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Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department’s Mobile Health Unit will be at The Meadows Apartments in Troutman on Thursday, November 14. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved the design proposal for a new elementary school during the board’s meeting on November 4. I-SS Chief Operating Officer Mark

Board reviews recommended calendar for 2025-2026; honors Ben Watson BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials are imploring motorists to stop for school buses when students are boarding and

By DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a request on Monday to use another firm to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) on a previously approved commercial project. In

Special to IFN Do you know an Iredell County resident or group that volunteers their time and efforts consistently? Those who give tirelessly of themselves to help those in need?

BY DEBBIE PAGE At their November meeting, members of the Iredell Homelessness Collaborative shared plans to help those less fortunate as winter sets in and the holidays approach. However, these

Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) received a $50,000 grant from the Truist Financial Corporation to establish a Mobile Resource Center. The grant, made through

Special to IFN For the third year, third-graders in Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mrs. Davidson’s classes at Troutman Elementary School made Thank You cards to send to veterans associated

Special to IFN The Animal Hospital of Statesville team opened the hospital to the public for the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9. About 100 attendees enjoyed an afternoon

Special to IFN FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is launching a new Early Introduction Parent Program (EIPP) to increase awareness and knowledge of early allergen introduction. Early allergen introduction is an

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Town of Mooresville and Richard’s Coffee Shop, was a tribute to the courage and service of local military

Special to IFN It’s fall again and the leaves are turning their glorious red, purple, and orange flavors to the delight of millions. Wood stoves belch the first smoke of

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mitchell Community College honored faculty and students who served in the various military branches during a ceremony at Shearer Hall on Monday. The Veterans Day ceremony was

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 18 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Nickolai Jones, born to Brandon Jones and Erica Irwin of

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the science of reading reaches full implementation in North Carolina, new data presented to the State Board of Education shows that K-3 students are making

STORY BY ERICA GOODNIGHT PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM OLIN — In an incredible show of solidarity, a tight-knit community rallied to support a local man battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 3 ♦ Soloman Jonas Barnwell, 29, of Trolly Run Drive, Cornelius, charged with assault inflicting physical

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 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. The drive-thru event, which will begin at 1 p.m. and last

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Flag football is not an officially sanctioned sport by North Carolina Special Olympics, but the more than 40 athletes who showed off their skills at South Iredell

Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) announced the hiring of Evan Day as a research analyst. In this role, Day will serve as the primary

Special to IFN In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revision, the City of Statesville has initiated a comprehensive program to ensure water customers are

BY KEVIN IMM A large, two-story home in the Shepherds Fire District was destroyed by an early morning blaze on Sunday. Personnel from Iredell, Mecklenburg, Catawba and Lincoln counties responded

Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Nachammai Annamalai has received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her volunteer work with the Mooresville Public Library and Mooresville Youth

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 In observance of Veterans Day, City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. Garbage Collection No residential or commercial garbage collection will take place

Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, November 11. From 12 to 3 p.m., families can enjoy the Ranch’s nature trails, the 10,000-square-foot inclusive

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Army JROTC cadets and students recognized and honored local military veterans during the student-led Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning. Faces

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 18 ♦ Christopher Mark Corum, 44, of Stacy Road, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges as a result of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts to enforce sex offender registration requirements. During fall festivals and Halloween-themed events,

Special to IFN In a collaborative effort to enhance law enforcement capabilities in narcotics and evidence disposal, the Statesville Police Department, Mooresville Police Department, Troutman Police Department and the Drug-Alcohol

Special to IFN EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to provide disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Western North Carolina. In a combined effort to

Special to IFN Girl Scout Troop #13043 of Iredell County recently made waves on the Gulf Coast by addressing marine life quality and the pollution and erosion of the coastline

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Friday that Sydney Koppelmeyer has been hired as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective November 21. “I am deeply honored and excited to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School dedicated its new Veterans Memorial Wall on Friday in conjunction with the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans, families, faculty members, alumni, JROTC