IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 21 ♦ Crystal Star Anderson, 46, of Dana Lane, Gastonia, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,
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Special to IFN Vacation is supposed to be a time to rest and recharge, but many find themselves returning feeling worse than they did before they left. Family Nurse Practitioner
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
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
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
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
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
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that students across the state will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care
Special to IFN Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is launching a new community event on Saturday, March 29, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 12 noon until 6
Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect
Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Rankin announced the class of 2025 inductees on Tuesday. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for May 19
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday recommended that North Carolinians delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has added a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the SFD, the Statesville
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ James David Koontz, 49, of Radio Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled
Several awareness initiatives planned in coming weeks Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare employees from more than 20 offices gathered to support Yokefellow Ministry by holding a company-wide bowling tournament on March 22. Teams were put together by
Dear Members of the District Bar of the 32nd Judicial District: As you are aware, the office of judge in District Court District 32 has recently become vacant and it
Special to IFN The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville based on results of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Department directors gave detailed presentations of their fiscal year-to-date achievements, goals, and vision to Troutman Town Council in a day-long session on Thursday. Council members listened intently
IFN Staff A convicted felon faces weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found numerous firearms in his home after responding to a report of a breaking and entering
Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. The BBQ, which will be held at Station 1 (501 Ruritan
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