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‘There’s no such thing as a lost cause’

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Tiffany Jenkins shares her recovery story at ‘Breaking the Stigma’ event BY DEBBIE PAGE Comedian, author, podcaster, and speaker Tiffany Jenkins has over 9 million followers across her social media

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Iredell-Statesville Schools retirees honored at annual celebration

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Jeff James, administrators and principals celebrated the service of 75 retirees recently during the 2024-2025 I-SS Retirement Celebration held at the

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Friends of Fort Dobbs hosts groundbreaking ceremony for visitor center (Photos)

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Friends of Fort Dobbs hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville on May 2. Officials from the N.C. Department of Natural

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Tickets now on sale for Statesville Dance’s 5th Annual Recital

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Tickets are now available for Statesville Dance’s 5th Annual Recital, which is set for May 17-18 at Mac Gray Auditorium. Show times are 2 p.m. and 6

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Third Creek Elementary teachers, staff pump of students with pre-EOG pep rally

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary teachers and staff held a pep rally Friday to help inspire students and reduce test anxiety as the dates for End-of-Grade exams approach. TCE

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Suspect faces felony assault, robbery charges following SPD investigation

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony assault and robbery charges in connection with in incident in which two people were severely injured on Old Charlotte Road earlier this week.

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Pine Lake Prep student sets four N.C. weightlifting records at national competition

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep freshman Mason Madji recently placed third overall in his division at the U.S. Junior Powerlifting Nationals and set four state records. Madji competed in

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County manager presents proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, outlining a spending plan that balances

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SPD investigating fatal collision on Davie Avenue

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning on Davie Avenue. Emergency personnel responded to a traffic incident involving a 2024

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City of Statesville breaks ground on $25.8 million waterline replacement project

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The City of Statesville held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, to officially kick off construction on a major waterline replacement project that will modernize the

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Viewpoint: Don’t let FOMO define the life you lead

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF CORBETT A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on

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SPD officer involved in collision while responding to scene of earlier crash

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday involving a Statesville Police Department officer who was responding to the scene of

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Iredell Arts Council bringing Afrobeat & art to Downtown Statesville on May 17

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 17, on Court Street in Downtown Statesville, offering an evening of live music, local

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council, town manager have created this mess

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: This could be one of the most contradictory statements one has ever heard. “Town Manager Ron Wyatt opened the session, saying that being frugal is key while

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Mooresville officials celebrate groundbreaking for $10 million Moor Park renovations

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project on Wednesday. Standing in front of the scoreboard, town commissioners reflected on the

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SPD investigating crash in which motorcyclist was seriously injured

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is actively investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, about 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard

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Residents raise concerns about proposed data center, ask Mooresville commissioners to delay vote on rezoning request

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Before their meeting was officially called to order on Monday, Mooresville town commissioners had already heard an earful about an issue that wasn’t even on the

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Troutman Council to consider moratorium on residential development at Thursday’s meeting

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are finalizing a resolution for a residential development moratorium scheduled to be presented to the Town Council

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I-SS board reviews Career Technical Education progress, future plans

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education local plan. “We believe every moment counts … every

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North Carolina ranks among 10 best states for economy, growth

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best

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Safe Kids hosting free Good Neighbor Car Seat Checkup on May 8

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Safe Kids and State Farm have joined forces to launch the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, dedicated to increasing access to child passenger safety education and

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Sheriff: Suspects in early morning break-in apprehended near Troutman

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two suspects in an early morning break-in in southern Iredell County were apprehended on Tuesday by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

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Proposed budget maintains City of Statesville’s tax rate, calls for increases in water and sewer rates

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan calls for maintaining

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Fallen officers honored at 40th Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy honored North Carolina’s fallen officers and their families at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in

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DACI members observe Alcohol Awareness Month, share upcoming partner events

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein shared alcohol use statistics with coalition members at the April meeting. Research indicates

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Harmony VFD raises money to equip ladder truck with power tools

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken and Pork BBQ fundraiser at the fire house at 3351 Harmony Highway on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers cooked more than

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Full Bloom Film Festival returning to Downtown Statesville in September

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Planning is underway for the 10th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival, which will return to Downtown Statesville on September 11-13. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) continues

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EnergyUnited now accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is calling on educators to submit their “Bright Idea” for a chance to bring their dream classroom project to life. The local electric cooperative is awarding

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ICSO deputies searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with early morning break-in

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with a residential break-in that occurred early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a 911

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Three new queens crowned at 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant (Photo Gallery)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Three new queens were crowned on Saturday evening during the 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville. Held at Shearer Hall on the

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

Posted on May 5, 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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The Christian Mission opens new facility dedicated to breaking cycle of poverty (Photos)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Poverty profoundly affects local families. Fourteen percent of North Carolina residents live below the federal poverty line. Forty-one percent of students in Mooresville Graded School District qualify

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Legislative Update: Searching for solutions at the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

  BY REP. TODD CARVER This week’s article isn’t about a particular piece of legislation but an issue which confronts many people in North Carolina. The Division of Motor Vehicles

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Clendenin serves on Independent Jewelers Organization review board

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Kim Gregory Clendenin from R. Gregory Jewelers in Statesville was one of just five Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) retail members invited to serve on a distinguished review

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

Posted on May 4, 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: April 22 – May 1

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Donald Wayne Church Jr., 36, of Mock Mill Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation.

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