BY REP. TODD CARVER The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an idea which should not invoke a partisan divide the way it has. We can argue about the implementation
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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
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Will artificial intelligence replace human employees? The answer is no, but AI will mean a change for employers and workers, according to Bill Daggett, founder of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As measles cases continue to rise across the country, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is taking proactive steps to ensure the state
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to attend “Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation with Tiffany Jenkins on Opioid Misuse and Recovery,” an empowering event focused
Jay Lynn Bunton, 84, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Jay was born August 13, 1940, in Alexander
Dorothy Jean Gaither, 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 26, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Born on November 16, 1937, in the serene landscapes of Iredell County, N.C.,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson reported that his department responded to 4,796 calls last year, a 13.11 percent increase over 2023. However, the number of reportable offenses
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 RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rated jumped to 3.6 percent in January, an increase of 0.5 percent from December. Iredell has a workforce of 103,679 individuals. Some
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department recently converted a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, into a fully functional brush truck. This project exemplifies the department’s commitment to
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will host the 2025 statewide meeting of the N.C. Community College Association of Bioscience Instructors on Friday, April 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
Donald Ray West, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Don was born in Iredell County on February 18, 1949, to the
Debra McCann Thomas, 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Debra was born In Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Her legacy of
Mark Steven Brady, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Born on August 30, 1957, in Manchester, Tenn., Mark
Mary Bell Caldwell passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Campbell Missionary
Customer service plays a critical role in shaping a brand’s reputation and customer loyalty. As businesses strive to enhance support experiences, artificial intelligence has introduced game-changing solutions. Among these, a
BY KARSSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students brought a diverse group of historical figures to life on Thursday. Fourth-graders, who were dressed up as individuals they researched, stood still
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 In partnership with Community Pets Mobile Clinic and Iredell County Animal Services, Rescue Ranch will host a low-cost vaccine and microchip drive-thru clinic on Saturday, April 12.
Special to IFN The intersection of S. Tradd Street and E. Front Street in Downtown Statesville has been temporarily closed due to an infrastructure issue caused by aging utility lines
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28. The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking
Life can change in an instant. Whether it’s the end of a marriage or a sudden accident, unexpected events can shake your financial stability. Divorce can divide assets and income,
Let’s be honest: landing steady shipper contracts as an owner-operator can be tough. Sure, one-time gigs might help pay the bills for now, but they won’t give you the stability
Marcella Ann “Mot” Icenhour, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born January 27, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter
Brenda Gail Morris Bass, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Mooresville to the late
Doris Bennett Hallet, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on July 1, 1936, in Staten Island, N.Y., Doris
Elizabeth Gillette Bridges was born March 9, 1956. It is with a very heavy heart that we share the recent passing of our beautiful beloved Elizabeth. Although a long-time resident
Michelle Katrina Keene, 57, of Olin, N.C., passed away Monday, March 25, 2025, peacefully at her home. Michelle was bord in North Attleboro, Mass., on August 1, 1967, to Richard
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jacqueline Severt described her Ashe County neighborhood as total devastation after Hurricane Helene hit last fall. “The next morning, I stepped out onto my front porch to
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of work tools and fraudulent use of credit cards following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday night at the intersection of East Broad Street and Eastside Drive. The crash, which
BY JEFF CORBETT The famous Austrian surgeon Dr.Theodor Billroth used to tell his students that a doctor needed two abilities: freedom from nausea, and the power of observation. Then he’d
Special to IFN Jeremiah Campbell has been promoted to operations manager for Iredell County Emergency Communications. Campbell has more than 20 years of dedicated service and extensive field experience to
Phyllis Jane Spencer Honeycutt, 91, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Phyllis was born in Mooresville, N.C., on October 26, 1933, to the late