BY JEFF CORBETT The May/June 2004 issue of Psychology Today offers a great story on the power of eye contact. It reads like this: “Bill and Hillary Clinton often tell the story
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Special to IFN The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025-2026 federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina’s schools. The Federally-assisted
Special to IFN Three new Statesville Police Department officers were sworn in Tuesday morning during a ceremony in City Hall. Mayor Costi Kutteh administered the oath of office and was
Special to IFN Randy Marion Subaru, Subaru of America, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are spreading love, hope and warmth to patients with cancer and their families in
BY DEBBIE PAGE A light drizzle did not dampen the high spirits of about 100 Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers who mounted 500 flags on rebar and
IFN Staff A Harmony man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle from a residence in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the
Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars announced Wednesday that Jennifer Christian has been promoted to executive director of the nonprofit, effective July 1. She succeeds Suzanne Wegmiller, who recently
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies that took effect on Tuesday. The changes, which are
Special to IFN The first class of internal medicine residents at Iredell Health System began their clinical rotations on Tuesday. Residents will become part of the fabric of Iredell County
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has been selected to serve as the host city for the 2025 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament. Qualifying teams in the 9U and
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individual involved in Monday’s deputy-involved shooting incident in Harmony. Daniel Glenn Brown, 33, of Harmony was shot by a deputy
Special to IFN Rodney Harris has been promoted from assistant county manager to deputy county manager for Iredell County, effective immediately. Harris has served as assistant county manager since April
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Director of Operations Melissa Haines has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE is the certification entity of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt and Sen. Jim Burgin, released its interim report outlining six
Special to IFN Plans are now underway for the 2025 Downtown Harmonies, the signature music festival celebrating live music, local flavor, and community spirit. This year’s festival, which will be
IFN Staff The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy that occurred Monday afternoon outside of the Family Dollar store
IFN Staff A Statesville man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Timmy Jaurice Moore was taken into custody by Statesville Police Department officers on Saturday. The SPD announced
Special to IFN Most Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4 2025, in celebration of Independence Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services:
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with an incident involving shots being fired at a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday afternoon. The Statesville
BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week saw the long session of the N.C. General Assembly draw to a close — sort of. Leadership announced that the House and Senate were
Special to IFN South Iredell High School student Nicholas Moore has been named one of only five finalists nationwide—and the only student from North Carolina—in the tuxedo category of the
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 20 ♦ Robert Lee Brice Jr., 52, of Warfield Drive, Hyattville, Md., charged with sex offender/fail to
Special to IFN In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site showcased local trades from 1756 on Saturday. Visitors had a chance to step back in time and get a glimpse of how
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children as the Fourth
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 DONNA SWICEGOOD The tacos were the big draw at the Statesville Depot on Thursday, but providing lunch for Statesville Police Department employees wasn’t the only thing that motivated the
BY DEBBIE PAGE A large crowd turned out for the 20th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman on Saturday morning, and they weren’t disappointed as a three-plane flyover kicked off
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board’s June meeting, Town Planner Andrew Ventresca asked board members to consider proposed changes to the temporary uses section of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its final meeting of the fiscal year on Thursday morning, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education tied up some budget details and passed an
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
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ Joey Eugene Richards, 44, of 5th Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of larceny and three
Special to IFN More than 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben
Special to IFN RALEIGH As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks —
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in May, unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained at 4.2 percent. The
Special to IFN Horizon Church in Statesville hosted area pastor and author Michael Maffucci to speak about his recent book, “Submission and Authority: God’s Design for Order,” on June 22