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Troutman Elementary students raise more than $11,000 in Kids Heart Challenge (Photos)

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge this year and raised $11,400 to help fund research and help children with special hearts.

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ICSO Felony Arrests: March 3-9

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Mark Richard Bennett, 39, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from

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NCDOR begins issuing tax refunds

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially began issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax refunds on Friday, March 10. Taxpayers may begin receiving refunds

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 to $3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on March 12, 2023 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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Rhyne leading statewide overhaul of literacy education

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Local educator has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students BY MIKE FUHRMAN A brief conversation with then-Iredell-Statesville School Superintendent Terry Holliday about 20 years ago changed the arc of Amy

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Inner Wheel of Statesville supports local school, nonprofits

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Inner Wheel of Statesville recently enjoyed two activities in the community. The first was a fundraiser at the Statesville Rotary meeting at the Statesville Country

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Bobcat’s Statesville manufacturing facility prepared to meet global demand for suite of products

Posted on March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group, recently announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product

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

Posted on March 11, 2023March 10, 2023 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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Troutman council approves text and policy amendments, fee increases

Posted on March 11, 2023March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved four Unified Code of Ordinance text amendments and changes to the town’s water and sewer policy and fees at its meeting on

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Latest edition of ‘IFN Monthly’ available at 80 locations across Iredell County

Posted on March 10, 2023March 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Our free magazine, “IFN Monthly,” is widely available throughout Iredell County. The March cover story features Andy Pendleton, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shared memories

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Statesville police ask public to help identify bank robbery suspect

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday morning. Officers responded to the Bank of America

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Iredell County awarded $500K grant for Jennings Park playground

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced

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Iredell Health Foundation holds inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast in Mooresville on Wednesday. The funds raised

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 10)

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Apply for all positions HERE.    Featured Job BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Parks & Public Grounds Division Maximum Recruitment Range: $46,696.00 – $49,046.40 Salary Range: $46,696.00 – $77,043.20 Closing Date: Open Until

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Iredell County Health Department plans to roll out mobile health unit in May 2024

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department officials are one step closer to providing health care services, COVID-19 response and basic dental services via a mobile health unit. Health Director

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Bae’s Burgers finds home in Mooresville

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON It’s easy to see why Claire Connelly and Fabian Elmes became “baes.” Their

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Sheriff: Charlotte man faces drug charges after traffic stop for equipment violation, fictitious tag

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation and for displaying a fictitious tag. 

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Gov. Cooper releases plan for $1 billion investment in behavioral health and resilience

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including

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Iredell County receives a clean audit for 2021-2022; fund balance grows by $24 million

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER An independent auditing firm has given Iredell County government a clean report to close the books for fiscal year 2021-2022. During the Iredell County Board of Commissioners

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Registration underway for 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May

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SPD: Suspect faces felony drug charges after crashing vehicle during pursuit

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges after crashing a vehicle while fleeing a Statesville police officer early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of

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Deputy Welborn to lead youth education effort for Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO

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Professional actor leads Center Stage Alliance production of ‘The Sound of Music’

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON Center Stage Alliance’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music” has been a

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Stony Point United Methodist Church raises money for Stony Point VFD

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point United Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire

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Troutman Council votes to eliminate Independence Day festival, fireworks show

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted Monday to eliminate the annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show at the Iredell County Fairgrounds because of the hardship on town

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SPD: Officers searching for man facing charges in connection with fatal crash

Posted on March 7, 2023March 8, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are looking for a man who faces charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Statesville man.  The Statesville

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Sheriff: Charlotte man charged with stealing motorcycles, battery operated bikes from dealership

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff

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Mooresville commissioners approve rezoning for property along E. Plaza Drive

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board

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Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville on track to open in early summer

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Construction has begun on Iredell Health System’s newest venture, Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, located at 1540 E. Broad Street in Statesville. The system took

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Rescue Ranch to host Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on April 1

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg

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Lt. Gov. Robinson delivers response to State of the State address

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.

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Gov. Cooper: “Our moment to build enduring prosperity is now”

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments

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Statesville Council approves plan to pay for new Fire Station 1

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to use $5 million from the fund balance and borrow $2 million to cover a large chunk of the

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Photo Gallery: Town of Mooresville celebrates 150th birthday

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday! Learn more about upcoming events at https://www.mooresvillenc150.com/ Photo Gallery

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C.R. Onsrud breaks ground on 67,000-square-foot expansion

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, a family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground on March 1 for the construction of a new 67,000-square-foot building. This addition will increase the

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Sheriff: Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after ICSO deputies find 4.4 pounds of cocaine in SUV

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than four pounds of cocaine following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff

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