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Category: News & Features

Iredell Health System welcomes new director of education

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has hired Andrew R. Ross as director of education. He brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge and experience to the health system. Ross has

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BBB investigation: AI tools and dark web sites play key role in online scams

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Since 2021, identity and information theft reports to BBB Scam Tracker SM have totaled more than 16,600 and monetary losses are rising, according to a new study

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Photo Gallery: City of Statesville hosts Arbor Day Celebration

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville held its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday at the Statesville Soccer Complex. There were fire trucks, utility trucks and SPD vehicles for kids

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Iredell County announces Good Friday closings

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. This includes all units of: •

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City of Statesville announces office closings and sanitation schedule changes for Good Friday

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Please note that there will be no garbage collection on that

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Homecoming: Kewaunee Scientific unveils wood carvings commissioned in 1930s by former president

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A journey that began in the 1930s ended this week at the Kewaunee Scientific Corporation in Statesville. Kewaunee representatives unveiled four masterpiece wood carvings that were crafted

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

Posted on April 12, 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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Chairman wants I-SS Board to use staff survey results to guide improvement

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Doug Knight hopes board members will use the results of a recent staff survey as “a baseline for growth and improvement.”

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SPD Felony Arrests: March 26 – April 10

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 26 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 33, of Caldwell Avenue, Mooresville, charged with felony interfere with electronic monitoring device

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Building Relationships: ICSO honors Citizens Academy grads

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recognized its latest class of Citizens Academy graduates on Thursday evening. Among the 27 graduates were several married couples, best friends, and

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 11)

Posted on April 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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Troutman Council selects Citizen of the Year, Organization of the Year

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council selected Ana Johnson as the Citizen of the Year and the Troutman Ruritan Club as Organization of the Year during Thursday night’s meeting.

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County officials monitoring Wilkes-Iredell Fire Department following exodus of significant number of members

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Representatives from the Iredell and Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Offices, Wilkes County EMS, Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, and Emergency Management officials from both counties met with presiding

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The Christian Mission announces opening of the Betty & Randy Marion Center

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Christian Mission has announced plans for the grand opening of its new building on May 1, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s mission to serve

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Mooresville Arts announces results of 47th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Eighty-seven artists entered the 47th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition, submitting a total of 158 entries. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Charlotte and beyond are showcasing their

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NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne diseases

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As warmer weather approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures to reduce

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Town of Love Valley: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Project: Love Valley Phase 1 Sewer Improvement Project Owner: Town of Love Valley, North Carolina, 133 Henry Martin Trail, Statesville, NC 28625 Contact: Lisa Riddick, 704-592-2552 Engineer: Tetra Tech Engineering,

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Mooresville Board approves rezoning for 187-unit development, signs off on $10.2 million upgrade for Moor Park

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Reversing its decision from October, the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning for the 187-unit Lanterna development on Monday. Colin Brown of Alexander

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I-SS officials outline budget cuts needed to offset $3 million shortfall

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are bracing for another challenging budget year — facing a nearly $3 million budget deficit. During the board’s Committee of the Whole meeting on

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Medicaid expansion provides healthcare coverage for 650,000 North Carolinians

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein announced that as of Wednesday 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and

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MGSD Board approves supplements for teachers and support personnel

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved salary supplements to teachers and instructional support personnel on Tuesday night. Chief Finance Officer Jonathan Smith told the

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NCSHP: Elkin man killed in crash on Interstate 77

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An Elkin man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Wednesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Jared Quincey Nelson, 27, was driving a

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NCDHHS: More than 500 flu deaths reported in North Carolina

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with stealing pickup truck following ICSO investigation

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A 27-year-old man faces two felony charges following a motor vehicle theft investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Bradlee GT

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Statesville Council approves special-use permit for senior apartment complex

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday greenlighted a request to increase the density of a proposed income-based apartment complex geared toward seniors. The 50-unit complex is planned

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Bar association selects five nominees for vacant Iredell County District Court judge position

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The District 32 Bar Association on Tuesday nominated five attorneys for consideration to fill the vacant Iredell County District Court judge position created by the recent resignation of

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Rep. Carver visits Mooresville High School as part of Legislators in Schools Week

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina legislators are actively participating in Legislators in Schools Week, an initiative designed to foster greater understanding and connection between lawmakers and the state’s educational system.

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City of Statesville seeking volunteers to serve on Planning Board and Board of Adjustment

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is seeking volunteers who live in its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to serve on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. The ETJ includes

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

It is the policy of the City of Statesville to provide 7 days advance notice prior to advertising the formal Invitation To Bid (ITB); therefore, the ITB of Front and

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Troutman Council approves recommendations for new planning board members, approves new perk for council members

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council approved Planning and Zoning ETJ board recommendations, approved a fee waiver for council members, and got

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Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville installs new Fuji Film CT Scanner

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Imaging has acquired a Fuji Film iStream CT Scanner. This advanced technology is only offered at three locations across the state of North Carolina.

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NCSHP: Mooresville man killed in early morning crash on I-77

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mooresville man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Tuesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Justyn Jack Jenkins, 26, died after his

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Sheriff: Convicted felon faces drug, gun charges after attempting to avoid ICSO checkpoint

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man who is on probation for felony drug convictions was arrested on new charges after attempting to avoid an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office traffic checkpoint. Sheriff

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Trent resigns District 3 seat on Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chair Abby Trent has resigned her position on the board, effective April 4.  Trent, in her resignation letter, said that she

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MPD Felony Arrests: March 16-31

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Ethan Chase Fritz, 29, of Chestnut Grove Road, Statesville, charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking opium or

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Mooresville High student gains experience in state government as Senate page

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville High School student Evan Wanner recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the N.C. General Assembly’s Senate Page Program, gaining invaluable insights into the workings

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