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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger announced Thursday that Sen. Vickie Sawyer will serve on several key committees for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium. Sawyer, a Republican who
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ Ja’Cory Dashawn Kirkland, 18, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and possession
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 1 ♦ A boy, Keomani Angel Gibbs, born to Kamya Gibbs of Statesville. JANUARY 2
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday declared a statewide state of emergency in advance of the impending winter storm. He is urging people across North Carolina
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3 percent in November, up 0.2 percent over October. Iredell has a labor force of 97,375 individuals, according
Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy crafts, the Ranch’s
Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire on Chandeleur Drive in Mooresville about 2:01 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units
Please take notice that I-CARE, Inc., 1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 [(704) 872-8141], intends to file a Community Services Block Grant application on January 24, 2025 with the N.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures drop across North Carolina, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents to take precautions to stay warm safely and avoid life-threatening hazards. Improper
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Sen. Vickie Sawyer was sworn in Wednesday for her fourth full term representing the residents of N.C. Senate District 37. Sawyer, a Republican, renewed her
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville on Tuesday to announce two major Community Development
Pictured (from left) are Cory Knight, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont; Keeley Ward, principal at Union Grove Elementary; Jason Humphrey, principal at Central Elementary;
Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church will host its 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on Friday, January 17, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the Parrish Hall. The public is invited
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators on Monday asked school board members for their approval to apply for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West Iredell High
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ten members of Gov. Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office on Monday, January 6. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed problems related to a recent horse auction at the Iredell County Fairgrounds during their agenda briefing on Monday. Town Manager Ron Wyatt
Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan was officially sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress to represent North Carolina’s Tenth District on Friday, January 3. During a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Register of Deeds Office has received an exemplary review following an audit of its software records management system. Columbus, Ohio-based Cott Systems recently notified
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network is excited to welcome Dr. Harlan Hicks to Iredell Internal Medicine. Hicks has over 25 years of experience in a variety of medical discourses
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites residents and visitors to come together to celebrate the life, legacy and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found narcotics in his vehicle following a traffic stop over the weekend.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL Outage Management System (OMS) Request for Proposals (RFP) for furnishing an Outage Management System (OMS) shall be received by the City of Statesville’s Public Power Department at
BY KEVIN IMM On Saturday, January 4, the Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at Firehouse 1 on Mocksville Highway. All members were thanked by Chief
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 21 ♦ John Charles Cronin, 36, of Louise Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
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 KARISSA MILLER Students at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, embarked on a special holiday journey before the holiday break. The children were excited have their golden tickets
Special to IFN Nonprofits interested in participating in the 2025 Love United Iredell initiative have until Thursday, January 9, to submit their applications. Love United Iredell, a month-long community fundraising
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Keri Alise Harwell, 34, of Skyline Drive, Sherrills Ford, 34, charged with possession of a
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
BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue held its annual awards dinner on January 3 at Station #1 on Charlotte Highway. All members were thanked for their service to the community, along
Special to IFN RALEIGH — On his final day in office, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced that the North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS) had an estimated market value of
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 17 ♦ A boy, Krew Harrison Barnes, born to Hayden Charles and Mallory Chapman Barnes
Special to IFN Mooresville High School Instructional Coach Erika Akelman recently completed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification process. The process combines 10 weeks of professional learning
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