Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral

BY KARISSA MILLER A group of girls attending the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp learned about the signs of human trafficking or modern-day slavery on the campus of Mitchell

Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services this week marked the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the past two years, 988

FROM STAFF REPORTS State and local law enforcement officers have seized more than 20 pounds of products containing marijuana as well as counterfeit merchandise as part of an investigation targeting

BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing citizens’ desire for residential development of U.S. Highway 21 south to be medium density in the town’s recent Future Land Use Map revision and traffic concerns,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House will host an Appalachian BBQ in honor of Tom Dooley on Saturday, July 27. The barbecue & bluegrass event will feature a performance

Special to IFN Family Nurse Practitioner Landon Marshall has joined the medical practice at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. In addition to more than two years of experience as a

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools has taken a multi-faceted approach to identifying students who are considering taking their own life and making sure they have access to mental health services.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures remain high, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to enjoy recreational waters safely and be aware of possible

Special to IFN Shepherds Fire Rescue, rooted in the community since its inception in 1961 under the auspices of the Lions Club, reached a significant milestone with the completion of

Special to IFN The Mooresville Youth Council (MYC) is excited to announce the election of the fourth Dog Mayor of Mooresville. Reya’s term as the new Dog Mayor began during

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Josh Mitchell endured a long, hard struggle before finally finding a dry, safe place to rest his head at night. Kaylionna, his wife of 15 years, passed

Special to IFN The annual sales of big-name retailers often take place in July. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its June meeting at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue. At the meeting, State President Karen Throckmorton helped to

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 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

I’m not a mystery, Never claimed to be anything but me, I’m not a mystery, Wear my heart on my sleeve And lay my soul down at your feet. Here

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

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 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,

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