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Gov. Stein establishes Energy Policy Task Force to promote energy affordability

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein recently signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability

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Statesville Woman’s Club to discuss community service projects at upcoming meeting

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will host its first meeting after the summer break on Thursday, September 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will

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Fifth Street Ministries receives donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc.

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries recently received an $815 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc., which was made possible through a creative and generous employee-backed

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Two pedestrians transported to hospital after being hit by truck at Mooresville restaurant

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IM Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County EMS personnel responded to a report of vehicle crash at the Cook Out restaurant located at 355 West Plaza

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Enjoy the outdoors at Lake Norman State Park with September events for all ages

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) and Lake Norman State Park rangers are offering a variety of programs to welcome the cooler fall weather. Women are

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Day Out With Thomas making stop at N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite No.1 blue engine, is coming to nearby Spencer as part of the Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour. The N.C.

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The PTSD and Fifth Street Ministries launch veteran support group in Statesville

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A new veteran-led support group is launching in Statesville to help tackle how PTSD affects everyday life from relationships with others to challenges at work. The program,

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North Iredell High community mourning loss of student-athlete

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The North Iredell High School community is mourning the loss of a student-athlete who was fatally injured in a head-on collision in Alexander County over the weekend. Jacob

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Sheriff: Suspect in business break-in faces more than a dozen charges

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Charlotte man faces more than a dozen criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a business

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City of Statesville announces Labor Day closures and schedule changes

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 1. City services and facility hours will operate on adjusted schedules

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Mooresville Planning Board votes against recommending rezoning for two large residential developments

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Planning Board members voted last week to recommend denial of two residential projects after hearing an outpouring of concerns by nearby residents. FERN HILL ROAD The

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Gov. Stein announces 2025 North Carolina Award winners

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein will present the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, to six distinguished North Carolinians on November 13 at the historic

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SPD Felony Arrests: August 13-28

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 13 ♦ Donna Moretz Pobbi’ Asare, 50, of McClaine Road, Hiddenite, charged with habitual larceny. AUGUST 15 ♦

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Sisters organizing annual Day of Sass for local cancer survivors

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sisters Jamie Beecham and Kristen Mayle have developed a passion for comforting cancer survivors since their mother passed away in 2014. The two started by making colorful

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (August 30)

Posted on August 30, 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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DACI holds candlelight vigil to remember those lost to overdose

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE As part of Overdose Awareness Week, the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell held a candlelight vigil on Thursday night at Christ Church in Statesville to remember those lost

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 20-29

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 20 ♦ Donnie Grant Christopher, 55, of Trailway Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a

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Iredell County Government offices closed for Labor Day holiday

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observation of Labor Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services and Control*

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Photo Gallery: 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair officially underway

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opened on Friday evening with the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The fair runs through Saturday, September 6, for nine full days

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Mooresville resident to suit up for must-see Texas-Ohio State game

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Saturday’s matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State is the biggest regular-season college football game in at least a decade according to many college

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Local business leaders urged to adapt to rapid change at Iredell EDC’s annual meeting

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Some 350 community and business leaders celebrated $136.25 million in new investments and 360 new jobs across Iredell County over the past year during the Iredell Economic

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Statesville Family YMCA makes founding member’s 100th birthday special (Photos)

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Around 100 family members, friends, and Statesville Family YMCA employees and board members helped make sure Vester Boone’s 100th birthday was special by holding a party to

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Petco Love investing $25,000 in Iredell County Animal Services to save and improve the lives of animals

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services is set to receive a $25,000 grant investment from Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Iredell County. Petco

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89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair runs August 29 – September 6

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, yummy food, and entertaining shows are coming when the 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 29, at 5 p.m., with the official

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Mitchell Community College celebrates accomplishments, legacy of retired VP

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Carol Johnson presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Carol Johnson, retired vice president of workforce development

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Statesville Public Power director presented Public Power Rising Star Award

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cody Leis, director of Statesville Public Power, was presented the Public Power Rising Star Award by ElectriCities of North Carolina earlier this month at the ElectriCities Annual

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Visitor spending in Iredell County jumped to $429 million in 2024

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Domestic and international visitors spent $429.35 million in Iredell County 2024, an 11.9% increase from 2023, according to an study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, which is

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Troutman Planning Board recommends approval of Iredell County request to rezone 25 acres on fairgrounds property

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial

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Health Beat: When should you keep your child home from school?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of

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Iredell Arts Council seeking applications for grassroots subgrants

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s

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Statesville Planning Board votes to support rezoning for Compass Data Centers project despite vocal opposition

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

City Council scheduled to consider rezoning and annexation requests on September 15 BY MIKE FUHRMAN West Iredell showed up and spoke out on Tuesday night. Faced with the prospect of

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Davis returns to role as chief finance officer of MGSD

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday the rehiring of Angela Davis as its chief finance officer. Davis, who previously served in the same role, is rejoining

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Mayor Kutteh declares Dorothy Woodard Day during Chestnut Grove Community Celebration (Photos)

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Mayor Costi Kutteh declared August 21, 2025, as Dorothy Woodward Day in the City of Statesville in recognition of Woodard’s legacy of caring for others and being

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Made in Statesville! Bobcat MT120 mini track loader in running for ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ contest

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Public voting now open in NC Chamber’s statewide manufacturing contest Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is among the record-breaking 188 products

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Iredell County Public Library staff to unveil new Mobile Library at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host the grand unveiling of its new Mobile Library, a state-of-the-art vehicle designed to bring library services directly to communities across

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent in July

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point

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