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ICSO requests public’s assistance in larceny investigation

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of a vehicle involved in two separate larcenies in northern Iredell County. The

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MGSD Board approves budget and audit report, hears about student achievement successes

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education received a clean 2023-2024 audit report, which Chief Financial Officer Angie Davis credited to the district’s financial team

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CATS auto repair program chosen for highly selective pilot program

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School’s automotive collision repair program was one of a dozen schools selected to participate in Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) pilot donation program.

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Federal prosecutors intensifying efforts to stop rising mail thefts

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office has intensified federal efforts to address the surge in mail thefts by increasing the prosecution of cases involving stolen mail, announced Dena J.

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Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont forming troops for new year

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN If you’re in search of community that values friendship, learning, adventure and leadership, look no further than the world of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to

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Masters of Soul bringing Motown classics to Statesville on September 21

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Masters of Soul will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, September 21, to open the 2024-2025 season of Performing Arts Live. The

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Victims of terror attacks remembered in 9/11 Memorial Walk (Photos)

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with the Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club and Richard’s Coffee Shop, remembered the lives lost on September 11, 2001 , on Wednesday

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Statesville Internal Medicine moving to new location

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Internal Medicine, formerly Nicholson Internal Medicine, is moving to 738 Bryant Street in the former office of Southern Oncology. Some long-time residents may remember this as

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Organizers preparing for 49th Carolina BalloonFest

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The skies over Statesville are set to dazzle once again as the 49th annual Carolina BalloonFest returns to the Statesville Regional Airport on October 18-20. Presented by

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Dinner on West Broad event raises awareness of Carolina Farm Trust’s mission

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The mission of Carolina Farm Trust is to strengthen the local food system in the Carolinas. It couldn’t get more local than it did Tuesday evening for

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Mitchell Community College forges partnership with Appalachian State’s Aspire Appalachian program 

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian program, which provides a streamlined path for students enrolled in community colleges to complete their bachelor’s

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Troutman Council hears updates on pedestrian and transportation projects

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Town Planner Andrew Ventresca gave Troutman Town Council members an update on several pedestrian and transportation projects during the council’s agenda briefing on Monday afternoon. Ventresca reminded

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Camel City Yacht Club to perform this week at Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to IFN The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series returns to Downtown Statesville on Friday evening with the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s with

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Absentee voting on hold across state following N.C. State Supreme Court ruling

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — County boards of elections in North Carolina are now working to design and print new ballots for the 2024 general election without the We The People

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Photo Gallery: Cool Springs VFD personnel conduct vehicle fire training

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department conducted a vehicle fire training for its members on Monday evening. Directed by senior members of the departmet, many new members

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Stony Point VFD to hold 17th Annual Cruise-In on October 12

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 17th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, October 12. The rain-or-shine event, which is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m.,

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2024 Full Bloom Film Festival enjoys record-breaking year

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2024 Full Bloom Festival concluded a record-breaking run on Saturday evening with a memorable awards ceremony at The Inn on Front Street in Statesville. The festival

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Birth Announcements: August 26 – September 8

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 26 ♦ A girl, Zoey Jean Burrell, born to Brittanie Holder and Davota Burrell of

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I-SS Board approves $2.7 million bid for Harmony Elementary renovations

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met Monday night and accepted general contractor Simcon Company LLC’s $2.7 million bid — the lowest among five received by the

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NCDHHS urging vaccinations after confirmation of first measles case in North Carolina since 2018

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a confirmed case of measles (rubeola) in a child in Mecklenburg County on Monday. This is

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Statesville High student charged with bringing loaded handgun to school

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School student faces a felony charge after a school resources officer found a loaded handgun in the student’s backpack on Monday morning. About 8:50

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American Renaissance School to present Downtown Harmonies Music Festival on September 14

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN American Renaissance School will host the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival on Saturday, September 14. Organizers promise a full day of live music, food, artisan crafts, and family

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Mooresville police investigating fatal shooting at Meadowlark Glen Apartments

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department detectives are currently investigating an overnight shooting which resulted in the death of a Concord man. About 11:14 p.m. on Sunday, MPD officers responded

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That’s My Dogg: Veteran builds successful business after moving to Statesville area

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in restaurant management in Charlotte for about 15 years, Dante Reid grew weary from the long hours and frequent phone calls on his day off.

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Treasurer Folwell announces record unclaimed cash payouts in 2023-2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, the Unclaimed Property Division of the Department of State Treasurer has smashed the record for returning unclaimed money,

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Iredell commissioners delay decision on rural subdivision restrictions, consider allocating some rollback revenues for farmland preservation

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will wait to vote on a proposal to restrict the density of future residential development in rural areas until it receives

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An Inspiration: Rachel Spencer celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY AMY FUHRMAN Even after 100 years, it’s still possible to surprise Rachel Spencer now and again. Following Sunday services at Covenant ARP Church, Spencer walked into a church hall

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NCDHHS highlights ongoing efforts to prevent suicide

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. This comes

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 30 – September 6

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 30 ♦ Devin Lee Bates, 37, of June Bug Drive, Stony Point, charged with possession of

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

Posted on September 8, 2024 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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Interstate 77 resurfacing project set to begin in Iredell County

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A project to improve 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County is scheduled to begin Sunday night, weather permitting. A $21.4 million contract was earned this

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Photo Gallery: Southern Distilling Company, Panthers legends celebrate kick-off of team’s 30th season

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carolina Panthers legends Kurt Coleman and Wesley Walls paid a special visit to Southern Distilling Company in Statesville on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the start of the

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N.C. Board of Elections appeals court order to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from ballots

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has appealed Friday’s order by the N.C. Court of Appeals, which required election officials to remove Robert F. Kennedy

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

Posted on September 7, 2024 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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MPD Felony Arrests: August 19-31

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 19 ♦ Marsha Gail Holmes, 59, of Cloninger Road, Dallas, charged with being a fugitive from justice.

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Sen. Sawyer receives top rating from N.C. FreeEnterprise Foundation

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been awarded a top rating by the N.C. FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE) in the organization’s annual Legislative Business Ratings, highlighting her strong commitment to

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