BY MIKE FUHRMAN Greg Biffle was looking forward to relaxing in the Bahamas for a week in late September when the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through Western North Carolina,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Kire D’Angelo McNeil, 28, of Vincent Place, Mooresville, charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury,

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 events featured below are just some of our highlighted events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for programs that

BY DEBBIE PAGE Zootastic Park’s “Wonderland of Lights” display, a Troutman-area tradition, is back for its 16th season. New this year is the optional Safari Drive-Thru Trail, featuring over 500

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Rosemary Eulagene Rosenbalm, born to Lyla Inscoe and Leeroy Rosenbalm of

Special to IFN GG’s Art Frames Gifts will host a book-signing event for retired WBTV news reporter David Whisenant on Saturday, December 7.  Whisenant will be signing copies of his

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

BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Starr was honored at the department’s recent annual meeting for completing his five-year term as chief and for his 35 years

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Trinity, Ebenezer and Monticello volunteer fire departments, along with Iredell County EMS and Rescue Squad, responded to a structure fire off Harriet Lane near Statesville

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is collecting new toys for the Statesville Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday, December

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites everyone to experience the magic of the holiday season at “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on from 5 to 9 p.m. on

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Cool Springs, Statesville and Ebenezer fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire on Brookview Road about 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday.  Firefighters encountered

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects  face felony charges in connection with the theft of aluminum wire from a Duke Energy substation following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As North Carolinians prepare to gather with friends and family during the holiday season, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommends following food safety

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 general election in North Carolina, ensuring the ballots of more than

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade featured first responders, a variety of floats, marching bands, dance and tumbling troupes, an assortment of vehicles, and appearances by the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion on

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for vehicle registration violations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Special to IFN The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes the holiday season with a Victorian Open House at the historic Lucas Mansion on Thursday, December 5. The theme of

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Academy of Dance & Fine Arts kicked off the holiday season with its annual Nutcracker Tea on Sunday afternoon. More than 400 people attended two teas

Special to IFN The DENSO North America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading automotive supplier, has awarded Mitchell Community College a $100,000 grant for equipment purchases to support the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from adults 60 and older or people with

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and

Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged 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,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Ralph Leonard Conley Jr., 44, of Margaret Drive, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting serious

Special to IFN Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is on the rise in Western North Carolina counties, including Iredell. The Iredell County Health Department has urged the

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Charisma Suzanne Caldwell, 20, of W. Edison Drive, Statesville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦

BY GEORGELLEN BROWN We are in the season of Thanksgiving. During this time of year, we look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. Some may be thankful

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte woman faces several charges in connection with a domestic violence incident in which a firearm was discharged several times, according to the Mooresville Police Department.

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes to facility hours and garbage