BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops Kid&s program at the Statesville Walmart on December 12. Eighty-five children were taken shopping
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following requests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Kayvon Marashi, 40, of Palm Springs, Calif., charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. NOVEMBER 17
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 KARISSA MILLER Each year, the North Carolina State Board of Education recognizes schools for outstanding graduation rates, exceeding the goal of expected academic progress, and for achieving academic progress
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD To honor, remember and teach. That was part of the reason a couple dozen people gathered at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday to pay tribute to some of
Special to IFN Fred & June’s Books is proud to announce that employees Hayley Botticello and Cece Sovik have been selected to receive the prestigious James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus.
Special to IFN The Cub Scouts of Pack #173 in Mount Mourne had an exciting and educational adventure this past week, visiting both the local fire department and police department.
North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listing
BY KARISSA MILLER Cory Knight has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont in Statesville as the new executive director. “My goal is to make sure everything that
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 DONNA SWICEGOOD From rookies to those with more than two decades of service, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services paid tribute to its own Wednesday night. Iredell EMS Director Eric
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-Elect Josh Stein have filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders, contending that the legislative selection of the commander of the
Special to IFN Pine Lake Preparatory student-athletes Daelin Diaz-Luong and Sadie Peterson have committed to continue their studies and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Diaz-Luong commits to Penn State
Special to IFN Center Stage Alliance invites you to audition for its spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, at 6:30 pm. Join in
Special to IFN The N.C. Public Library Director’s Association recently awarded its annual Library Friend of the Year Award to Iredell Friends of the Library President Hank Byrd. Byrd was
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With Christmas just around the corner, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has compiled a list of home safety and driving tips to keep you and your
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education selected Greg Whitfield to remain as board chair for the upcoming year on Tuesday night, with Debbie Marsh chosen
Special to IFN Pine Lake Preparatory’s fifth-grade students celebrated the completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program with a graduation ceremony on December 10. Mooresville Police Officer Richard
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Taylorsville man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to IFN Attending local festivals and events is an exciting way to celebrate the holiday season. Many retailers turn to these events and set up temporary pop-up shops or
Special to IFN Duke Health announced Wednesday that the health care system has signed an agreement to purchase Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and its related businesses in Mooresville from
Board approves $2.98 million for stadium improvements at Lake Norman High BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Doug Knight spent a significant amount of time during Monday’s
Special to IFN Thanks to a generous donation from the landowner, a 25-acre tract located less than a quarter of a mile from Lake Norman will be permanently conserved. Three
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members discussed the process of creating a social district. Statesville and Mooresville, along with approximately 60
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana in a home in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 3.2 percent in October, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County has a workforce of
Special to IFN Andrew “Jack” Mullins has been selected to serve as the first branch manager in the history of Tim Johnson Landscaping, an industry leader in the Statesville and
Special to IFN United Way of Iredell County has officially opened the application process for its 2025 cycle of Love United Iredell, a community fundraising initiative planned for February 1-28,
Special to IFN Studies show that U.S. adults who regularly see their established primary care provider have 33 percent lower overall healthcare costs and 19 percent lower odds of premature
Special to IFN A group of Statesville balloon pilots and their crews will host a drive-thru holiday balloon glow at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday, December 14. The free
The goal of this year’s campaign is $30,000. BY LAQUETTA BROWN Since January 2017, the Iredell County Department of Social Services has been providing Foster Care Services to a child
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90 percent of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs
Special to IFN Through the generosity of its employees, Mitchell Community College surpassed fundraising goals with 80 percent of its faculty and staff making a monetary donation to the College
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the September 2011 shooting death of Statesville resident Joseph “Joey” Brewer. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville was packed on Sunday afternoon for the annual Christmas Parade. Photo Gallery
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday is scheduled to vote on a staff recommendation to limit enrollment at two elementary schools to students who live