Category: News & Features

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Monday that Sarah Hannah has been named the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Unit. Hannah brings over 15 years of

Special to FIN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to celebrate National Public Health Week during an interactive open house planned for April 9. Planned for 4 to

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

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Gary Lee Garber, 43, of Kammerer Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance

Special to IFN Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it

Special to IFN A group of fourth- and fifth-grade students attending the Mooresville Graded School District’s two intermediate schools experienced an extraordinary event on Wednesday, connecting live with NASA astronaut

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,

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Zachary Tylor Hartness, 29, of Sharon School Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 9

Purple Heart Homes and Patriot Military Family Foundation held a Mission Complete Ceremony at Scott Wilson’s new home in Statesville on Saturday BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Scott Wilson has finally found

BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School sophomore Isabella DiFiore has been selected to participate in the upcoming North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “It’s an honor to be selected,”

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd visited Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on Saturday as characters dressed in period costume presented The Defense of Fort Dobbs. Visitors learned about daily

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially returned to a D0 Drought Status, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 Drought Status means the area

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

Special to IFN EnergyUnited has announced the selection of its 2025 Junior Member Ambassadors, recognizing six outstanding students for their leadership, passion and commitment to serving their communities. Lily Citta

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security recently launched “Felix,” a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is asking the public to help identify a motorcyclist who passed a stopped school bus with its warning lights activated and the stop

IFN Staff It would be difficult to find an individual who has impacted more lives in more ways than United Way of Iredell County Executive Director Brett Eckerman. Eckerman was

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has several community events planned throughout March in observance of Women’s History Month. All of the events are free, but space is

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Brawley School’s Future City team recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national finals of the engineering. After winning a regional competition on

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass and woods fire on Beulah Road about 6 p.m. Wednesday. Stony Point, Monticello, Trinity fire

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds, South Iredell and Lake Norman fire departments were alerted to a structure fire on Cherrycrest Lane in Mooresville about 4:05

Special to IFN JMS Southeast has donated more than $800 to West Iredell Middle School to support the school’s Scholastic Book Fair Share the Fair program. This contribution will enable the

Special to IFN After 35 years of dedicated service in neurology, Dr. Catherine Weymann has announced her retirement from Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology. Weymann joined Piedmont HealthCare in early

Special to IFN EnergyUnited Board Directors Lisa Campbell Pullis and Jill Doss-Raines recently earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. An ever-changing business environment

IFN Staff A Statesville man has been charged with passing a stopped school bus and reckless driving to endanger following an investigation by the N.C. State Highway Patrol. James Allen

Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general on Tuesday urged Congress to act now to help stop organized retail crime. Organized

Special to IFN Darbee Lewis and Cherish Smith completed their Eagle Scout boards on February 17, an achievement attained by about 5 percent of the more than one million boys

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Public Safety Academy. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, this year’s academy promises

Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will host its fourth annual Read Across America Day drive-thru celebration on Friday, February 28. This free event will

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will host its third annual Creek Week on March 10-15 with events for all ages. The Town’s Stormwater Division is working with various

IFN Staff  A total of 28 suspects face charges as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Monday that 20

IFN Staff Trey Robertson, a veteran, small business owner, and farmer, has announced his plan to run for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election.

Special to IFN Stony Point Global Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, in the church fellowship hall. Funds raised from the

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will welcome Bright Star Touring Theatre for a series of free children’s theatre events this spring and summer. This project was supported

Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is making plans for the First Annual CARS FOR KIDS (Driving Out Child Abuse) event, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, coupled with