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Mental health therapy now available at Family Care Center of Taylorsville

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Maggie Taylor, LCSW, is now serving Taylorsville and surrounding areas at Iredell Family Care Center of Taylorsville, bringing critical mental health resources to the area. Taylor earned her

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Photo Gallery: Race for the Heart

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Eastwood Homes hosts charity event for The HEARTest Yard BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the Eastwood Homes fundraiser for former Carolina Panthers great Greg Olsen’s foundation had fun racing on

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‘We’ve got to be ready to handle it’

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Emergency responders participate in mass casualty drill at North Iredell Middle School STORY BY DONNA SWICEGOOD PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM The back parking lot at North Iredell Middle School was

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SPD Felony Arrests: September 2-10

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 2 ♦ Desteni Akira Fisher, 38, of Murray Hill Road, Charlotte, charged with breaking or entering to terrorize

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N.C. Chief Justice Newby announces formation of Pretrial Release Task Force

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby on Thursday announced the formation of a Pretrial Release Task Force. The task force will conduct a comprehensive statewide

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Allison: ‘This hateful stunt was meant to silence us’

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Statesville City Councilwoman Doris Allison said she will not be intimidated by what her campaign called “a brazen act of intimidation and hatred directed at Councilwoman Allison and

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 19)

Posted on September 19, 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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Punctured gas line shuts down Charlotte Highway in Mooresville (Photos)

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire-Rescue responded to a report of a natural gas line struck by contractors at 2243 Charlotte Highway about 8:42 a.m. Friday.

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Gov. Stein urges bipartisan solutions on public safety, teacher pay, and health care 

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein is urging the N.C. General Assembly to pass a budget that makes investments in public safety, raises pay for teachers and state

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Sheriff: Man faces felony drug charges after being stopped at ICSO traffic checkpoint

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed an open container of alcohol in his vehicle at a traffic checkpoint.

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Election Watch: Iredell Republican Patriot Men announces endorsements in Statesville municipal races

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell Republican Patriot Men on Thursday announced that it had endorsed three candidates for this fall’s Statesville municipal election. The group is backing Brian Summers for mayor, Trey

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Sheriff Campbell: Crime stats illustrate ‘safer neighborhoods, fewer victims, and a community standing united with its Sheriff’s Office’

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Crime has dropped by 56.7 percent in Iredell County since 2014, according to a crime analysis report prepared by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. The Iredell County

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N.C. Parole Commission settles Abrams lawsuit, agrees to reforms for offenders sentenced as minors in N.C.

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) has reached a settlement with the N.C. Parole Commission that will lead to changes in how the commission conducts parole reviews

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Statesville High students enjoy annual Appreciation Day (Photos)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville High School students had the opportunity to participate in the annual Student Appreciation Day on Friday. Members of the community worked together to organize the student-centered

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East Iredell Middle School brings Constitutional Convention to life (Photos)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools observed Constitution Day on Wednesday with many community members presenting or assisting teachers in activities to deepen students’ understanding of the U.S. Constitution. At East

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SPD, FBI investigating after Statesville resident finds doll hanging near city councilwoman’s campaign sign

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department and the FBI are investigating a potential hate crime after a doll was discovered hanging from a street sign in close proximity to a

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Statesville FC announces hiring of head coach

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville FC announced Wednesday that veteran college coach Nick Brown has been hired to coach the expansion club, which will begin play in the National Premier Soccer League

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I-SS announces appointment of new principals for North Iredell High, Troutman Middle

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that Jerrica Scott has been named the principal at Troutman Middle School, and Derrick Wishon has been named the principal at North Iredell

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Gov. Stein requests $13.5 billion in new federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses,

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Iredell-Statesville Schools honors Teachers of the Year for 2025-2026

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s teachers of the year during the board’s September meeting. “These individuals have gone above and beyond in their

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West Iredell VFD conducts live burn training on donated home (Photos)

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training in a structure that was donated by the property owner for that purpose on Monday. Personnel

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Mooresville commissioners approves 108 single-family home development off Oakridge Farm Highway

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Courtyard at Brumley Farms development. The project, which is located on nearly 55 acres at

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Snyder named Iredell County Veteran Services director

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Brittany Snyder has been named director for Iredell County Veteran Services. As director, she will oversee benefits coordination, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to support the county’s

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I-SS Board continues work on policy to restrict use of cell phones and other electronic devices

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education continued its discussion Monday night about implementing a policy to restrict student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during

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After approving rezoning request, Statesville Council to consider annexing property for data center on October 6

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The objections of more than 30 people — the vast majority of whom are not city residents — did little to convince the Statesville City Council that

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Buchmann posts third victory of 2025 at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Lake Norman

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 8 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League

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Mount Mitchell State Park reopens nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated region

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN BURNSVILLE — Mount Mitchell State Park opened on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Helene. The reopening is in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway’s reopening from

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Downtown Harmonies Music Festival, Fall Fine Art Crawl set for Saturday

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Downtown Statesville will host two of its signature events — the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival and the Fall Art Crawl– on Saturday, September 20. The Downtown Harmonies

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Kline named chief executive officer of FeedNC

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Angela M. Kline has been hired as the chief executive officer of FeedNC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to serving neighbors

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Breaking News: Statesville Council unanimously approves rezoning request for massive data center

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to approve a rezoning request for a huge data center proposed for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. The

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Josh’s Farmers Market purchases land for permanent home on Lowe’s YMCA campus

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a

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Firefighters battle blaze, explosions at scene of fire on Pecos Lane

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel, with members of the Catawba, West Iredell and Monticello fire departments, were alerted to conflicting reports of a person on fire, a structure

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Health Beat: What to expect at a Wellness Check

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN A 2025 survey shows that an astonishing 90% of Americans have delayed seeking preventive medical care at some point. This could be due to logistics, finances, or

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MPD Felony Arrests: August 16-31

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 17 ♦ Jamal Jean Frantzsisc Leger, 20, of Avalon Reserve Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to

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Legislative Update: The case for criminal justice reform

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate President Phil Berger held a joint press conference last week to discuss how the deadly stabbing on the

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View from the Hudson: A slick story about Southern okra

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by, and I waved, reeling from surprise and consternation, having just learned that a good Southern friend of

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