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Viewpoint: A sincere apology can be the first step toward healing

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT In his book “Words for All Occasions,” Glenn van Eckeren shares this story: Old Bill was dying. With time running out, he wanted to make things right

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Multi-agency effort underway to locate missing Iredell County teen

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A large-scale search effort for a teenager who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon is underway in Iredell County. Personnel from multiple agencies are working to locate 14-year-old Gideon

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NCDHHS: Additional measles cases reported in North Carolina

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced two additional cases of measles in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County. This brings the

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Iredell County Public Library commemorating 250 years of freedom with year-long series

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host a series of four local history exhibits throughout 2026 as part of America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with breaking into rental storage unit

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident has been charged with breaking into a storage unit and stealing property of the individual who was renting the unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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Birth Announcements: December 28 – January 8

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Perry Louis Hilton, born to Alan, Madison and Whitley Hilton of

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Historic Sharpe House to celebrate life and work of Robert Burns on January 24-25

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House’s annual Robert Burns Night celebration is expanding to a two-day event in 2026. The life and work of the Scottish poet and lyricist

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EnergyUnited provides career pathway for veteran lineman through GI Bill program

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is investing in a strong workforce and honoring those who have served by participating in the federal GI Bill program. Through this program, eligible U.S. veterans

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Sheriff’s Office investigating break-in at home that was owned by late NASCAR driver

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at a home that was owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died in

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Shepherds Fire-Rescue conducts water supply training on Lake Norman (Photos)

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue hosted a water supply training exercise at the Pinnacle Boat Access Area on Monday. Tankers from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Cool Springs, Troutman, Lake Norman and

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Sheriff: Convicted felon faces drug trafficking charge

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

FN Staff A convicted felon was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy over the weekend after he fled the scene of a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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N.C. Task Force on Child Care & Early Education advances efforts to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the release of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education’s 2025 year-end report. Led by bipartisan co-chairs

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Statesville Council approves plans for townhome development in South Statesville

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved plans for a new townhome development on property located in South Statesville. The 14-unit development will be built at the

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I-SS Board abruptly ends meeting as tensions flare between members

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Monday to end their meeting abruptly due to rising tensions between some board members. As a result, the portion

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CRTPO opens public comment period for draft 2025 transportation plan, air quality conformity report

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a public comment period for its draft 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) report and draft Air Quality Conformity

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Firefighters extinguish structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road (Photos)

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman and Shepherds fire rescue personnel were alerted for a structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road in Troutman about 1:32 p.m. on Monday. Arriving units reported heavy

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Troutman Council honors Henkel for decades of service, receives clean audit report

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored recently retired council member Paul Henkel for providing decades of dedicated service to the community on various boards and the council. During

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Community invited to Statesville MLK Community Breakfast & Celebration

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 19, at 7 a.m. at

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Iredell Arts Council welcomes four new board members

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Lisa Allen, Jay Steele, Kyre Mitchell, and Matt Anderson bring a unique blend

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Trinity Episcopal Church invites community to 2026 Oyster Roast

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rev. Brad Mullis announced that Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 801 Henkel Road in Statesville, will host its 23rd Annual Oyster Roast will be held on

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Contributions to Lonely Children’s Fund still short of $30,000 goal

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN With the deadline for donations rapidly approaching, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund through January 9 have totaled $26,293. The deadline for contributions for the 2025 holiday

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (January 11)

Posted on January 11, 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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Tickets available for Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026 concert 

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman Sheet Metal is proud to present Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026, a special night of music, laughter, and celebration, taking place on Saturday, March 7. The event,

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 2-8

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 2 ♦ Dee Alex Kiser, 27, of Lee Point, Terrell, charged with possession with intent to sell

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Absentee voting in 2026 primary election begins January 12

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections on Monday will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election.

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Lake Norman Fire Department hosts training exercise on Lake View Shores Loop (Photos)

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Lake Norman Fire Department hosted a live burn training exercise at a house located on Lake View Shores Loop on Lake Norman on Saturday morning. The

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MPD Felony Arrests: December 16-31

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Malcom James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with possession of a schedule II

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Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series to present ‘Rent’ at the Old Jail

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, through its Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series, will present “Rent,” the revolutionary rock musical that captured the spirit of a generation, on

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 10)

Posted on January 10, 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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New N.C. law streamlines process for adoptees and their families to access birth certificates

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As a result of a change in state law, adopted individuals can now request new birth certificates directly from their local Register of Deeds office — just

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MGSD superintendent renews call for increasing teacher pay

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the

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PowerUp Iredell: Local businesses encouraged to participate in business accelerator and pitch competition

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The

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SPD Felony Arrests: December 23 – January 5

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle.

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Burnout for Biff: Community invited to event honoring racing legend 

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout

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City of Statesville imposes water-use restrictions in response to severe drought

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update

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MPD: Man charged with robbing Dollar Tree store

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest

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