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All Ages, All Stages NC: NCDHHS marks progress toward an age-inclusive future

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating one year of All Ages, All Stages NC , the state’s Multisector Plan for Aging.

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Mooresville Board postpones action on development planned for Black Angus Lane

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN  The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday postponed consideration of annexation and rezoning requests related to a 111-unit development planned for Black Angus Lane. The

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

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Fort Dobbs to honor military history on November 1

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 1. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers

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Sheriff: Five suspects face charges after ICSO investigation leads to drug, weapons seizure

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Five suspects felony drug charges as a result of a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving an anonymous tip related to suspected narcotics trafficking

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EnergyUnited wins third consecutive Top Workplace award

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine for the third consecutive year. The award is given based solely on employee feedback

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Statesville Council gives preliminary approval to rezoning for 385-home development off Hill Haven Road

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD In a split vote, the Statesville City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request that will enable a developer to build 385 homes on Hill

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Firefighters battle early morning structure fire in western Iredell County (Photos)

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Fire Department, along with the Stony Point and Monticello fire departments and Iredell County Rescue Squad, were alerted for a report of a structure

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Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce releases videos of candidate interviews in Statesville municipal races

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Business Advocacy Committee have released videos of candidate interviews for the 2025 Statesville Municipal Races. These sessions were moderated

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NCDHHS and CHESS Health launch free mental health resource for veterans

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), CHESS Health and Diamond Mind LLC have launched an initiative to provide specialized resources and services

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West Iredell Middle teacher recognized for work in STEM education

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Olivia Atchley is a statewide finalist for CTE Teacher of the Year BY KARISSA MILLER Time spent Olivia Atchley’s technological system’s classroom at West Iredell Middle School is rarely boring.

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SPD announces 2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive kick-off

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is preparing to kick off the 2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in

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Iredell Health System opens new surgery practice in Statesville

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, announced the opening of Iredell General Surgery on Monday. Dr. Richard A. Cheek III will begin seeing patients ages

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Severe weather forces organizers to end 50th Carolina BalloonFest early (Photos)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Citing severe winds and deteriorating weather conditions, organizers of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest cut the festival short on Sunday. “The safety of our guests, pilots, volunteers, and community

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More than 1,000 people attend ‘No Kings’ rally in Newton

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 1,000 people gathered at the Catawba County Justice Center in Newton on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian actions and policies. The protest was

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Visit Mooresville purchases downtown buildings for new visitor center and offices

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Visit Mooresville, the destination marketing organization for the Town of Mooresville, has purchased two buildings on North Main Street that will become the new home of the

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (October 19)

Posted on October 19, 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: October 10-16

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 10 ♦ Jimmy Vernod Eaddy, 38, of Charles Street, Florence, S.C., was served with a true bill

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Photo Gallery: 50th Carolina BalloonFest (Day 2)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY HALEY JONES Safety concerns related to high winds prevented Saturday afternoon’s mass ascension, but a sell-out crowd still enjoyed live music, the balloon glow and the drone show

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IFN Candidate Q&A: William “Alex” Walker (Statesville Council, Ward 5)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

William “Alex” Walker  ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: 200 Feimster Street, Statesville ♦ Education: West Iredell High; East Carolina University ♦ Professional Background:  19 years as an Insurance and Risk

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IFN Candidate Q&A: John Staford (Statesville Council, Ward 5)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

John Staford Age: 66 Address: 603 Walnut Street, Statesville Education: Drafting, Design, Architecture, Real estate law, Contract law, Accounting. Graduated summa cum laude at the School of Hard Knocks Professional Background:

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Tip Nicholson (Statesville Council, Ward 5)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Tip Nicholson ♦ Age:  71 ♦ Address:  610 Glendale Drive, Statesville ♦ Education:  BS in Criminal Justice University of North Carolina Charlotte; Masters of Education in Counseling East Carolina University

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IFN Candidate Q&A: Shelton Moore (Statesville Council, Ward 5)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shelton Moore Address: 742 Ferndale Drive, Statesville Education: BS Business Management/ASS Human Services Professional Background: Program Director Elected experience: None Volunteer/community service experience: 19 years various capacities: Statesville Human Relations

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 18)

Posted on October 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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Election Watch: Tucker running for Ward 4 seat on Mooresville town board

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After serving more than 33 years in the military, Ward 4 resident Dana Tucker is running for a seat on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners. In

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NCSHP: South Carolina woman fatally injured in crash that shut down I-77

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A South Carolina woman was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 on Thursday evening, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the scene

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SPD Felony Arrests: October 1-14

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Cecilia Denise Winstead, 42, of N. Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with assault on a law enforcement

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Photo Gallery: 50th Carolina BalloonFest opens to perfect weather, large crowd

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff From sunup to late afternoon and into the evening, the first day of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest was absolutely magnificent. Many of the balloonists participating in the Golden

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Ruptured gas line shuts down section of West Plaza Drive in Mooresville for more than two hours

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue Units were dispatched to a report of a gas main that was ruptured by contractors working on West Plaza Drive in front of a

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Murto Made Distillery bringing the scares to Downtown Mooresville

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween season, thanks to Murto Made Distillery owner Justin “Z” Zalewski. Though he admits he’s not much of a

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Harvest Your Health Fair set for October 30 at Statesville Woman’s Club

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the Harvest Your Health Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Statesville Woman’s Club, located

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County breaks ground on Brown Family Grief Center (Photos)

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff It was fitting that there were tears mixed with the joy as Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) broke ground on the new Brown Family Grief

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Sheriff: Two men face felony charges in connection with thefts from Harmony car wash

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two men suspected of damaging coin-operated machines and stealing hundreds of dollars from a Harmony car wash face a slew of charges following an investigation by the Iredell

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Falconer Foundation awards scholarship to Lake Norman High grad

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Gowri Nair. This is the fourth consecutive year that the foundation

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes: Event raises awareness about domestic violence

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD More than three dozen people took to the streets in downtown Statesville on Wednesday afternoon to “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” in recognition of Domestic Violence

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Iredell Health Foundation to present fourth annual Heart of Jazz on November 7

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes nearly 20% of premature

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