Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Jackie Elliott as program director for Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Elliott has more than 20 years of
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Special to IFN Mitchell Community College recently celebrated the dedication of the former Vocational Building on its Statesville Campus in honor of Dr. Ralph Bentley, a beloved community member and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale and issuance of approximately $123.9 million in general obligation and limited obligation bonds to finance
BY DEBBIE PAGE Several hundred revelers in their Scottish finery enjoyed celebrating Scottish heritage at the 5th annual Robert Burns Night, hosted by the Historic Sharpe House, on Saturday evening
Special to IFN Ashlie Reavis recently completed the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association’s Executive Assistants Institute. The program focuses on key areas such as laws, ethics, leadership, and the essential role executive
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to raise the rates for the district’s Before and After School Program (BASP) to keep up
Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 18 attorneys general on Tuesday challenged an executive order issued by President Trump that aims to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by
Special to IFN The N.C. Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released its annual report on fire fatalities for 2024, revealing concerning trends and stressing the need for
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 3 to 7 p.m., providing residents and visitors with a chance to taste remarkable
Special to IFN Lake Norman State Park is accepting applications for General Utility Workers, Fee Collectors, Lifeguards, and Park Techs. The positions range from three months to 11 months in
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club, a historic non-profit organization dedicated to community enrichment, is hosting “Love Your Valentine Bake Sale” with pick up available on Thursday, February 13,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase filed in January 2024. The N.C.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Monday. The program was a collaboration between the Town of
Project Crossroads Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, notice is hereby given that at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Statesville City Council on February 3, 2025, at 6:00
Project Nano Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, notice is hereby given that at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Statesville City Council on February 3, 2025 at 6:00
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving resolutions authorizing the sale and issuance of an $83.9 million general obligation bond and a $40
Rev. Dr. Patricia Gainer (right) speaks to the audience on Monday during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast. Also pictured are William Jones and Felina Harris. Speaker
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homelessness Collaborative members have been working overtime to get bed space, resources, and supplies to the community’s growing homeless population during the recent extreme cold temperatures
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 17 ♦ Ronald Philip Dulin, 56, of Daventry Place, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession of
Special to IFN The Extension Master Garden Volunteer Association of Iredell County is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior or current full-time (12 or more semester hours)
Special to IFN Around 13 million Americans become infected with the potentially cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) each year. Fortunately, the HPV vaccine can help protect you and your family. “It’s
BY KEVIN IMM The Stony Point Fire Department held its annual banquet at Station 1 on Ruritan Park Road on Saturday. The event is held to thank all of the
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,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students from various backgrounds participated in activities honoring the life’s work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Unity Center in Statesville on
BY DEBBIE PAGE The buzz around social districts has been building over the past several years across North Carolina, and the Town of Troutman is in the beginning stages of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 10 ♦ Jessica Marie Morse, 31, of Piedmont Point Drive, Mooresville, charged with uttering a forged
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
Special to IFN The National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions as a cold wave moves across the region on Sunday, plunging overnight temperatures into the teens through Thursday.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd came out to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Career Academy & Technical School in Troutman on Friday
Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024, achieving record milestones in nonprofit support and community giving. A total of $850,000 was awarded
Special to IFN Calling all adventurous young spirits! Iredell County 4-H is thrilled to be heading back to Millstone 4-H Camp from July 6-11. This unforgettable overnight experience is open
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Emilio Cabrera Benitez, born to Analy Benitez Perez of Harmony. ♦
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will hold its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in February. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Fred Rash will be able to have a cup of coffee on the front porch of his new home and know he is close to family if
Special to IFN Guided by the theme of “Dream Big, Act Bold,” Mitchell Community College hosted a Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16 in the spirit
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Statesville was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday for selling methamphetamine to undercover ATF agents while he was on federal