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View from the Hudson: A slick story about Southern okra

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by, and I waved, reeling from surprise and consternation, having just learned that a good Southern friend of

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 Mooresville mayor signs business development agreement with Finnish town

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has signed an agreement with the Town of Riihimäki in Finland to collaborate on the development of aerospace and defense development. According to

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Randy Marion Ford hosting food drive for Iredell Christian Ministries

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Randy Marion Ford in Statesville is partnering with Iredell Christian Ministries to help ensure that food insecure households in our community have enough to eat. The dealership, located

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

Posted on September 14, 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: September 5-11

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 34, of Greenland Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a

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Troutman Council approves financing resolution for purchase of Keystone facility, hears library strategic plan

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a resolution to pursue a financing agreement with the Local Government Commission (LGC) to fund the acquisition of the Keystone

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Hospitalists play critical role in patient care at Iredell Memorial Hospital

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN For decades, it was standard practice for primary care providers to manage the care of their patients both in-clinic and at the hospital. This all changed in

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Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charge as a result of MPD investigation

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges as a result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of James Robert Gabriel Jr.,

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East Elementary celebrates student growth and Grandparents Day (Photos)

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School celebrated meeting growth for the 2024-2025 school year on end-of-year standardized tests recently. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and

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Gov. Stein announces issuance of Standing Orders to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Gov. Josh Stein on Friday directed the State Health Director Dr.

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 12)

Posted on September 12, 2025 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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CRTPO to hold meeting of Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will hold a meeting of the Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee on September 24. The meeting will be held from

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ICPYC’s Pampered Pantry meeting growing need for diapers

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry continues to meet a critical need in our community by providing diapers and wipes to families struggling to

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Faust graduates from FBI National Academy

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rhonda Faust, second assistant chief for the Mooresville Police Department, graduated from the FBI National Academy as a member of the 295th session. The graduation took place

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Central Elementary School holds Patriot Day ceremony to remember those lost on 9/11 (Photos)

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Students, teachers and staff at Central Elementary School gathered around the flagpole on Thursday to honor all patriots, first responders and firefighters and remember the thousands of

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Birth Announcements: September 1-8

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Rosalind Jeanette Burns, born to Rockne and Chelsea Burns of Statesville.

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Record number of women pursuing law enforcement training at Mitchell Community College

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning

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Artist, therapy dog enjoy special visit to Cloverleaf Elementary School students (Photos)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be

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Viewpoint: We all have the opportunity to make our own sandwiches

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then

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Statesville Council, I-SS officials meet in effort to improve communications

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief

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Sheriff: Two suspects face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by ICSO deputy

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of  Matthew Charles

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Family displaced by house fire on Sharon School Road (Photos)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31

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Wooten honored for 50 years of service by North Carolina Rescue Association

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell

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2nd Annual Ham Day returns to Troutman on October 4

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity

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Tilley named director of employee relations for I-SS

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts

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Troutman Council discusses imposing 24-month moratorium on new residential development

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda

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Special Olympics coordinator honored for contributions to local program (Photos)

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County

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Sheriff: New York man faces felony drug charges after traffic stop on I-77

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Piedmont HealthCare opens new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County to host 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The

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Full Bloom Film Festival celebrating 10 years of cinema in Downtown Statesville

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after traffic stop

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty

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NCDHHS celebrates 988 Day, recognizes anniversary of ASL Services being offered through 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available

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Bobcat MT120 Mini Track Loader made in Statesville remains in running in Coolest Thing Made in NC contest

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest

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Crosby Scholars to welcome new, returning students during upcoming open house

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as

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

Posted on September 7, 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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