BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mitchell Community College honored faculty and students who served in the various military branches during a ceremony at Shearer Hall on Monday. The Veterans Day ceremony was
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Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department, in partnership with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory (ICGH), will host the Young Minds: Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Summit on
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 18 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Nickolai Jones, born to Brandon Jones and Erica Irwin of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the science of reading reaches full implementation in North Carolina, new data presented to the State Board of Education shows that K-3 students are making
STORY BY ERICA GOODNIGHT PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM OLIN — In an incredible show of solidarity, a tight-knit community rallied to support a local man battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 3 ♦ Soloman Jonas Barnwell, 29, of Trolly Run Drive, Cornelius, charged with assault inflicting physical
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 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. The drive-thru event, which will begin at 1 p.m. and last
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Flag football is not an officially sanctioned sport by North Carolina Special Olympics, but the more than 40 athletes who showed off their skills at South Iredell
Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) announced the hiring of Evan Day as a research analyst. In this role, Day will serve as the primary
Special to IFN In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revision, the City of Statesville has initiated a comprehensive program to ensure water customers are
BY KEVIN IMM A large, two-story home in the Shepherds Fire District was destroyed by an early morning blaze on Sunday. Personnel from Iredell, Mecklenburg, Catawba and Lincoln counties responded
Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Nachammai Annamalai has received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her volunteer work with the Mooresville Public Library and Mooresville Youth
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Special to IFN In observance of Veterans Day, City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. Garbage Collection No residential or commercial garbage collection will take place
Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, November 11. From 12 to 3 p.m., families can enjoy the Ranch’s nature trails, the 10,000-square-foot inclusive
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Army JROTC cadets and students recognized and honored local military veterans during the student-led Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning. Faces
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 18 ♦ Christopher Mark Corum, 44, of Stacy Road, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges as a result of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts to enforce sex offender registration requirements. During fall festivals and Halloween-themed events,
Special to IFN In a collaborative effort to enhance law enforcement capabilities in narcotics and evidence disposal, the Statesville Police Department, Mooresville Police Department, Troutman Police Department and the Drug-Alcohol
Special to IFN EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to provide disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Western North Carolina. In a combined effort to
Special to IFN Girl Scout Troop #13043 of Iredell County recently made waves on the Gulf Coast by addressing marine life quality and the pollution and erosion of the coastline
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Friday that Sydney Koppelmeyer has been hired as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective November 21. “I am deeply honored and excited to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School dedicated its new Veterans Memorial Wall on Friday in conjunction with the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans, families, faculty members, alumni, JROTC
Pictured (front row, from left) are Josh Adams snd Vincent Peace-Uribe; (second row) Aisha Orilonise, Arten Adylin, I-SS STEM Coordinator Debra Lester, CCTL Teacher and Aviation Club advisor Dana Gibson
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Special to IFN The annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade, a community tribute to the courage and dedication of U.S. military veterans, is scheduled for Monday, November 11, at 1 p.m.
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System recently celebrated a significant milestone in their joint efforts to enhance preventive healthcare. Together, the organizations have marked the 100th case
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a five-month investigation, the death of a 33-year-old Statesville woman has been ruled an accident. The Statesville Police Department announced the findings in the death of
BY KARISSA MILLER Theatre Statesville will present the musical “Into the Woods, Jr.” with performances starting Friday in the American Renaissance School Black Box Theatre performance space. Performances will run
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) hosted the third annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, bringing together nearly 200 individuals from across
Special to IFN The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the much-anticipated widening of Highway 150 in southern Iredell County. The $249.3 million contract was awarded
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal securities fraud and wire fraud charges for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme and fraudulently obtaining
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
Special to IFN Steve Bridges has been promoted to director of public works for the City of Statesville. With a career spanning over 28 years in public service, project management,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department is investigating an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported across the county. Health officials are conducting follow-ups