to-back storms that dumped ice and snow

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N.C. Elections Board sends letters to voters with unvalidated ID numbers

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that

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Five inmates face felony charges after fatal overdose at Iredell County Detention Center prompts ICSO investigation

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Five Iredell County Detention Center inmates face felony charges following a criminal investigation sparked by the overdoses of two inmates, including one who later died. About 8 p.m.

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IFN Q&A: MGSD Superintendent Jason Gardner

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Graded School District continued its climb into the upper echelon of North Carolina public school districts this fall. Based on the latest academic performance data released

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Survey: North Carolinians remain sharply divided on President Trump, his policies and direction of U.S.

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina remains politically divided one year into President Donald Trump’s second term, with a new Catawba-YouGov Survey showing the president at 44 percent approval to 51

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Chairman Angell resigns his seat on I-SS Board as a result of altercation with another board member

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board in the wake of his altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the January

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Mooresville Arts announces winners of 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 146 submissions from 80 artists. Out of the 146

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Iredell Health System welcomes new doctor to Family Care Center of Troutman

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy to Family Care Center of Troutman, a new family medicine practice, which opened Monday. Vass-Eudy has been

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Pine Lake Prep Jr. Robotics team gearing up for World Competition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After winning first place in Core Values at the state competition held in Greensboro, Pine Lake Prep’s Jr. Robotics team, the “SPORKlings,” have qualified for an international

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Voter registration deadline quickly approaching for March primary election

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday,

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Iredell Arts Council invites community to event featuring work of photographer Peter O’Reilly

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to an evening of art and conversation featuring photographer Peter O’Reilly on Tuesday, February 4. The program will be held

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Haynes running for District 3 seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Cindy Haynes has launched her campaign to continue serving as the District 3 representative. Haynes, who was appointed to the board

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 New Hire Bonus)

Posted on February 1, 2026 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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Iredell County Public Library to present ‘Stories Are Magic’

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to present “Stories Are Magic,” a premier series of events featuring a talented ensemble of professional magicians, storytellers, and theatre

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 22-29

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 31, of no fixed address charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession

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North Carolina ranks first for domestic migration, remains among fastest-growing states in U.S.

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 31)

Posted on January 31, 2026 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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Rotary Club of Greater Statesville presents five Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellow Awards

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville presented five Rotarians with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award on January 22. The recipients are Maureen Moore, Anne Ellenburg, Scarlett

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Motorists who were ticketed for honking car horns, noise violations during ‘No Kings’ rally planning to sue Statesville Police Department

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An attorney for 13 motorists who were cited for a noise violation while driving past a “No Kings” rally in Statesville is planning to file a federal lawsuit

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West Iredell Fire Department hosts annual awards dinner (Photos)

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Fire Department held its annual awards dinner on Friday, January 30. Awards were given out to several members for their hard work and dedication

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MGSD teacher nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Park View Elementary School teacher Jessy DeFrancisco has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-2026 LifeChanger of the Year Award. The award recognizes and rewards the very

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged with helping wanted sex offender avoid arrest

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two people suspected of helping a registered sex offender who had active arrest warrants avoid apprehension face felony charges in Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Purple Heart Homes CEO applauds signing of Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Purple Heart Homes officials are excited about the passage and signing of the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (H.R. 224), bipartisan legislation that removes long-standing barriers preventing

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NCDPI launches initiative celebrating choice in public schools

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — With 229 magnet programs, 138 early college high schools, 211 charter schools and more than 500 career and technical education courses in 14 career pathways,

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Registration open for Rescue Ranch’s spring and summer Critter Camps

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2026 Critter Camps, spring break and one-week summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational

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Gov. Stein declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover

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Statesville Health & Fitness Expo set for March 1

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Second Annual Statesville Health & Fitness Expo is set for Sunday, March 1, at the Statesville Civic Center. The event, which takes place from 12 to

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Food for Days needs community support to sustain backpack meals ministry

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Food for Days backpack meals ministry is asking the community to help support its efforts to ensure children facing food insecurity don’t go hungry. The ministry, which

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Birth Announcements: January 12-24

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 12 ♦ A boy, Ramiro Ismael Catarino Garcia, born to Raul Catarino Hernandez and Claudia

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Iredell County Farm Bureau to host candidates forum on February 12

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Farm Bureau will hold a forum on Thursday, February 12, for candidates running for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the

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Veteran firefighter retiring after 36 years of dedicated service

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM After providing more than 36 years of service to the communities of Salisbury, Statesville and Troutman, Jeff Leaptrott has decided to hang up his turnout gear for good.

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