BY DEBBIE PAGE Poverty profoundly affects local families. Fourteen percent of North Carolina residents live below the federal poverty line. Forty-one percent of students in Mooresville Graded School District qualify

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 Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate students Janey Walker and Charlotte Templeton were excited for the opportunity to share information about their Service as Action project, “Change Through

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center will host “The Marketing Innovation Experience,” featuring seasoned marketing innovator and CarneyCo founder Skip Carney. This event will take place on

BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students participated in the annual Fun Day Friday that brings students, teachers and community partners together. Students and teachers gathered in the open

Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration Tuesday, April 29, honoring 2024-2025 graduates and awarding $20,000 in scholarships. Around 100 students, their family members and

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina election officials routinely update the voter registration rolls through a uniform and nondiscriminatory program that complies with state and federal laws. So far this

Special to IFN Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville since November of 2018, is retiring. His last Sunday will be May 4. A

Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H members recently showcased their dedication and expanding knowledge in the dairy industry, achieving significant success at the 2025 4-H State Dairy Quiz Bowl and

Special to IFN The 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series kicks off Friday, May 2, with a high-energy performance by Asheville-based Americana rock band Ashes & Arrows. The

Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for flood-damaged vehicles when buying a car in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Bad

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference on Monday to share his appreciation for the work they do

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Police Department Cpl. Casey Hoover was honored on Monday for the courage, resilience and commitment to duty that he displayed when he was shot in the

Special to IFN In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, the Iredell County Register of Deeds Office will honor veterans and active-duty service members with a Military Appreciation Hot Dog Drive-Thru

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held a New Member Induction Ceremony at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue. During the special ceremony, the club’s nine

  BY REP. TODD CARVER While the the N.C. General Assembly was on our Easter break last week, this week is shaping up to be very busy. There are a

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Kneeling down to help others makes Michael Davidson feel tall. While sharing his own experiences as a volunteer for a laundry list of organizations, Davidson was also

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its annual budget retreat this week, the Troutman Town Council reviewed Town Finance Director Justin Mundy’s proposed budget, which was created with input from the March

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

Special to IFN Northview School invites all high school seniors and their families to a special College & FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.