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N.C. insurance commissioner details upcoming rate hikes for ACA health plans

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Wednesday announced the approved insurance rates for the 2026 Affordable Care Act. For those in North Carolina that have individual

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Iredell County Sheriff’s Office unveils new Mobile Command Unit

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit, on Wednesday afternoon. Funded with a $1 million appropriation from the N.C. General Assembly and

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FeedNC Cup: Lake Norman Wildcats, Mooresville Blue Devils tackling hunger together (Video)

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC has announced the return of the FeedNC Cup, a spirited rivalry football game with a mission to make a difference. This year’s game will feature the

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Iredell Health System recognized as one of the healthiest workplaces in U.S.

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has again been recognized in the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing

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EnergyUnited lineman wins fifth place in statewide competition

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In a competition showcasing lifesaving skills, EnergyUnited Lineman Levi Fagan raced against the clock and won fifth place at the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives 2025 Pole Top

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Mitchell Community College named one of nation’s top 200 community colleges by The Aspen Institute

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Aspen Institute on Tuesday named Mitchell Community College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence,

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Iredell Health phlebotomist to retire after nearly five decades

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN If you’ve ever visited Iredell Health’s Outpatient Lab, you may have had the pleasure of meeting Odessa Holmes. Her compassion is something you wouldn’t soon forget. Holmes’

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Treasurer Briner returns missing money to Troutman nonprofit

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Help Ministries of Troutman President Donna Lambert was pretty skeptical when she was contacted by the N.C. Department of State Treasurer staff with news that

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N.C. attorney general sues USDA for withholding more than $230 Million in monthly food assistance to North Carolinians

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of Management and Budget for refusing to fund the Supplemental

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Statesville ABC Board distributes $100,000 to local organizations

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board on Tuesday announced the distribution of $100,000 to 11 area agencies through its Education Grant Program to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse

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ICSO, Fire Marshal’s Office investigating deadly structure fire

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the cause of a structure fire that claimed the life of a western

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South Iredell Fire Department hosts annual fall fire festival (Photos)

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM On Sunday, October 26, the South Iredell Fire Department held its annual fall fire festival. More than 1,000 community members came out to the event and were

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Legislative Update: N.C. lawmakers stall on budget, approve congressional redistricting

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER I have not provided an update in a couple of weeks because the N.C. General Assembly is currently not in session. We met last week and

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Sheets Laundry Club announces plans to build new manufacturing facility in Statesville

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Sheets Laundry Club, a veteran-owned and privately held manufacturer and retailer of plastic-free, ecofriendly cleaning and personal-care products, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation with

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Sheriff: Suspect faces felony assault, gun charges after domestic dispute

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony assault and gun charges in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred over the weekend.  Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Joshua Anson

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Viewpoint: If you can’t or won’t fight for veterans, don’t lead us

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEREK DEVOS While Washington bickers and postures, veterans wait. This month, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins tried to hit pause on nearly every veteran appeal at the U.S.

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NIHS student completes vet tech pre-apprenticeship with Animal Hospital of Statesville

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School senior Lily Pope has gained valuable experience in veterinary science through her pre-apprenticeship at Animal Hospital of Statesville. “I’ve always loved animals. I

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MPD Felony Arrests: October 1-15

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Bryce Xavier Harp-Coney, 26, of Biltmore Street, Mooresville, charged with common law robbery, misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor

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I-CARE Inc. warns of potential service disruptions in Statesville area due to government shutdown

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN I-CARE Inc., the Community Action agency serving Iredell, Lincoln, Alexander, and Catawba counties, issued a warning Sunday that critical programs serving hundreds of local residents are at

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I-SS, MGSD students explore job opportunities at Careers on Wheels event

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools, in collaboration with Mooresville Graded School District, Mitchell Community College and Iredell Ready, teamed up for the fourth annual Careers on Wheels event on Friday.

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 15-23

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 15 ♦ Karlie Lynn Gottschalk, 27, of Tangle Lane, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. OCTOBER 17

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Troutman Trails & Treats event set for October 31

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman invites the community to attend Trails & Treats at ESC Park on Friday, October 31. This year’s event, scheduled for 4 to 6

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FeedNC honors volunteer for 35 years of service

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN For more than three decades, Rosie Bailey has served the Lake Norman community with consistency, compassion, and joy—helping wherever help was needed. From welcoming FeedNC guests in

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (October 25)

Posted on October 25, 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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Town of Mooresville ramping up leaf collection efforts

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has increased the number of vacuum trucks for leaf collection on scheduled collection days. Over the coming weeks, crews will pick up leaves

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Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament raises $74,000 for scholarships, local nonprofits (Photos)

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fore more than two decades, the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament has done more than give golf enthusiasts the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 24)

Posted on October 24, 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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Food Lion Feeds: Grocery chain employees support efforts of Fifth Street Ministries

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Beef stew, mixed vegetables, rice and a variety of desserts were served for lunch on Wednesday at Fifth Street Ministries in Statesville. It was more than the

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexually assaulting minors he met through rodeo community

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A 33-year-old man faces human trafficking and sexual assault charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Shane Dalton York

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Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary gifts Paul Harris Fellow awards to three members

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club honored three of its newer members, Ann Nivens, Janice Blackley, and Richard Babb, with Paul Harris Fellow awards on Tuesday, October 21.

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Viewpoint: Understanding how advertising works can help you hold onto your money

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT There is a tried-and-true formula that advertisers and marketers use to motivate you to purchase their products and services, and to persuade you to take a course

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I-SS introduces new Lake Norman Elementary School principal

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that LaShanda Pressley has been hired as principal at Lake Norman Elementary School. Pressley, who currently works as the assistant principal at Flat Rock Middle

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident has been arrested and charged with several felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell

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Iredell commissioners approve economic development incentive for strategic race alliance, move ahead with regional farmers market

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing and then approved a $46,547 economic development incentive for a strategic race alliance company called VICCI Inc. VICCI

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Iredell County Sheriff’s Office asks public to help locate missing teen

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Christopher Hazel. The teen was last seen leaving his home on Hickory Highway

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Iredell County attorney nominated to serve as general counsel for Federal Labor Relations Authority

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Charlton L. Allen, an Iredell County attorney and mediator, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Allen,

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