Category: News & Features

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

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Sen. Vickie Sawyer was sworn in Wednesday for her fourth full term representing the residents of N.C. Senate District 37. Sawyer, a Republican, renewed her

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined  Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville on Tuesday to announce two major Community Development

Pictured (from left) are Cory Knight, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont; Keeley Ward, principal at Union Grove Elementary; Jason Humphrey, principal at Central Elementary;

Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church will host its 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on Friday, January 17, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the Parrish Hall. The public is invited

Special to IFN RALEIGH —  With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators on Monday asked school board members for their approval to apply for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West Iredell High

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ten members of Gov. Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office on Monday, January 6. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed problems related to a recent horse auction at the Iredell County Fairgrounds during their agenda briefing on Monday. Town Manager Ron Wyatt

Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan was officially sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress to represent North Carolina’s Tenth District on Friday, January 3. During a