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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Olivia Zsarmani’s dream of being a college gymnast nearly ended while she was warming up for a high-level club competition in Kansas City during her sophomore year

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 7 ♦ Jatana Monique Little, 32, of Park Drive, Statesville, charged with forgery of notes, checks, and

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) invites the public to participate in a drop-in community event on Wednesday, June 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. The

Special to IFN Drinking a soda daily is something many Americans, including children, enjoy. According to Dr. Michael Tjahjadi, board-certified pediatrician, consuming just one of these sugary drinks each day may

BY KARISSA MILLER Fifty rising sixth- through ninth-graders showed off their rocketry prowess and learned about possible STEM career paths during Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp this week.

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: JUNE 14 ♦ Elijah Kevin Jones, 27, of Glenfurness Drive, Huntersville, charged with stalking and misdemeanor domestic

FROM STAFF REPORTS Hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. Festival-goers enjoyed live music throughout the day, an assortment of food vendors, merchandise

Deputy director fired, director suspended with pay pending outcome of review BY MIKE FUHRMAN Senior county administrators are conducting a thorough investigation of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in response

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ David Ryan Wood, 37, of E. Fenway Avenue, Mooresville, charged with kidnapping, misdemeanor resist or

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Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville announced Friday that Police Chief Ron Campurciani has been appointed assistant town manager. Along with continuing to serve as chief for Mooresville Police

Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Health, following consultation with the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, has selected Brady Freeman to serve as Iredell County health director, effective

FROM STAFF REPORTS People danced and sand -in the streets in Downtown Statesville — and inside shops and galleries — on Friday as musicians performed at numerous locations for Make

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 KARISSA MILLER Zootastic hosted its 16th annual Teacher Appreciation Day on Thursday, providing free admission and lunch for educators and their families. Nearly 2,000 visitors spent the day checking

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its annual meeting on Wednesday at the Statesville Civic Center. New Officers & Board members The following officers were approved

Special to IFN Dr. Max Walser is retiring from the EnergyUnited Board of Directors after nearly 50 years of service to cooperative members. Walser, who represents EnergyUnited members in District

Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free seminar for individuals interested in starting their own business on Monday, July 18, at the Iredell

Special to IFN The following cases were disposed of during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Charles McCraven pleaded guilty to two counts of Indecent Liberties with a

Special to IFN The Extension Master Garden Volunteer Association of Iredell County has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Karleigh Dalrymple, a 2024 graduate of North Iredell High School. She plans

Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries’ upcoming Christmas in July event will feature a drive-thru meal and an online auction. Scheduled for Sunday, July 21, Christmas in July consists of

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR A few months ago, I came into work and found a photo album on my desk. The day before I had been out in the field (no

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning and annexation request that clears the way for the construction of 350 townhomes as well as commercial development and

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 7 ♦ Timothy Warren Broome, 25, of Bailey Court, Rowan, charged with larceny of a motor

BY KARISSA MILLER Ella Sides has lived in her Statesville home since the 1960s. When she found out her roof was damaged and missing some shingles, she knew she wouldn’t

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) is excited to announce the official selection of 42 films for its 9th annual event. This year’s lineup features a rich

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands offerings across N.C. Special to IFN The N.C. Partnership for Children has announces a significant expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) program in North

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Novant Health’s efforts to purchase Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake Norman Regional Center appear to be over. “The transaction will not be completed,” a spokesperson for

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday gave final approval to a rezoning request to allow construction of the Briarwood development between Gilbert Road and Westminster Drive

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant at a Bost Street home

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is asking the public to help locate an individual wanted on drug charges. The TPD requests anyone with information on the whereabouts of

BY DEBBIE PAGE Town Manager Ron Wyatt presented the proposed 2024-2025 Town of Troutman budget to the Town Council during its June meeting, noting the process is a stressful time

BY KEVIN IMM First responders rom multiple agencies responded to a structure fire on Hidden Lakes Road in Statesville about 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Smoke was showing when Statesville Fire