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Dec
01

The Gold Standard: Bill Pope inducted into NCBA Hall of Fame

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Throughout his 54-year career, attorney Bill Pope distinguished himself for his service to his clients and the community. Pope was inducted into the N.C. Bar Association Legal

Dec
01

ICSO Felony Arrests: November 20-25

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 22 ♦ Elton Pat Jetton, 66, of Kelly Avenue, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine, possession

Dec
01

Northview Academy students raising money to help Yancey County school devastated by Hurricane Helene

BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy students in the screen-printing program are putting their talents to good use by helping a school in Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of

Dec
01

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,

Nov
30

Christmas season kicks off in Downtown Statesville on December 5 with tree-lighting ceremony

Special to IFN The Christmas season in Downtown Statesville officially begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 5, followed by the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular

Nov
30

Racing to the Rescue: Team Biffle helps storm-ravaged Western N.C.

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Greg Biffle was looking forward to relaxing in the Bahamas for a week in late September when the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through Western North Carolina,

Nov
30

MPD Felony Arrests: November 1-13

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Kire D’Angelo McNeil, 28, of Vincent Place, Mooresville, charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury,

Nov
30

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

Nov
30

Iredell County Public Library: December Events

Special to IFN The events featured below are just some of our highlighted events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for programs that

Nov
30

Wonderland of Lights: Zootastic holiday show now features 5 million lights

BY DEBBIE PAGE Zootastic Park’s “Wonderland of Lights” display, a Troutman-area tradition, is back for its 16th season. New this year is the optional Safari Drive-Thru Trail, featuring over 500

Nov
29

Birth Announcements: November 15-23

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Rosemary Eulagene Rosenbalm, born to Lyla Inscoe and Leeroy Rosenbalm of

Nov
29

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 29)

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

Nov
29

South Iredell VFD honors retiring chief for decades of service (Photos)

BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Starr was honored at the department’s recent annual meeting for completing his five-year term as chief and for his 35 years

Nov
29

Home off Harriet Lane sustains heavy damage in early morning fire (Photos)

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Trinity, Ebenezer and Monticello volunteer fire departments, along with Iredell County EMS and Rescue Squad, responded to a structure fire off Harriet Lane near Statesville

Nov
28

Statesville Woman’s Club collecting new toys for SPD Toy Drive

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is collecting new toys for the Statesville Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday, December

Nov
28

Celebrate the holiday season at ‘A Classic Christmas in Mooresville’

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites everyone to experience the magic of the holiday season at “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on from 5 to 9 p.m. on

Nov
28

Viewpoint: Are you bursting with thankfulness?

BY NANCY BEARD It is the time of year when we reflect on the reasons why we are thankful. We think about our family, friends, faith, career, community and so

Nov
28

SPD: Statesville man charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael

Nov
28

Brookview Road house fire displaces five residents

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Cool Springs, Statesville and Ebenezer fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire on Brookview Road about 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday.  Firefighters encountered

Nov
27

Sheriff: Two suspects charged with stealing aluminum wire from Duke Energy substation

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects  face felony charges in connection with the theft of aluminum wire from a Duke Energy substation following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Nov
27

NCDHHS provides food safety tips to ensure a healthy holiday gathering

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As North Carolinians prepare to gather with friends and family during the holiday season, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommends following food safety

Nov
27

NCDIT announces plan to expand high-speed internet to more than 2,000 underserved homes in Iredell

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to

Nov
26

N.C. State Board unanimously certifies 2024 general election results

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 general election in North Carolina, ensuring the ballots of more than

Nov
26

Photo Gallery: The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade featured first responders, a variety of floats, marching bands, dance and tumbling troupes, an assortment of vehicles, and appearances by the