BY KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from across the county had the chance to participate in several hands-on learning activities at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ third annual Career Technical Education STEAM Day on Tuesday.
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Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series of columns. This story and others will be highlighted during a Women’s History Month program planned for Thursday, March 20. Learn
Jessica Lynch speaks at the third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday morning. Jessica Lynch encourages audience to keep pushing when they face life’s challenges BY DEBBIE PAGE Jessica
KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a $65.2 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding request includes an approximately $8.6
Special to IFN A Taylorsville man has been arrested and charged with felony statutory rape following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Matthew Woods as its new director of Biomedical Technology, in partnership with Crothall Healthcare. Woods brings over 32 years
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Despite safety concerns raised by two councilmembers, the Statesville City Council on Monday voted to allow developers to use an alternative style curb and guttering. Statesville City
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Revenue has started processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday as well as
Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 6 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. Priority will
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ A girl, Margaret Rose Lanigan, born to Dan Lanigan and Martha Robinson of
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Shady Stream Drive about 3:27 p.m. on Monday, along with the Statesville, Shepherds, Ebenezer
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials have expressed their frustration over the public comments made during the February 10 board meeting, asserting that those comments created a false picture of
IFN Staff Three suspects face an assortment of criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal drugs and a firearm in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Monday that Sarah Hannah has been named the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Unit. Hannah brings over 15 years of
Special to FIN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to celebrate National Public Health Week during an interactive open house planned for April 9. Planned for 4 to
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Gary Lee Garber, 43, of Kammerer Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance
Special to IFN Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it
Special to IFN A group of fourth- and fifth-grade students attending the Mooresville Graded School District’s two intermediate schools experienced an extraordinary event on Wednesday, connecting live with NASA astronaut
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,
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Zachary Tylor Hartness, 29, of Sharon School Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 9
Purple Heart Homes and Patriot Military Family Foundation held a Mission Complete Ceremony at Scott Wilson’s new home in Statesville on Saturday BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Scott Wilson has finally found
BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School sophomore Isabella DiFiore has been selected to participate in the upcoming North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “It’s an honor to be selected,”
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd visited Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on Saturday as characters dressed in period costume presented The Defense of Fort Dobbs. Visitors learned about daily
IFN Staff N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers have obtained arrest warrants for a Mooresville man on charges related to passing a stopped Iredell-Statesville Schools bus. Anyone with information on the
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially returned to a D0 Drought Status, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 Drought Status means the area
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 EnergyUnited has announced the selection of its 2025 Junior Member Ambassadors, recognizing six outstanding students for their leadership, passion and commitment to serving their communities. Lily Citta
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
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