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ICSO Felony Arrests: September 23 – October 2
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 23 ♦ Antonio Ivan Aguilar-Jimenez, 25, of Bayneswoods Lane, Indian Land, S.C., charged with breaking or
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,
N.C. emergency management officials report on Helene recovery effort
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National Guard
Statesville Chamber announces winners of 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo (Photos)
Special to IFN Friday, September 13, turned out to be lucky for the winners of the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo sponsored by Bobcat. It was slightly damp, but spirits
Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Police & E-911 Communications personnel continue efforts to help Western North Carolina
Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department personnel continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team
Troutman Ruritan Club inspires community to join in Helene relief efforts (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE The rain had barely stopped last Saturday when Troutman Ruritan Club member Nick Jaroszynski asked members on the club’s group chat if they were interested in doing
Fire causes significant damage to home on Lake Norman (Photos)
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mooresville, Troutman, Mount Mourne, Lake Norman, South Iredell, Davidson, and Denver fire fighters and the Sherrills Fords fire boat,
Lacing Up for a Cure 5K event draws crowd of cancer survivors, supporters (Photo Gallery)
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell Health System held its inaugural Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville YMCA on Saturday. The event attracted around 430 runners and walkers of
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
Statesville Council exploring options for increasing funding for Civic Center operations, renovations
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council is considering several options for increasing funding for the daily operations and renovations for the Statesville Civic Center. Among the options available
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2024 general election
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 5, in North Carolina must register to vote by 5 p.m.
Viewpoint: It’s time to stop pushing on doors marked pull
BY JEFF CORBETT Some years ago, my pastor preached a sermon entitled “Pushing on Doors Marked Pull.” While I’ve long forgotten the details, the title never escaped me. Obviously, the
Photo Gallery: Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert featuring the Megan Doss Band
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Megan Doss Band took the stage in Downtown Statesville for the final concert of the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 season. Photo Gallery
Statesville Longest Table event canceled; organizers collecting donations for communities affected by Hurricane Helene
Special to IFN As families in Western North Carolina struggle with the lack of so many necessities due to Hurricane Helene, the Statesville Longest Table planning committee and event sponsors
Viewpoint: A Message from Mayor Kutteh
Dear Citizens of Statesville: The overwhelming outpouring of support from our community for the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the
MPD cancels 2024 Afternoon Out Event, encourages residents to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department has canceled the 2024 Afternoon Out Event scheduled for October 13 because so many individuals and resources involved in the event meeting critical
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (October 4)
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
‘God is trying to reach you and get your attention’ (Photos)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ event inspires students to overcome life’s challenges BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students, parents, and others participated in the Field of Faith event Tuesday
Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earns ACGME accreditation
Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on September 6. “For many years, Iredell Health
Sheriff: Burglary suspect arrested, held without bond following ICSO investigation
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man and a juvenile face a felony breaking and entering charge in connection with a residential burglary near Troutman. On September 23, Iredell County Sheriff’s
Organizers of Mooresville Longest Table event cancel meal, redirect food to Western N.C.
Special to IFN Organizers of the Mooresville Longest Table gathering scheduled for Sunday, October 6, have announced plans to redirect the food intended for the event to communities in Western
Sheriff: Man charged with stealing vehicle from dealership
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Clayton man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle as a result of the combined efforts of Iredell County Sheriff’s
Megan Doss Band to perform at final 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert
Special to IFN The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will conclude on Friday, October 4, with a performance by the Megan Doss Band. Based in the N.C.
Koppelmeyer retiring as executive director of Iredell Arts Council
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Arts Council Executive Director John Koppelmeyer has announced his retirement, effective November 30. He notified the Board during its meeting on September 17. Koppelmeyer, who was