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I-SS unveils design for Parkertown Elementary School

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The community got its first look at the updated design for the new Parkertown Elementary School, which has a construction budget of $52 million, during Monday night’s

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Statesville Council approves rezoning for proposed townhome development off Jane Sowers Road

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a townhome development planned for James Farm Road at Jane Sowers Road.

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Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville announces new board of directors

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN After another year of service locally and internationally, the Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville has selected the new board of directors for its club. Mindy

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Viewpoint: North Carolina returns to top of national business rankings, but there’s still work to do

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER  Just a few words to make sure everyone saw that North Carolina was once again ranked as the best place to do business in America by

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Application window now open for 2025 Fall Fine Art Crawl in Statesville

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all creatives to participate in the Fall Fine Art Crawl on Saturday, September 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. The popular

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Statesville Fire Department deploying new Community Risk Reduction Vehicle to promote fire safety

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has unveiled its newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching asset that will help bring life-saving safety education directly to

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Sheriff: Registered sex offender faces new charges after being found in abandoned home

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A registered sex offender who is on probation for a federal narcotics distribution conviction faces new charges after being found in an abandoned home on Brawley School Road

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N.C. attorney general sues to collect $165 million in federal funding withheld by U.S. Department of Education

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and attorneys general from 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for public education. North Carolina

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Election Watch: Pressly announces bid for at-large seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Citing a need for a new generation of leaders who will develop and implement public policy for the benefit of Statesville families, James Pressly has filed to

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Ripple Fiber acquires BridgeNET Fiber, plans expansion in Statesville market

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, has acquired BridgeNET Fiber and plans to expand the network throughout Statesville, where the provider is headquartered.

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FeedNC awarded grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students

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SPD Felony Arrests: July 1-6

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Dionte Tyvon Tillman, 29, of White Apple Way, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury by

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N.C. auditors: DHHS kept Medicaid providers on program despite license limitations, suspensions

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from

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Rock the Park x Festival of Food Trucks Mashup event to feature 38 Special

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of

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I-CARE summer work program provides students with job training, life skills

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman

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Troutman Council delays decision on proposed wastewater treatment agreement with Statesville

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on

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ICSO Felony Arrests: July 2-10

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Anthony David Salkill, 50, of Sigmon Road, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining a

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Election Watch: A rundown of who has filed so far in 2025 municipal, MGSD Board elections

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only

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Dog rescued from overturned pickup truck in retaining pond at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Photos)

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its

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Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announces plan to lease space to Success Institute Charter School

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital announces appointment of new chief medical officer

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.  A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings

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SPD Felony Arrests: June 23-30

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 11)

Posted on July 11, 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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Lane closures scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville as work begins on new bridge

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with

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Election Watch: City of Statesville reminds candidates, supporters of campaign sign regulations

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the

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Birth Announcements: June 6 – July 3

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl,  Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE

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North Carolina named No. 1 state for business by CNBC

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that

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Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council 

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,

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Election Watch: Madison Pfeufer announces candidacy for Ward 2 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise

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Lake Norman athletes qualify for USA Volleyball Beach National Championship

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially

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Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city

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Sheriff: Body of missing teen found in Lake Norman

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto

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Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in

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Mooresville commissioners approve financing plan for construction of new Moor Park

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as

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Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person

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Election Watch: Nicholson announces candidacy for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who

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