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Praying Without Ceasing: Local author publishes book of devotionals

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Local author Robyn Witherspoon has published a new 30-day devotional titled “Pray Without Ceasing: A Journey of Continuous Communication with God.” The book, which Witherspoon describes as

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Statesville Council denies rezoning for 160-home development off Arey Road

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Council members shot down a proposed 160-home development on Arey Road by a 5-3 vote Monday night. Council members David Jones, Kim Wasson, and Doris

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with stealing jewelry valued at more than $17,000

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman has been charged with stealing jewelry valued at over $17,000 from a home near Mooresville following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

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Photo Gallery: A Classic Christmas in Mooresville

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville transformed into a picturesque holiday celebration on Friday, December 13, as close to 12,000 people gathered for the annual A Classic Christmas in Mooresville event.

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Storage Sense of Statesville hosts holiday fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Storage Sense of Statesville brought holiday cheer to the community with its Cookies with Santa event on December 14. A fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,

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Iredell Memorial Hospital named one of nation’s top hospitals

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Only nine hospitals in North Carolina and 134 in the

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Five new titleholders crowned to represent Iredell County, Statesville and Mooresville in statewide competitions (Photos)

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Eighteen young women took the stage on Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium to compete for the opportunity to represent the Iredell County area

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U.S. Attorney’s Office issues warning about common holiday scams

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office is warning the public of a potential uptick in cyberscams during the holiday season and is cautioning everyone, particularly older adults, to remain

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Photo Gallery: Holiday spirit shines through at Troutman’s annual Jingle Run

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in Troutman’s annual Jungle Run 5K did not let the cold temperatures and light rain dampen their smiles or enthusiasm on Sunday afternoon. Decked out in

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Bridge of Hearts leaders celebrate successful year, begin planning for 2025

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Bridge of Hearts leaders celebrated this Christmas with a small leadership party as they exceeded their goal of gathering gifts and supplies for impoverished children in public

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Gov. Cooper celebrates creation of 20,000-plus clean energy jobs and more than $24 billion in industry investments

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders recently celebrated progress to grow the state’s clean energy economy. The governor and secretary spoke

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

Posted on December 15, 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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ICSO Felony Address: December 6-12

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 6 ♦ Acquilla Booze Cain Jr., 40, of Kennedy Court, Statesville, charged with possession of a

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Bright Ideas: EnergyUnited awards nearly $48,000 to 44 teachers for classroom innovation

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is proud to announce grant winners for the 2024 Bright Ideas program. This year EnergyUnited awarded a total of $47,892 to 44 teachers across the cooperative’s

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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to FeedNC

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN FeedNC has received $3,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as

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Troutman Council recognizes two officers for excellence in investigative work

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored two officers as Employees of the Month for November for their exhaustive efforts in investigating a fatal traffic accident. Devin Bentley, who

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Cops & Kids: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 gives back to community (Photos)

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops  Kid&s program at the Statesville Walmart on December 12. Eighty-five children were taken shopping

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MPD Felony Arrests: November 16-30

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following requests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Kayvon Marashi, 40, of Palm Springs, Calif., charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. NOVEMBER 17

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

Posted on December 14, 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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I-SS schools recognized for academic achievements

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Each year, the North Carolina State Board of Education recognizes schools for outstanding graduation rates, exceeding the goal of expected academic progress, and for achieving academic progress

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Wreaths Across America event pays tribute to local veterans

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD To honor, remember and teach. That was part of the reason a couple dozen people gathered at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday to pay tribute to some of

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Two Fred & June’s Books employees awarded James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Fred & June’s Books is proud to announce that employees Hayley Botticello and Cece Sovik have been selected to receive the prestigious James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus.

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Cub Scouts enjoy visits to Mount Mourne Fire Department, Mooresville Police Department

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Cub Scouts of Pack #173 in Mount Mourne had an exciting and educational adventure this past week, visiting both the local fire department and police department.

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Knight hired as executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Cory Knight has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont in Statesville as the new executive director. “My goal is to make sure everything that

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 13)

Posted on December 13, 2024 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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Gov. Cooper, Gov.-Elect Stein file lawsuit challenging expansion of legislative powers

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-Elect Josh Stein have filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders, contending that the legislative selection of the commander of the

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Pine Lake Prep student-athletes commit to Penn State, Clemson

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Preparatory student-athletes Daelin Diaz-Luong and Sadie Peterson have committed to continue their studies and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Diaz-Luong commits to Penn State

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Center Stage Alliance to holding auditions for upcoming production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Center Stage Alliance invites you to audition for its spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, at 6:30 pm. Join in

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Iredell Friends of the Library president honored by N.C. Public Library Director’s Association

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The N.C. Public Library Director’s Association recently awarded its annual Library Friend of the Year Award to Iredell Friends of the Library President Hank Byrd. Byrd was

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Commissioner Causey shares safety tips ahead of Christmas holiday season

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — With Christmas just around the corner, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has compiled a list of home safety and driving tips to keep you and your

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MGSD Board approves 2025-2026 school calendar, reviews process for student career development plans

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education selected Greg Whitfield to remain as board chair for the upcoming year on Tuesday night, with Debbie Marsh chosen

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Pine Lake Prep fifth-graders honored for completing DARE program

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Preparatory’s fifth-grade students celebrated the completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program with a graduation ceremony on December 10. Mooresville Police Officer Richard

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Sheriff: Taylorsville man faces felony drug charge as a result of traffic stop

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Taylorsville man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Better Business Bureau provides tips for shopping in holiday pop-up stores

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Attending local festivals and events is an exciting way to celebrate the holiday season. Many retailers turn to these events and set up temporary pop-up shops or

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Duke Health reaches agreement to purchase Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Duke Health announced Wednesday that the health care system has signed an agreement to purchase Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and its related businesses in Mooresville from

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New chairman outlines expectations, rules for I-SS Board members

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Board approves $2.98 million for stadium improvements at Lake Norman High BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Doug Knight spent a significant amount of time during Monday’s

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