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Category: News & Features

SPD Felony Arrests: July 1-6

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Dionte Tyvon Tillman, 29, of White Apple Way, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury by

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N.C. auditors: DHHS kept Medicaid providers on program despite license limitations, suspensions

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from

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Rock the Park x Festival of Food Trucks Mashup event to feature 38 Special

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of

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I-CARE summer work program provides students with job training, life skills

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman

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Troutman Council delays decision on proposed wastewater treatment agreement with Statesville

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

SEWER AGREEMENT POSTPONED At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on

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ICSO Felony Arrests: July 2-10

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Anthony David Salkill, 50, of Sigmon Road, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining a

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Election Watch: A rundown of who has filed so far in 2025 municipal, MGSD Board elections

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only

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Dog rescued from overturned pickup truck in retaining pond at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Photos)

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its

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Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announces plan to lease space to Success Institute Charter School

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital announces appointment of new chief medical officer

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.  A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings

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SPD Felony Arrests: June 23-30

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 11)

Posted on July 11, 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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Lane closures scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville as work begins on new bridge

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with

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Election Watch: City of Statesville reminds candidates, supporters of campaign sign regulations

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the

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Birth Announcements: June 6 – July 3

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl,  Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE

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North Carolina named No. 1 state for business by CNBC

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that

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Public Notice: Withdrawal of Rezoning Application for Josey Road parcels

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

STATESVILLE, NC — The applicant for the proposed rezoning of approximately 51.525 acres along Josey Road has formally withdrawn the request from consideration by the Iredell County Planning Board and

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Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council 

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,

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Election Watch: Madison Pfeufer announces candidacy for Ward 2 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise

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Lake Norman athletes qualify for USA Volleyball Beach National Championship

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially

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Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city

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Sheriff: Body of missing teen found in Lake Norman

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto

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Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in

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Mooresville commissioners approve financing plan for construction of new Moor Park

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as

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Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person

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Election Watch: Nicholson announces candidacy for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who

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Sheriff: Suspects charged with shooting fireworks at occupied home

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell

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Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.

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Iredell County EMS enhances pediatric care with new Carter Kits

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies

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Mooresville Arts announces opening of two new exhibits at The Depot

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, July 11 Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits, “The Art of Fiber Exhibit” and “Pop Culture,

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Election Watch: Morgan files to run for mayor, pledges to create a better Statesville for all residents

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better

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Election Watch: Harris files for Troutman Council election, two years after losing seat by one vote

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Losing by a single vote in the 2023 Troutman Town Council election still stings George Harris. On Monday, Harris filed to run again in the 2025 election,

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Election Watch: Filing for 2025 municipal elections begins in Iredell County

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Sixteen candidates filed to run in the 2025 municipal elections in Iredell County on Monday, the first day of candidate filing. Half of the candidates who filed are

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexual exploitation of minor, solicitation of a child by computer

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County man was arrested on July 3 when members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and Durham Police Department detectives executed a

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Shepherds firefighters extinguish house fire off Resource Drive (Photos)

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire Rescue personnel, along with Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire on Resource Drive about 12:20 p.m.

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of ‘Woodstock’ on July 8

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival will host a special screening of the iconic documentary “Woodstock” on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Iredell Arts Council.

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