Special to IFN The South Iredell High School Class of 1969 held its 55th class reunion at Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill in Statesville on September 28. Pictured (first
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County remained 4.1 percent in August. Iredell has a workforce of 97,403. In August, a total of 3,973 individuals were classified
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Wednesday to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were
BY ERICA CRANE Girl Scout Troop #13179 recently went above and beyond in their mission to give back to the community, collecting $1,700 worth of hygiene products in just one
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to deny a request to rezone 500 acres off Scotts Creek Road, blocking plans for the controversial 900-unit Holland
Special to IFN Doosan Bobcat is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 31 at its Statesville manufacturing facility, located at 1293
FROM STAFF REPORTS As part of an ongoing initiative to reduce illegal narcotics in the community, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 individuals for selling drugs directly to an undercover
Special to IFN As respiratory illness season approaches, the Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from seasonal illnesses
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ A girl, Kyomi Mi’Luv Summers, born to Ke’Aira Luckey of Mooresville. SEPTEMBER 29
Special to IFN The North Iredell High School Class of 1969 recently held its 55th class reunion at Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill in Statesville. Members of the class
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a new policy that would allow staff members to administer life-saving Naloxone in district schools. Naloxone is a medicine
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with local balloon pilots to raise money for Spruce Pine on Monday evening. The event
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has added two Belgian Malinois to the Canine Unit. Deputy Moncus has a new partner, Canine Kash, and Deputy Ashley will be
BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel deployed to Newland, Banner Elk and the Crossnore area of Western North Carolina early Sunday morning to deliver supplies and assist
Special to IFN If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you know the toll it can take on a person’s physical and emotional abilities. While
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2024 Award winner by The Charlotte Magazine. This is the second consecutive year in which the cooperative has received this
Special to IFN M/I Homes of Charlotte has closed on the purchase of 123.5 acres off Rinehardt Road in Mooresville, which will be the site of its newest community. Cambrey
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man faces several criminal charges related to the assault of his ex-wife and their daughter following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
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
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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