BY MIKE FUHRMAN Construction of the new Critical Care Unit at Iredell Memorial Hospital is now completed and on track to open in mid-July. The 16 new state-of-the-art CCU rooms,
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Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, as declared by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent update to
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville celebrated the end of the Rotary year on Thursday, June 27. Deb Corbett, the district governor for District 7680, was the
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will bring the inspiring story of an American hero to the stage for four days in July when it presents “Ben Davis —
Special to IFN Get ready for a smokin’ good time and experience Mooresville like never before at the second annual Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival presented by deBotech. The event
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans, a new kind of NC Medicaid Managed
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 28 ♦ Isaiah Eugene Caldwell, 21, of Trinity Road, Charlotte, charged with discharging a firearm into
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,
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present.
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Statesville native Brock Hoffman spent nearly a decade chasing his dream of playing in the National Football League. After suiting up for 20 NFL games, it’s safe
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Tyler Andrew Peacock, 24, of Mathis Church Road, Catawba, charged with malicious conduct by prisoner,
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Capitol will reopen to the public on Monday, July 8, following the completion of a major construction and restoration project. Completed in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Concord man was charged on Wednesday with sexually abusing a child in Statesville in 2019. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Steven Joseph Borek, 60,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning on Gay Street. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Gay Street about 3
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Brittany Campbell is a mother, a daughter, and a force for good in our community. For the past 20 months, she’s worked as the shelter manager for
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 At the invitation of President Joe Biden, the Rev. Dr. Robert W. “Rob” Lee delivered the invocation at the White House on Thursday during the Independence Day
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Mooresville was awash in red, white and blue on Thursday as a large crowd of spectators gathered for the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade. Photo
BY COOPER HALL The Baymount Community hosted its annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning. Photo Gallery
Piedmont HealthCare recognizes that our most important assets are our people. We offer competitive wages, 401k retirement plans, Flex Spending, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Low Premiums, Piedmont Perks, Wellness
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man faces a felony firearms charge after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched a vehicle and found a stolen handgun. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to IFN Iredell Water Corp. is asking its customers to voluntarily reduce water usage due to the lack of significant rainfall during the past six weeks and the extreme
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Lowe’s YMCA and The Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman hosted the Field of Flags Summer Celebration on Wednesday evening. A large crowd enjoyed the patriotic display
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony child abuse charge after her 2-year-old son overdosed on illegal narcotics. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to Iredell
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, as declared by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two sisters face felony drug charges being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Teresa Kiser Forrest, 62, and
Special to IFN The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) More Than Sad program aims to enhance mental health awareness and prevent teen suicide. The More Than Sad program is
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Gina Terry has been providing musical education to children in the Statesville area since 2004. For 20 years, she utilized space at First Presbyterian Church. Now, she
FROM STAFF REPORTS A motorist who crashed his vehicle into a FedEx truck, killing a passenger, while fleeing a state trooper in Statesville on Tuesday morning faces multiple charges. The
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services will be undergoing maintenance to more than 50 dog kennels from July 30 through August 2. Kennel floors will be refinished, resulting in
Special to IFN Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 14 ♦ A boy, Samuel Steven Roten, born to Alex and Steven Roten of Statesville.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the 2024 Spring Semester. Full-Time To be eligible for the full-time