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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (May 2)

Posted on May 2, 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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Jewelers on Main owners named Main Street Champions

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Alan and Dawn Allman, owners of Jewelers on Main, were recognized as Downtown Mooresville’s latest Main Street Champions by the N.C. Main Street Program during the organization’s

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NCSHP: Motorcyclist fatally injured in head-on crash in northern Iredell County

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured Friday evening in a head-on collision in northern Iredell County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Michael Alan Gandy, 57, was traveling

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SPD Felony Arrests: April 13-26

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 13 ♦ Fred Cox IV, 23, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession

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Power Cross Ministries celebrates 20 years of life-changing work

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two decades ago Natalie and Jeff Storment took a huge leap of faith. The couple welcomed at-risk boys into their home, fed them, got them involved in

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Sheriff: Multi-agency narcotics investigation leads to three arrests

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Three suspects face felony drug charges as the result of a six-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation into

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Gov. Stein honors exceptional athletes and coaches at Long Leaf Pine presentation

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday in recognition of their contributions to the State of North Carolina.

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Kindergartners, high schoolers connect at Wake Up to Ag Day event (Photos)

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The sun shone brightly as hundreds of Iredell County kindergartners traded their classrooms for the sights and sounds of the farm during the annual “Wake Up to

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Town of Mooresville enters Stage 2 of water conservation protocols in response to drought conditions

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In response to the drought conditions across the region, the Town of Mooresville announced Friday that it is implementing mandatory water use restrictions, effective May 8. These

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Theatre Statesville begins two-week run of ‘Greater Tuna’ (Photos)

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to pick a favorite character in “Greater Tuna.” In the Theatre Statesville production of the comedy, which opened Thursday night, actors Dalton Isaac and Corey

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with breaking into Lake Norman Airport

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A suspect faces criminal charges in connection with a break-in that occurred at the Lake Norman Airport on Saturday, April 25. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justice

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N.C. Labor commissioner abolishes ‘death discount’ in workplace fatality cases

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced Wednesday a significant policy change aimed at strengthening worker safety across the state. For decades, North Carolina’s approach to

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Statesville Woman’s Club supports ICPS Summer Reading Program, welcomes scholarship winners

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Public Library Community Engagement Librarian Jenny Levins-Hertal and Youth Services Manager Kelli Goodwin were the guest speakers at the Statesville Woman’s Club’s April meeting. Levins-Hertal

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NCSHP: Lenoir woman fatally injured in crash in northern Iredell County

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the woman who was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Wednesday morning. Nicky Cherie

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Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting at home near Mooresville

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home off Mott Road near Mooresville on Tuesday, ICSO deputies responded to the residence about

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Mooresville Arts announces 2026 senior scholarship recipient

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has awarded its inaugural senior scholarship to Kaitlyn Kittle of Charlotte. She will receive $5,000 to go towards her college tuition. Four local high school

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Operation Fan Heat Relief program provides fans to eligible recipients in N.C.

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with the state area agencies on aging and local service providers to

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New titleholders crowned at 57th Annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant (Photos)

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY CARL MIZE Three new titleholders were crowned at the 57th Annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville on Saturday evening. A near capacity crowd attended the pageant, which was

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ICPYC announces ‘Take A Chance for Children’ Raffle to support early literacy in Iredell County

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) invites the community to “Take A Chance for Children” by participating in its fourth annual fundraising raffle, supporting early literacy

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A Message from the City Manager: What you need to know about Statesville’s new water restrictions

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY RON SMITH We know no one likes being told what they can and cannot do. Truth is, we don’t want to be the water police either. But right now,

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Iredell Arts Council: An interview with Larry Keel ahead of Statesville performance

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Ahead of The Keel Duo’s sold-out performance in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, April 30, Larry Keel shared his thoughts on

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State Elections Board identifies deceased individuals on N.C. voter rolls

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal

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Cub Scout Pack #173 holds annual olympic games

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by age group

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Iredell Health System welcomes new chief nursing officer

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System on Tuesday announced the hiring of Angel Ross as the system’s new chief nursing officer and vice president of nursing and patient care services.

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MPD to dedicate Fallen Police Officers Memorial on May 12

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department, in partnership with the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman, will hold its annual National Police Week Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12. The

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Troutman Fire-Rescue celebrates 100 years of service to community

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Fire-Rescue celebrated 100 years of providing service to the community on Saturday. About 100 people gathered at Station 1 for the occasion. Fire trucks and

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Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Concert Series kicks off May 1

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2026 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 1. The free concerts are held on West Broad Street in front

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Iredell County telecommunicator honored by NC 911 Board

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Telecommunicator Mercy Helms has been recognized by the NC 911 Board for her extraordinary actions during an emergency call earlier this year. The recognition stems

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Four I-SS educators selected as N.C. Principal Fellows

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Four Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program. The following educators have been named Principal Fellows: ● Dawn Cardwell,

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NCDHHS: New data shows historically low infant mortality rate, sharp decrease in overdose-related deaths

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The latest data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows major improvements in the health and well-being of people across the state.

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Launch of high-speed internet projects to connect 93,000 locations in N.C. by 2030

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from the National Institute of Standards and

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MPD Felony Arrests: April 2-15

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Patric Gerald Ganges, 54, of Treyson Drive, Denver, charged with financial transaction card theft. ♦ Mitchell

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United Way of Iredell County honors community volunteers, including Governor’s Medallion Award recipient (Photos)

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell County hosted the 2026 Volunteer Celebration on Thursday night, honoring both individuals and organizations for their service to the community. Director of

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Local woman’s story highlights urgent need for organ donations

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN If you’re a patient at Tondo Family Medicine in Troutman, you’ve likely met Lindsay Mathias, who has served as a certified medical assistant since 2018. What you

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Bellingham Park playground set for April 28

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Bellingham Park playground on Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Town officials will give brief

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 15-22

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 15 ♦ Natasha Renee Kirby, 48, of Iredell Avenue, Troutman, charged with two counts of trafficking heroin,

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