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I-SS parents, community members express concerns about low-performing schools
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and community members spoke out at Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting earlier this week about wanting better results at the district’s low-performing schools. Thirteen I-SS
Statesville Civic Center to host Vegfest Expos on March 2
Special to IFN Vegfest Expos promises a day of fun, food, and festivities to celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a healthier planet in Statesville on Sunday, March
Viewpoint: Don’t take life so seriously
BY JEFF CORBETT In “The Story File,” Steve May shares a story about three ministers from different churches in the same town who decided to go fishing. As they fished,
U.S. Attorney for Western District of N.C. resigns position
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – United States Attorney Dena J. King has stepped down from her position as the Western District’s chief law enforcement officer effective. “It has been a
Future City Champs: Team from The Brawley School headed to D.C. for national competition
BY STACIE LETT CAIN To the list of normal middle school activities, a group of students at The Brawley School have gone beyond academics, sports and hanging out with friends
Mooresville Graded School District hires new CFO
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Jonathan Smith as the district’s new chief finance officer. For more than 20 years,
Experienced CPA and financial fiduciary firm relocates to Statesville
Special to IFN Don and Mary Masters, a husband-and-wife team with over 25 years of experience each in financial planning and tax strategy, have moved their firm, Masters Tax &
Sheriff: Mocksville woman faces felony drug, larceny charges following ICSO investigation
IFN Staff A Mocksville woman faces multiple felony charges, including larceny and drug charges, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
MGSD Board approves 2025-2026 budget
BY DEBBIE PAGE After a work session and board input on January 18, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its proposed local current expense and capital outlay
NCDHHS announces first pediatric flu deaths of 2024-2025 season
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the
Troutman Council agrees to waive late fee for Lifespan Services, discusses poultry, livestock rules
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a request to waive a late fee for Lifespan Services at its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon in an effort to
Annual Mooresville Day Festival planned for March 22
Special to IFN The Mooresville Day Festival will return to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, March 22, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Now in its third year, this event brings
Sheriff: Mooresville man faces new drug charges after traffic stop
IFN Staff A Mooresville man who is on probation for a prior drug conviction faces new felony drug charges after being stopped for a registration violation by an Iredell County
Commission on the Future of N.C. Elections releases final report
Special to IFN Following 14 months of investigation, research and deliberation, the Commission on the Future of North Carolina Elections has released its final report, offering an in-depth, cross-partisan analysis
Horizon Church announces winners of Soup-er Bowl Sunday Soup & Chili Cook-off
Special to IFN Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, held its annual Soup-er Bowl Sunday Soup & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 9. Sponsors included Chili’s,
Nominations being accepted for 2025 North Carolina Awards
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 1. Created by the General
Performing Arts Live Iredell to present Stephen Freeman as Elvis on February 22
Special to IFN Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Stephen Freeman will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, February 22, as Performing Arts Live Iredell presents “Echoes
Sheriff: Suspect charged with assaulting patrol sergeant after attempted carjacking
IFN Staff A man who witnesses said attempted to carjack several motors on Interstate 77 was apprehended by a Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy with the assistance of concerned citizens.
I-SS Board selects construction manager for new elementary school
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education selected a construction manager at risk for a new elementary school planned for the southern end of the county during Monday’s
Local author to discuss life and work of renowned Mooresville artist Selma Burke
Special to IFN Author L. Melissa Smith will discuss the life of pioneering sculptor Selma Burke, who broke barriers for women in the arts, during a program at the Iredell
Statesville man convicted of involuntary manslaughter for providing lethal dose of fentanyl
IFN Staff A man who provided a fatal dose of fentanyl to a Statesville resident has been sentenced to 19 to 32 months in prison by an Iredell County Superior
Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce to host Childcare Crisis Summit
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, NC Child, and Iredell Economic Development, invites community business leaders to
Iredell County Economic Development Corporation Foundation awarded $750K grant for road improvements in Mooresville Business Park East
Special to IFN The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has awarded $750,000 to Iredell County Economic Development Corporation Foundation for the extension of Herring Industrial Boulevard in the Mooresville Business
Sheriff: Shooting suspect apprehended by ICSO deputies
IFN Staff A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway near Mooresville has been apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s
Iredell’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in December
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly — by 0.2 percent from November — to 3.1 percent in December, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.
