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Special to IFN South Iredell High School student Nicholas Moore has been named one of only five finalists nationwide—and the only student from North Carolina—in the tuxedo category of the

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 20 ♦ Robert Lee Brice Jr., 52, of Warfield Drive, Hyattville, Md., charged with sex offender/fail to

Special to IFN In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site showcased local trades from 1756 on Saturday. Visitors had a chance to step back in time and get a glimpse of how

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children as the Fourth

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 DONNA SWICEGOOD The tacos were the big draw at the Statesville Depot on Thursday, but providing lunch for Statesville Police Department employees wasn’t the only thing that motivated the

BY DEBBIE PAGE A large crowd turned out for the 20th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman on Saturday morning, and they weren’t disappointed as a three-plane flyover kicked off

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board’s June meeting, Town Planner Andrew Ventresca asked board members to consider proposed changes to the temporary uses section of the

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its final meeting of the fiscal year on Thursday morning, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education tied up some budget details and passed an

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

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ Joey Eugene Richards, 44, of 5th Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of larceny and three

Special to IFN RALEIGH As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks —

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in May, unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained at 4.2 percent. The

Special to IFN Horizon Church in Statesville hosted area pastor and author Michael Maffucci to speak about his recent book, “Submission and Authority: God’s Design for Order,” on June 22

BY KEVIN IMM Trinity Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Weston Road about 1:43 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters from Monticello, Central, Stony Point fire departments, along

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue, Troutman Police Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to an overturned vehicle with entrapment on Perry Road about 10:55 a.m. Thursday.

Special to IFN Thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation, Statesville resident Najee Glover is looking forward to continuing to learn to play the guitar and being able to hear his girlfriend’s

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections made appointments to the 100 county boards of elections in North Carolina during its meeting Tuesday. Appointed to the Iredell County

Special to IFN FOODiversity staff members will report the impacts of the Mooresville-based nonprofit’s Food Delivery Program, Early Introduction Parent Program, and disaster relief efforts during this weekend’s Center for

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday inducted nine North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to our state. “I am proud to

Special to IFN Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital celebrated a significant milestone that marked the integration of mission, values, and care during its inaugural White Coat Ceremony on June 18.

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period for the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Draft Fiscally Constrained Project List. Official

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, including: ♦ Two seats for residents within the city limits;

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust has been selected to participate in the 295th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The FBI

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday led a group of 23 governors in an effort to urge congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell has been conducting community interviews with teens to gather data on the extent of their alcohol use and their attitudes about underage

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Thanks to nine days of great weather last fall, 15 students from Iredell County will receive $2,000 scholarships. The Statesville Kiwanis Club recently presented the scholarship checks

Special to IFN Statesville-based Children’s Homes of Iredell County has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of the State Auditor has released preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV

IFN Staff A Harmony couple faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to child and animal abuse following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Exchange Club of Troutman gathered recently to honor a local child abuse prevention organization and club members who exemplified leadership, service and commitment to the community