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Category: News & Features

Fort Dobbs to showcase U.S. military history on November 9

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will commemorate North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” event on Saturday, November 9. Visitors will learn about the experiences of

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WSIC Radio to broadcast Veterans Week programming from new Purple Heart Homes Studio

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN WSIC Radio is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Purple Heart Homes Studio, a cutting-edge broadcasting space built to honor the station’s 76-year history

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Meet Amy Sullivan: Iredell Arts Council invites community to artist’s reception

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend a special reception for visual artist Amy Sullivan at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. The event will

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Iredell County Sheriff’s Office adds new armored vehicle to fleet in effort to enhance tactical response

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have encountered two dangerous situations over the past year in which over 350 rounds of ammunition were fired at deputies and the

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Cub Scout Pack #173 honors service of local military veterans

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne on Sunday

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Election Watch: What to expect on November 5 and beyond in N.C.

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As Election Day nears for the 2024 general election, the State Board of Elections wants to make sure voters understand what to expect on November 5

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A View from the Front Porch: Local columnist shares views on life in new book

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Southern author Joe Hudson knows how to find humor and hope in most of his daily encounters and can weave a tale about them that will captivate

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An Evening with Ken Medema: St. Patrick’s Episcopal to host benefit concert on November 16

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Mooresville will host a benefit concert for Dahlia Grove featuring Ken Medema on Saturday, November 16. Medema is an American singer/songwriter who

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Multiple agencies extinguish large house fire in The Point (Photos)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Lake Norman Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments and the with Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire & Rescue

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Election Watch: Record number of ballots cast early in N.C.

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast their ballots during the in-person early voting period, which ended Saturday afternoon. The 2024 number easily topped the

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 25-31

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 25 ♦ Patrick Terrell Brown, 45, of Stephen Drive, Harrisburg, Pa., charged with flee or elude

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

Posted on November 3, 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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Union Grove Elementary students offer encouragement to residents of Western N.C.

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary students are learning how a simple act of kindness can help strangers in a time of need. As part of a lesson on empathy,

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14th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot set for November 28

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 14th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot, presented by Mooresville Ford, is scheduled for November 28. This 5K race supports The Christian Mission in its efforts to

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N.C. Elections Board: U.S. citizens living in North Carolina are eligible to vote

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The N.C. State Board of Elections released the following statement in response to reported confusion among some naturalized citizens about their eligibility to vote: North Carolina residents:

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Photo Gallery: 21st Annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS From craft vendors and classic cars to face painting and pumpkin smashing, there was something for everyone at the 21st Annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival presented by Flow

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Troutman planning board recommends approval of rezoning for 256-home development off Apple Hill Road

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 256-lot single-family home residential development, sending the recommendation to the Troutman Town

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ICSO personnel, I-SS staff participate in active-shooter training at LNHS

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If the unthinkable happens in a local school, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be ready to respond. On Friday morning, about 45 ICSO deputies and command

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Grace Baptist Church to host 2024 Davis Lectures on November 17-18

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, a renowned public theologian and preacher, will be the guest lecturer for the 2024 Davis Lectures series scheduled for November 17-18, at Grace

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A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain use of arms and legs

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Just a week after the onset of ankle pain, 17-year-old Adriana Molina lost the ability to use her legs and arms. The nightmare began about three weeks

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Photo Gallery: Town of Troutman Trails and Treats

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed the tricks, treats, and creative costumes at the Trails and Treats event on Halloween afternoon at ESC Park. This free

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Pharos Parenting receives donation from JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. recently donated $600 to Pharos Parenting. JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase snacks and drinks for their employee

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Safe Kids Iredell County launches 5th annual winter weather clothing drive

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is holding a holiday cold weather drive to collect new children’s winter hats, gloves, socks and other winter wear items. The annual

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 1)

Posted on November 1, 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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Local Music: Tonya Wood finds inspiration in collaboration

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KIM McKINNEY Tonya Wood grew up with music all around her. She is from a bluegrass family. Her father was in the bluegrass business for more than 60 years

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Photo Gallery: Downtown Statesville Trick-or-Treat event draws huge crowd

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville was packed with thousands of children and their families for Halloween trick-or treating on Thursday afternoon. In addition to businesses and churches, popular stops included

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Lake Norman State Park to partially reopen on November 1

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Lake Norman State Park is one of five N.C. state parks that will reopen at least partially on Friday, November 1. The others are Crowders Mountain,

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Election Watch: Absentee voters in N.C. running out of time to return ballots

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is stressing to absentee voters that they must act soon to ensure their ballot is counted, if they have not

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Mooresville medium uses ‘spiritual gifts’ to help others

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JAIME GATTON According to folklore and legend, Halloween marks the time of year when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds thins and becomes permeable, facilitating contact with

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Rescue Ranch to host low-cost vaccine clinic on November 9

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In partnership with Community Pets Mobile Clinic and Iredell County Animal Services, Rescue Ranch will host a low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, November 9. The

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Sen. Sawyer leads Republican women to fundraising record

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN N.C. Senator Vickie Sawyer announced Wednesday that the Committee to Elect Republican Women set a political fundraising record by more than doubling financial collections from previous fundraising

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Birth Announcements: October 13-20

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 14 ♦ A boy, Lux McKinney Beaver, born to Lucas Beaver and Spencer Cass of

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Weinig Holz-Her expands its footprint in Iredell County with opening of new facility in Statesville

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Local government and business leaders joined Weinig Holz-Her officials on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s newest facility in Iredell County. The company will

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NCDHHS investing $5 million to expand access to behavioral health care

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investing $5 million to help providers build capacity and implement the Collaborative Care Model in primary

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Flow Automotive partners with Statesville Rotary Club to support local nonprofits

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Flow Automotive in Statesville is partnering with The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville for the service organization’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on

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I-SS moves up times of two football games due to security concerns

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Due to security concerns, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have moved up the times of this week’s JV and varsity football games between West Iredell and North Iredell high

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