BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by, and I waved, reeling from surprise and consternation, having just learned that a good Southern friend of
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Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has signed an agreement with the Town of Riihimäki in Finland to collaborate on the development of aerospace and defense development. According to
IFN Staff Randy Marion Ford in Statesville is partnering with Iredell Christian Ministries to help ensure that food insecure households in our community have enough to eat. The dealership, located
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
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 34, of Greenland Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a resolution to pursue a financing agreement with the Local Government Commission (LGC) to fund the acquisition of the Keystone
Special to IFN For decades, it was standard practice for primary care providers to manage the care of their patients both in-clinic and at the hospital. This all changed in
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges as a result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of James Robert Gabriel Jr.,
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School celebrated meeting growth for the 2024-2025 school year on end-of-year standardized tests recently. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and
Special to IFN RALEIGH — To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Gov. Josh Stein on Friday directed the State Health Director Dr.
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 The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will hold a meeting of the Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee on September 24. The meeting will be held from
Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry continues to meet a critical need in our community by providing diapers and wipes to families struggling to
Special to IFN Rhonda Faust, second assistant chief for the Mooresville Police Department, graduated from the FBI National Academy as a member of the 295th session. The graduation took place
BY KARISSA MILLER Students, teachers and staff at Central Elementary School gathered around the flagpole on Thursday to honor all patriots, first responders and firefighters and remember the thousands of
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Rosalind Jeanette Burns, born to Rockne and Chelsea Burns of Statesville.
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning
BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be
BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief
IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Matthew Charles
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell
Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity
Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts
Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda
Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County
IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available
Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as
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