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Class of 2025: Northview Academy graduates encouraged to chase their dreams (Photos)

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

 BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy celebrated its 51 graduating seniors during a ceremony Friday afternoon at Mac Gray Auditorium. Despite the pressure of busy schedules, many of the seniors persevered

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SPD Felony Arrests: May 6-20

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 6 ♦ Walter Currie Miles IV, 32, of Pintail Run Lane, Mooresville, charged with fail to register as

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 23)

Posted on May 23, 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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Mooresville man sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors and stealing millions in COVID relief funds

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Mooresville man was sentenced to serve 45 months in federal prison on Thursday for orchestrating a $6.1 million investment fraud scheme and for fraudulently obtaining more

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Class of 2025: Final class of I-SS Virtual Academy graduates encouraged to be ‘indispensable’ to the world around them

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD It was both a beginning and an end Thursday as the final graduates of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Virtual Academy received their diplomas. The academy will close at

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Class of 2025: iAcademy graduates urged to meet futures with “curiosity, courage, and compassion”

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE On Thursday afternoon at the Career Academy and Technology School (CATS), 32 iAcademy graduates received their diplomas from this nontraditional program that allows students to blend online

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Mooresville commissioners approve rezoning, annexation for new townhome development off Langtree Road

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a rezoning request for Mattamy Homes, clearing the way for the company to build 78 townhomes amid mixed response

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Statesville man faces gun, drug charges as a result of SPD investigation

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following a Statesville Police Department investigation into a report of suspicious activity at an apartment complex off Simonton Road. The SPD

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Water Tech Inc. celebrates completion of $14 million Statesville facility (Photos)

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Water Tech Inc., a national leader in water treatment solutions, marked the completion of its new $14 million Statesville facility on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The

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Sheriff: ICSO deputies searching for suspect wanted on multiple drug charges

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel are searching for a man wanted on numerous felony charges following an investigation by the ICSO Narcotics Unit. Narcotics investigators opened an investigation

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SPD: Suspect charged in connection with stabbing that occurred at Davie Avenue convenience store

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred inside a Davie Avenue convenience store. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest

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Cool Spring Elementary students celebrate end of the school year with Field Day (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Cool Spring Elementary students gathered on the school’s athletic field for a fun-filled Field Day on Tuesday morning. Students competed in outdoor games and relay races, three-legged

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2024-2025 Leadership Statesville graduates lauded for ‘tremendous growth and commitment’

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Leadership Statesville recently celebrated the graduation of 22 dynamic leaders from its 2024–2025 program during an awards ceremony held at The 500 Club. The event recognized the

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Top of the Lake Rotary to plant peace poles at Lowe’s YMCA and Liberty Park

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN To honor the Town of Mooresville’s sister city and its local business corporation, The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville will dedicate two monuments for the

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Children’s Homes of Iredell County: Need for foster homes is urgent

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN May marks National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the crucial role that foster families play in the lives of children in need of care and stability.

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Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation awards $75,000 grant to FeedNC

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC recently received a $75,000 grant from a long-time community partner, the Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation. This funding will support the growth of the organization’s vital community

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Class of 2025: Mitchell Community College honors High School Equivalency graduates (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the achievements of over 100 graduates from its High School Equivalency (HSE) program on May 15 during a heartfelt commencement ceremony held on

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Mitchell Community College celebrates 2025 Associate Degree Nursing graduates (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 60 graduates from its Associate Degree Nursing Program during a pinning ceremony held on May 14. The pinning ceremony,

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MPD investigating shootout in area of Lookout Point Place; no injuries reported

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Lookout Point Place in which two groups exchanged gunfire. No injuries were reported. Officers

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Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2025, recognizes outstanding high school athletes (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Members of the Class of 2025 of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame were humbled and honored to be recognized during Monday’s induction ceremony at the

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Sheriff: Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after traffic stop on Interstate 77

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff  A Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jerome

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Town of Mooresville honors Team Penske

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Team Penske, drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and members of the No. 12 and No. 22 NASCAR Cup Series teams were honored by Mooresville Mayor Chris

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City of Statesville kicks off school supply drive ahead of End of Summer Bash

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is kicking off a new citywide school supply drive to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence! From June 2 through

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Iredell Health System partners with Pharos Parenting to support new parents

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Welcoming a new baby can be one of the most exciting — and most terrifying — moments of people’s lives. Pharos Parenting, a local parenting resource center,

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City of Statesville: Re-Bid Advertisement

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

RE-BID ADVERTISEMENT RFP-RESIDUAL SOLIDS The City of Statesville is rebidding a request to obtain Sealed Proposals for the Land Application of Residual Solids. Bid will be received by the City

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N.B. Mills Elementary student concert sends powerful message of resilience and hope (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of parents and community members gathered on the lawn at N.B. Mills Elementary around lunchtime on Friday to hear music, student and teacher reflections, and comments

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Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrates milestone anniversary with weekend of ‘totally rad’ performances (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN It was a weekend to remember as Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrated its 5th Annual Recital and fifth year in business with a high-energy, neon-filled production:

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MPD Felony Arrests: April 17-30

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 17 ♦ Ismael Vasquez, 33, of Hemphill Street, Charlotte, charged with soliciting by computer. APRIL 18 ♦ Phillip

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Photo Gallery: Cool Spring High School grads attend 68th Alumni Reunion

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff About 100 Cool Spring High School graduates gathered on Saturday, May 10, to celebrate the 68th Cool Spring Alumni Reunion. The banquet was held in the Cool Spring

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Iredell County church, civic group raise money to help Western N.C. residents recover from hurricane

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD If anyone has learned the value of community support in the last few months, it’s the folks who call Ashe County home. After flooding from Hurricane Helene

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ICSO Felony Arrests: May 8-16

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 8 ♦ Shamar Traquan McCrea, 25, of Fairway Forest Drive, Winston-Salem, charged with possession with intent to

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Iredell County Parks & Recreation to host County Campout and Summer Splash Kickoff

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in two family-friendly events: County Campout May 23-24 Details: Start your summer with an unforgettable overnight camping

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

Posted on May 18, 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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N.C. Department of Labor launches human trafficking awareness website for lodging and rental industries

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) has launched a new public awareness website to support implementation of human trafficking prevention laws in the lodging and

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Class of 2025: Commencement speaker encourages Mitchell Community College grads to ‘bet on themselves’

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored over 400 graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises held on May 17 at the Mooresville Performing

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Photo Gallery: Iredell Arts Council hosts street concert in Downtown Statesville

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Court Street was filled with people enjoying live music, art, food and community on Saturday evening as the Iredell Arts Council hosted a free street concert in Downtown

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