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Sheriff: Two suspects charged with stealing aluminum wire from Duke Energy substation

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects  face felony charges in connection with the theft of aluminum wire from a Duke Energy substation following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

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NCDHHS provides food safety tips to ensure a healthy holiday gathering

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As North Carolinians prepare to gather with friends and family during the holiday season, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommends following food safety

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NCDIT announces plan to expand high-speed internet to more than 2,000 underserved homes in Iredell

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to

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N.C. State Board unanimously certifies 2024 general election results

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 general election in North Carolina, ensuring the ballots of more than

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Photo Gallery: The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade featured first responders, a variety of floats, marching bands, dance and tumbling troupes, an assortment of vehicles, and appearances by the

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Gov. Cooper pardons two turkeys from Thanksgiving table

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion on

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Sheriff: Mooresville man faces drug charges after being stopped for registration violation

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for vehicle registration violations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center to host Victorian Christmas Open House

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes the holiday season with a Victorian Open House at the historic Lucas Mansion on Thursday, December 5. The theme of

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The Academy of Dance & Fine Arts presents ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ (Photos)

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Academy of Dance & Fine Arts kicked off the holiday season with its annual Nutcracker Tea on Sunday afternoon. More than 400 people attended two teas

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Mitchell Community College receives $100,000 grant from DENSO North America Foundation

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The DENSO North America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading automotive supplier, has awarded Mitchell Community College a $100,000 grant for equipment purchases to support the

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NCDHHS accepting applications to help with heating costs starting December 2

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from adults 60 and older or people with

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Sheriff: Convicted felon faces gun, drug charges after traffic stop

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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Union Grove Elementary students transform courtyard with help of EnergyUnited grant (Photos)

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 percent in October

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at

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

Posted on November 24, 2024 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: November 15-21

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Ralph Leonard Conley Jr., 44, of Margaret Drive, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting serious

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Health Beat: Whooping cough can lead to more serious illnesses

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is on the rise in Western North Carolina counties, including Iredell. The Iredell County Health Department has urged the

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

Posted on November 23, 2024 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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SPD Felony Arrests: November 5-19

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Charisma Suzanne Caldwell, 20, of W. Edison Drive, Statesville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦

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During this season of Thanksgiving, please support the Lonely Children’s Fund

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GEORGELLEN BROWN We are in the season of Thanksgiving. During this time of year, we look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. Some may be thankful

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MPD: Woman charged with felony assault in connection with domestic disturbance

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte woman faces several charges in connection with a domestic violence incident in which a firearm was discharged several times, according to the Mooresville Police Department.

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City of Statesville announces closures and schedule changes for Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes to facility hours and garbage

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Pine Lake Prep celebrates accomplishments of student-athletes

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep recently recognized the accomplishments of several outstanding student athletes, including state champions from the fall season as well as students who plan to compete

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 22)

Posted on November 22, 2024 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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MPD: Mooresville man charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department on Friday announced the arrest of a Mooresville man on sexual exploitation of a minor charges. During the course of an investigation into

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Jeff Sloan named Iredell County Farmer of the Year at annual banquet

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jeff Sloan is described as a person of faith, family and farming. Those traits, along with Sloan’s commitment to agriculture, led to him being named Farmer of

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Sheriff: Suspects identified in assault, robbery in western Iredell County

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in a robbery and assault that occurred in western Iredell County earlier this month. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a

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First Lego League Clubs thriving at MGSD middle schools

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Middle School (MMS) and Selma Burke Middle School (SBMS) are continuing their successful launch of their First Lego League clubs during the the 2024 – 2025

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Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual

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Mooresville Arts features two new exhibits in the Depot galleries

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display and just in time for the holiday season. Rhythm & Hues, an Exhibit inspired by Music, and the Recreating

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Purple Heart Homes mobilizes community support to aid residents of Western North Carolina

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Purple Heart Homes, South River Baptist Church and a diverse group of community partners in Iredell County have worked hard over a six-week period to help victims

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Shellem Cline to host Country Christmas Show on December 14

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN National award-winning Christian country musician Shellem Cline is coming home for the holidays. The Troutman native will host the “Iredell County Country Christmas Show” on Saturday, December

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Birth Announcements: October 24-November 15

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 24 ♦ A girl, Lira Dream Beaity-Dobbins, born to Sa Drema Beaity and Brian Dobbins

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Iredell County Public Library recognized for efforts to establish Green Street Cemetery as historic site

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library Local History and Genealogy Department has been recognized for its efforts to discover unmarked graves at the Green Street Cemetery and establish

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MPD investigating crash that claimed life of Mooresville man

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle

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MPD: Teen faces charges in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who should not have been driving after dark faces multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Mooresville woman.

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