Bella’s Heart Ball raises thousands to support Statesville teen’s nonprofit
BY KARISSA MILLER At just 15 years old, Isabella DiFiore has already developed a generous spirit. On Saturday evening, Isabella hosted the second annual Bella’s Heart Ball fundraiser at the
Registration still open for DACI youth alcohol and substance misuse prevention summit
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its third annual “In The Know: A Community Conversation on Substance Misuse” event on Tuesday, February 18, at the
Statesville Woman’s Club announces scholarship winner, makes plans for Kindness Rocks project
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its February meeting. In preparation for the “Love Your Valentine Bake Sale,” which supports the club’s beloved historic clubhouse, club member
Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)
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,
ICSO Felony Arrests: January 31 – February 6
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 31 ♦ Kasey Allen Randol, 34, of Rita Drive, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 1
N.C. Insurance commissioner fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4 million for violations
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a four-year investigation of the
Photo Gallery: Tilley’s Dance Academy presents Winter Showcase
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 2025 Winter Showcase Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium. The show featured a mix of old and new songs and all ages
Photo Gallery: 2025 Statesville Comic Con
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people dressed as superheroes, villains, anime, furries, and other fictional characters attended the 2025 Statesville Comic Con at the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday. Along
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
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
Winter Retreat: Iredell commissioners begin planning for 2025-2026
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners held its winter planning retreat on Thursday to define their priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. Growth in Iredell County continues to
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont’s 3rd Annual Pancake Day set for April 3
Special to IFN The Boys & Girls Club of Piedmont (BGCP) has scheduled the 3rd Annual Randy Marion Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day for Thursday, April 3. The event
Theatre Statesville to present ‘The Miracle Worker’
Special to IFN Tickets are now available for the upcoming Theatre Statesville production of “The Miracle Worker,” based on the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, in the
N.C. medical debt relief initiative approved for another year
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to continue the Healthcare Access and
Mack Molding announces promotion, new hire at Statesville plant
Special to IFN Mack Molding has announced several key leadership promotions and new hires within its Southern Division, including its Statesville location, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation,
Photo Gallery: Statesville Dance and Performing Arts presents Competition Team Showcase
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts held its third annual Competition Team Showcase on Friday night at Mac Gray Auditorium. Dancers opened to a montage of Prince’s music
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 7)
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
NCDHHS improves access to mental health and substance-use care for justice-involved individuals
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced more than $11 million in funding to community-based diversion programs and re-entry services that strengthen
South Iredell High School selected as state winner in Samsung’s National STEM Competition
Special to IFN South Iredell High School was selected as the state winner for North Carolina in Samsung’s National STEM Competition. State winners are awarded a $12,000 Samsung technology prize
Iredell Homelessness Collaborative shares needs, successes and upcoming events
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the recent meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative meeting, Pam Navey thanked David Nolen and the Fifth Street Ministries team for their efforts during a recent
Iredell Arts Council to feature work of Calvo in upcoming exhibit
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend the opening reception for a show featuring the artwork of local Panamanian-American artist Rogelio Calvo. This opening is scheduled
N.C. attorney general investigating PowerSchool over data breach
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday announced that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and
Morgan announces candidacy in Statesville mayoral race
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former city council member William Morgan is the first official candidate in the 2025 Statesville mayoral election. Morgan, who served on council from 2013-2022, announced his candidacy
4th Annual Chocolate Stroll set for February 8 in Downtown Statesville
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville community will be filled with chocolate lovers on Saturday, February 8, with the highly anticipated return of the 4th Annual Chocolate Stroll. More than
MPD accepting applications for 2025 Citizens Police Academy
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide participants with an informative look at the operations of their local police department.
City of Statesville preparing to begin $23.2 million waterline replacement project
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is launching a major infrastructure improvement project to replace approximately 5.7 miles of aging waterlines. Originally installed in the 1940s, these cast iron
Consolidated Data Report shows decrease in violence, dropouts in N.C. public schools
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units reported decreases in school violence and high school dropouts in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the annual Consolidated Data