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Gov. Cooper to request $25.5 billion in federal funding for Helene recovery
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is leading a delegation of state and local leaders and officials to Washington, D.C., this week to present a request for $25.57
JMS Southeast, Statesville Process Instruments support Iredell Arts Council
Special to IFN JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process recently donated the proceeds from their November vending machine program, totaling $800, to the Iredell Arts Council. This donation is part
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns top safety grade from national watchdog organization
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an
Mooresville Board establishes itself as housing authority with limited authority
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to designate itself as a housing authority but with limited powers. The Mooresville Planning and Community Development
Special Olympics Iredell County recognizes athletes, supporters at annual banquet
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Special Olympics Iredell County held its Annual Donor Appreciation banquet at the Iredell County Agricultural Center on Monday evening. The event brought together Special Olympic athletes, their
Statesville Council approves economic development incentive for Betco Industries
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved an economic incentive for Betco Industries for the purchase of new machinery and equipment. The incentive, titled “Project Keepsake,” was
City of Statesville announces hiring of new city engineer
Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Tuesday announced the hiring of Matt Hubert as the city engineer. Hubert, a dedicated public service professional with over 20 years of
I-SS Career Technical Education Department showcases new 3D anatomy table
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education Department has acquired a new state-of-the-art 3D anatomy table. According to CTE Director Tim Woody, the touch-screen anatomy table offers an
Iredell Health System employees honored at 50 Shades of Pink Ball
Special to IFN The Divas Fighting Like Girls breast cancer support group recently held its biannual 50 Shades of Pink Ball at the Statesville Civic Center. Treva Miller, a breast
Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Shepherds VFD personnel respond to gas leak at Queens Landing (Photos)
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue and Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a gas leak at 1459 River Highway at Queens Landing late Monday morning.
Statesville Police Department announces hiring of new attorney
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department has hired Stephanie Adkins as the city’s first police attorney. Adkins brings a comprehensive legal background that will serve as an invaluable asset
Workplace injury and illness rate remains at historic low level in N.C.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — New data released Monday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show that the nonfatal workplace
Health Beat: How to pack a nutritious lunch that won’t bust your budget
Special to IFN The school year is officially in full swing, and you have probably seen the elaborate school lunches influencers are packing for their kids each morning. Are you
2024 Statesville Christmas Parade set for December 8
Special to IFN The 2024 Statesville Christmas Parade, presented by the 30th Masonic District of North Carolina, is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, in the heart of Downtown. The parade,
Eight North Carolinians presented state’s highest honor
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eight distinguished citizens were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper at a November 14 ceremony at the at
Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)
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,
ICSO Felony Arrests: November 8-15
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ Antonio Lopez Brown, 36, of Sally Road, Dunn, charged with assault inflicting serious injury
Santa Central returns to Statesville City Hall on November 25
Special to IFN Santa Central will return to Statesville City Hall for the upcoming holiday season! Starting November 25, Santa’s Magic Mailbox will once again be in the City Hall
Gov. Cooper urges General Assembly to prioritize funding for Western North Carolina recovery
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is urging Republican legislators to provide more funding for Western North Carolina recovery instead of spending millions of taxpayer dollars on private
Heart of Jazz raises more than $40,000 for Cardiac & Vascular Care Fund (Photos)
Special to IFN More than 200 attendees enjoyed the third annual Heart of Jazz fundraising event at the Statesville Civic Center Friday evening, raising a record $44,000 for Iredell Health
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
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
Troutman Council approves 256-home development near Flower House Loop
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a 256 single-family home development, located between Apple Hill Road and Falls Cove phase 7, on Thursday night. Town Planner Andrew Ventresca
Leadership Statesville seeking contributions for community service project
Special to IFN The 2024-2025 Leadership Statesville cohort is working to create a clean, safe, and calm outdoor sanctuary for residents of My Sister’s House, a shelter and resource center
Rescue Ranch to host several upcoming animal education events
Special to IFN As 2024 winds down, Rescue Ranch has several events planned for children and their families to learn about humane animal education: ♦ Exceptional Thursdays kicks off November