Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More than

Mayor Chris Carney calls Bobby Compton’s allegations ‘ridiculous’ BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former Mooresville town commissioner and unsuccessful mayoral candidate Bobby Compton publicly accused Mayor Chris Carney of inappropriate and unethical

BY KARISSSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education held a swearing-In ceremony on Monday evening for two newly elected members and one returning member who was re-elected. A new

BY NATALIE PRESNELL Sad. Scared. Confused. Worried. Anxious. Nervous. These are all feelings that children in foster care experience on a regular basis due to the uncertainty of what their

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Members of the Gene Houpe Fan Club will be watching closely on Monday morning when the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meets to select the board chair

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Throughout his 54-year career, attorney Bill Pope distinguished himself for his service to his clients and the community. Pope was inducted into the N.C. Bar Association Legal

Special to IFN The Christmas season in Downtown Statesville officially begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 5, followed by the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Greg Biffle was looking forward to relaxing in the Bahamas for a week in late September when the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through Western North Carolina,

Special to IFN The events featured below are just some of our highlighted events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for programs that

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is collecting new toys for the Statesville Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday, December

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites everyone to experience the magic of the holiday season at “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on from 5 to 9 p.m. on

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and

Special to IFN Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is on the rise in Western North Carolina counties, including Iredell. The Iredell County Health Department has urged the

BY GEORGELLEN BROWN We are in the season of Thanksgiving. During this time of year, we look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. Some may be thankful

Special to IFN Mooresville Middle School (MMS) and Selma Burke Middle School (SBMS) are continuing their successful launch of their First Lego League clubs during the the 2024 – 2025

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display and just in time for the holiday season. Rhythm & Hues, an Exhibit inspired by Music, and the Recreating

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an