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Statesville Council approves economic incentive for race car manufacturer

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Council on Monday approved an economic incentive of $219,115 for a manufacturing company planning to expand its local facility. The grant for GMS Fabrication Inc.

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MPD: Weekend shooting incident at Meadowlark Glen Apartments was gang related

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department has concluded that a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend at Meadowlark Glen Apartments was gang related. The MPD received several phone calls from concerned

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Sheriff: Convicted felon faces new gun charge after traffic stop

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces a felony gun charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office for displaying a fake license plate. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present festive screening of ‘Elf’

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Full Bloom Film Festival invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with a special screening of the beloved Christmas classic “Elf” on Tuesday, December 16, from

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Judge sentences Harmon to a minimum term of 20 years in prison for causing deadly crash

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff After being found guilty by a jury of six felony charges related to a deadly crash near Statesville, Austin Ray Harmon was sentenced to a minimum of 20

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Legislative Update: N.C. leaders should work together to figure out Medicaid funding

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER Since October 1 I have received numerous emails about the Medicaid situation in the state and the impact it was having on families. Therefore, a brief

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Photo Gallery: Town of Troutman’s annual Jingle Run

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in the Town of Troutman’s annual Jingle Run 5K did not let the bitter temperatures and wind affect their holiday spirit on Sunday afternoon as they

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Nutting launches campaign for District 5 seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Retired school administrator Boen Nutting has filed to run for the District 5 seat on the Iredell–Statesville Schools Board of Education. A 30-year advocate for public education

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Frigid temperatures didn’t prevent the crowd from enjoying the 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon. Spectators bundled up in thick coats and pajamas. Many brought blankets,

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 14)

Posted on December 14, 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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Veterans remembered at ceremony at New Perth Cemetery (Photo Gallery)

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Ruritan Club held its first annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next

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Election Watch: Filing deadline for 2026 elections rapidly approaching

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The deadline for candidates to file to run in local and state elections in 2026 is Friday, December 19. Several local races, including two seats in the N.C.

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ICSO Felony Arrests: December 5-9

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Pedro Aguirre Jr., 28, of Craft Lane, Statesville, charged with three counts of statutory rape

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Photo Gallery: Local balloonists host drive-thru event at Statesville Soccer Complex

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local balloonists hosted their annual drive-thru event at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday. Photo Gallery

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Discussion at MGSD annual legislative breakfast focuses on teacher pay, retention and deregulation

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

By DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District school officials and staff held their annual legislative breakfast on Friday morning with representatives of the Town of Mooresville and Iredell County, and

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Troutman Council members, new staff take oaths of office

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE After the Troutman Town Council concluded its December business on Thursday, Felina Harris, George Harris and Tonya Bartlett were sworn in and officially began their four year

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Harmony VFD conducts live burn training (Photo Gallery)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday morning at a donated home off Harmony Highway. Personnel from Yadkinville, Lone Hickory, Sheffield-Calahaln, County

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Local veterans honored at wreath-laying ceremony (Photos)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD When he moved to Statesville 10 years ago, James Poston was told his new home was a welcoming place for veterans. “I was told Statesville loves veterans,”

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Iredell County jury begins deliberations in case involving deadly crash on Fort Dobbs Road

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A jury began deliberations on Friday afternoon following closing arguments in the Iredell County Superior Court trial of Austin Ray Harmon. Harmon, 26, faces six felony charges and

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Piedmont HealthCare pulmonologists reach milestone in cancer treatment at Iredell Memorial Hospital

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System reached an important milestone recently with completion of the 200th ION robotic bronchoscopy performed at Iredell Memorial Hospital. This achievement marks

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Iredell County FOP Lodge 10 makes holidays brighter through Cops & Kids program (Photos)

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops & Kids program at the Statesville Walmart on Thursday evening. Sixty-two children were taken

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Sheriff’s Office warns community about scam targeting event vendors

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Friday notified the public of a scam involving the use of the Sheriff’s Office youth athletic program information. A flyer and

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Report highlights positive impacts of cell phone-free classrooms in N.C.

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH —  A report issued this week by Gov. Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being, which was formed in April 2025, is reporting early success

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Witness describes moments before and after deadly crash on Fort Dobbs Road, says he saw no evidence defendant was impaired

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A man who was traveling on Fort Dobbs Road behind Austin Ray Harmon on the evening of June 13, 2022, when Harmon’s Honda Accord crashed into a golf

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Sawyer Insurance Agency supports MHS Athletic Boosters Club, Mooresville Christian Mission

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Sawyer Insurance continued its longtime sponsorship of Mooresville High School football and celebrated the Blue Devils’ successful 2025 season. In partnership with the Mooresville High School Athletic

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Sheriff: Registered sex offender faces new charge after ICSO investigation

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces a new criminal charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Brittain Lee Nichols,

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I-SS Board reviews proposed school calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Executive Director of Accountability, Testing and Student Information Laura Elliot presented proposals for 2026-27 and 2027-2028 school calendars for the traditional schools, early colleges and N.B. Mills

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Health Beat: Who will make decisions for you if you’re unable?

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN You don’t need a diagnosis to make a decision. Do you have an advance directive? Advance directive is an umbrella term used to describe how someone wants

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Defense team raises questions about sufficiency of state’s evidence as Harmon trial continues

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Defense attorneys worked on Wednesday to raise questions about the sufficiency of the state’s evidence and the accuracy of witness testimony presented in the Iredell County Superior Court

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Troutman Council meets new and returning staff, moves ESC Park lighting plan forward

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE During their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first day of work as he steps back into

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Campbell announces candidacy for fourth term as Iredell County sheriff

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced this week that he will seek a fourth term in office. Campbell filed his campaign paperwork with the Iredell County Board of

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Students invited to register for America 250 art, essay, and multimedia contests by December 30

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Next year will be a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Iredell County’s America 250 education committee is

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NCSHP collision reconstructionist refutes defendant’s version of deadly crash on Fort Dobbs Road

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A member of the N.C. State Highway Patrol Collision Reconstruction Unit testified on Tuesday that his analysis of the scene of a deadly collision near Statesville did not

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Statesville FC invites community to attend free match on Sunday evening

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville FC, the community’s new National Premier Soccer League team, will hold its first open tryouts this weekend. Tryouts will begin Friday evening, continuing on Saturday morning

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I-SS Board elects new chairman, vice chairman

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has a new chairman and vice chairman. During Monday’s meeting, board members elected Kevin Angell, who represents District 2, as chair

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Connolly seeking re-election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bert Connolly announced on Monday that he will seek re-election in 2026. “Over the past three years, I have had the privilege

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