Author: Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Incumbent Iredell County commissioners Gene Houpe, Melissa Neader and Scottie Brown took the oath of office Monday morning for their new terms during a meeting at the

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Member Showcase, on Thursday, December 5. The free community event, which begins at 5 p.m., is being held in

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges and a misdemeanor weapons charge after Mooresville police found four pounds of marijuana and a concealed handgun in a vehicle

Special to IFN Veteran firefighter Shane Schantzenbach has been promoted to lieutenant at the Statesville Fire Department, effective November 25. Lt. Schantzenbach has dedicated more than 16 years to serving

BY NATALIE PRESNELL Sad. Scared. Confused. Worried. Anxious. Nervous. These are all feelings that children in foster care experience on a regular basis due to the uncertainty of what their

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Members of the Gene Houpe Fan Club will be watching closely on Monday morning when the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meets to select the board chair

BY KEVIN IMM One person was killed in a crash in Mooresville on Sunday afternoon. Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Iredell County EMS personnel, along with Mooresville police officers, responded

Special to IFN On Thanksgiving Day, a few Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members partnered with Burritos N Ribs owner Anna Johnson to serve holiday meals to a variety of community members.

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Throughout his 54-year career, attorney Bill Pope distinguished himself for his service to his clients and the community. Pope was inducted into the N.C. Bar Association Legal

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 22 ♦ Elton Pat Jetton, 66, of Kelly Avenue, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine, possession

BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy students in the screen-printing program are putting their talents to good use by helping a school in Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of

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 The Christmas season in Downtown Statesville officially begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 5, followed by the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Greg Biffle was looking forward to relaxing in the Bahamas for a week in late September when the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through Western North Carolina,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Kire D’Angelo McNeil, 28, of Vincent Place, Mooresville, charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury,

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 events featured below are just some of our highlighted events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for programs that

BY DEBBIE PAGE Zootastic Park’s “Wonderland of Lights” display, a Troutman-area tradition, is back for its 16th season. New this year is the optional Safari Drive-Thru Trail, featuring over 500

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Rosemary Eulagene Rosenbalm, born to Lyla Inscoe and Leeroy Rosenbalm of

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

BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Starr was honored at the department’s recent annual meeting for completing his five-year term as chief and for his 35 years

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Trinity, Ebenezer and Monticello volunteer fire departments, along with Iredell County EMS and Rescue Squad, responded to a structure fire off Harriet Lane near Statesville

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is collecting new toys for the Statesville Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday, December

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites everyone to experience the magic of the holiday season at “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on from 5 to 9 p.m. on

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Cool Springs, Statesville and Ebenezer fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire on Brookview Road about 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday.  Firefighters encountered