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Category: News & Features

Iredell Arts Council to feature work of Calvo in upcoming exhibit

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend the opening reception for a show featuring the artwork of local Panamanian-American artist Rogelio Calvo. This opening is scheduled

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Public Notice: Habitat Charlotte Region

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Public Notice Habitat Charlotte Region has received a grant from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to perform Critical Home Repairs that pose a threat to health or safety on

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N.C. attorney general investigating PowerSchool over data breach

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday announced that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and

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Morgan announces candidacy in Statesville mayoral race

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former city council member William Morgan is the first official candidate in the 2025 Statesville mayoral election. Morgan, who served on council from 2013-2022, announced his candidacy

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4th Annual Chocolate Stroll set for February 8 in Downtown Statesville

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville community will be filled with chocolate lovers on Saturday, February 8, with the highly anticipated return of the 4th Annual Chocolate Stroll. More than

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MPD accepting applications for 2025 Citizens Police Academy

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide participants with an informative look at the operations of their local police department.

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City of Statesville preparing to begin $23.2 million waterline replacement project

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is launching a major infrastructure improvement project to replace approximately 5.7 miles of aging waterlines. Originally installed in the 1940s, these cast iron

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Consolidated Data Report shows decrease in violence, dropouts in N.C. public schools

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units reported decreases in school violence and high school dropouts in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the annual Consolidated Data

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Now Hiring! Statesville Process Instruments

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Join Statesville Process Instruments, a leader in Industrial Measurement Solutions! Statesville Process Instruments, located in Statesville, N.C., is now hiring for one Inside Sales Representative and Training for one Outside Sales

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Mayor Carney praises MPD for drug enforcement efforts, honors retired NASCAR driver

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN A few days after the Mooresville Police Department announced the seizure of fentanyl, opioids, marijuana and cash from a suspected drug trafficker, Mayor Chris Carney applauded

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Pharos Parenting offers coaching, resources for parents and caregivers

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The 31 teddy bears were more than table decorations at the Pharos Parenting Kids at Heart luncheon on Tuesday. Each of the bears represented a child in

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Iredell County Public Library hosting Black history programs throughout February

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Local History staff at the Iredell County Public Library is hosting several Black history programs throughout the month of February. All of these programs are set

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N.C. health officials report surge in seasonal respiratory illnesses across state

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this

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Sheriff: Three suspects face felony charges as a result of ICSO narcotics investigation

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Three suspects face felony drug charges as a result of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The ICSO Narcotics Division began investigating after concerned citizens reported suspicious activity

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of ‘The Princess Bride’

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series will bring the magic of classic cinema to Statesville with a special screening of “The Princess Bride” on Tuesday, February

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Iredell Health System announces 2025 Board of Directors, newly appointed trustees

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System recently appointed three new members to its Board of Directors and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy of community

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Auto insurance industry requests average rate increase of 22.6 percent in N.C.

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6 percent increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the automobile insurance

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Truck fire shuts down Interstate 77 in Statesville

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Statesville, Shepherds and Troutman fire departments responded to report of a truck fire on Interstate 77 about 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived

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Statesville Council denies property owner’s request to demolish home in Mitchell College Historic District

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday evening denied a property owner’s request to demolish a home in the Mitchell College Historic District. Council members voted 7 to

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged with stealing copper from HVAC business

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects have been charged with stealing copper materials from a local business. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Harmony residents Larry Edward Moore, 44,

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Iredell COAST discontinuing food pantry

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) announced Monday that the nonprofit is revamping the services and offerings its provides. For five years, COAST has provided community members with

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Iredell Physician Network welcomes Dr. Rachel Rader

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Dr. Rachel Rader to Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Rader chose to join Iredell Health System because of

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Pine Lake Prep accepting applications for upcoming openings on Board from February 7-21

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Pine Lake Preparatory Board of Directors will accept applications beginning this week for positions that will be open in June 2025. While candidates for the Board-appointed

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Service Learning: Statesville High student raises money for Hurricane Helene relief

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER After seeing images of the devastation Hurricane Helene wrought in Western North Carolina, Statesville High School student George Dailey was moved to assist residents who suffered unimaginable

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Sheriff: Suspect apprehended after stealing ICSO patrol vehicle

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a domestic violence incident and the theft and recovery of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office patrol

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Gov. Stein requests $1.07 billion in state funding for Western N.C. rebuild

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Stein’s budget request includes funds to

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Bookkeeper sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for stealing $1.6 million from two Mooresville businesses

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A man who embezzled more than $1.6 million from a pair of Mooresville business has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.

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MPD Felony Arrests: January 1-15

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 1 ♦ Ramsay James Stuart, 46, of Cherry Birch Street, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession of

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on February 3, 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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Power Cross Ministries rallies support for cancer patient and her family

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Power Cross Ministries is rallying community support for one of its families. The Garcia family — long-time friends and supporters of Power Cross — was the beneficiary

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

Posted on February 2, 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 24-30

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 24 ♦ Kendra Bunton Hood, 47, of Sloop Street, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule

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Serving Hope Community Pickleball Tournament set for March 15 in Statesville

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Three long-serving local nonprofit organizations are joining forces to present the 1st Annual Serving Hope Community Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, March 15, at Caldwell Park in Statesville.

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BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for IRS impostors

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. These fraudulent messages often look official, but

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Rotary Club of Greater Statesville’s 50th anniversary event raises $57,500 for local nonprofits

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently held its largest fundraiser to support local charities. The event also celebrated the club’s 50th Anniversary. The Reverse Raffle Fundraiser

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Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics of Iredell County set for February 15

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Special Olympics athlete Brett Troutman, with his medals draped around his neck, issued a challenge to the community during the Statesville City Council meeting on January 13.

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