Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 7 ♦ A boy, River Lane Jones, born to Lane and Brittany Jones of Taylorsville.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for
Special to IFN RALEIGH — School boards from at least 10 North Carolina public school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by Troutman police officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Abraham Roman, 25, in a news
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Police Department Cpl. Casey Hoover was honored by the City of Statesville on Monday for his service to the community and for his heroism in the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the N.C. Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to
Special to IFN Cornerstone Christian Academy Executive Director Renee Griffith has been invited to participate in the American Federation for Children’s School Leader Fellowship (SLF). This fellowship is an invitation-only
Special to IFN In healthcare, it’s not unusual for a patient’s clothing to be destroyed from trauma or emergency procedures. This often results in patients to be sent home in
Special to IFN The next Performance Coffee Poetry Event and Open Mic is scheduled for September 14. The event, which is scheduled for 12 noon to 2 p.m., will feature poet
BY KARISSA MILLER Stefanie Duck will always remember her son, Timothy “TJ” Cothron Jr., as hard working, kind and compassionate. “He never met a stranger. He was always willing to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 9 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 35, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of possession
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 RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) Secretary Ronald Penny announced this week that North Carolina will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 3.7 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is accepting applications for a new leader for Emergency Medical Services following the recent termination of Director Blair Richey. Richey, who was placed on non-disciplinary
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 When cardiac issues strike, it’s comforting to know there is a cardiac rehab facility right in your backyard. Rick Carney was born with a bicuspid aortic valve
Special to IFN Iredell County drivers will soon have a smoother ride on approximately 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County thanks to a $21.4 million contract awarded by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces several charges after being apprehended by Mooresville Police Department officers following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase on Friday afternoon. The MPD announced
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at Kay Jewelers, located at 187 Turnersburg Highway, about 12:25 p.m. on Friday. Officers arrived
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Friday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. “For more
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members have approved the district’s $3.9 million Title I plan for the 2024-2025 school year. Title I funds provide financial aid to schools
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 A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Patrice Antionette Torrence, 41, of East
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Thelma Keever was the center of attention at Monticello Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Over the course of two hours, more than 100 people who cherish Thelma
Special to IFN The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen a license plate agency in Mooresville on Tuesday, August 20. The office closed on February 14 after the previous
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education heard a lengthy opening of school report from administrative during at its first meeting of the new school year
Special to IFN ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was first
Special to IFN Iredell Health System is proud to welcome Jonathan Garrett, PA-C, to Iredell Orthopedic Center. With over 22 years of experience in orthopedics, including two years in spine
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County magistrate revoked retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s driver’s license for 30 days on Wednesday following Busch’s arrest on DWI, careless and reckless driving, and
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James shared his concerns about capacity issues at several district schools with the Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. I-SS operates 38 schools.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 29 ♦ A girl, Zariah Marie Elizabeth Borlase, born to Melaku Borlase and Cassie Sigmon
Special to IFN Visitors spent $383.44 million in Iredell County in 2023, an increase of 4.2 percent from 2022, according to an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of