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 (ITSE) Certification process. The process combines 10 weeks of professional learning

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 Crosby Scholars will kick off its 10th year of supporting higher education opportunities for Iredell County students with Game On: A Family Game Night on Saturday, January

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in Western North Carolina, including accelerating temporary housing and the

Special to IFN Kamya Gibbs rang in the new year with the birth of her first child, Keomani Gibbs. The precious baby boy arrived at 7:41 p.m. on January 1,

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on two misdemeanor charges. Officer Anthony Jerome Irving was arrested on December 30,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Maurice “Mo” Green was sworn in as North Carolina’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction on Tuesday in Jamestown. “After more than 20 years of working

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political committees increases by $400 per election, from $6,400 to $6,800, effective January 1. No individual or

Special to IFN Josh Stein took the oath of office in the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday to become North Carolina’s 76th governor.

BY SHAYNA ROUSON This year marks 64 years of support for the Lonely Children’s Fund Drive. This fund and effort, which began in 1960, allows the children in foster care

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced that he has commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row in North Carolina, including a convicted killer

FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces a slew of criminal charges after being arrested at his home by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

FROM STAFF REPORTS Here are some of our most-read stories of 2024: ♦SPD investigating double homicide-suicide in Larkin community ♦ A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain use

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway seized several vehicles and filed charges against five adults and one juvenile after responding to reports of careless and reckless driving near Mooresville

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Film productions across North Carolina generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending in 2024. This year is the second highest year-end total since

Special to IFN Iredell County residents who report for jury duty are now receiving payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks. This continues the effort of the

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently participated in the second National Day of Service, a day in which all GFWC clubs work in service to highlight an area

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Rowan County man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $15,000 worth of property from a storage unit in the Mooresville

Special to IFN RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 2,000 free radon test kits available beginning

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol has released the name of a man who was fatally injured Sunday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle. Matthew Ronald

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 20 ♦ Barry Thomas Moose Jr., 45, of Old Miller Road, Statesville, charged with three counts

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting with a potluck meal and special guest entertainer Diana Fox (*aka “Miss Eufola”), a mature Southern lady with

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

Special to IFN The Insomniacs and N-Spire Band will perform on Tuesday, December 31, at the Statesville Civic Center’s New Year’s Eve & 25th Anniversary Celebration. The doors open at

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 City of Statesville offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in recognition of New Year’s Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center and Bentley Community

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Stony Point, Trinity, Hiddenite, Central, and Harmony fire departments, along with Iredell County EMS and Iredell County Rescue Squad, responded to a structure fire on

Special to IFN Thirty Nursing Fundamentals students participated in the Annual Pinning Ceremony in the CATS Conference Center on Thursday, December 19. CATS Principal Larry E. Rogers welcomed all attendees,

Special to IFN As 2024 winds down, the United Way of Iredell County is expressing its gratitude to the thousands of individuals across the county who have participated in workplace

Friends and co-workers mourn the loss of long-time library employee Lisa McBroom BY BRANDY TEMPLETON For nearly five decades, Lisa McBroom’s name was synonymous with the Iredell County Public Library.

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a grocery store after receiving a report of possible drug activity. Sheriff Darren

Special to IFN Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores are not

Special to IFN Home Instead recently completed its successful annual Be A Santa To A Senior program, which has provided over 1,500 heartfelt gifts to seniors in nursing homes and

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE One year after being crowned Miss Statesville’s Teen, Kamryn Hollowell is headed to Florida for the America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant. Hollowell was named Miss

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 8 ♦ Tyler Lewis Reid, 40, of Woodland Road, Statesville, charged with larceny. DECEMBER 9 ♦ William

Special to IFN Calling all sleuths and thrill-seekers! At 6 p.m. on January 24-25, ticket holders will gather at the Lucas Mansion for an unforgettable evening of intrigue at the

Special to IFN William Francis Johnson was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony on Saturday, December 21, at the Troop 609 Scout hut on Davie Avenue. The

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others. All of the clemency

BY AMBER RICHARDS This time of year is special to share with our families and to make memories. The foster children that we work with at the Iredell County Department

BY KARISSA MILLER The Christmas holiday season can be overwhelming for some children in the foster care system — creating anxiety and stress related to past trauma. “I used to

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Donations totaling $15.5 million to the NC Disaster Relief Fund are going to the North Carolina Community Foundation to help with Hurricane Helene long-term recovery

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders on Monday, arguing in court documents that the N.C. General Assembly’s recent changes to the

Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services has received a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Iredell County. Iredell

By Julie Higgie The 2024 Giving Tree Village in Davidson cast a spotlight on Bridge of Hearts. The Iredell County nonprofit received $2,087 for placing second overall in the contest.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 13 ♦ Bethany Janine Gibson, 32, of W. Dallas Road, Stanley, charged with possession of a

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 Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Stormi Quinn Singleton, born to Josh Singleton and Sabrina Styers of