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Oct
21

South Iredell VFD hosts open house and fire prevention event (Photos)

BY KEVIN IMM The South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Fall Fire Festival Open House and Fire Prevention Day on Saturday. The event included live fire demonstrations, fire

Oct
21

Speak Life and Live leads effort to cover technology fees for N.B. Mills Elementary students

Special to IFN In a powerful display of community solidarity, local churches and numerous community members have joined forces to support students at N.B. Mills Elementary School, a Title I

Oct
21

Response and recovery efforts continuing Western North Carolina

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina 25 days ago as the deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency

Oct
21

Iredell EDC releases second edition of Business Resource Guide

Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) has released the second edition of its Business Resource Guide. The redesigned guide, which was initially produced and released

Oct
21

Election Watch: More than 1 million ballots have been cast in N.C.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than 1 million voters in North Carolina have cast ballots in the 2024 general election, according to preliminary State Board of Elections data. In Iredell

Oct
20

Award-winning blues artist to perform at Iredell Arts Council on October 21

Special to IFN Blues sensation Vanessa Collier perform at the Iredell Arts Council on Monday, October 21. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Known for her powerful voice and prowess

Oct
20

ICSO Felony Arrests: October 11-16

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 11 ♦ Jhkarei Monet Manns, 28, of Buffalo Avenue, Concord, charged with possession of a weapon

Oct
20

East Iredell Elementary recertified as Lighthouse School

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School was recently recertified as a Lighthouse School by the Leader in Me program in recognition of the school’s continued growth and innovation within

Oct
20

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,

Oct
20

Birth Announcements: October 4-12

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 9 ♦ A girl, Ayla Abdallah Maher Sawwan, born to Abdallah Sawwan and Samah Khalaf

Oct
20

Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont announces hiring of new executive director

Special to IFN Jenn Bass has been hired as the new executive director of Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont Bass hails from Boone, where she spent the past seven years

Oct
19

Photo Gallery: Another epic day at the 49th Carolina BalloonFest

FROM STAFF REPORTS Thousands of patrons enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon at the 49th Carolina BalloonFest. This year’s end event concludes on Sunday. For information about tickets, parking and the

Oct
19

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

Oct
19

Souls to the Polls: Statesville Branch NAACP event emphasizes ‘power’ of voting

FROM STAFF REPORTS Betty Morrison, 91, was fired up to march to the polls and vote on Saturday morning. Before setting off with about two dozen others gathered for the

Oct
19

MPD Felony Arrests: October 2-14

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Mitchell Moses III, 43, of JC Circle, Mooresville, charged with embezzlement and misdemeanor larceny. OCTOBER

Oct
19

SPD announces kickoff for 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to

Oct
19

South Iredell High senior raises more than $2,400 for Bridge of Hearts

Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Jacqueline Maglente recently presented a check for $2,404.28 to Linda Morris, executive director of Bridge of Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to

Oct
18

Photo Gallery: 49th Carolina BalloonFest opens to perfect weather, large crowd

FROM STAFF REPORTS The 49th Carolina BalloonFest opened at the Statesville Regional Airport on Friday afternoon with perfect weather, and a large crowd was treated to live music, tasty food,

Oct
18

G.L. Wilson Building Company hosts early morning balloon launch, while raising awareness about breast cancer (Photos)

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON G.L. Wilson Building Company hosted a balloon launch and breakfast for its employees on Friday morning, continuing a tradition that now spans more than a decade. The

Oct
18

North Carolina residents set turnout record for first day of early voting

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina voters turned out in droves on the weather-friendly first day of the in-person early voting period on Thursday, setting a first-day record of 353,166

Oct
18

SPD Felony Arrests: October 6-12

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 6 ♦ Mary Elizabeth Chambers, 69, of Old Charlotte Road, Statesville, charged with charged with assault with

Oct
18

Taylor promoted to Iredell County finance director

Special to IFN Caroline Taylor has been selected to serve as the new Iredell County finance director, effective immediately. She brings 14 years of progressive service to Iredell County to

Oct
18

Morningside School Reunion Association awards college scholarships to local students

Special to IFN The Morningside School Reunion Association, also known as the Morningside Alumni Association, awards scholarships each year to deserving students who meet the criteria of the association. This

Oct
18

EnergyUnited Foundation awards more than $187,000 to individuals in need, nonprofits

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded more than $187,000 to support local nonprofits and individuals in grave need across EnergyUnited’s service area during the third quarter 0f 2024. Approximately