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SPD: Suspect in O’Reilly Auto Parts store break-in apprehended

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a break-in of an auto parts start was apprehended by Statesville Police Department officers over the weekend. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael

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Statesville teen collecting food and treats for local animal shelter

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Jonah Beierlein was a little disappointed when he found out he was too young to volunteer at the Iredell County Animal Shelter. But that hasn’t stopped the

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Trinity Episcopal Church announces appointment of new preschool director

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Rev. Brad Mullis, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville on Monday announced the appointment of Julia Steele as the new director of Trinity Episcopal Preschool.

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Hope of Mooresville welcomes first family to new South Campus location

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) welcomed a mother and her three children into its South Campus location provided by Centre Church on Friday, July 26.  Upon entering their

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Federal government approves North Carolina’s medical debt relief incentive program

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved

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Iredell Health System to host Lacing Up for a Cure 5K

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Get ready to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 5, at the Statesville Family YMCA! The Lacing Up for a Cure 5K, hosted by Iredell

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Musician Adam Lawrence following his dreams

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KIM McKINNEY Adam Lawrence has always been a dreamer. Throughout the Mooresville musician’s life, one dream has always led to another. “When I started to learn guitar and started

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USDA designates Iredell County as contiguous disaster county due to drought conditions

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Department of Agriculture has classified Iredell County as a contiguous disaster county due to recent drought conditions. The disaster declaration is a result of Iredell’s

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

Posted on July 28, 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 Arrests: July 19-24

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 19 ♦ Keith Allen Chambers, 65, of no fixed address, Statesville, charged with sex offender/fail to

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

Posted on July 27, 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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EnergyUnited awards grants totaling $20,000 to three local nonprofits

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited has awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations as part of CoBank’s Sharing Success Program. This year grants, totaling $20,000, have been awarded to the Ada

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Residents, business owners invited to welcome Cycle NC participants to Statesville

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 900 cyclists are expected to stop over in Statesville on October 7 during the Cycle NC Mountains to Coast ride . The Statesville Convention &

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Mooresville Downtown Commission shares proceeds from two events with local nonprofits

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) recently made charitable contributions to The Christian Mission and Mooresville Arts. Proceeds from The Shamrocks & Shenanigans and Uncorked & Artsy were

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Be Well Iredell seeks volunteers to help with suicide prevention, mental health initiative

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Organizers of Be Well Iredell are seeking volunteers for several working groups, which launch next week. Residents are invited to get involved and share their thoughts and

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Mooresville Arts announces opening of two new exhibits

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibits, which are currently on display at the Depot. Hot+Cold The Hot+Cold Themed Group Exhibit is

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Photo Gallery: Troutman Fire Rescue personnel conduct ‘burn down’ training

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel conducted a “burn down” of a home of Murdock Road on Friday with cooperation from the town and the homeowner, who donated the

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 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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Three Rivers Land Trust helps Patterson family protect 405-acre farm from development

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Working with the Three Rivers Land Trust, the Patterson family has protected a large tract of land north of Harmony from development. Three Rivers Land Trust has

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Sherrills Ford man sentenced to 50 to 120 months in prison for sexually assaulting three women in Iredell, Lincoln counties

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A Sherrills Ford man who was charged with sexually assaulting women in Iredell and Mooresville counties has been sentenced to 50 to 120 months in prison. Michael

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Triple-murder suspect asks judge for new attorney, sinking plea agreement

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Prosecutors now plan to seek death penalty for Corey Cook BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man accused of murdering his parents and brother and then burning the family’s home to conceal

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New executive director gearing up for 49th Carolina BalloonFest

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Sam Parks’ interest in hot air ballooning took off in 1986 when he volunteered as the chase crew coordinator for the National Balloon Rally, which is now

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Morningside School Association annual reunion set for August 30-31

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Morningside School Alumni Association will hold its Annual Labor Day Weekend Reunion in Statesville on August 30-31. The reunion will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday,

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Cub Scout Pack #173 hosts Fishing Derby at Lake Norman State Park

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne, as one of its three summertime activities, recently held a Fishing Derby at the Lake Norman State Park for Pack

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Sheriff: Suspect faces new charges after being apprehended by ICSO ACE Team

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident who was on probation faces new drug charges following his arrest by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team. Sheriff

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CATS students turn in strong showing at SkillsUSA competition

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A dozen Career Academy and Technical School students competed in the SkillsUSA national competition and conference this summer after earning gold medals in state competitions. Ten of

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ICSO Teen Academy participants check out lake patrol, drone unit and more (Photos)

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the 9th annual Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy are getting an in depth look this summer at the important work ICSO personnel do throughout

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Troutman Planning Board recommends UDO changes related to traffic impact analyses

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday took a step toward giving the town more control in traffic impact analyses (TIAs) conducted for proposed residential and

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Blake named superintendent of Lake Norman State Park

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Colton Blake has been named the park superintendent of Lake Norman State Park. Blake succeeds Scott Avis, who was promoted to superintendent of the South

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Open house showcases plans for redeveloping two Brownfield areas in Statesville

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY STACIE LETT CAIN A steady stream of residents made their way from one picture board to another Monday night at the Statesville Civic Center to see what was

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Golden Leaf Foundation accepting applications for community-based grants

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Are you part of an organization, school, nonprofit, or local government in Iredell County? The Golden Leaf Community-Based Grant Initiative is designed to identify projects with the

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‘A journey worth every mile!’

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More than

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SPD Felony Arrests: June 21 – July 16

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 21 ♦ Kenneth Wayne Frieze II, 46, of Millsaps Road, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury

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Sheriff: ICSO investigating ATV accident that claimed life of 5-year-old child

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV crash that claimed the life of a 5-year-old child on Sunday afternoon. ICSO deputies and emergency responders were

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Birth Announcements: July 8-20

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 8 ♦ A girl, Olivia Camille Monroy Garcia, born to Carlos and Paulina Monroy of

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North Carolina among four states awarded $421 million to support environmental conservation efforts

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on Monday announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection

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