Special to IFN RALEIGH — Air search and rescue teams flew 48 additional missions on Saturday, locating 39 survivors stranded in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ Tahim DaQuan Hunte-Dixon, 31, of Crestdale Drive, Charlotte, charged with speeding to elude arrest, misdemeanor
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Homeless Coalition is continuing its work in the community and preparing for the cold weather and the upcoming holiday season. Those in need of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 23 ♦ Antonio Ivan Aguilar-Jimenez, 25, of Bayneswoods Lane, Indian Land, S.C., charged with breaking or
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National Guard
Special to IFN Friday, September 13, turned out to be lucky for the winners of the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo sponsored by Bobcat. It was slightly damp, but spirits
Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department personnel continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team
BY DEBBIE PAGE The rain had barely stopped last Saturday when Troutman Ruritan Club member Nick Jaroszynski asked members on the club’s group chat if they were interested in doing
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mooresville, Troutman, Mount Mourne, Lake Norman, South Iredell, Davidson, and Denver fire fighters and the Sherrills Fords fire boat,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell Health System held its inaugural Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville YMCA on Saturday. The event attracted around 430 runners and walkers of
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BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council is considering several options for increasing funding for the daily operations and renovations for the Statesville Civic Center. Among the options available
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 5, in North Carolina must register to vote by 5 p.m.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Megan Doss Band took the stage in Downtown Statesville for the final concert of the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 season. Photo Gallery
Special to IFN As families in Western North Carolina struggle with the lack of so many necessities due to Hurricane Helene, the Statesville Longest Table planning committee and event sponsors
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department has canceled the 2024 Afternoon Out Event scheduled for October 13 because so many individuals and resources involved in the event meeting critical
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ event inspires students to overcome life’s challenges BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students, parents, and others participated in the Field of Faith event Tuesday
Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on September 6. “For many years, Iredell Health
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man and a juvenile face a felony breaking and entering charge in connection with a residential burglary near Troutman. On September 23, Iredell County Sheriff’s
Special to IFN Organizers of the Mooresville Longest Table gathering scheduled for Sunday, October 6, have announced plans to redirect the food intended for the event to communities in Western
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Clayton man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle as a result of the combined efforts of Iredell County Sheriff’s
Special to IFN The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will conclude on Friday, October 4, with a performance by the Megan Doss Band. Based in the N.C.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Arts Council Executive Director John Koppelmeyer has announced his retirement, effective November 30. He notified the Board during its meeting on September 17. Koppelmeyer, who was
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the local hot air balloon pilot community are working to raise funds for Spruce Pine
Special to IFN RALEIGH — President Biden on Wednesday approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western
Special to IFN RALEIGH — All North Carolina State Parks west of Interstate 77, including Lake Norman State Park, are closed through at least October 31. These parks include Chimney
UPDATE: The ICSO reported on October 3 that Paris McKoy had been located. Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating Paris Imiyah McKoy,
Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews completed restoration efforts to all members affected by Tropical Storm Helene on Monday. The storm caused widespread damage and power outages across the cooperative’s service
Special to IFN Performing Arts Live Iredell will present Jamee Paul and Leif Shires in their acclaimed show “Bonded,” which features unforgteable music from the iconic James Bond movies, on
Special to IFN The Fall 2024 semester is off to a successful start with Mitchell Community College seeing significant growth with over 4,000 students enrolled in curriculum classes, contributing to
City of Statesville ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES Sealed bid for the purchase of 14.4 kV Voltage Regulators with Voltage Regulator Controller will be sent out on October 11, 2024, and will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 6 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 30, of no fixed address, charged with common law robbery. SEPTEMBER 7
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief has been in full swing at Hangar 3 at the Statesville Regional Airport. Staffed with volunteers doing everything from directing traffic in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from catastrophic damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. “There