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)
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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
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Thelma Keever was the center of attention at Monticello Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Over the course of two hours, more than 100 people who cherish Thelma
Donald Dwayne Sharp, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born in Houston, Texas, where he spent his life until 2019, when he moved to Troutman. Donald
Rigoberto Garcia, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Huntersville Medical Center. He was born February 29, 1956, in Honduras C.A. to
Special to IFN The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen a license plate agency in Mooresville on Tuesday, August 20. The office closed on February 14 after the previous
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education heard a lengthy opening of school report from administrative during at its first meeting of the new school year
Special to IFN ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was first
Special to IFN Iredell Health System is proud to welcome Jonathan Garrett, PA-C, to Iredell Orthopedic Center. With over 22 years of experience in orthopedics, including two years in spine
Mrs. Angela Faye Howard Holmes, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 23, 1961, to Alice Howard and the late Hose’ Howard. She departed this life
Stephen Marshall Harwell, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C., after his loving wife and sister were at his bedside. Steve was the young son of
Frances Louise Foote, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 13, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born May 6, 1939, in Catawba County to
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County magistrate revoked retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s driver’s license for 30 days on Wednesday following Busch’s arrest on DWI, careless and reckless driving, and
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.
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