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Photo Gallery: Town of Harmony Christmas Parade

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Harmony‘s annual Christmas Parade attracted a large crowd on Sunday afternoon. Churches, school groups and businesses participated, handing out candy to spectators along the

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Annual Toys for Tots Benefit set for December 14 at BoatYard Lake Norman

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Annual Toys for Tots Benefit is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at BoatYard Lake Norman, located at 18418 Statesville Road in Cornelius. The event, which runs from 12

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Carver seeking re-election in 95th N.C. House District

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Rep. Todd Carver has filed to run for re-election for his seat representing the 95th District in the N.C. House. “It is hard to believe it is already

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Sprinkle writes children’s book featuring Larry the Little Cloud

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The sky is truly the limit for Larry the Little Cloud, the main character in the new children’s book written by beloved Charlotte-area weatherman Larry Sprinkle and

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Restaurant owner partners with I-SS to make holidays brighter for first-responders, disadvantaged children

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE For the fifth year, Burritos and Ribs owner Ana Johnson and Iredell-Statesville School’s Director of Student Well-Being and Alternative Services Mark Vaughn organized a Thanksgiving meal on

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Rutledge & Bigham Mortuary to host Annual Holiday Remembrance Service on December 8

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rutledge & Bigham Mortuary invites the community to its Annual Holiday Remembrance Service and Lighting of the Memory Tree at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, in

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Harmon trial resumes Monday in Iredell County Superior Court

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An Iredell County Superior Court is scheduled to hear additional testimony on Monday in the trial of Austin Ray Harmon, the Statesville man charged with causing a crash

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (December 7)

Posted on December 7, 2025 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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ICSO Felony Arrests: November 25 – December 5

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 25 ♦ Jacob Graham Adams, 19, of Grass Hollow, Charlotte, charged with two counts of larceny, two

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Organizations requesting winter weather donations to aid area’s homeless community

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative members have issued a plea to residents for donations of winter gear to keep the area’s homeless population warm as temperatures dip. The need

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Candidate filing for 2026 elections continues in Iredell County

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections resumes Monday and runs through Friday, December 19, in Iredell County. Numerous local and state races will be on the November ballot.

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Troutman Ruritan Club to host Wreaths Across America event on December 13

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Troutman Ruritan Club invites the community to attend its first National Wreaths Across America event at the New Perth Cemetery, located at 886 Perth Road at

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Ripple Fiber hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony at Statesville office

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a 100-percent fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, reinforced its presence in the Statesville area this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Joined by representatives of

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Photo Gallery: Troutman Christmas Parade & Breakfast with Santa

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Folks decked out in the festive holiday apparel lined Eastway Drive in Troutman on Saturday morning for the annual Troutman Christmas Parade. The hour-long parade featured 90

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 6)

Posted on December 6, 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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Brown seeking third term on Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Commissioner Scottie Brown has filed to run for re-election in 2026. “I will continue serving the county — all 200,000 people and not just one or

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Iredell Health System, Piedmont HealthCare bring advanced prostate treatment option to area

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System and Piedmont HealthCare have teamed up to to offer Aquablation therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital to treat men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The

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SPD Felony Arrests: November 17-27

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Markel Antonio Sherrill, 33, of Rita Avenue, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle for

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Iredell commissioners approve changes to Land Development Code

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several amendments to the county’s Land Development Code. “A lot of these changes are text amendments to create

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Photo Gallery: Downtown Statesville hosts annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. American Renaissance School’s chorus was on hand singing Christmas favorites and

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Whitfield, Brawley sworn in for new terms on MGSD Board of Education

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Greg Whitfield and Rakeem Brawley were sworn in for another term on the Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education on Wednesday night by Superior Court

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Sawyer files for re-election in N.C. Senate District 37

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Wednesday that she is seeking re-election to continue representing District 37, which includes all of Iredell County and the Towns of Cornelius

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U.S. attorney announces effort to protect election integrity through improvements to N.C. DMV’s voter-registration process

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced earlier this week that a series of actions to further enhance and protect the integrity of the voter-registration process will be implemented

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Giving Tuesday! National Balloon Rally Charities gives $125,000 to local organizations

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON National Balloon Rally Charities Inc., the nonprofit that puts on the Carolina BalloonFest every October, continued its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. During its annual Night

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Viewpoint: Patience and compassion can make life’s journey more rewarding

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT A friend of mine was driving in morning traffic in downtown Charlotte. As she approached a fast-changing stoplight, she screeched to a halt just as it turned

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Iredell County EMS employees honored for exceptional service to community (Photos)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Emergency Medical Services employees celebrated the department’s successes during the past year on Wednesday evening while also paying tribute to those who came before them.

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NCDHHS launches new Children and Families Specialty Health Plan

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan

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McNeely announces plan to seek re-election to N.C. House seat

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Rep. Jeff McNeely announced Wednesday that he plans to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives, continuing his service to the citizens of District 84. A

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Emergency responders describe scene at site of deadly crash on Fort Dobbs Road

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Several first responders on Wednesday described the “chaotic” scene that they encountered on June 13, 2022, after arriving at the site of a deadly crash involving a Honda

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Sheriff: Three suspects charged with stealing almost $280,000 from business in northern Iredell County

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Three family members face felony charges related to the theft of nearly $280,000 from a business in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Olin

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Iredell County Board of Commissioners re-elects Connolly as chair, Neader as vice chair

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday chose to maintain their current leadership by re-electing Bert Connolly as chair and Melissa Neader as the vice chair Tuesday night. Commissioner

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Candidate filing for 2026 elections underway in Iredell County

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections began across North Carolina on Monday. Several incumbents were among the first candidates in Iredell County to file their paperwork and pay

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Mooresville Arts & Events announces schedule for 2025–2026 Our Town Stage Entertainment Series

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced plans for the 2025–2026 season of the Our Town Stage Entertainment Series.  This season promises a dynamic mix of live music,

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EnergyUnited Foundation donates more than $200,000 to nonprofits, individuals and families

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated $218,000 in the third quarter to nonprofits, individuals and families to meet grave needs in communities across the EnergyUnited service area. From July

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Opening statements set for Wednesday in trial of man charged in deadly crash involving golf cart

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A jury was selected Tuesday afternoon for the Iredell County Superior Court trial of a Statesville man facing numerous felony charges related to a crash involving a golf

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New Statesville mayor, recently elected city council members take office (Photos)

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD As one chapter in the history of the City of Statesville closed on Monday, another one began as Doug Hendrix was sworn in as the new mayor.

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