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Category: News & Features

Sheriff: Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after traffic stop on Interstate 77

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff  A Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jerome

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Town of Mooresville honors Team Penske

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Team Penske, drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and members of the No. 12 and No. 22 NASCAR Cup Series teams were honored by Mooresville Mayor Chris

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City of Statesville kicks off school supply drive ahead of End of Summer Bash

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is kicking off a new citywide school supply drive to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence! From June 2 through

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Iredell Health System partners with Pharos Parenting to support new parents

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Welcoming a new baby can be one of the most exciting — and most terrifying — moments of people’s lives. Pharos Parenting, a local parenting resource center,

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City of Statesville: Re-Bid Advertisement

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

RE-BID ADVERTISEMENT RFP-RESIDUAL SOLIDS The City of Statesville is rebidding a request to obtain Sealed Proposals for the Land Application of Residual Solids. Bid will be received by the City

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N.B. Mills Elementary student concert sends powerful message of resilience and hope (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of parents and community members gathered on the lawn at N.B. Mills Elementary around lunchtime on Friday to hear music, student and teacher reflections, and comments

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Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrates milestone anniversary with weekend of ‘totally rad’ performances (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN It was a weekend to remember as Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrated its 5th Annual Recital and fifth year in business with a high-energy, neon-filled production:

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MPD Felony Arrests: April 17-30

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 17 ♦ Ismael Vasquez, 33, of Hemphill Street, Charlotte, charged with soliciting by computer. APRIL 18 ♦ Phillip

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Photo Gallery: Cool Spring High School grads attend 68th Alumni Reunion

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff About 100 Cool Spring High School graduates gathered on Saturday, May 10, to celebrate the 68th Cool Spring Alumni Reunion. The banquet was held in the Cool Spring

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Iredell County church, civic group raise money to help Western N.C. residents recover from hurricane

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD If anyone has learned the value of community support in the last few months, it’s the folks who call Ashe County home. After flooding from Hurricane Helene

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ICSO Felony Arrests: May 8-16

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 8 ♦ Shamar Traquan McCrea, 25, of Fairway Forest Drive, Winston-Salem, charged with possession with intent to

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Iredell County Parks & Recreation to host County Campout and Summer Splash Kickoff

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in two family-friendly events: County Campout May 23-24 Details: Start your summer with an unforgettable overnight camping

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

Posted on May 18, 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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N.C. Department of Labor launches human trafficking awareness website for lodging and rental industries

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) has launched a new public awareness website to support implementation of human trafficking prevention laws in the lodging and

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Class of 2025: Commencement speaker encourages Mitchell Community College grads to ‘bet on themselves’

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored over 400 graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises held on May 17 at the Mooresville Performing

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Photo Gallery: Iredell Arts Council hosts street concert in Downtown Statesville

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Court Street was filled with people enjoying live music, art, food and community on Saturday evening as the Iredell Arts Council hosted a free street concert in Downtown

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Class of 2025: CCTL grads urged to ’embrace every challenge and opportunity’

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Graduates of the Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership walked across the stage on the Circle at Mitchell Community College on Friday afternoon to a chorus of

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Class of 2025: Crossroads grads advised to ‘never underestimate the impact of kindness, integrity, and hard work’

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Crossroads Arts and Science Early College Principal Alicia Eller praised the Class of 2025 at the school’s commencement ceremony on Friday afternoon, congratulating them on earning just

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Class of 2025: ASEC grads lauded for ‘earned success’

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Class of 2025 at the Agriculture and Science Early College marched in to Pomp and Circumstance from behind a lush backdrop of trees that overlooked a

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Walk of Heroes: Flags wave in Troutman to celebrate service members and to honor those who sacrificed all (Photos)

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Walk of Heroes, 300 flags strong, is now waving along Troutman’s Richardson Greenway to celebrate Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 17, and will remain through

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Statesville ABC Board accepting funding proposals from community organizations

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse. Each year, by North Carolina law, the ABC Board in Statesville

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Iredell Health System announces hiring of new director of Food Service

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Stacey Bedingfield has been hired by Iredell Health System as director of Food Service. Bedingfield has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, including team

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NCSHP: Wrong-way driver killed in crash on I-77 in Iredell County

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Utah man was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 77 near Troutman early Friday morning. N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a

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MGSD School Board maintains supplemental tax rate, approves budget amendments

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted to maintain its supplemental tax rate for 2025-2026 at 15.5 cents per $100 valuation during its meeting on

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Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont hosts Community Day of Appreciation for local veterans (Photos)

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN  More than 150 people, including 37 veterans, attended the Community Day of Appreciation hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Saturday, May 10.

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Sheriff: Harmony man charged with murder in connection with shooting death of his wife

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony was arrested on Friday morning in connection with the shooting death of his wife after he called 911 and confessed to killing her. Iredell County Sheriff

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City of Statesville: Re-Bid Advertisement

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

RE-BID ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO BID- STATESVILLE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2025 Sealed bid proposals for Statesville Sidewalk Construction Project 2025 will be received by the City of Statesville at 227 S

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Birth Announcements: April 28 – May 13

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 28 ♦ A girl, Charlie Jade Scott, born to Charles and Kacie Scott of Taylorsville.

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SPD: Two suspects in armed robbery at Statesville hotel face charges

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face charges in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the Red Roof Inn in Statesville on Wednesday. Statesville police officers responded to the hotel,

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Rewriting the Narrative: Statesville High student seeks to change perception of school through IB project

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School International Baccalaureate (IB) student Jaziya Mull, 17, has an infectious positivity and is well known on campus. She’s been making positive impressions at the

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Babbitt named MGSD director of school safety and wellness

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Eric Babbitt as the district’s director of school safety and wellness. Babbitt comes to

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Two suspects charged with insurance fraud in connection with ‘staged’ auto accident

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Two Iredell County residents have been arrested in connection with an insurance fraud scheme following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner

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Sheriff: Statesville woman faces felony drug charges

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges as a result of a traffic stop conducted by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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New N.C. Transportation Commerce Tax goes into effect July 1

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is preparing to administer the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services

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Douthit joins staff at Nicholson Funeral Home

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville native Kasi Mitchell Douthit has joined the staff at Nicholson Funeral Home as a funeral director. A graduate of North Iredell High School, she earned her

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Memorial Day remembrances begin with Walk of Heroes installation on Friday

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The community is invited to the third annual Walk of Heroes Flag Installation Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. The event will begin with the

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