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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has directed the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships to make recommendations to effectively implement the newly created Workforce Pell grants to

Special to IFN Cornerstone Christian Academy held its annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 12, welcoming students, families, and community members to honor those who have served in the

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman interim town manager and finance director Justin Mundy, who joined the town’s administrative team in September of 2021, is leaving to become Alexander County manager beginning

Special to IFN More than 200 attendees enjoyed the fourth annual Heart of Jazz at the Statesville Civic Center on November 7, raising a record $88,000. Net proceeds will benefit

IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces several charges, including felony assault, in connection with an incident at Third Creek Middle School on Wednesday morning. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Shepherds Fire – Rescue, along with N.C. Forest Service personnel, extinguished a grass and woods fire encompassing more than two acres on

Special to IFN Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning. Approximately 600,000

Special to IFN United Way of Iredell County is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. Established by the

Special to IFN Local business owner Bob Gates was presented the N.C. School Boards Association Champion of Education Award on Wednesday, November 12. The Champion of Education Award recognizes individuals

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College on Thursday announced a new guaranteed admission agreement with North Carolina State University, reinforcing its commitment to expanding educational access and promoting student success.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON American Renaissance School’s Donovan Cook Center was packed with students and guests on Monday for an event to honor veterans. Foods & Nutrition Director and After School

Special to IFN Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. with more Americans dying from it than any other type of cancer. With November being Lung

Special to IFN Christian and family-friendly country and comedy artist Shellem Cline reached a career-defining milestone on Sunday night, earning the title of Artist of the Year in the Inspirational/Gospel

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Nathaniel Phillip Knox, 48, of Grandview Drive, Flushing, Mich., charged with possession of stolen property and

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted on Monday to contribute $150,000 to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s (HPCIC) efforts to build a grief and bereavement

Special to IFN Troutman Elementary School teachers Bethany Crisp and Emily Hawkins’ students honored the veterans connected to their classrooms by writing heartfelt thank-you notes. “We love our veterans and

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps prepared Nicole Webb, a graphic designer and student at Mitchell Community College, for life outside the military. Webb was one of

BT KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve the district’s $274 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the

IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Duck Creek Road. Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival, will present a special screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the groundbreaking concert film directed by

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with a stolen backhoe that was recovered in a field near Statesville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN D1 Training, a leading fitness enrichment concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be reopening a new location at 221 Norman Station Boulevard in

Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is once again giving back to the community through a countywide food and clothing drive, which runs through November 15. Members of

Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church will host its 2025 Fall LEAP Lecture and Preaching Series on Sunday, November 16. The series, which celebrates leadership, excellence, and preaching,

Special to IFN Iredell County and the City of Statesville announced the following closings and schedule changes for Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. City of Statesville City

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 31 ♦ Angel Fabra Martin, 48, of Nabors Road, Statesville, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses,

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets and students held the school’s 41st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning, delivering a heartfelt and powerful tribute to

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Special to IFN Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a troubling trend involving deep-fake videos that promote a weight-loss product. Over the course of two months, BBB Scam Tracker

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night granting the Trump Administration’s appeal to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cochran Street Bible Church opened its doors on Thursday evening to feed those who are hungry, those hurt by the delays to federal food assistance payments, and

Special to IFN Each October, schools across the country celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW), a time to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and recognize the dedicated staff

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 First Baptist Church on Davie Avenue in Statesville will host its 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 16. Dr. Nelson Granade, pastor, invites all friends of First

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Eric Morrison has earned the North Carolina EMS Executive Officer credential — a distinguished recognition awarded by the North Carolina EMS

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in Shearer Hall on the Statesville Campus to honor those

Special to IFN As a part of its commitment to the health and success of business in Iredell County, the Iredell Economic Development Corporation periodically checks the pulse of our

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team, including two who previously worked for the Town of Mooresville. Gina

  Special to IFN La Michoacana Taqueria & Tortilleria has opened for business in Mooresville. Encouraged after building a strong and loyal community at their Charlotte location, the owners saw

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 7 ♦ A boy, Lyric D’Angelo Lamont Alexander, born to Kenny Alexander and Brittany Barker

BY JEFF CORBETT Anne Morrow Lindbergh was fond of saying, “Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” Are you — and what

BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School students and staff paid tribute to local military veterans Thursday morning during the school’s eighth annual Veterans Day Celebration. “We want you to

BY DEBBIE PAGE With the continuing federal shutdown and the cessation of some food benefits, Iredell County agencies are seeing rapidly increasing numbers of new applications for food assistance. Salvation

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its $86,767,209 budget for 2025-2026 budget on Monday night. State revenues represent the majority of funding, with local

BY DEBBIE PAGE George Harris, Felina Harris, and Tonya Bartlett were elected to the three open Troutman Town Council seats on Tuesday. George Harris was the top vote getter after

Special to IFN With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the N.C. Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina to provide

Special to IFN The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated concert handbell ensemble will perform at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, November 15, as part of the Performing

Special to IFN A woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a Statesville hotel to investigate a narcotics complaint. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Toni-Ann Lukacs as the new director of the Before and After School Program (BASP).