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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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Sheriff: Suspects charged with shooting fireworks at occupied home

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell

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Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.

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Iredell County EMS enhances pediatric care with new Carter Kits

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies

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Legislative Update: Lawmakers take action to prohibit student cell phone use in schools during instructional time

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly took a break last week for the July 4th holiday so no new legislation was passed. That doesn’t mean that nothing took

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Mooresville Arts announces opening of two new exhibits at The Depot

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, July 11 Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits, “The Art of Fiber Exhibit” and “Pop Culture,

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Election Watch: Morgan files to run for mayor, pledges to create a better Statesville for all residents

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better

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Election Watch: Harris files for Troutman Council election, two years after losing seat by one vote

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Losing by a single vote in the 2023 Troutman Town Council election still stings George Harris. On Monday, Harris filed to run again in the 2025 election,

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Election Watch: Filing for 2025 municipal elections begins in Iredell County

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Sixteen candidates filed to run in the 2025 municipal elections in Iredell County on Monday, the first day of candidate filing. Half of the candidates who filed are

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexual exploitation of minor, solicitation of a child by computer

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County man was arrested on July 3 when members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and Durham Police Department detectives executed a

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Shepherds firefighters extinguish house fire off Resource Drive (Photos)

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire Rescue personnel, along with Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire on Resource Drive about 12:20 p.m.

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Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of ‘Woodstock’ on July 8

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival will host a special screening of the iconic documentary “Woodstock” on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Iredell Arts Council.

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BBB Report: Stolen data, impostors and fake services harm businesses

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

                                                           

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Statesville Fourth Creek Rotary Club holds End of Year Celebration

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Fourth Creek Rotary recently held its End of Year Celebration.

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JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments support United Way of Iredell County

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to community support, JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. have made a generous donation of $2,260.79 to the United Way of

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Iredell County’s unemployment rate jumped to 3.4 percent in May

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent in May, jumping from 3.1 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County

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ICSO Felony Arrests: June 26-July 3

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 26 ♦ Quientin Rayshaun Joyner, 29, of E. Front Street, Statesville, charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics.

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Election Watch: Filing for 2025 municipal races, MGSD Board of Education begins Monday

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Filing for the 2025 municipal elections and the Mooresville Graded School Elections begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7, and ends at 12 noon on Friday,

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Sheriff: Nineteen suspects face felony drug charges as a result of targeted ICSO operation

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of 19 individuals who face charges as a result of ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illegal narcotics in

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

Posted on July 5, 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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MPD Felony Arrests: June 16-30

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Malcolm James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with felony speeding to elude arrest.

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Iredell County Public Library awarded $15,525 grant to support culinary literacy

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has been awarded a $15,525 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the State Library of North Carolina. This funding will be

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Photo Gallery: 26th Annual Baymount Fourth of July Parade

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY COOPER HALL Residents of the Baymount community gathered on Friday morning for the 26th Annual Fourth of July Parade. Golf carts, motorcycles, bikes and more drove past viewers along

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Hudson announces he will not run for another term on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Statesville City Councilman Joe Hudson announced this week that he would not seek another term in November. “After prayer and consideration, I have decided I will not seek

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Duke Health Spine and Pain Management Mooresville welcomes Laguerre and Walters

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Duke Health Spine and Pain Management Mooresville welcomes Dr. Patrick J. Laguerre and Physician Assistant Thienkim “Kim” Walters. Laguerre is a board-certified interventional pain physician who specializes

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 4)

Posted on July 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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ICSO deputy honored by N.C. Juvenile Officers Association

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Travis Lewis has been honored as the Lieutenant Williams Officer of the Year by the N.C. Juvenile Officers Association. This recognition highlights

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Local children’s author to hold special story time at Iredell County Public Library on July 8

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Children’s book author Reitha Z. Morrison will hold a special story time at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on Tuesday, July 8. Registration for the

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Viewpoint: Understanding the power of eye contact

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT The May/June 2004 issue of Psychology Today offers a great story on the power of eye contact. It reads like this: “Bill and Hillary Clinton often tell the story

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USDA announces eligibility requirements for free and reduced price meals for 2025-2026 school year

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025-2026 federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina’s schools. The Federally-assisted

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Three new Statesville Police Department officers sworn in

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Three new Statesville Police Department officers were sworn in Tuesday morning during a ceremony in City Hall. Mayor Costi Kutteh administered the oath of office and was

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Randy Marion Subaru supports cancer patients at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Randy Marion Subaru, Subaru of America, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are spreading love, hope and warmth to patients with cancer and their families in

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Field of Flags rises at Lowe’s YMCA to kick off Independence Day festivities in Mooresville (Photo Gallery)

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE A light drizzle did not dampen the high spirits of about 100 Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers who mounted 500 flags on rebar and

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Harmony man charged with ATV following ICSO investigation

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle from a residence in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the

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Christian named executive director of Iredell County Crosby Scholars

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars announced Wednesday that Jennifer Christian has been promoted to executive director of the nonprofit, effective July 1. She succeeds Suzanne Wegmiller, who recently

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New auto insurance provisions now in effect in N.C.

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies that took effect on Tuesday. The changes, which are

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