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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.7 percent in June, up from 3.4 percent in May, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As children across the state return to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) on Monday announced its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for the 10th annual festival, which is set for

Special to IFN Bobbi Williams, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the City of Statesville Recreation & Parks Department, has been named the 2025 Special Olympics North Carolina Local Coordinator of the

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred on Saturday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fifth Street about 1:30 p.m. Saturday in

Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 18th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, October 11. The rain-or-shine event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m., will

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 25 ♦ Thomas Lee Sherrill, 33, of Barry Oak Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School hosted the annual “Back 2 School Bash” event Saturday to equip students with needed school supplies, backpacks, socks, shoes, food and some fun

Special to IFN Eight students from Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont enjoyed a MedStem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System throughout the month of July, giving them insight

Special to IFN Mooresville resident Justin Crews has announced his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Town Board of Commissioners. A husband and father of seven who works

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 The Harmony High School Class of 1962 recently celebrated its 63rd class reunion at Boxcar Grille in Statesville. While enjoying their meal, the classmates shared school memories

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Mark Deric Johnson, 63, of Knox Road, Ridgecrest, charged with two counts of larceny, conspiracy to

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 Iredell Home Health, a part of Iredell Health System, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 13 ♦ Holly Suzanne Angermeier, 55, of no fixed address charged with felony probation violation. ♦ Scottie Lamar

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants this year — delivering critical community assistance to individuals, families and nonprofit organizations across 19 counties. From April

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Fire Rescue, along with Troutman Fire & Rescue and Cool Springs Fire Department, were dispatched to multiple calls for a structure fire on Brawley

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Iredell County Register of Deeds Office will make history on Friday, August 1, when it becomes the first office of its kind to become a Wildlife

Special tot IFN RALEIGH — As summer temperatures continue to soar, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has several volunteer opportunities, including patient-facing and behind the scenes roles.  In 2024, volunteers at Iredell Memorial Hospital contributed over 6,200 hours of service.

Special to IFN Food Lion will hosting hiring events at nine locations across the Charlotte area to staff several newly renovated and remodeled stores. Food Lion is looking to fill

Special to IFN Emily Bosshart, a mother, licensed real estate agent and graduate student, has officially filed to run for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council in the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point

Special to IFN EnergyUnited has formed a new partnership with Canter Power Systems, the top-ranked Generac dealer in the Southeast, to offer home generator sales and service for the cooperative’s

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue, Troutman Police and Iredell County EMS personnel were alerted for an overturned tractor trailer on Charlotte Highway in front of Sheetz about 10

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Spring semester 2025: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a search warrant at a home off Parker Avenue. ICSO investigators have obtained arrest warrants

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces assault and arson charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Clayton Morrison Broyhill, 27, in a

BY KARISSA MILLER Most aging adults want to remain independent and live in their homes as long as possible. For some older adults living on a low fixed income, staying

BY DEBBIE PAGE Tonya Reynolds Bartlett, a Troutman resident for 19 years and member of the town planning board, is running for one of three Troutman Town Council seats up