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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (November 16)

Posted on November 16, 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: November 4-14

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 4 ♦ Jean Marie Anderson, 43, of Cross Country Road, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or

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Firefighters battle 25-acre brushfire in Harmony (Photos)

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Fire Department, N.C. Forestry Service and County Line Fire Department were alerted for a large grass and woods fire on Sheffield Road in Harmony about 2:20

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Iredell County DSS kicks off Lonely Children’s Fund campaign

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY TAYLOR BURRIS As the holiday season approaches, the Lonely Children’s Fund continues to make a difference in the lives of children and teens in foster care in Iredell County.

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 15)

Posted on November 15, 2025 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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Iredell Memorial Hospital earns top safety grade from The Leapfrog Group

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital earned a fourth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an

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Sheriff: Dozens of suspects face charges as a result of narcotics enforcement operation

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of more than 30 individuals on various felony and misdemeanor drug charges as part of the ICSO Fall Narcotics

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Drive-thru food distribution provides assistance to 1,600 in Mooresville (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Niagara Cares, the charitable division of Niagara Bottling, partnered with Feed the Children, Food For Days, Iredell-Statesville Schools, and the Mooresville Graded School District on Tuesday to

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Vikings Exchange Excel Club of South Iredell High School receives charter

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Exchange Club of Troutman officially chartered the Vikings Exchange Excel Club at South Iredell High School Friday afternoon. The new club has about 30 members. Excel clubs

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North Carolina preparing for Workforce Pell, expanding access to workforce training programs

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has directed the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships to make recommendations to effectively implement the newly created Workforce Pell grants to

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Cornerstone Christian Academy students honor local veterans

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cornerstone Christian Academy held its annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 12, welcoming students, families, and community members to honor those who have served in the

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Troutman’s interim town manager leaving for position in Alexander County

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman interim town manager and finance director Justin Mundy, who joined the town’s administrative team in September of 2021, is leaving to become Alexander County manager beginning

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Heart of Jazz raises $88,000 for Cardiac & Vascular Care Fund

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 200 attendees enjoyed the fourth annual Heart of Jazz at the Statesville Civic Center on November 7, raising a record $88,000. Net proceeds will benefit

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Sheriff: Woman arrested after punching, biting and clawing school resource officer

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces several charges, including felony assault, in connection with an incident at Third Creek Middle School on Wednesday morning. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Firefighters extinguish two-acre brushfire caused by careless open burning (Photos)

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Shepherds Fire – Rescue, along with N.C. Forest Service personnel, extinguished a grass and woods fire encompassing more than two acres on

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NCDHHS: SNAP benefits for November to be loaded on EBT cards by Friday

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning. Approximately 600,000

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United Way of Iredell County accepting nominations for 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards 

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN United Way of Iredell County is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. Established by the

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NCSBA, MGSSD honor local business owner for making significant impact on public education

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Local business owner Bob Gates was presented the N.C. School Boards Association Champion of Education Award on Wednesday, November 12. The Champion of Education Award recognizes individuals

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Mitchell Community College announces guaranteed admission partnership with N.C. State University

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College on Thursday announced a new guaranteed admission agreement with North Carolina State University, reinforcing its commitment to expanding educational access and promoting student success.

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Iredell County: Notice of Public Hearings

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM OF THE IREDELL COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

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American Renaissance School honors veterans with special breakfast (Photos)

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON American Renaissance School’s Donovan Cook Center was packed with students and guests on Monday for an event to honor veterans. Foods & Nutrition Director and After School

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Iredell Health System offers low-dose CT screens for lung cancer

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. with more Americans dying from it than any other type of cancer. With November being Lung

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Troutman native named Artist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Christian and family-friendly country and comedy artist Shellem Cline reached a career-defining milestone on Sunday night, earning the title of Artist of the Year in the Inspirational/Gospel

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MPD Felony Arrests: October 17-31

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Nathaniel Phillip Knox, 48, of Grandview Drive, Flushing, Mich., charged with possession of stolen property and

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Troutman Council pledges $150,000 for Brown Family Grief Center

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted on Monday to contribute $150,000 to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s (HPCIC) efforts to build a grief and bereavement

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Troutman Elementary students express gratitude for veterans’ service (Photos)

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman Elementary School teachers Bethany Crisp and Emily Hawkins’ students honored the veterans connected to their classrooms by writing heartfelt thank-you notes. “We love our veterans and

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Mitchell Community College hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony (Photos)

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps prepared Nicole Webb, a graphic designer and student at Mitchell Community College, for life outside the military. Webb was one of

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I-SS Board approves $274 million budget for 2025-2026

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BT KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve the district’s $274 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the

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TPD: Troutman man fatally injured in motorcycle crash

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Duck Creek Road. Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the

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N.C. students outpace nation in Advanced Placement growth

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of iconic concert film

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival, will present a special screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the groundbreaking concert film directed by

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Sheriff: ICSO deputies recover stolen backhoe; suspect arrested

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with a stolen backhoe that was recovered in a field near Statesville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell

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D1 Training reopening in Mooresville with focus on empowering youth and adult athletes

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN D1 Training, a leading fitness enrichment concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be reopening a new location at 221 Norman Station Boulevard in

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Health Beat: How to escape an anxiety trap

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the

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Iredell County EMS hosting annual food and clothing drive to support local families

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is once again giving back to the community through a countywide food and clothing drive, which runs through November 15. Members of

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Renowned pastor to preach at Broad Street UMC in Statesville on November 16

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church will host its 2025 Fall LEAP Lecture and Preaching Series on Sunday, November 16. The series, which celebrates leadership, excellence, and preaching,

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