Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security recently launched “Felix,” a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for
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IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is asking the public to help identify a motorcyclist who passed a stopped school bus with its warning lights activated and the stop
IFN Staff It would be difficult to find an individual who has impacted more lives in more ways than United Way of Iredell County Executive Director Brett Eckerman. Eckerman was
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has several community events planned throughout March in observance of Women’s History Month. All of the events are free, but space is
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Brawley School’s Future City team recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national finals of the engineering. After winning a regional competition on
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass and woods fire on Beulah Road about 6 p.m. Wednesday. Stony Point, Monticello, Trinity fire
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds, South Iredell and Lake Norman fire departments were alerted to a structure fire on Cherrycrest Lane in Mooresville about 4:05
Special to IFN JMS Southeast has donated more than $800 to West Iredell Middle School to support the school’s Scholastic Book Fair Share the Fair program. This contribution will enable the
Special to IFN After 35 years of dedicated service in neurology, Dr. Catherine Weymann has announced her retirement from Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology. Weymann joined Piedmont HealthCare in early
Special to IFN EnergyUnited Board Directors Lisa Campbell Pullis and Jill Doss-Raines recently earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. An ever-changing business environment
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been charged with passing a stopped school bus and reckless driving to endanger following an investigation by the N.C. State Highway Patrol. James Allen
Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general on Tuesday urged Congress to act now to help stop organized retail crime. Organized
Special to IFN Darbee Lewis and Cherish Smith completed their Eagle Scout boards on February 17, an achievement attained by about 5 percent of the more than one million boys
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Public Safety Academy. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, this year’s academy promises
Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will host its fourth annual Read Across America Day drive-thru celebration on Friday, February 28. This free event will
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will host its third annual Creek Week on March 10-15 with events for all ages. The Town’s Stormwater Division is working with various
IFN Staff A total of 28 suspects face charges as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Monday that 20
IFN Staff Trey Robertson, a veteran, small business owner, and farmer, has announced his plan to run for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election.
Special to IFN Stony Point Global Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, in the church fellowship hall. Funds raised from the
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will welcome Bright Star Touring Theatre for a series of free children’s theatre events this spring and summer. This project was supported
Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is making plans for the First Annual CARS FOR KIDS (Driving Out Child Abuse) event, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, coupled with
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Chief Financial Officer Christopher Quinn has advised Mooresville commissioners to be prepared for some difficult choices if the growth in town revenues slows in the coming
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 14 ♦ Bradley Michael Thomas, 45, of Brook Creek Drive, Troutman, charged with possession of a schedule
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 When you’re sick or injured, the last thing you want to do is waste precious time deciding where to go for care, especially when your primary care
Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning residents that counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs are flowing into the U.S. from foreign countries. Patients across
Special to IFN The Fort Dobbs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a historic marker at Fourth Creek Cemetery on Saturday. The marker honors the Revolutionary War
IFN Staff Former Statesville City Councilman Frederick Foster has announced his candidacy for an at-large council seat in the 2025 election. A lifelong resident of Statesville, Foster said he is
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 2 ♦ Raymond Lee Morris, 71, of Correll Road, Troy, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled
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 Eight-year-old Chase Reynolds of Mooresville is gearing up to represent Team USA at the UCI BMX World Championships this summer in Copenhagen, Denmark. Chase earned his spot
Special to IFN In an effort to protect client privacy and prevent misinformation, the Iredell County Health Department is urging residents to be cautious of unverified text or email messages
Special to IFN Employees of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) and the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) recently completed Mitchell Community College’s Detention Officer Certification Course. This intensive 234-hour
IFN Staff A former Mooresville resident faces murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of a child in February 2024 following an investigation by the Mooresville Police
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 The following cases were disposed in recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Leonard Holland pleaded guilty to Trafficking in Cocaine, two counts of Sell or