BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved salary supplements to teachers and instructional support personnel on Tuesday night. Chief Finance Officer Jonathan Smith told the
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IFN Staff An Elkin man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Wednesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Jared Quincey Nelson, 27, was driving a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest
IFN Staff A 27-year-old man faces two felony charges following a motor vehicle theft investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Bradlee GT
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday greenlighted a request to increase the density of a proposed income-based apartment complex geared toward seniors. The 50-unit complex is planned
IFN Staff The District 32 Bar Association on Tuesday nominated five attorneys for consideration to fill the vacant Iredell County District Court judge position created by the recent resignation of
Special to IFN North Carolina legislators are actively participating in Legislators in Schools Week, an initiative designed to foster greater understanding and connection between lawmakers and the state’s educational system.
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is seeking volunteers who live in its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to serve on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. The ETJ includes
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council approved Planning and Zoning ETJ board recommendations, approved a fee waiver for council members, and got
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Imaging has acquired a Fuji Film iStream CT Scanner. This advanced technology is only offered at three locations across the state of North Carolina.
IFN Staff A Mooresville man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Tuesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Justyn Jack Jenkins, 26, died after his
IFN Staff A Statesville man who is on probation for felony drug convictions was arrested on new charges after attempting to avoid an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office traffic checkpoint. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chair Abby Trent has resigned her position on the board, effective April 4. Trent, in her resignation letter, said that she
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Ethan Chase Fritz, 29, of Chestnut Grove Road, Statesville, charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking opium or
Special to IFN Mooresville High School student Evan Wanner recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the N.C. General Assembly’s Senate Page Program, gaining invaluable insights into the workings
Special to IFN Many people choose to brush off the idea of therapy for fear of judgment, vulnerability or the unknown. Maggie Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker at Iredell
BY REP. TODD CARVER Most people may not be aware North Carolina set a goal in 2019 to have 2 million people with a post-secondary degree or high-quality credential. This
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nearly 100 people gathered in Mooresville’s Liberty Park to give a voice to the voiceless. Foster Love Adopt Repeat (FLAR), a Mooresville-based organization that raises awareness of
IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to commemorate the beginning of construction of Weathers Creek High School. Located on 114 acres off Overcash Road in
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: MARCH 28 ♦ Jason Lyle Padgett, 52, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with felony probation violation. ♦
BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its second annual Rope Runner Derby on March 28 at the Fuzion Teen Center, bringing together Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes for
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans for the statewide expansion of Success Coach, an innovative program designed to help families
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) is proud to celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) as part of a national effort to highlight the power of libraries
BY SALLY NIX For too long, health insurance companies have dictated patient care instead of doctors. The bureaucratic nightmare of prior authorization, which requires doctors to obtain insurer approval before treating their
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals issued a decision on Friday in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin. The court’s decision
IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $235,468 economic incentive for Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, which is planning to make a $23 million investment in new equipment.
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 SHELLIE TAYLOR For over 40 years, some people in Statesville believed that an abandoned African American church cemetery had been destroyed by the organization known as the Statesville Redevelopment
Special to IFN Statesville Public Power has been recognized with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for its commitment to safe operating practices throughout 2024. Statesville
IFN Staff A registered sex offender who faces charges he violated the terms of his probation was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Tuesday, April 1. Sheriff
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you love gospel music, the Circle of Giving has planned an event that you will not want to miss. The 2025 Gospel’s Finest All-Stars competition is
Special to IFN Mooresville Graded School District middle school dance teacher Carly Thompson was honored at Belmont Abbey College during their recent Dance Showcase with the Excellence in Dance Education
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 United Way of Iredell County announced the following organizations and citizen have been presented the Spirit of North Carolina Award: ♦ Iredell-Statesville Schools; ♦ Iredell Health
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into concerns about secret videos made of a child. Sheriff Darren