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

Posted on March 24, 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: March 14-20

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Michael Conner Lamp Jr., 43, of Bethlehem Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Spring Art Crawl

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2025 Spring Art Crawl showcased the work of more than 100 artists in dozens of businesses throughout Downtown Statesville.  Photo Gallery

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Mixson attends N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court winter conference

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson recently attended the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court annual Winter Educational Conference in Raleigh. The conference was

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CRTPO Board allocates $2.5 million for Mooresville sidewalk projects

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board awarded funding for 20 transportation projects across its planning area, approving $35,332,319 in federal discretionary grant program funds during

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First class of internal medicine residents at Iredell Memorial Hospital to begin work July 1

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has completed the recruitment of its inaugural class of internal medicine resident physicians. This talented class of seven residents will begin at Iredell Memorial

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Photo Gallery: The 2025 Mooresville Day Festival

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd enjoyed exploring an array of artistic creations while enjoying live performances, music and food trucks on Saturday afternoon during the 2025 Mooresville Day Festival.

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State of North Carolina launches new website to recruit displaced federal employees

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina launched a new website to welcome talented and dedicated people to apply to for work with state agencies. This website

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

Posted on March 22, 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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Statesville Woman’s Club welcomes Insomniacs executives, prepares for annual geranium sale

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its March meeting. The guest speakers were Tevin Carr and Capra Harris, “a dynamic duo” leading the charge at Insomniacs Inc.,

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Mitchell Community College BLET Program receives SUV from Davidson Police Department

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) recently received a donation of a Ford Police Interceptor SUV from the Davidson Police Department. Attending on behalf of

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SPD Felony Arrests: March 3-17

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Herbert James Hubbard, 35, of Kimmon Road, Harmony, charged with assault or affray on a firefighter,

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Three Rivers Land Trust helps family protect Lake Norman property from development

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Many Mooresville resident would find it difficult to remember a time without subdivisions, asphalt and traffic congestion. That is not the case for the Templeton family, who

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New and improved Jennings Park opens to rave reviews

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The new and improved Jennings Park opened to rave reviews on Thursday afternoon. Two years after closing, the new 74-acre park shares only a name with the

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Union Grove Elementary students make connections at Olin Village (Photos)

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary Beta Club members brought a little love to residents of Olin Village on Thursday afternoon. More than two dozen fourth- and fifth-graders visited the

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Statesville fire marshal issues burn ban due to increased fire risk

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has issued a local burn ban within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 21)

Posted on March 21, 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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North Carolina’s unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in January

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage

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SPD to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day event on April 26

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens,

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Birth Announcements: March 1-14

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 1 ♦ A boy, Jonah Christopher Postiglione, born to Anthony and Caitlin Postiglione of Winston-Salem.

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Convicted felon sentenced to nearly four years in prison on gun charges

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Charlotte man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on Thursday on weapons charges in connection with an incident involving a pursuit with Statesville

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I-SS seniors connect with local employers during annual career fair

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Around 80 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist and recruit student job-seekers on Wednesday during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was

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Mooresville officials honor Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory for century of service

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board recognized Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory for a century of service to the community on Monday, and Mayor Chris Carney honored the

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CR Onsrud celebrates $17 million expansion with day of demos and presentations

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE CR Onsrud CEO Tom Onsrud welcomed a crowd of several hundred guests from all over the country to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new 83,000-square-foot assembly

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Health Beat: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN “I don’t have time to cook.” “I don’t know where to start.” “Healthy foods are expensive.” Do you find yourself saying these phrases? If so, Iredell Health

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Gov. Stein announces budget proposal for 2025-2027 

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday joined State Budget Director Kristin Walker to announce his 2025-2027 budget proposal to keep North Carolina strong. The governor’s budget

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Bullins appointed vice president for continuing education and workforce development at Mitchell Community College

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College on Wednesday announced the appointment of David Bullins as the vice president for continuing education and workforce development. In his new position, Bullins will

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Statesville woman charged with insurance fraud

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Statesville woman has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretenses following an investigation by N.C. Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division.

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MGSD Board approves summer programs plan, recognizes student and staff achievements

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved plans for summer enrichment and retesting opportunities for EOG/EOC testing outside of the traditional school calendar at its

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Mooresville mayor and dog mayor visit local schools to celebrate town’s birthday

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney and Dog Mayor Reya made special visits to local schools in celebration of the Town of Mooresville’s birthday and to promote the Mooresville

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N.C. state tax on ride-share services, taxis to take effect July 1

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by

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Spring Art Crawl to showcase more than 100 artists in Downtown Statesville on March 22

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The 2025 Spring Art Crawl will showcase more than 100 artists in 49 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville on Saturday, March 22. Organizers

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Iredell County Parks & Rec Department to host grand re-opening celebration for Jennings Park

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to attend the grand re-opening celebration for Jennings Park on Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 8

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Letter to the Editor: Will Troutman voters continue to allow this insanity?

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: I have a question for the Town of Troutman residents: Given the massive tax increase bestowed upon us by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, coupled with

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Sheriff: Harmony man arrested on felony drug charges at traffic checkpoint

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched his vehicle and found more than 50 grams of marijuana at a checkpoint in

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Operation Medicine Drop promotes safe medication disposal and poison prevention

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Safe Kids NC are once again leading the charge in medication safety with the annual Operation

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