BY KARISSA MILLER Enrollment is up for Iredell-Statesville Schools system for the 2024-2025 year. On the first day of school Monday, I-SS welcomed 20,102 students, an increase of 190 from
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Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina and the Justice Department announced Monday an agreement with the N.C. Department of Adult
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important
BY SYDNEY WILLIAMS Iredell County resident Rehanna Yakubu was recently honored in Washington, D.C., as the winner of Rep. Patrick McHenry’s Congressional Art Contest. Her original artwork, “Soeur – En
Special to IFN The organizing committee of the Mooresville Fondo is thrilled to announce plans for the 2nd Annual Mooresville Fondo, which will return to Downtown Mooresville on September 8.
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell Community College Small Business Center are working together to launch “Commerce Circles – Small Business Forums” for the
Special to IFN The Iredell Photography Club has announced the winners of the 2024 Carolina Photography Contest. This year’s competition drew an impressive array of entries from talented photographers across
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The people who know Jacob Eroh the best rave about how kind and compassionate he is. A soft-spoken honor roll student, Eroh helped his mom — a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ Kenneth Dale Cross, 45, of E. Trade Street, Dallas, charged with interfering with an
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 Starting Friday, September 6, the Iredell County Board of Elections staff will begin to mail absentee ballots to eligible voters who have requested a mail ballot for
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Two months ago, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners asked Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to provide them with a breakdown of all costs associated with the construction of
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a text amendment to replace the Traffic Impact Analysis section of the Troutman Unified Development Ordinance to reflect the town
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 General Election is now available on the N.C. State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ Roslin Louis, 23, of Signal Hill Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I
Special to IFN Iredell Water Corp. announced Friday an end to all water restrictions put in place over the last several weeks to protect its water supply during a period
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Friday reported that thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater had flowed into the Dye Creek Branch as a result of flash flooding
Special to IFN EnergyUnited expect to restore most remaining power outages caused by Tropical Storm Debby by 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 9 or sooner. As of Friday morning, crews have
Special to IFN Have you or someone you know woken up from anesthesia shivering? You may think it’s from the seemingly freezing temperatures in the operating room. Scientifically speaking, there’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, of Limerick Road, Mooresville, charged with statutory rape of a child
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 — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe after a flood. Excessive rains and flooding can
Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews are working to restore power outages and assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby as the storm continues to move through the cooperative’s service area. Flooding
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Thursday announced the 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Ulla man faces eight felony charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a home, killed several pets and injured two firefighters. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to IFN The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections will host a town hall in Statesville on Thursday, August 29. This event is part of a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents across Central and Eastern North Carolina to prepare immediately for severe weather conditions as tropical storm Debby approaches.
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been recognized in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Charlotte, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing of their
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools early college students returned to campus on Tuesday, kicking off the new year a week before most district students. At Crossroads Arts and Science Early
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out at ESC Park on Tuesday evening. Representatives from Iredell-Statesville Schools, local law enforcement agencies and fire departments,
Special to IFN A Newton man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for a string of armed robberies in North Carolina. Adrian Alexander Bryson, 29, was ordered to serve
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday began the process of eliminating county funding for the Wayside Volunteer Fire Department. The move, which almost certainly signals the end of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found an assortment of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY STACIE LETT CAIN A controversial development plan was pulled from the Statesville City Council’s agenda just before Monday’s council meeting. City staff released a statement and posted signs outside
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members and Town Manager Ron Wyatt expressed their dismay that they had been left in the dark by county commissioners about plans for improving