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Iredell County athletes shine at Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games (Photos)

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Thirty-nine athletes, six unified partners and 17 coaches from Iredell County recently traveled to Raleigh to compete in Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. The Iredell delegation

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (June 6)

Posted on June 6, 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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Randy Marion Automotive Group donates AHA Infant Anytime CPR kits to Iredell Health System

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN With the American Heart Association’s focus on building a Nation of Lifesavers and increasing CPR education and awareness for adults and teens nationwide, Randy Marion Automotive Group

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Art in the Park Festival set for Saturday at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville’s annual Art in the Park festival will return to Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 7.  Scheduled for 10 a.m. to

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Rotary Farmers Market opens for 51st season in Downtown Statesville

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Rotary Farmers Market kicked off its 51st season last Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official opening ceremony included a tribute to two farmers who were

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Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center recognized for clinical excellence

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced woundcare services. The center

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Tractor-trailer crash blocks Cornelius Road in Mooresville (Photos)

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel, along with Mooresville police officers, responded to a tractor-trailer crash on Cornelius Road near Indian Springs Road early Thursday morning.

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Town of Mooresville announces death of former commissioner

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Thursday announced that former commissioner and fire marshal Bobby Compton has passed away. He was 68. “Bobby Compton was a lifelong public

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Viewpoint: The power to succeed comes from within

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT I recently watched the film “Ray,” the inspiring story of Ray Charles, and I loved it! If you delve deeper into the making of this film, you’ll

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I-CARE urgent repair program helps Iredell County residents stay in their homes

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The rising costs of materials and labor are making it difficult for some Iredell County residents to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. Thanks to a $132,000

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Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center recognized for clinical excellence by Healogics

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The

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Statesville Council approves $157 million budget for 2025-2026

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh called a motion made by Councilman C.O. Johnson on Monday a potential historical event. “I want to do something that I haven’t done

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Mooresville Town Board recognizes K9 officers, approves budget

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting remembering K9 Kato, who passed away from complications of cancer on Friday, May 30, just three days

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MGSD Board approves fee changes, along with curriculum plans and purchases

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved several fee changes for the 2025-2026 academic year. These included out-of-district student tuition (based on Iredell

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Pierce named downtown business & development manager for City of Statesville

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Matthew L. Pierce has been appointed downtown business & development manager for the City of Statesville. His appointment was announced Wednesday by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

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‘No Kings’ protest planned for June 14 in Downtown Statesville

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A grassroots coalition of concerned citizens will gather for the “No Kings” protest on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. The protest will be held in front

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Home Instead of Statesville introduces Nurse Directed Services for seniors

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In an effort to enhance its award-winning senior-care business, Home Instead of Statesville has added a specialized medical-care component by unveiling its Nurse Directed Services. Licensed by

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PLP team shines at FIRST LEGO League Western International Competition

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep’s SPORKlings recently competed at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Western Edge International Open in Long Beach, Calif., where they proudly represented their region. Eighty-three

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Circle of Giving awards scholarships to recent high school graduates

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Eight recent high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship during the May meeting of the Circle of Giving organization (COG). During the meeting at First

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Town of Mooresville hosts emotional send-off and goodbye ceremony for two MPD K9s (Photo Gallery)

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN What was originally scheduled as a celebration of retirement for two very deserving Mooresville Police Department K9s instead became an emotional memorial ceremony for K9 Kato,

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Iredell County officials warn residents of rezoning scam email

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County officials are warning residents about a scam email circulating that falsely claims to be from the County and asks individuals to wire transfer funds as

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Thomas Road Band to perform at Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert on June 6

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Get ready to kick off your weekend with some serious country vibes! Piedmont HealthCare’s Friday After 5 concert series is bringing the heat on Friday, June 6,

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Pride Pet Pageant and Parade to celebrate love, community and companionship in Statesville

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Pride Alliance invites residents and visitors to attend a joyful celebration of inclusivity, creativity and four-legged fun at the Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on

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Iredell Health System welcomes Dulaney to Iredell Psychiatry

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System and the Iredell Physician Network have welcomed Alisia Dulaney to Iredell Psychiatry. Dulaney earned an undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her master’s

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Gov. Stein, N.C. Department of Public Safety promoting safe gun storage during N.C. S.A.F.E. Week of Action

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed June 1-7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Safety, this Week

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SFD deploys new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville Fire Department has deployed its new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus, further enhancing the department’s ability to respond to hazardous materials incidents and safeguard

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NCSHP: Taylorsville woman faces misdemeanor charge in connection with fatal crash on I-77

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Taylorsville woman faces a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 77 in Iredell County on Saturday night.   According to the N.C. State Highway

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Legislative Update: HB 193 empowers private schools to protect students and staff

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER Members of the N.C. House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 193 in May. This legislation has garnered some media attention so I wanted to

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Photo Gallery: Tilley’s Dance Academy students rock the house at recital (2 Photo Galleries)

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its annual spring recital on Saturday and Sunday at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center.  Around 200 dancers performed to an assortment

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ICSO Felony Arrests: May 13-30

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 13 ♦ Jaruis Dejuan Bell, 18, of Morton Street, Charlotte, charged with seven counts of breaking or

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Iredell County Historical Society to host program about Union Grove Fiddlers Conventions

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Historical Society will host a free public history program about the Union Grove Fiddlers Conventions on Saturday, June 7. The event, which begins at

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

Posted on June 1, 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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I-SS administrators, board to discuss challenges associated with low-performing schools

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER While some of Iredell-Statesville Schools low-performing schools didn’t achieve grade-level proficiency in reading or math last year, district leaders are hopeful that schools are trending in the

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of the world’s first fully painted feature film

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Art and film lovers alike are invited to experience “Loving Vincent,” the world’s first fully painted feature film, on Tuesday, June 3, at a special community screening

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TPD: Two suspects face drug charges, another faces gun charges following traffic stops

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department reported the following felony arrests: ♦ A Troutman man faces drug charges after being stopped by a TPD officer in the 1000 block of

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NCSHP: Conover man killed in crash on I-77 in southern Iredell County

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Conover man was killed in a crash on Interstate 77 on Friday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the site of the

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