BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The first trio of graduates from the Iredell County Veterans Treatment Court have shown what’s possible when you seek help in a supportive environment — and stay
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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 KARISSA MILLER More than two dozen highly accomplished teachers were recognized during a recent Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. District administrators and school board members honored 14 new
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, and the U.S. States Department of Justice on Friday proposed an end to Google’s
IFN Staff About 100 people showed their support for Ukraine during a peaceful demonstration in the Square in Downtown Statesville on Friday. Participants held signs and waved flags for about
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department released the name of the motorist who was fatally injured in a crash on Shelton Avenue on Thursday morning. Alexander Sheppard, 30, of Statesville
IFN Staff A Statesville woman was killed in a crash at the intersection of Old Mocksville Road and Jane Sowers Road late Thursday afternoon. The N.C. State Highway Patrol reported
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 RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein is urging Congressional leaders to change course on proposed federal cuts to the Medicaid program and laying out what’s at stake in
BY KARISSA MILLER Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner on Tuesday requested that Iredell County commissioners adopt an ordinance creating civil penalties for passing a stopped school bus. Speaking
Special to IFN Iredell Adult Day Services – a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for older adults, vulnerable groups, and their families – will kick off a new support group
IFN Staff Statesville police and fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire and explosion following a crash that claimed the life of one individual on Thursday
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Thursday that ICSO narcotics investigators, working in partnership with the Gaston County Police Department, seized more than 2 kilograms of fentanyl from
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Assistant Town Manager Ryan Rase on Monday asked Mooresville residents to express their concerns about traffic congestion with the N.C. Department of Transportation. During Monday’s town
BY KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from across the county had the chance to participate in several hands-on learning activities at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ third annual Career Technical Education STEAM Day on Tuesday.
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series of columns. This story and others will be highlighted during a Women’s History Month program planned for Thursday, March 20. Learn
Jessica Lynch speaks at the third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday morning. Jessica Lynch encourages audience to keep pushing when they face life’s challenges BY DEBBIE PAGE Jessica
KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a $65.2 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding request includes an approximately $8.6
Special to IFN A Taylorsville man has been arrested and charged with felony statutory rape following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Matthew Woods as its new director of Biomedical Technology, in partnership with Crothall Healthcare. Woods brings over 32 years
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Despite safety concerns raised by two councilmembers, the Statesville City Council on Monday voted to allow developers to use an alternative style curb and guttering. Statesville City
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Revenue has started processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday as well as
Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 6 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. Priority will
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ A girl, Margaret Rose Lanigan, born to Dan Lanigan and Martha Robinson of
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Shady Stream Drive about 3:27 p.m. on Monday, along with the Statesville, Shepherds, Ebenezer
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials have expressed their frustration over the public comments made during the February 10 board meeting, asserting that those comments created a false picture of
IFN Staff Three suspects face an assortment of criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal drugs and a firearm in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
To the Editor: We are planning a peaceful gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in Downtown Statesville to show support for Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine. Many
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Monday that Sarah Hannah has been named the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Unit. Hannah brings over 15 years of
Special to FIN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to celebrate National Public Health Week during an interactive open house planned for April 9. Planned for 4 to
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Gary Lee Garber, 43, of Kammerer Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance
Special to IFN Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it
Special to IFN A group of fourth- and fifth-grade students attending the Mooresville Graded School District’s two intermediate schools experienced an extraordinary event on Wednesday, connecting live with NASA astronaut