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BY DEBBIE PAGE Several hundred revelers in their Scottish finery enjoyed celebrating Scottish heritage at the 5th annual Robert Burns Night, hosted by the Historic Sharpe House, on Saturday evening

Special to IFN Ashlie Reavis recently completed the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association’s Executive Assistants Institute. The program focuses on key areas such as laws, ethics, leadership, and the essential role executive

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to raise the rates for the district’s Before and After School Program (BASP) to keep up

Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 18 attorneys general on Tuesday challenged an executive order issued by President Trump that aims to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by

Special to IFN The N.C. Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released its annual report on fire fatalities for 2024, revealing concerning trends and stressing the need for

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 3 to 7 p.m., providing residents and visitors with a chance to taste remarkable

Special to IFN Lake Norman State Park is accepting applications for General Utility Workers, Fee Collectors, Lifeguards, and Park Techs. The positions range from three months to 11 months in

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club, a historic non-profit organization dedicated to community enrichment, is hosting “Love Your Valentine Bake Sale” with pick up available on Thursday, February 13,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase filed in January 2024. The N.C.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Monday. The program was a collaboration between the Town of

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving resolutions authorizing the sale and issuance of an $83.9 million general obligation bond and a $40

Rev. Dr. Patricia Gainer (right) speaks to the audience on Monday during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast. Also pictured are William Jones and Felina Harris. Speaker

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homelessness Collaborative members have been working overtime to get bed space, resources, and supplies to the community’s growing homeless population during the recent extreme cold temperatures

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 17 ♦ Ronald Philip Dulin, 56, of Daventry Place, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession of

Special to IFN The Extension Master Garden Volunteer Association of Iredell County is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior or current full-time (12 or more semester hours)

Special to IFN Around 13 million Americans become infected with the potentially cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) each year. Fortunately, the HPV vaccine can help protect you and your family. “It’s

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,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students from various backgrounds participated in activities honoring the life’s work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Unity Center in Statesville on

BY DEBBIE PAGE The buzz around social districts has been building over the past several years across North Carolina, and the Town of Troutman is in the beginning stages of

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 10 ♦ Jessica Marie Morse, 31, of Piedmont Point Drive, Mooresville, charged with uttering a forged

BY GOV. JOSH STEIN  Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day gives us the chance to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable leader. Dr. King was a visionary

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection

Special to IFN The National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions as a cold wave moves across the region on Sunday, plunging overnight temperatures into the teens through Thursday.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd came out to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Career Academy & Technical School in Troutman on Friday

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024, achieving record milestones in nonprofit support and community giving. A total of $850,000 was awarded

Special to IFN Calling all adventurous young spirits! Iredell County 4-H is thrilled to be heading back to Millstone 4-H Camp from July 6-11. This unforgettable overnight experience is open

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Emilio Cabrera Benitez, born to Analy Benitez Perez of Harmony. ♦

Special to IFN The City of Statesville will hold its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in February. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Fred Rash will be able to have a cup of coffee on the front porch of his new home and know he is close to family if

Special to IFN Guided by the theme of “Dream Big, Act Bold,” Mitchell Community College hosted a Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16 in the spirit

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Statesville was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday for selling methamphetamine to undercover ATF agents while he was on federal

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man wanted on charges in connection with a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act in response to the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. If passed and signed into law, this legislation

BY DEBBIE PAGE Leaders from Mooresville Graded School District and Mitchell Community College, town officials, parents, and teachers gathered on Thursday morning to discuss the district’s legislative priorities as well

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday announced he has issued an Executive Order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to

Special to IFN Three new officers have joined the the Statesville Police Department. Mayor Costi Kutteh and Police Chief David Onley presided over a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday in the

Special to IFN Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch will be the keynote speaker at the Iredell Health Foundation’s third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, presented by Fora Dermatology. This

BY JEFF CORBETT Are you the best you’ve ever been? You say, “What?” Let me rephrase that. Looking back over your life, are you a better person today than ever

Special to IFN The 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 20, at 7 a.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. Doors will

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A former Statesville Police Department officer was convicted of misdemeanor assault and domestic violence in Iredell County District Court on Wednesday. Following a two-hour trial, Visiting Judge

FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was free on bond for criminal charges in Tennessee was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pair of felony charges and

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely has begun his third full term in the N.C. House of Representatives. He was officially sworn in on January 8. McNeely, a Republican

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department personnel responded to the Mooresville Ford Dealership on East Plaza Drive on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report about a possible bomb/wired device found

Special to IFN Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, a NJROTC Cadet at Mooresville High School, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Commander, Naval Air Force Private Pilot Scholarship. Cadet Fitzpatrick was one

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Ray Starling, general counsel of the N.C. Chamber and president of the N.C. Chamber Legal Institute, will be the

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been completed. The CCU

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new report from the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) shows the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) followed its budget plan for state fiscal

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer’s popular radio program, “We’re Just Saying,” is set to expand its reach across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Beginning Friday, January 17, the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charge in connection with three armed robberies at local Dollar General stores. The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants for the

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Craft Art Crawl. The event