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SPD investigating fatal collision on Davie Avenue

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning on Davie Avenue. Emergency personnel responded to a traffic incident involving a 2024

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City of Statesville breaks ground on $25.8 million waterline replacement project

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, to officially kick off construction on a major waterline replacement project that will modernize the

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SPD officer involved in collision while responding to scene of earlier crash

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday involving a Statesville Police Department officer who was responding to the scene of

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Iredell Arts Council bringing Afrobeat & art to Downtown Statesville on May 17

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 17, on Court Street in Downtown Statesville, offering an evening of live music, local

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Mooresville officials celebrate groundbreaking for $10 million Moor Park renovations

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project on Wednesday. Standing in front of the scoreboard, town commissioners reflected on the

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City of Statesville: Notice of Public Hearing

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The City Council of the City of Statesville, North Carolina (the “City”) has determined to consider whether to enter into an installment financing contract (the “Contract”) pursuant to Section 160A-20

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City of Statesville: Public Notice Sale of City Property

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The City of Statesville has received an offer in the amount of $15,000 to purchase an approximately 0.0239-acre parcel located on the southern side of E. Broad Street between S.

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SPD investigating crash in which motorcyclist was seriously injured

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is actively investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, about 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard

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Residents raise concerns about proposed data center, ask Mooresville commissioners to delay vote on rezoning request

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Before their meeting was officially called to order on Monday, Mooresville town commissioners had already heard an earful about an issue that wasn’t even on the

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Troutman Council to consider moratorium on residential development at Thursday’s meeting

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are finalizing a resolution for a residential development moratorium scheduled to be presented to the Town Council

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I-SS board reviews Career Technical Education progress, future plans

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education local plan. “We believe every moment counts … every

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North Carolina ranks among 10 best states for economy, growth

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best

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Safe Kids hosting free Good Neighbor Car Seat Checkup on May 8

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Safe Kids and State Farm have joined forces to launch the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, dedicated to increasing access to child passenger safety education and

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Iredell County ECOM and Sheriff’s Office enhance emergency response with launch of RapidSOS 911 Live Video

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Communications and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are launching RapidSOS 911 Live Video, a cutting-edge tool that will significantly enhance the county’s emergency response

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Sheriff: Suspects in early morning break-in apprehended near Troutman

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects in an early morning break-in in southern Iredell County were apprehended on Tuesday by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

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Proposed budget maintains City of Statesville’s tax rate, calls for increases in water and sewer rates

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan calls for maintaining

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Fallen officers honored at 40th Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy honored North Carolina’s fallen officers and their families at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in

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DACI members observe Alcohol Awareness Month, share upcoming partner events

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein shared alcohol use statistics with coalition members at the April meeting. Research indicates

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Harmony VFD raises money to equip ladder truck with power tools

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken and Pork BBQ fundraiser at the fire house at 3351 Harmony Highway on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers cooked more than

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Full Bloom Film Festival returning to Downtown Statesville in September

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Planning is underway for the 10th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival, which will return to Downtown Statesville on September 11-13. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) continues

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EnergyUnited now accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is calling on educators to submit their “Bright Idea” for a chance to bring their dream classroom project to life. The local electric cooperative is awarding

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ICSO deputies searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with early morning break-in

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with a residential break-in that occurred early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a 911

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Three new queens crowned at 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Three new queens were crowned on Saturday evening during the 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville. Held at Shearer Hall on the

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

Posted on May 5, 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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The Christian Mission opens new facility dedicated to breaking cycle of poverty (Photos)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Poverty profoundly affects local families. Fourteen percent of North Carolina residents live below the federal poverty line. Forty-one percent of students in Mooresville Graded School District qualify

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Clendenin serves on Independent Jewelers Organization review board

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Kim Gregory Clendenin from R. Gregory Jewelers in Statesville was one of just five Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) retail members invited to serve on a distinguished review

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

Posted on May 4, 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: April 22 – May 1

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Donald Wayne Church Jr., 36, of Mock Mill Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation.

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Iredell Arts Council to showcase Dickens’ solo exhibit

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will present the debut solo exhibition of local artist Josh Dickens on Wednesday, May 7. Titled “Dive Into The Abyss,” the exhibit invites

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Iredell Memorial Hospital maintains top Hospital Safety Grade 

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns

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Oakwood Middle students make a difference through community service projects (Photos)

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate students Janey Walker and Charlotte Templeton were excited for the opportunity to share information about their Service as Action project, “Change Through

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West Iredell VFD hosts live burn training for multiple agencies (Photos)

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department hosted a live burn training at a donated property off Island Ford Road on Saturday. Personnel from Stony Point, Monticello, Catawba,

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A record number of people registered for the 2025 Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, which was held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday morning. Proceeds from

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Mitchell’s Small Business Center to host ‘The Marketing Innovation Experience’ featuring Skip Carney

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center will host “The Marketing Innovation Experience,” featuring seasoned marketing innovator and CarneyCo founder Skip Carney. This event will take place on

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Fun Day: Annual event brings N.B. Mills Elementary students, community partners together (Photos)

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students participated in the annual Fun Day Friday that brings students, teachers and community partners together. Students and teachers gathered in the open

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Iredell County Crosby Scholars honors graduating seniors, retiring executive director

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration Tuesday, April 29, honoring 2024-2025 graduates and awarding $20,000 in scholarships. Around 100 students, their family members and

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