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Man wanted by SPD for attempted murder and felony assault charges found dead in Hildebran home after standoff

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A man wanted by the Statesville Police Department on several felony charges was found dead in Burke County home on Thursday following a standoff with law enforcement officers.

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Superintendent: I-SS students will not have to make up snow days

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students will not have to make up any time for the nearly two weeks schools were closed due to the ice and snow storms, officials

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 7)

Posted on February 7, 2026 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 30 – February 4

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 30 ♦ Jesse Derrick Franks, 35, of Bent Arrow Road, Catawba, was served with a true bill

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NCDHHS: Measles cases continue to increase

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is sharing resources and urging vaccination as measles cases increase across the state. The latest update to

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Iredell County commissioners begin work on 2026-2027 budget

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County commissioners will face some difficult decisions in the coming months as they weigh competing needs during a tight budget season. During an all-day retreat designed to

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Special Olympics Iredell County gearing up for Annual Polar Plunge fundraiser

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN On Saturday, February 14, Special Olympics Iredell County, in partnership with the Statesville Recreation and Economic Vitality Department, will host the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at

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Gov. Stein signs executive order aimed at strengthening behavioral health and criminal justice systems in N.C.

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet

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SPD Felony Arrests: January 20 – February 4

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Kesean Campanella Saddler, 26, of Hill Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell or

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Retired I-SS superintendent shares opportunities for local students with Statesville Woman’s Club 

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Brady Johnson, retired Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent, was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. He discussed three different opportunities for students within

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Iredell County Public Library invites community to Black History Month programming

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library invites the community to explore Black history, culture and creativity throughout February. From local history lectures to panel discussions, there’s something for

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SPD investigating reports of individual randomly discharging firearm while walking along Wilson Lee Boulevard

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department’s Special Response Team was activated Thursday morning and deployed to the 1300 block of Wilson Lee Boulevard in response to a report of gunshots

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I-SS nutrition staff, community volunteers team up to provide lunch for students on snow days

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Child Nutrition staff, school employees and volunteers worked together on Wednesday at N.B. Mills Elementary School to provide free meals to I-SS students while schools

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Iredell commissioners considering consultant’s recommendations for improving fire protection service throughout county

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is reconsidering how the county funds the daily operations of volunteer fire departments throughout the county as well as how it

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Faircloth named director of Iredell Health System’s hospital-based skilled nursing facility

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that Tracie Faircloth has been promoted to director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She formerly served as

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Annual report shows decrease in reportable crimes, suspensions and dropouts in N.C. public schools

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Demonstrating strong levels of safety, North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported that nearly 80 percent of schools had five or fewer acts of reportable criminal offenses), with 44 percent of schools having

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged in connection with business break-in

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face criminal charges in connection with a break-in and theft that occurred at a business located off Sharon School Road following an investigation by the Iredell

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Multiple agencies respond to scene of overturned fuel truck on Mocksville Highway (Photos)

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Fire Department personnel, along with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, N.C. State Highway Patrol and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were alerted for a report of

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City manager updates council members on road-clearing efforts, major capital projects

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith on Monday expressed appreciation to street crews and emergency personnel for their response to the back-to-back storms that dumped ice and snow

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N.C. Elections Board sends letters to voters with unvalidated ID numbers

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that

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Five inmates face felony charges after fatal overdose at Iredell County Detention Center prompts ICSO investigation

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Five Iredell County Detention Center inmates face felony charges following a criminal investigation sparked by the overdoses of two inmates, including one who later died. About 8 p.m.

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IFN Q&A: MGSD Superintendent Jason Gardner

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Graded School District continued its climb into the upper echelon of North Carolina public school districts this fall. Based on the latest academic performance data released

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Survey: North Carolinians remain sharply divided on President Trump, his policies and direction of U.S.

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina remains politically divided one year into President Donald Trump’s second term, with a new Catawba-YouGov Survey showing the president at 44 percent approval to 51

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Chairman Angell resigns his seat on I-SS Board as a result of altercation with another board member

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board in the wake of his altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the January

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Mooresville Arts announces winners of 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 146 submissions from 80 artists. Out of the 146

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Iredell Health System welcomes new doctor to Family Care Center of Troutman

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy to Family Care Center of Troutman, a new family medicine practice, which opened Monday. Vass-Eudy has been

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Pine Lake Prep Jr. Robotics team gearing up for World Competition

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After winning first place in Core Values at the state competition held in Greensboro, Pine Lake Prep’s Jr. Robotics team, the “SPORKlings,” have qualified for an international

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Voter registration deadline quickly approaching for March primary election

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday,

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Iredell Arts Council invites community to event featuring work of photographer Peter O’Reilly

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to an evening of art and conversation featuring photographer Peter O’Reilly on Tuesday, February 4. The program will be held

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Haynes running for District 3 seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Cindy Haynes has launched her campaign to continue serving as the District 3 representative. Haynes, who was appointed to the board

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 New Hire Bonus)

Posted on February 1, 2026 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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Iredell County Public Library to present ‘Stories Are Magic’

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to present “Stories Are Magic,” a premier series of events featuring a talented ensemble of professional magicians, storytellers, and theatre

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 22-29

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 31, of no fixed address charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession

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North Carolina ranks first for domestic migration, remains among fastest-growing states in U.S.

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 31)

Posted on January 31, 2026 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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Rotary Club of Greater Statesville presents five Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellow Awards

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville presented five Rotarians with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award on January 22. The recipients are Maureen Moore, Anne Ellenburg, Scarlett

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