BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James shared his concerns about capacity issues at several district schools with the Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. I-SS operates 38 schools.
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Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 29 ♦ A girl, Zariah Marie Elizabeth Borlase, born to Melaku Borlase and Cassie Sigmon
Special to IFN Visitors spent $383.44 million in Iredell County in 2023, an increase of 4.2 percent from 2022, according to an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of
Zane Ronald Lambert, 47, of Cleveland, N.C., died on Wednesday evening July 31, 2024, at his home. Zane was born on May 27, 1977, in Geneva, N.Y. His father is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Devon Joseph Jacquet, 35, of
Barbara Jacqueline “Jackie” Stewart Fox, 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Brookdale Peachtree after a period of declining health. Born in Iredell County on February 23,
Mr. Dominick John Carbone Sr., 95, of Statesville, N.C., died August 8, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Italy on July 20, 1929, he was a son of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Health and N.C. Health & Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced Monday that all eligible hospitals in North Carolina have
Special to IFN North Carolina’s weatherization programs, long administered by Community Action Agencies across the state, face a critical juncture as recent funding and administrative challenges threaten their effectiveness. Community
Special to IFN EnergyUnited officials expressed their appreciation of members for their patience and understanding after Tropical Storm Debby impacted the cooperative’s service area on Thursday. Numerous members posted positive
BY KARISSA MILLER Enrollment is up for Iredell-Statesville Schools system for the 2024-2025 year. On the first day of school Monday, I-SS welcomed 20,102 students, an increase of 190 from
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina and the Justice Department announced Monday an agreement with the N.C. Department of Adult
Louise Compton Johnson, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on August 9, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. Louise was born October 13, 1932,
Lynda Ellen Shreve, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Lynda was born on November 20, 1941, in Washington,
Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn, 96, of Statesville, N.C., who led a remarkable life, left this world to be with her maker on August 11, 2024, at 4 a.m. She was
Ferdinand Roman Rivera, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1948, in Puerto Rico and was the son of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important
BY SYDNEY WILLIAMS Iredell County resident Rehanna Yakubu was recently honored in Washington, D.C., as the winner of Rep. Patrick McHenry’s Congressional Art Contest. Her original artwork, “Soeur – En
Special to IFN The organizing committee of the Mooresville Fondo is thrilled to announce plans for the 2nd Annual Mooresville Fondo, which will return to Downtown Mooresville on September 8.
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell Community College Small Business Center are working together to launch “Commerce Circles – Small Business Forums” for the
Lathern “Pete” Sloan Honeycutt, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, August 10, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Pete was born February 22, 1932, in Mooresville, N.C., and was the son
Joel Kent McDaniel, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Joel was born on February 22, 1952, in Iredell County to the late Joseph Conway McDaniel
Special to IFN The Iredell Photography Club has announced the winners of the 2024 Carolina Photography Contest. This year’s competition drew an impressive array of entries from talented photographers across
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The people who know Jacob Eroh the best rave about how kind and compassionate he is. A soft-spoken honor roll student, Eroh helped his mom — a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ Kenneth Dale Cross, 45, of E. Trade Street, Dallas, charged with interfering with an
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,
Special to IFN Starting Friday, September 6, the Iredell County Board of Elections staff will begin to mail absentee ballots to eligible voters who have requested a mail ballot for
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
Spencer Hanks Jr., 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 9, 1961, in Petersburg, Va., the son of Spencer
Danny Denver Matney, 79, of Kings Mountain, N.C., passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born, May 26, 1945, he was the son of
BY KARISSA MILLER Two months ago, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners asked Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to provide them with a breakdown of all costs associated with the construction of
John Robert Knox, 67, of Cool Spring, N.C., died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1956, in West Covina, Calif. John was
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a text amendment to replace the Traffic Impact Analysis section of the Troutman Unified Development Ordinance to reflect the town
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 General Election is now available on the N.C. State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ Roslin Louis, 23, of Signal Hill Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I
Special to IFN Iredell Water Corp. announced Friday an end to all water restrictions put in place over the last several weeks to protect its water supply during a period