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Commissioner Causey negotiates settlement on proposed homeowners’ insurance rate hikes

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase filed in January 2024. The N.C.

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Mission Possible: MLK event speaker inspires crowd to take action (Photos)

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Monday. The program was a collaboration between the Town of

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Iredell Commissioners to consider authorizing sale of $123.9 million in bonds to finance new high school

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving resolutions authorizing the sale and issuance of an $83.9 million general obligation bond and a $40

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Honoring MLK: ‘Where do we go from here?’

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Rev. Dr. Patricia Gainer (right) speaks to the audience on Monday during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast. Also pictured are William Jones and Felina Harris. Speaker

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Iredell Homelessness Collaborative working to secure emergency shelter during extreme cold

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homelessness Collaborative members have been working overtime to get bed space, resources, and supplies to the community’s growing homeless population during the recent extreme cold temperatures

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MPD Felony Arrests: December 17-31

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 17 ♦ Ronald Philip Dulin, 56, of Daventry Place, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession of

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Extension Master Gardeners of Iredell County accepting applications for scholarship

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Extension Master Garden Volunteer Association of Iredell County is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior or current full-time (12 or more semester hours)

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Health Beat: Protect yourself and your family with the HPV vaccine

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Around 13 million Americans become infected with the potentially cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) each year. Fortunately, the HPV vaccine can help protect you and your family. “It’s

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

Posted on January 19, 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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Sharing the Dream: Students inspired by MLK’s legacy (Photos)

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students from various backgrounds participated in activities honoring the life’s work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Unity Center in Statesville on

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Discussions about possibility of establishing social district begin in Troutman

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The buzz around social districts has been building over the past several years across North Carolina, and the Town of Troutman is in the beginning stages of

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 10-17

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 10 ♦ Jessica Marie Morse, 31, of Piedmont Point Drive, Mooresville, charged with uttering a forged

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Viewpoint: The time Is always right to do what is right

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GOV. JOSH STEIN  Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day gives us the chance to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable leader. Dr. King was a visionary

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City of Statesville announces closing for MLK Holiday

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection

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NWS: Temperatures in Iredell County to plunge as cold wave moves across region

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions as a cold wave moves across the region on Sunday, plunging overnight temperatures into the teens through Thursday.

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Remembering MLK: Town of Troutman honors life and legacy of civil rights icon

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd came out to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Career Academy & Technical School in Troutman on Friday

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EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $850,000 to address critical needs in 2024

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024, achieving record milestones in nonprofit support and community giving. A total of $850,000 was awarded

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Applications now being accepted for 4-H summer camp

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Calling all adventurous young spirits! Iredell County 4-H is thrilled to be heading back to Millstone 4-H Camp from July 6-11. This unforgettable overnight experience is open

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Birth Announcements: January 9-13

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Emilio Cabrera Benitez, born to Analy Benitez Perez of Harmony. ♦

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City of Statesville to host Second Annual Canned Food Drive in February

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville will hold its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in February. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support

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Mission Complete: Purple Heart Homes provides tiny home for local veteran (Photos)

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Fred Rash will be able to have a cup of coffee on the front porch of his new home and know he is close to family if

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Dream Big, Act Bold: Mitchell Community College celebrates MLK

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Guided by the theme of “Dream Big, Act Bold,” Mitchell Community College hosted a Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16 in the spirit

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Statesville man sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Statesville was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday for selling methamphetamine to undercover ATF agents while he was on federal

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Sheriff: ICSO deputies searching for shooting suspect

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man wanted on charges in connection with a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 17)

Posted on January 17, 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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Rep. Harrigan introduces AMERICANS Act to restore justice for service members

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act in response to the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. If passed and signed into law, this legislation

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MGSD Board outlines legislative priorities, discusses challenges with state reps

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Leaders from Mooresville Graded School District and Mitchell Community College, town officials, parents, and teachers gathered on Thursday morning to discuss the district’s legislative priorities as well

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Gov. Stein signs Executive Order protecting women’s reproductive freedom and privacy

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday announced he has issued an Executive Order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to

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Statesville Police Department welcomes three new officers

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Three new officers have joined the the Statesville Police Department. Mayor Costi Kutteh and Police Chief David Onley presided over a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday in the

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Iredell Health Foundation’s third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast set for March 5

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch will be the keynote speaker at the Iredell Health Foundation’s third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, presented by Fora Dermatology. This

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Viewpoint: Are you still swimming in the shallow end of the pool?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT Are you the best you’ve ever been? You say, “What?” Let me rephrase that. Looking back over your life, are you a better person today than ever

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Statesville MLK Celebration events scheduled for January 19-20

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 20, at 7 a.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. Doors will

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Former SPD officer convicted of misdemeanor assault, domestic violence

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A former Statesville Police Department officer was convicted of misdemeanor assault and domestic violence in Iredell County District Court on Wednesday. Following a two-hour trial, Visiting Judge

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Sheriff: Suspect arrested, held without bond after fleeing scene of domestic incident

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was free on bond for criminal charges in Tennessee was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pair of felony charges and

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Rep. McNeely begins third full term in N.C. House

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely has begun his third full term in the N.C. House of Representatives. He was officially sworn in on January 8. McNeely, a Republican

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MPD, Cabarrus County Bomb Squad respond to bomb scare at Ford dealership

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department personnel responded to the Mooresville Ford Dealership on East Plaza Drive on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report about a possible bomb/wired device found

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