Special to IFN Dr. Samuel Inkumsah has joined the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family medicine physician, Inkumsah has nearly two decades of experience in family medicine. He received his
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Special to IFN This year, more than ever, Toys For Tots organizers need the community’s help. With the recent devastation in Western North Carolina, collection efforts have been impacted in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley celebrated the one-year anniversary of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina by announcing
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board is considering standardizing its conditional zoning expectations to address continuing growth and traffic concerns in the area. The creation of a
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nearly two dozen local organizations received a financial boost from Carolina BalloonFest on Tuesday during the nonprofit’s annual Night of Giving Celebration. A total of $125,000 was
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More than
Special to IFN The N.C. Division of State Historic Sites has been awarded $114,500 to acquire five acres of land adjacent to the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville.
Mayor Chris Carney calls Bobby Compton’s allegations ‘ridiculous’ BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former Mooresville town commissioner and unsuccessful mayoral candidate Bobby Compton publicly accused Mayor Chris Carney of inappropriate and unethical
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Planning Director Sherry Ashley on Monday presented a strategic plan to help guide the City Council as it attempts to manage growth in and around the
BY KARISSSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education held a swearing-In ceremony on Monday evening for two newly elected members and one returning member who was re-elected. A new
BY KARISSA MILLER Incumbent Iredell County commissioners Gene Houpe, Melissa Neader and Scottie Brown took the oath of office Monday morning for their new terms during a meeting at the
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Member Showcase, on Thursday, December 5. The free community event, which begins at 5 p.m., is being held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges and a misdemeanor weapons charge after Mooresville police found four pounds of marijuana and a concealed handgun in a vehicle
Special to IFN Veteran firefighter Shane Schantzenbach has been promoted to lieutenant at the Statesville Fire Department, effective November 25. Lt. Schantzenbach has dedicated more than 16 years to serving
BY NATALIE PRESNELL Sad. Scared. Confused. Worried. Anxious. Nervous. These are all feelings that children in foster care experience on a regular basis due to the uncertainty of what their
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Members of the Gene Houpe Fan Club will be watching closely on Monday morning when the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meets to select the board chair
BY KEVIN IMM One person was killed in a crash in Mooresville on Sunday afternoon. Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Iredell County EMS personnel, along with Mooresville police officers, responded
Special to IFN On Thanksgiving Day, a few Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members partnered with Burritos N Ribs owner Anna Johnson to serve holiday meals to a variety of community members.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Throughout his 54-year career, attorney Bill Pope distinguished himself for his service to his clients and the community. Pope was inducted into the N.C. Bar Association Legal
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 22 ♦ Elton Pat Jetton, 66, of Kelly Avenue, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine, possession
BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy students in the screen-printing program are putting their talents to good use by helping a school in Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of
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,
Special to IFN The Christmas season in Downtown Statesville officially begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 5, followed by the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Greg Biffle was looking forward to relaxing in the Bahamas for a week in late September when the remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through Western North Carolina,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Kire D’Angelo McNeil, 28, of Vincent Place, Mooresville, charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury,
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Special to IFN The events featured below are just some of our highlighted events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for programs that
BY DEBBIE PAGE Zootastic Park’s “Wonderland of Lights” display, a Troutman-area tradition, is back for its 16th season. New this year is the optional Safari Drive-Thru Trail, featuring over 500
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Rosemary Eulagene Rosenbalm, born to Lyla Inscoe and Leeroy Rosenbalm of
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
BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Starr was honored at the department’s recent annual meeting for completing his five-year term as chief and for his 35 years
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Trinity, Ebenezer and Monticello volunteer fire departments, along with Iredell County EMS and Rescue Squad, responded to a structure fire off Harriet Lane near Statesville
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is collecting new toys for the Statesville Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday, December
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites everyone to experience the magic of the holiday season at “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on from 5 to 9 p.m. on
BY NANCY BEARD It is the time of year when we reflect on the reasons why we are thankful. We think about our family, friends, faith, career, community and so
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael