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Special to IFN Have you or someone you know woken up from anesthesia shivering? You may think it’s from the seemingly freezing temperatures in the operating room. Scientifically speaking, there’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, of Limerick Road, Mooresville, charged with statutory rape of a child

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 — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe after a flood. Excessive rains and flooding can

Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews are working to restore power outages and assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby as the storm continues to move through the cooperative’s service area. Flooding

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Thursday announced the 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Ulla man faces eight felony charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a home, killed several pets and injured two firefighters. Iredell County Sheriff

Special to IFN The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections will host a town hall in Statesville on Thursday, August 29. This event is part of a

Special to IFN RALEIGH — State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents across Central and Eastern North Carolina to prepare immediately for severe weather conditions as tropical storm Debby approaches.

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been recognized in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Charlotte, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing of their

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools early college students returned to campus on Tuesday, kicking off the new year a week before most district students. At Crossroads Arts and Science Early

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out at ESC Park on Tuesday evening. Representatives from Iredell-Statesville Schools, local law enforcement agencies and fire departments,

Special to IFN A Newton man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for a string of armed robberies in North Carolina. Adrian Alexander Bryson, 29, was ordered to serve

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday began the process of eliminating county funding for the Wayside Volunteer Fire Department. The move, which almost certainly signals the end of

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found an assortment of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY STACIE LETT CAIN A controversial development plan was pulled from the Statesville City Council’s agenda just before Monday’s council meeting. City staff released a statement and posted signs outside

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members and Town Manager Ron Wyatt expressed their dismay that they had been left in the dark by county commissioners about plans for improving

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met Monday and a significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on Title IX. What is Title IX?

Special to IFN Mooresville town commissioners expressed their appreciation to recently retired Assistant Police Chief Robert Dyson on Monday and welcomed new Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust. Dyson, who retired after

STORY BY KARISSA MILLER PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools held a convocation Monday morning to kick off the 2024-2025 school year for teachers and staff. The event, which was

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the 2024 Teen Academy. Over the course of seven sessions, the teens gained invaluable

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is working to educate the public — and hopefully save lives — after three teens avoided serious injury when a golf cart they

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jeff and Natalie Storment vividly remember the first Power Cross miracle. Two years after starting their sports ministry, they had burned through their savings in an effort

Special to IFN The following criminal cases were resolved during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Kevin Crider pleaded guilty pursuant to Alford to Attempted Trafficking in Opium

BY MIKE FUHRMAN While sharing her experience of nearly losing her own daughter, Susan Tolle encouraged a group of parents and grandparents to be aware of suicide warning signs and

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA blessed school-age children with back to school supplies and clothing on Saturday. The children began their day with breakfast provided by Thrive Church

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,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 26 ♦ Michael Pickard, 64, of Harris Farm Road, Mooresville, charged with felony probation violation and

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has earned full certification for its implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “Iredell Health System is dedicated

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 KARISSA MILLER More than 1,000 families turned out Saturday for the 2024 Back 2 School Bash, an event that helps local students start the new academic year ready for

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA held its annual “Eat Lunch With a Camper” event on Thursday. Chef Michael Spencer prepared a delicious meal for Executive Director Blake Blakley,

MBY DEBBIE PAGE Wearing costumes and their school T-shirts and carrying props to demonstrate their spirit, Mooresville Graded School District employees entered the Mooresville High Performing Arts Center lobby to