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SPD: Man charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in connection with crash

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday night at the intersection of East Broad Street and Eastside Drive. The crash, which

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Iredell County ECOM announces appointment of operations manager

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Jeremiah Campbell has been promoted to operations manager for Iredell County Emergency Communications. Campbell has more than 20 years of dedicated service and extensive field experience to

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NCDHHS partnering with Hazel Health to provide virtual mental health services for K-12 students

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that students across the state will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care

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Unity in the Community event to feature live music, food trucks

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is launching a new community event on Saturday, March 29, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 12 noon until 6

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Health Beat: Iredell Health pediatrician discusses importance of MMR vaccine amidst measles outbreaks

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect

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Class of 2025: Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announces newest inductees

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Rankin announced the class of 2025 inductees on Tuesday. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for May 19

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N.C. attorney general urges North Carolinians to delete 23andMe data

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday recommended that North Carolinians delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as

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SFD enhances ability to respond to aviation-related emergencies

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has added a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the SFD, the Statesville

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MPD Felony Arrests: March 1-14

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ James David Koontz, 49, of Radio Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled

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Local agencies stand in solidarity against child abuse

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Several awareness initiatives planned in coming weeks Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to

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Piedmont HealthCare bowling event provides support for Yokefellow Ministry

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare employees from more than 20 offices gathered to support Yokefellow Ministry by holding a company-wide bowling tournament on March 22. Teams were put together by

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Notice of Special Meeting to Elect Nominees for Vacant District Court Judge Office

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Dear Members of the District Bar of the 32nd Judicial District: As you are aware, the office of judge in District Court District 32 has recently become vacant and it

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Iredell Memorial Hospital Laboratory earns accreditation from College of American Pathologists

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville based on results of

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Troutman Council reviews budget forecast, departmental goals during strategic retreat

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Department directors gave detailed presentations of their fiscal year-to-date achievements, goals, and vision to Troutman Town Council in a day-long session on Thursday. Council members listened intently

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Sheriff: Convicted felon charged with illegally possessing firearms, weapon of mass destruction

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A convicted felon faces weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found numerous firearms in his home after responding to a report of a breaking and entering

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Stony Point VFD BBQ chicken fundraiser set for April 12

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. The BBQ, which will be held at Station 1 (501 Ruritan

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

Posted on March 24, 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: March 14-20

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Michael Conner Lamp Jr., 43, of Bethlehem Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Spring Art Crawl

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2025 Spring Art Crawl showcased the work of more than 100 artists in dozens of businesses throughout Downtown Statesville.  Photo Gallery

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Mixson attends N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court winter conference

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson recently attended the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court annual Winter Educational Conference in Raleigh. The conference was

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CRTPO Board allocates $2.5 million for Mooresville sidewalk projects

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board awarded funding for 20 transportation projects across its planning area, approving $35,332,319 in federal discretionary grant program funds during

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First class of internal medicine residents at Iredell Memorial Hospital to begin work July 1

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has completed the recruitment of its inaugural class of internal medicine resident physicians. This talented class of seven residents will begin at Iredell Memorial

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Photo Gallery: The 2025 Mooresville Day Festival

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd enjoyed exploring an array of artistic creations while enjoying live performances, music and food trucks on Saturday afternoon during the 2025 Mooresville Day Festival.

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State of North Carolina launches new website to recruit displaced federal employees

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina launched a new website to welcome talented and dedicated people to apply to for work with state agencies. This website

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

Posted on March 22, 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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Statesville Woman’s Club welcomes Insomniacs executives, prepares for annual geranium sale

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its March meeting. The guest speakers were Tevin Carr and Capra Harris, “a dynamic duo” leading the charge at Insomniacs Inc.,

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Mitchell Community College BLET Program receives SUV from Davidson Police Department

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) recently received a donation of a Ford Police Interceptor SUV from the Davidson Police Department. Attending on behalf of

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SPD Felony Arrests: March 3-17

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Herbert James Hubbard, 35, of Kimmon Road, Harmony, charged with assault or affray on a firefighter,

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Three Rivers Land Trust helps family protect Lake Norman property from development

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Many Mooresville resident would find it difficult to remember a time without subdivisions, asphalt and traffic congestion. That is not the case for the Templeton family, who

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New and improved Jennings Park opens to rave reviews

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The new and improved Jennings Park opened to rave reviews on Thursday afternoon. Two years after closing, the new 74-acre park shares only a name with the

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Union Grove Elementary students make connections at Olin Village (Photos)

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary Beta Club members brought a little love to residents of Olin Village on Thursday afternoon. More than two dozen fourth- and fifth-graders visited the

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Statesville fire marshal issues burn ban due to increased fire risk

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has issued a local burn ban within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This

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Advertisement for Bids for ITB-Water Treatment Plant Chemicals

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina, Section 143-129 as amended, the City of Statesville is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of the following: Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Sealed

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 21)

Posted on March 21, 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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North Carolina’s unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in January

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage

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SPD to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day event on April 26

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens,

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