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Some fees at N.C. State Parks to increase May 1

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Effective May 1, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system, the N.C. Department of Natural

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Speak Life and Live Summer Chess Camp receives sponsorship from ‘Terrible at Chess’ Club

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In a remarkable display of cross-country collaboration, the “Terrible at Chess” Club in Los Angeles has provided sponsorship for the upcoming Speak Life and Live Chess Summer

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Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announces finalists for Athlete of the Year Awards

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame officials on Wednesday announced the top senior athletes from seven Iredell County high schools who are finalists for the Iredell County

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Troop 1314 welcomes newest Eagle Scout

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN McKayla A. Cable, daughter of Michael and Julia Cable, completed her Eagle Scout board on April 21, reaching a milestone attained by only about 5 percent of

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Piedmont HealthCare physician performs 100th Inspire procedure for sleep apnea

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Dr. Steven Landau, a board-certified ENT specialist with Piedmont HealthCare – Ear, Nose, & Throat, recently reached a major milestone in sleep apnea care. He successfully performed

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Mpox detected in wastewater in North Carolina; NCDHHS urges public and providers to be on alert

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox

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Buchmann earns second win of the season at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Kerr Lake

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman resident Kaden Buchmann caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 2 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H

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Sheriff: Connecticut man faces felony drug charge after ICSO canine detects narcotics inside vehicle

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Connecticut man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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Barazsu named president and COO of Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Duke Health on Monday announced the appointment of Kristie Barazsu as president and chief operating officer for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, effective immediately. Barazsu will be

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Brown joins practice at Family Care Center of Statesville

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Nurse Practitioner Hannah Brooke Brown has joined the practice at Family Care Center of Statesville, which is part of the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family nurse

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East Iredell Elementary students showcase their talents on Leadership Day (Photos)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to the school’s highly anticipated annual Leadership Day on Friday. “We are just so proud of

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Sheriff: Two suspects face drug charges after ICSO investigation leads to seizure of three pounds of crystal meth

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the seizure of about three pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a residence

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Legislative Update: Proposed legislation aims to safeguard N.C. farmland, strengthen national security 

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. JEFF MCNEELY North Carolina House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, represents a prudent and necessary measure to protect our state’s agricultural resources and national

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Iredell County Community Foundation and United Way of Iredell County award $100,000 to initiative serving children and families

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation and the United Way of Iredell County, in partnership with the Iredell Health Foundation, recently announced a joint investment of $100,000 to

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NCSHP: Claremont man killed in crash on Interstate 40

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Claremont man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in western Iredell County on Saturday afternoon. Ramon Gustavo Navo-Almanza, 28, died at the scene

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NCSHP: Man faces charges in connection with fatal crash on I-77

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Walkerton man faces felony charges in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Saturday night. The N.C. Highway Patrol

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 12-17

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Norman Eugene Frontis Jr., 68, of Bell Street, Mooresville, charged with identity theft, possession with

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I-SS Board members, staff and student-athletes recognized for accomplishments

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting this week, Superintendent Jeff James recognized two board members for undergoing training this year. Board members Anita Kurn and

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Local legislators show appreciation for Iredell County telecommunicators

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD N.C. Rep. Jeff McNeely delivered a simple message during his visit to the Iredell County Emergency Communications Center on Thursday. “Thank you for all your hard work,”

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Hundreds assemble outside Rep. Harrigan’s office to show support for U.S. Constitution (Photos)

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) held a gathering in front of Congressman Pat Harrigan’s office in Hickory on Saturday afternoon to show support for the rule

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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Local Girl Scout earns Gold Award for educating students about importance of voting

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Alexandra Stansberry of Girl Scout Troop 2781 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses education

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Letter to the Editor: Proposed cuts to Medicaid would harm 2.7 million North Carolinians

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: Medicaid is our country’s single largest source of healthcare coverage, providing crucial healthcare access to more than 72 million low-income Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, those living

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I-SS crowns champions at 2025 robotics competition (Photo Gallery)

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-one teams of elementary school students and nearly 20 teams of middle school students gathered at Unity Center on Wednesday and Thursday for the Iredell-Statesville Schools First

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Troutman ABC store on track for $3.55 million in sales for current fiscal year

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC store continue to surpass budget projections for sales and profits. Troutman ABC Board Chairman Layton Getsinger recently presented the store’s third quarter report to

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Health Beat: Know the risks of colorectal cancer and how to get screened

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 18)

Posted on April 18, 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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Viewpoint: An Open Letter to RFK

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KIM EROH Let me tell you about my son. He is an extraordinary human being in every way. His heart is tender, overflowing with compassion, empathy, and kindness. His

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Statesville Council weighing proposal for significant water and sewer rate increases over next decade

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council is continuing to mull a recommendation by a consultant to significantly increase water and sewer rates over the next decade. During a meeting

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Careers on Wheels exposes sixth-graders to employment opportunities (Photos)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Careers on Wheels, a career exploration event, returned on Thursday to the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded

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Gov. Stein outlines priorities to prevent child abuse and neglect

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev

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Town of Mooresville announces lineup for 2025 Rock the Park Summer Concert Series

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Rock the Park Summer Concert Series at Liberty Park. This year’s series promises an exceptional

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Local Girl Scout earns Gold Award for project at The Brawley School

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Abby Miller of Girl Scout Troop 13042 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses inclusion

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Birth Announcements: April 1-12

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 1 ♦ A girl, Palmer Ann Turner, born to Amanda and Dylan Turner of Statesville.

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Cub Scouts compete in Gemstone District Pinewood Derby

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers from

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Viewpoint: Memory and hope on Good Friday

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER Why is the day of Jesus’ crucifixion on a Roman cross called “good”? Here’s a beginning: Because on the cross Jesus forgave the ones killing

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