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Record number of women pursuing law enforcement training at Mitchell Community College

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning

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Artist, therapy dog enjoy special visit to Cloverleaf Elementary School students (Photos)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be

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Viewpoint: We all have the opportunity to make our own sandwiches

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then

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Statesville Council, I-SS officials meet in effort to improve communications

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief

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Sheriff: Two suspects face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by ICSO deputy

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of  Matthew Charles

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Family displaced by house fire on Sharon School Road (Photos)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31

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Wooten honored for 50 years of service by North Carolina Rescue Association

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell

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2nd Annual Ham Day returns to Troutman on October 4

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity

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Tilley named director of employee relations for I-SS

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts

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Troutman Council discusses imposing 24-month moratorium on new residential development

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda

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Special Olympics coordinator honored for contributions to local program (Photos)

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County

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Sheriff: New York man faces felony drug charges after traffic stop on I-77

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Piedmont HealthCare opens new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County to host 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The

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Full Bloom Film Festival celebrating 10 years of cinema in Downtown Statesville

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after traffic stop

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty

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NCDHHS celebrates 988 Day, recognizes anniversary of ASL Services being offered through 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available

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Bobcat MT120 Mini Track Loader made in Statesville remains in running in Coolest Thing Made in NC contest

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest

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Crosby Scholars to welcome new, returning students during upcoming open house

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on September 7, 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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Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent in July

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in July to 3.5 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate was 3.6 percent

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 22 – September 5

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 22 ♦ Lander Herbert Bustle III, 49, of Ivydale Road, Harmony, charged with possession with intent to

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Full lineup of performers for Downtown Harmonies announced

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN American Renaissance School is excited to announce the full lineup for Downtown Harmonies 2025, headlined by nationally recognized family bluegrass band The Biscuit Eaters. “This year’s lineup

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Iredell Health System to host 2nd Annual Lacing Up for a Cure 5K

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Get ready to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA! The Lacing Up for a Cure 5k, hosted by Iredell

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Sheriff: Harmony man faces numerous sexual exploitation of a minor charges

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces numerous felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

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Former residents of Brookwood Inn stepping into new lives with community’s help

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair Pam Navey said the Brookwood Inn closing is both a sad and good thing as it changes the lives of the folks who

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Photo Gallery: A big night at Greyhound Hollow

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School celebrated the unveiling of a new playing surface and the 50th anniversary of Greyhound Hollow on Friday night. The football team made the night

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Letter to the Editor: NCDOT decision to close West Wilson Avenue demonstrates lack of vision

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: As was announced at the close of the Mooresville Commission meeting on September 2, on Monday, September 8, NCDOT will publicly demonstrate its lack of vision as

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The PTSD event seeks to raise 988 awareness, provide service dog education

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Suicide isn’t about not loving those closest to you. It’s often the crushing weight of PTSD, chronic pain, or invisible wounds of war. And when a veteran

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Photo Gallery: Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert featuring Chocolate Chip & Company

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Chocolate Chip & Company brought the funk, the rhythm and the blues to Downtown Statesville for the latest edition of the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert

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MGSD receives clean financial audit; district’s fund balance now exceeds $24.3 million

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE During Tuesday’s Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting, the board unanimously approved the district’s 2024-2025 audit report from Anderson, Smith and Wike’s Shannon Dennison, who

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Sheriff: Suspect faces charges in residential break-in

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces charges in connection with a residential break-in and larceny following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 5)

Posted on September 5, 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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Birth Announcements: August 12-31

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 12 ♦ A boy, Sawyer Lee Auton, born to Cruz Auton and Harley Shoemaker of

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Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Hinkel to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is pleased to welcome Dr. Benjamin Hinkel to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN. Hinkel joins the team with a passion for women’s health, a strong background

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Full Bloom Film Festival kicks off with free outdoor screening of ‘The Goonies’

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival, in partnership with the City of Statesville Recreation & Parks, invites the community to kick off festival weekend with a free outdoor

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