FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — School boards from at least 10 North Carolina public school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by Troutman police officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Abraham Roman, 25, in a news
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Myles “Mike” Russell Smeltz Jr., 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on August 30, 1935, in Bloomsburg, Pa., to the late Rev.
Clifton Lamont Wellman, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born in Iredell County on February 1, 1975, he was the son of the late Ronnie Lee Alexander
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Fay Jashinski, 81, on August 14, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Diana was born in Shamokin, Pa.,
Eric Conda Murdock, 72, of Columbia, S.C., passed away on August 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on October 5, 1951, to the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Police Department Cpl. Casey Hoover was honored by the City of Statesville on Monday for his service to the community and for his heroism in the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the N.C. Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to
James Madison Workman III, 85, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 22, 1938, in Pocahontas County, W.Va.,
Leroy “Roy” Harrison McCauley was born March 10, 1970, to Harold (Kirk) and Susan McCauley in Greenbelt, Md. McCauley grew up working on cars at his father’s service station, Beltsville
Special to IFN Cornerstone Christian Academy Executive Director Renee Griffith has been invited to participate in the American Federation for Children’s School Leader Fellowship (SLF). This fellowship is an invitation-only
Special to IFN In healthcare, it’s not unusual for a patient’s clothing to be destroyed from trauma or emergency procedures. This often results in patients to be sent home in
Special to IFN The next Performance Coffee Poetry Event and Open Mic is scheduled for September 14. The event, which is scheduled for 12 noon to 2 p.m., will feature poet
Howard Dean Hudgins, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born March 17, 1936, in Ringgold, Va., near Danville. He was the son of the
Carlene Christy Schafer, beloved wife, mother, memaw, great memaw, and aunt, passed away peacefully at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., on August 15, 2024, following a
BY KARISSA MILLER Stefanie Duck will always remember her son, Timothy “TJ” Cothron Jr., as hard working, kind and compassionate. “He never met a stranger. He was always willing to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 9 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 35, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of possession
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 — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) Secretary Ronald Penny announced this week that North Carolina will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 3.7 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is accepting applications for a new leader for Emergency Medical Services following the recent termination of Director Blair Richey. Richey, who was placed on non-disciplinary
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 When cardiac issues strike, it’s comforting to know there is a cardiac rehab facility right in your backyard. Rick Carney was born with a bicuspid aortic valve
Special to IFN Iredell County drivers will soon have a smoother ride on approximately 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County thanks to a $21.4 million contract awarded by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces several charges after being apprehended by Mooresville Police Department officers following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase on Friday afternoon. The MPD announced
Dr. Newman Maxville Lewis, 91, affectionately known as “Max,” “Doc,” or “Granddaddy,” passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on August 14, 2024. He was preceded in
Tommy Raymond Hedrick, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed from this life to glory surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He lived a full life of
Raymond Joe Freeman, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2024, at his home. He was born March 30, 1937, in Buncombe County, N.C., to the late
Raelyn Ar’Mani Sky Flouton, beloved son of Maleia Nicole Flouton and Danielle Simone Gibbs Flouton, was born in Iredell County on June 16, 2024. He passed away unexpectedly on August
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at Kay Jewelers, located at 187 Turnersburg Highway, about 12:25 p.m. on Friday. Officers arrived
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Friday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. “For more
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members have approved the district’s $3.9 million Title I plan for the 2024-2025 school year. Title I funds provide financial aid to schools
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Patrice Antionette Torrence, 41, of East