Barium Springs News

Two separate candelight vigils are planned for Thursday to remember the victims of child abuse and domestic violence.

The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce is holding a full-day planning retreat at Barium Springs Home for Children on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The retreat is an opportunity for members to meet ...

A fallen tree and a traffic wreck shut southbound Interstate 77 earlier this morning in Iredell County.

WPIR JoyFM of Hickory collected school supplies for Barium Springs Home for Children from 2-5 p.m. on Friday at the Food Lion in Troutman.

Old legend had it that Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon discovered Florida while in search of the Fountain of Youth.

Chet Middlesworth and Elbert Richardson were enjoying barbecue, baked beans and tea under a tent in the grassy side yard at the Barium Springs YMCA Sunday afternoon.

Sometimes the back seat of Kim Ashley's car looks like a supply closet. On the days she is conducting a party, the Creative Memories consultant totes part of the inventory for her scrapbook business just in ...

The toddlers at the Family and Child Development Center at Barium Springs Home for Children wore their best Superman and Dora the Explorer pajamas to daycare Wednesday.

Childhoods interrupted, the loss of a child and a case of bubonic plague: Robert and Marie Mills have overcome plenty of challenges in their long life together Friday, June 13, 2008 2:36 PM Robert and Marie ...

“Obesity: Epidemic or not among American children”

Just a year and a half ago, Nicole Cox began a new life moving to Statesville from New Jersey. via Statesville

“Our supporters help us grow each year-nearly doubling in size over the past three years”

Tyler* is 9 years old -- and hungry. Pushing dirty dishes aside, he climbs up on the kitchen counter. via Earth Times

“We initiated the partnership with Barium Springs because of its reputation and expertise.”

The financially ailing Counseling Center of Iredell this week merged into the Barium Springs Home for Children merged to expand the home's community services.

Barium Springs will continue to operate services under The Counseling Center name.

'Funding sources that The Counseling Center had been using for years had started to dry up, and we needed to find other areas to cover that deficit,' 15-year Counseling Center board member Roy West said in a written statement released by Barium Springs Home for Children. Read more

“That officer spends the other 60 percent of her time at Barium Springs Academy. We request the placement of a full- time officer as soon as possible.”

The Troutman town board has approved placing town police officers in Troutman Middle School and South Iredell High School, taking the spot of Iredell County sheriff's deputies.

The change will allow the middle school to have a full-time police presence. The Sheriff's Department has provided part-time coverage.

The new officers will be designated as school resource officers to assist the school administrations when students or others commit acts of violence or crimes in the schools or on school property. Read more

“Introduction to PowerPoint 2003”

Registration for spring at MCC

Final registration for spring classes at Mitchell Community College will be 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday at its main campus, 500 W. Broad St., Statesville, and at its Mooresville campus, 219 N. Academy St. Classes begin Jan. 7.New student orientation will be 9 a.m.-noon Friday in Rotary Auditorium on the main campus.

The program will introduce students to faculty, staff and other resources available. Lunch will be served and parents are welcome.

Details: www.mitchellcc.edu or 704-878-3200. Read more