Category: News & Features

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees presented his year-end review at Monday’s city council meeting, highlighting the department’s increased call volume and efforts in key areas. Statesville Fire

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare will host open interviews on Friday, January 17, from 12 to 2 p.m. at PHC Administrative Offices located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Ext. in

Special to IFN Shannon Viera, president & CEO of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, and Jenn Bosser, president & CEO of Iredell Economic Development Corporation, have successfully completed the

Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park is sponsoring a Women in Nature winter hike on Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. The hike will begin at the

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club’s Champions for Children Chili Cook-Off raised $7,632.41 for the Children’s Homes of Iredell County and the club’s Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign. Children’s Homes

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men were arrested Sunday night following a high-speed pursuit by Mooresville Police Department officers. The MPD received a report from employees of the Walmart store

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Equity and Inclusion Council will host a Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16. The event, which is free and

BY KARISSA MILLER Thanks to a $17 million federal grant, every Iredell-Statesville Schools student now has access to a licensed therapist. District administrators recently touted the benefits of the grant

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival has announced its 2025 Film Series, which showcases a diverse selection of classic and beloved films throughout the year. Each month will

Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and hire a new executive director by May. Over the

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman, Shepherds, Mooresville and Mount Mourne fire departments responded to a structure fire on Meigs Lane about 9:38 p.m. on Sunday. When crews arrives, they

Video FROM STAFF REPORTS A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the Statesville Historical Collection in its new home in the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 3 ♦ James Carlton Aistrop, 50, of Fairdale Road, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a

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,

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James continues to push for changes to North Carolina’s accountability model, which he argues negatively impacts public education. As part of his annual

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger presented the second quarter Troutman ABC Store report to the Troutman Town Council on Thursday night. Speaking on behalf of board

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing fatalities from fires and on-scene incidents. North Carolina lawmakers took a significant step

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The annual Burns Night at The Historic Sharpe House will have a special meaning this year. The yearly celebration, which honors Scottish poet Robert Burns and includes

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

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Town of Troutman has received a clean audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Accountant Alan Thompson presented the findings of his firm’s audit during Thursday’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson was honored by the Town Council and staff as the town’s Employee of the Year on Thursday. Watson’s department turned out in

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $144 million for North Carolinians in 2024. This amount represents

Statesville High math teacher Amanda Freeze enjoys watching her students thrive BY KARISSA MILLER As a high school math teacher, Amanda Freeze sometimes gets asked about why she teaches at

Special to IFN The Statesville NAACP Youth Council will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Celebration at the Unity Center in Statesville on Saturday, January 18. This event is

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is looking to honor those individuals that have been an athlete, coach, administrator or community member that have contributed to

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state’s price gouging law is in effect across the state after Gov. Josh Stein declared a state

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 RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger announced Thursday that Sen. Vickie Sawyer will serve on several key committees for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium. Sawyer, a Republican who

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ Ja’Cory Dashawn Kirkland, 18, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and possession

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 1 ♦ A boy, Keomani Angel Gibbs, born to Kamya Gibbs of Statesville. JANUARY 2

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday declared a statewide state of emergency in advance of the impending winter storm. He is urging people across North Carolina

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3 percent in November, up 0.2 percent over October.  Iredell has a labor force of 97,375 individuals, according

Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy crafts, the Ranch’s

Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire on Chandeleur Drive in Mooresville about 2:01 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures drop across North Carolina, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents to take precautions to stay warm safely and avoid life-threatening hazards. Improper