Special to IFN The intersection of S. Tradd Street and E. Front Street in Downtown Statesville has been temporarily closed due to an infrastructure issue caused by aging utility lines
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Special to IFN Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28. The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jacqueline Severt described her Ashe County neighborhood as total devastation after Hurricane Helene hit last fall. “The next morning, I stepped out onto my front porch to
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of work tools and fraudulent use of credit cards following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday night at the intersection of East Broad Street and Eastside Drive. The crash, which
Special to IFN Jeremiah Campbell has been promoted to operations manager for Iredell County Emergency Communications. Campbell has more than 20 years of dedicated service and extensive field experience to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that students across the state will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care
Special to IFN Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is launching a new community event on Saturday, March 29, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 12 noon until 6
Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect
Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Rankin announced the class of 2025 inductees on Tuesday. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for May 19
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday recommended that North Carolinians delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has added a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the SFD, the Statesville
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ James David Koontz, 49, of Radio Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled
Several awareness initiatives planned in coming weeks Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare employees from more than 20 offices gathered to support Yokefellow Ministry by holding a company-wide bowling tournament on March 22. Teams were put together by
Dear Members of the District Bar of the 32nd Judicial District: As you are aware, the office of judge in District Court District 32 has recently become vacant and it
Special to IFN The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville based on results of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Department directors gave detailed presentations of their fiscal year-to-date achievements, goals, and vision to Troutman Town Council in a day-long session on Thursday. Council members listened intently
IFN Staff A convicted felon faces weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found numerous firearms in his home after responding to a report of a breaking and entering
Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. The BBQ, which will be held at Station 1 (501 Ruritan
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Michael Conner Lamp Jr., 43, of Bethlehem Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2025 Spring Art Crawl showcased the work of more than 100 artists in dozens of businesses throughout Downtown Statesville. Photo Gallery
Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson recently attended the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court annual Winter Educational Conference in Raleigh. The conference was
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board awarded funding for 20 transportation projects across its planning area, approving $35,332,319 in federal discretionary grant program funds during
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has completed the recruitment of its inaugural class of internal medicine resident physicians. This talented class of seven residents will begin at Iredell Memorial
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd enjoyed exploring an array of artistic creations while enjoying live performances, music and food trucks on Saturday afternoon during the 2025 Mooresville Day Festival.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina launched a new website to welcome talented and dedicated people to apply to for work with state agencies. This website
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,
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its March meeting. The guest speakers were Tevin Carr and Capra Harris, “a dynamic duo” leading the charge at Insomniacs Inc.,
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) recently received a donation of a Ford Police Interceptor SUV from the Davidson Police Department. Attending on behalf of
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Herbert James Hubbard, 35, of Kimmon Road, Harmony, charged with assault or affray on a firefighter,
Special to IFN Many Mooresville resident would find it difficult to remember a time without subdivisions, asphalt and traffic congestion. That is not the case for the Templeton family, who
BY KARISSA MILLER The new and improved Jennings Park opened to rave reviews on Thursday afternoon. Two years after closing, the new 74-acre park shares only a name with the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary Beta Club members brought a little love to residents of Olin Village on Thursday afternoon. More than two dozen fourth- and fifth-graders visited the
Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has issued a local burn ban within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This