BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson reported that his department responded to 4,796 calls last year, a 13.11 percent increase over 2023. However, the number of reportable offenses
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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,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rated jumped to 3.6 percent in January, an increase of 0.5 percent from December. Iredell has a workforce of 103,679 individuals. Some
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department recently converted a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, into a fully functional brush truck. This project exemplifies the department’s commitment to
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will host the 2025 statewide meeting of the N.C. Community College Association of Bioscience Instructors on Friday, April 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
BY KARSSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students brought a diverse group of historical figures to life on Thursday. Fourth-graders, who were dressed up as individuals they researched, stood still
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 In partnership with Community Pets Mobile Clinic and Iredell County Animal Services, Rescue Ranch will host a low-cost vaccine and microchip drive-thru clinic on Saturday, April 12.
Special to IFN The intersection of S. Tradd Street and E. Front Street in Downtown Statesville has been temporarily closed due to an infrastructure issue caused by aging utility lines
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28. The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jacqueline Severt described her Ashe County neighborhood as total devastation after Hurricane Helene hit last fall. “The next morning, I stepped out onto my front porch to
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of work tools and fraudulent use of credit cards following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday night at the intersection of East Broad Street and Eastside Drive. The crash, which
BY JEFF CORBETT The famous Austrian surgeon Dr.Theodor Billroth used to tell his students that a doctor needed two abilities: freedom from nausea, and the power of observation. Then he’d
Special to IFN Jeremiah Campbell has been promoted to operations manager for Iredell County Emergency Communications. Campbell has more than 20 years of dedicated service and extensive field experience to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that students across the state will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care
Special to IFN Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is launching a new community event on Saturday, March 29, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 12 noon until 6
Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect
BY JAMES PRESSLY As a concerned city taxpayer, fourth-generation Statesville resident, and local business owner, I want to express my growing frustration with the wasteful and misguided policies of the
Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Rankin announced the class of 2025 inductees on Tuesday. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for May 19
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday recommended that North Carolinians delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has added a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the SFD, the Statesville
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ James David Koontz, 49, of Radio Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled
Several awareness initiatives planned in coming weeks Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare employees from more than 20 offices gathered to support Yokefellow Ministry by holding a company-wide bowling tournament on March 22. Teams were put together by
Special to IFN The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville based on results of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Department directors gave detailed presentations of their fiscal year-to-date achievements, goals, and vision to Troutman Town Council in a day-long session on Thursday. Council members listened intently
BY REP. TODD CARVER One of my goals upon being elected to the N.C. House of Representatives was to let people know what was taking place in Raleigh and the
IFN Staff A convicted felon faces weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found numerous firearms in his home after responding to a report of a breaking and entering
Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. The BBQ, which will be held at Station 1 (501 Ruritan
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Michael Conner Lamp Jr., 43, of Bethlehem Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2025 Spring Art Crawl showcased the work of more than 100 artists in dozens of businesses throughout Downtown Statesville. Photo Gallery
Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson recently attended the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court annual Winter Educational Conference in Raleigh. The conference was
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board awarded funding for 20 transportation projects across its planning area, approving $35,332,319 in federal discretionary grant program funds during
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has completed the recruitment of its inaugural class of internal medicine resident physicians. This talented class of seven residents will begin at Iredell Memorial