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I-SS camp equips students with knowledge, skills to work as babysitters

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education program is helping address the childcare crisis through its babysitting camp, which aims to train middle and high school students to become

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Iredell County holds annual opioid settlement meeting, highlights progress and partnerships

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County officials held the annual opioid settlement funds public meeting during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in line with the requirements of the North Carolina Memorandum

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DSDC celebrates progress, looks to future at annual meeting

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff North Carolina has seen a boom in cities investing in vibrant downtowns over the past decade, and Statesville’s downtown has become a model of how to do that

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Songs from Sybelia: A Conversation with Jodi John

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Arts Council Executive Director Sydney Koppelmeyer recently sat down for a conversation with Jodi John, who is returning to Statesville on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the

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Statesville Council delays action on proposal to fund affordable housing assistance program

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to delay taking action on a proposed policy that would direct funds from the sale of city-owned property into an affordable

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MSI Defense Solutions honored by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville-based MSI Defense Solutions has been awarded the 2025 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The award

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Stein, McMaster call on Trump administration to maintain moratorium on offshore drilling off Carolina coasts

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are calling on the Trump administration to maintain the moratorium on offshore drilling off the North

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ICSO releases identity of man who drowned in Lake Norman on Saturday

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a Sherrills Ford man who drowned in Lake Norman over the weekend. ICSO Lake Patrol deputies recovered the

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Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club outlines vision for 2025-2026 at annual retreat

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club held its annual leadership and planning retreat on Saturday, June 14, bringing together local rotary members to set priorities for the coming

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ICSO Felony Arrests: June 6-13

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 6 ♦ Kira Holly James, 43, of Fairdale Road, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,

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Viewpoint: Brown Family Bereavement Center will be a blessing to our community

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER The best part of my week happened in Mooresville — not in Raleigh — last week. I want to use this space to share information about

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Zapata joins staff at Iredell Psychiatry

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN Iredell Health System is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mario G. Zapata to the Iredell Physician Network. He began seeing patients at Iredell Psychiatry

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Let’s Get Loud: Electrifying guitarist to rock the old Iredell County Jail on June 19

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is thrilled to host Zach Person, an electrifying guitarist, for a one-night-only performance in the old Iredell County Jail. The show is set

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City of Statesville holds groundbreaking ceremony for SPD expansion, new parking deck

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City officials, staff, project partners, and members of the community gathered on Monday to officially break ground on the Statesville Police Department expansion and parking deck project

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View from the Hudson: A few words about your love handles

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOE HUDSON  I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, appreciative of several things about you that are admirable — pleasant personality, winning smile,

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Statesville police investigating pair of fatal shootings

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department is investigating a pair of shootings that left two Statesville men dead on Saturday. The shooting victims were identified as D’Angelo Malindsay Barker, 25,

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Statesville teen preparing to compete for Miss North Carolina’s Teen title

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Isabella DiFiore, Miss Thomasville’s Teen, will take the stage in pursuit of the title of Miss North Carolina’s Teen during competition week, June 23–28, at the High

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Statesville Woman’s Club provides financial support to Food For Days

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently presented a portion of the proceeds from its Annual Geranium Sale to Food For Days. Food For Days was started 12 years

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I-SS Rockets, Rovers and Robots Camp cultivates a love for STEM

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots Camp, in its fifth year, helps middle school and rising high school students each summer cultivate a love for STEM. At

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Statesville Pride Pet Pageant

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY EVA CLENDENIN The Statesville Pride Alliance held the 2025 Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on Saturday at The Pasture Stage at The Historic Sharpe House. The event delighted

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No Kings! Crowd protests against Trump administration in Downtown Statesville (Photos)

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN More than 400 people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to peacefully protest the executive actions and policies of the Trump administration. One of more than

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Troutman Council approves annexation, rezoning for Clontz Hill Road development

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a request for a contiguous annexation and conditional rezoning for 151 acres on Clontz Hill Road, clearing the way for

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Mitchell Community College honors 2025 retirees at annual reception

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the careers and contributions of nine dedicated employees during its 2025 Retiree Reception on Thursday, May 22. The event honored retirees whose combined

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Sheriff: Three suspects face felony drug charges following traffic stop by ICSO deputy

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Three Catawba County residents face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy T.M. Sharpe, who is assigned to the ICSO

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City of Statesville offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In observance of Juneteenth, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Garbage Collection Schedule There will be no residential or commercial garbage

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Fort Dobbs to present Historic Trades Day on June 28

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will come to life on Saturday, June 28, as costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades. In the 1750s, the North Carolina backcountry was

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Sheriff: Two men charged in residential break-in; deputies searching for third suspect

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two Statesville men were arrested and a third is wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

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Grayhouse Farms presented 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Grayhouse Farms Inc. of Stony Point has been named recipient of the 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award was presented

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StoryWalk now open along Stumpy Creek Park’s walking trail

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Make An Impact Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to showcase the new StoryWalk enhancement at Stumpy Creek Park. The StoryWalk is located along the walking trail

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Horizon Church to host Independence Celebration on July 3

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Horizon Church will host an Independence Celebration in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. The

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SPD officers to have ‘visible presence’ during No Kings protest in Statesville

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Statesville Police Department officers will have a “visible presence” in Downtown Statesville on Saturday during the No Kings demonstration. Organizers of the nationwide protest expect millions of people

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FeedNC kicking of Summer Hunger Food Drive on June 16

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC is calling on the public to take action to help feed children at risk of going hungry this summer during the organization’s Summer Hunger Food Drive.

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Mitchell Community College honors medical assisting graduates (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 14 Medical Assisting graduates during a Pinning Ceremony held on Thursday, May 22, on its Statesville campus. The event marked a significant milestone

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Troutman Garden Club celebrates 75th anniversary with luncheon at Lake Norman State Park

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on

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Sheriff: Two suspects arrested on felony drug charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in

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Home on Buffalo Shoals Road heavily damaged by early morning blaze (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire on Buffalo Shoals Road about

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