FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members appear to be moving toward asking district employees to evaluate the board’s performance through an anonymous survey. During a discussion about
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House will host an Appalachian BBQ in honor of Tom Dooley on Saturday, July 27. The barbecue & bluegrass event will feature a performance
Special to IFN Family Nurse Practitioner Landon Marshall has joined the medical practice at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. In addition to more than two years of experience as a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 3 ♦ Duane Allen Shelton, 55, of Shenandoah Loop, Troutman, charged with five counts of indecent
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools has taken a multi-faceted approach to identifying students who are considering taking their own life and making sure they have access to mental health services.
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request on Tuesday to award a contract for the design of phase I of the Iredell
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Foundation of Hope Ministries hosted its third annual Community Day on Saturday at The Boys & Girls Club of The Piedmont. Local nonprofits, churches, medical providers, advocates,
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Special to IFN Imagine the collective talents and efforts of Iredell County service groups, united in their mission to make a high-impact difference, taking on the needs of one local
Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures remain high, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to enjoy recreational waters safely and be aware of possible
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 Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will highlight the resilience of Native American culture with a visit by a group of educators known as the Atsila Anotasgi or
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the man who died after a crash on Interstate 77 on Thursday following a high-speed chase. Dashawn Samuels, 20, of
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Inc. is applying for United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service Housing Preservation Grant (USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2024) to complete repairs on qualifying owner-occupied homes
Special to IFN Statesville High grad and indie filmmaker Glenn Roberson’s new feature-length film, “When First We Practice to Deceive,” is now available on a half-dozen streaming services, including Tubi,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — CNBC has named North Carolina the second best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row in recognition
Special to IFN Shepherds Fire Rescue, rooted in the community since its inception in 1961 under the auspices of the Lions Club, reached a significant milestone with the completion of
Special to IFN The Mooresville Youth Council (MYC) is excited to announce the election of the fourth Dog Mayor of Mooresville. Reya’s term as the new Dog Mayor began during
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office on Wednesday convened a meeting of the Western District’s Environmental Justice & Environmental Crimes Working Group, reaffirming its commitment to advancing
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education wrapped up its 2023-24 budget year and passed an interim budget for 2024-2025 in two special meetings. Board members
Special to IFN Iredell Community Outreach Association is asking the community to help the nonprofit rebound after its retail shop was broken into twice in a five-week period. On June
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Josh Mitchell endured a long, hard struggle before finally finding a dry, safe place to rest his head at night. Kaylionna, his wife of 15 years, passed
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal narcotics in their vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
Special to IFN The annual sales of big-name retailers often take place in July. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday recognized the Constitution Party of North Carolina as an official political party in the state. Recognition of this
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 26 ♦ A girl, Olivia Chavez Betancourt, born to J Isabel and Margarita Chavez of
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council opened its agenda briefing on Monday by praising the Parks and Recreation Department and other town staff for their work during the recent
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its June meeting at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue. At the meeting, State President Karen Throckmorton helped to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Construction of the new Critical Care Unit at Iredell Memorial Hospital is now completed and on track to open in mid-July. The 16 new state-of-the-art CCU rooms,
Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, as declared by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent update to
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville celebrated the end of the Rotary year on Thursday, June 27. Deb Corbett, the district governor for District 7680, was the
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will bring the inspiring story of an American hero to the stage for four days in July when it presents “Ben Davis —
Special to IFN Get ready for a smokin’ good time and experience Mooresville like never before at the second annual Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival presented by deBotech. The event
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans, a new kind of NC Medicaid Managed