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N.C. Court of Appeals issues decision in election protest brought by state supreme court candidate 

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals issued a decision on Friday in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin. The court’s decision

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Iredell commissioners approve economic incentive for Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $235,468 economic incentive for Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, which is planning to make a $23 million investment in new equipment. 

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

Posted on April 5, 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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Local History: The search for Stearn’s Temple Cemetery

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR For over 40 years, some people in Statesville believed that an abandoned African American church cemetery had been destroyed by the organization known as the Statesville Redevelopment

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Statesville Public Power presented APPA Safety Award of Excellence

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power has been recognized with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for its commitment to safe operating practices throughout 2024. Statesville

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Sheriff: Fugitive sex offender apprehended by ICSO deputy in Statesville

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A registered sex offender who faces charges he violated the terms of his probation was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Tuesday, April 1. Sheriff

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Gospel’s Finest All-Star Competition set for Sunday at Statesville’s Mac Gray Auditorium

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you love gospel music, the Circle of Giving has planned an event that you will not want to miss. The 2025 Gospel’s Finest All-Stars competition is

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MGSD teacher receives Belmont Abbey Excellence in Dance Education Award

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Graded School District middle school dance teacher Carly Thompson was honored at Belmont Abbey College during their recent Dance Showcase with the Excellence in Dance Education

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 4)

Posted on April 4, 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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United Way of Iredell County announces Spirit of N.C. Award winners

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County announced the following organizations and citizen have been presented the Spirit of North Carolina Award: ♦ Iredell-Statesville Schools; ♦ Iredell Health

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with secret peeping, making explicit video of child

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into concerns about secret videos made of a child. Sheriff Darren

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Mitchell Community College president receives Mooresville Citizen of the Year Award

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College President Tim Brewer was recently honored as Mooresville’s Citizen of the Year by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber. Brewer was honored for his steadfast dedication

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Iredell’s Happiest Day helps support critical mission of Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont received an outpouring of community support on Thursday as the nonprofit hosted its Third Annual “Pancake Day: Iredell‘s Happiest

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Viewpoint: Denigrating I-SS Board members takes precedence over improving student academic achievement

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MICHAEL KUBINIEC In February of 2025, certain Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators were given an opportunity to rate the Board of Education members in a survey. Results were released and published

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Iredell Health System holds ceremony in honor of National Donate Life Month

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Staff and community members gathered at the entrance of Iredell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday to pay tribute to the selflessness of organ and tissue donors across the

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Jogging for Mr. G: Third Creek Elementary students honor beloved teacher

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Third Creek Elementary School community suffered a profound loss when beloved long-time teacher Michael Gercyz died at the beginning of this school year. Gercyz, affectionately known

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Iredell Ready Workforce Forum highlighted educational attainment progress in Iredell County

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The recent Iredell Ready Workforce Forum, presented by Burroughs Welcome Fund and the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, brought together key community leaders, elected

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Special Olympics of Iredell County Spring Games (Day 2)

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rainy weather didn’t stop participants from competing on day two of the Special Olympics of Iredell County’s Spring Games. Local high school students and adults enjoyed racing,

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Statesville fire marshal lifts local burn ban

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. This decision follows

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TPD: Suspect faces felony assault charge in connection with stabbing

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Catawba man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred at the Cedar Stump Pub in Troutman. The Troutman Police Department announced the

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Statesville Dance wins Studio of Excellence Award at Inspire National Dance Competition (Photos)

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Dance made a major impact at the Inspire National Dance Competition this past weekend, earning an impressive number of awards and securing the prestigious Studio of

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Commissioner Causey negotiates mobile home insurance rate settlement, cancels hearing

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau over the Rate Bureau’s proposed rate increase for Mobile Home

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Birth Announcements: March 20-28

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 20 ♦ A girl, Ember Volicety Marie Hobbs, born to Kali and Dillen of Hiddenite.

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City of Statesville releases 2024 Water Quality Report

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, which indicates that the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the

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Two injured in crash off Morrison Farm Road in Troutman (Photos)

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman Fire Rescue, the Troutman Police Department, Iredell County EMS and the N.C. Forestry Service responded to a report of a lumber truck off the

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SPD: Two suspects charged in connection with armed robbery on Newton Drive

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a store off Newton Drive in Statesville on Sunday. The Statesville Police Department announced

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Special Olympics of Iredell County Spring Games (Day 1)

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Special Olympics of Iredell County kicked off the Annual Spring Games at Statesville High School on Tuesday morning. After the opening ceremony, which included Statesville Police

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N.C. Attorney General sues federal government over $230 million in cuts to funding for health care

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Cuts would impact 77 of NC’s 86 local health departments, including the Iredell County Health Department Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against

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Duke Health completes acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Hospital will be renamed Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Special to IFN Duke Health has finalized its $284 million acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) and related businesses

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The Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival returns to the Old Jail in Statesville

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Roots In The Round will present the 3rd Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival on April 3-6 at the historic Old Jail Listening Room in Downtown Statesville. This

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Soul Wellness Holistic Center to host Mega Health & Wellness Expo

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The largest Health and Wellness Expo in Lake Norman will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Soul Wellness Holistic Center of Lake Norman. The Mega Health & Wellness

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Mitchell Community College Student Art Show opens April 2 at Iredell Arts Council

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Art Department, under the leadership of Department Chair Rogelio Calvo and instructor Paul Farmer, will present a juried student art show on Tuesday,

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Lake Norman Regional Medical Center supports work of United Way of Iredell County

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In celebration of Doctors’ Day, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center presented a donation to the United Way of Iredell County in honor of the hospital’s medical staff.

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Iredell County Superior Court Report (March 31)

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The following cases were among those disposed during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Tucker pleaded guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Controlled

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ICSO Felony Arrests: March 21-27

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 21 ♦ Crystal Star Anderson, 46, of Dana Lane, Gastonia, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,

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Health Beat: How to stay well while traveling

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Vacation is supposed to be a time to rest and recharge, but many find themselves returning feeling worse than they did before they left. Family Nurse Practitioner

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