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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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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