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
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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,
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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
Special to IFN GG’s Art Frames Gifts will host a book-signing event for retired WBTV news reporter David Whisenant on Saturday, December 7. Whisenant will be signing copies of his
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges in connection with the theft of aluminum wire from a Duke Energy substation following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As North Carolinians prepare to gather with friends and family during the holiday season, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommends following food safety
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has posted Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program scopes of work to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 general election in North Carolina, ensuring the ballots of more than
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade featured first responders, a variety of floats, marching bands, dance and tumbling troupes, an assortment of vehicles, and appearances by the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for vehicle registration violations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to IFN The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes the holiday season with a Victorian Open House at the historic Lucas Mansion on Thursday, December 5. The theme of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Academy of Dance & Fine Arts kicked off the holiday season with its annual Nutcracker Tea on Sunday afternoon. More than 400 people attended two teas
Special to IFN The DENSO North America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading automotive supplier, has awarded Mitchell Community College a $100,000 grant for equipment purchases to support the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from adults 60 and older or people with
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and
Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at