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Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame will honor the top female and male senior class athletes from eight high schools during its annual induction banquet on

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will host its biggest event of the year on Tuesday, April 28, at the Statesville Event Center, honoring 270 graduating seniors and

BY STACIE LETT CAIN After a lifetime of service as a firefighter, Shane LaCount was sworn in Monday night as the Town of Mooresville’s fire chief. After beginning his career

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Justin Longino led the Town Council through the town’s budget priorities for each department and gathered elected input on Wednesday as he and Finance

BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad recently took another step forward in preparedness and community service by organizing a comprehensive Large Animal Rescue training, which was held at Rescue

Special to IFN The City of Statesville NC has released its 2025 Water Quality Report, confirming that the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 9 ♦ A girl, Alina Grace Gauldin, born to Scottie Gauldin Jr. and Destiney Webb

BY JEFF CORBETT President Ronald Reagan loved to tell the story of the newspaper photographer who was summoned to his editor’s office. “There’s a huge fire on the outskirts of

Special to IFN RALEIGH —  Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced this week that the N.C. Department of Insurance has settled a dwelling rate case with North Carolina insurance companies. Causey negotiated

Special to IFN The historic Sharpe House will host its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 2. This beloved tradition honors mothers, grandmothers, and the special ladies who

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue firefighters, along with West Iredell and Shepherds fire department personnel, responded to a report of a structure fire on Winchester Road about 5:07

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated over $200,000 in the first quarter of 2026 to nonprofits, individuals and families to meet critical needs across the EnergyUnited service area. From

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Laura Laws was dedicated to making sure children had the means and support to achieve their full potential. Following her sudden death in 2003 from a dissection

Special to IFN The Fourth Creek Rotary Club presented the Service Above Self Award to Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center Victim Advocate Candy Feimster during the club’s meeting on Wednesday.

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced the return of the Rock the Park Summer Concert Series, bringing five unforgettable nights of live music, energy, and community spirit

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina House and Senate reached an agreement Tuesday to fund the state’s Medicaid rebase for the remainder of the fiscal year while restoring

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The governor’s budget raises starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast

IFN Staff A Conover man faces drug trafficking charges following a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Charlotte Highway and Shepherd Road in southern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN The Statesville Pride Alliance is excited to introduce its Board of Directors for 2026 to the community. The new board is ready for a great year full

Special to IFN One of Downtown Statesville’s most anticipated events, the Wine Walk, returns Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. Participants explore the heart of the city while

Special to IFN The South Iredell High Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Drill Team is gearing up for an extraordinary showcase of precision and discipline as they

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare employees recently raised nearly $3,000 for Yokefellow Ministries through a bowling fundraiser that brought together teams from across the organization. In addition to the monetary

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness of Legionnaires’ disease as cases have increased statewide and globally in recent years. North Carolina

BY KARISSA MILLER At Cool Spring Elementary, the universe isn’t just something you learn about, it’s also something you create. For student Isaiah Lail, art is a fun place where

Special to IFN The Hugh Hall and Samuel Hall Foundation has announced the four recipients of the 2026 Samuel Hall 47 Years a Slave Scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire Department and Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel, along with N.C. Forestry Service crews, were dispatched for a grass/woods fire on Mt. Ulla Highway about 4:09 p.m. on

BY KEVIN IMM Iredell County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Tim Barber presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a check to cover the cost of materials to Career Academy and Technical

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Tony Curtis Connor Jr., 47, of Mills Hill Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of a

BY REP. TODD CARVER I haven’t been writing my weekly articles lately because the N.C. House of Representatives has been on break from its normal duties. I will be providing

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on East Bell Street on Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 200 block

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue firefighters, along with personnel from Shepherds and Mount Mourne fire departments, responded to a structure fire off Blessing Lane about 7:21 p.m. on Saturday. After

Special to IFN The N.C. City & County Communicators (NC3C) recently recognized Iredell County Strategy and Communications Manager Darsee Heath with two Excellence in Communications awards. Iredell County was recognized

Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department invites community members to attend Art of Recovery, a powerful event centered on healing, connection, and hope through creative expression. The event,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site hosted a ribbon-cutting for the attraction’s new visitor center on Friday afternoon. The project, which took 10 months to complete, includes a

Survivor Deven Tucker shares story and struggle for hope, healing BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Light Rowan, a group dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking, hosted an event in collaboration

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 The N.C. House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform has formally recommended a state constitutional amendment to place responsible limits on local property tax hikes.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Event Center was full of smiles on Thursday for the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont’s annual Pancake Day. More than 100 volunteers, including

IFN Staff A Troutman woman who is on probation following a felony drug conviction faces trafficking charges after being arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein visited Davidson Elementary School on Friday with Rep. Beth Helfrich to celebrate Legislators in Schools Week, outline his priorities for investing in

Special to IFN The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced Thursday that extremely dry weather conditions have placed the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 1 of the group’s Low

IFN Staff A Troutman faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of motor vehicle break-ins following an investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections will soon check the citizenship of all registered voters in North Carolina against federal databases to identify and remove any

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined other traffic safety advocates on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the dangers of distracted driving at a news conference at

Special to IFN Kellyn Bell has returned to Piedmont HealthCare as director of Value-Based Care. She brings more than a decade of experience with PHC and a deep understanding of

Special to IFN Through May 15, your $100 donation to Pharos Parenting can also mean a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s football stadium was full of eager Special Olympians, along with supportive volunteers, teachers, students, and family members, on Wednesday morning for the Day 2

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the Town’s

IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash in Iredell County on Tuesday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to Midway Road

Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) achieved an extraordinary milestone in the studio’s history, earning the 2026 Elite Studio of Excellence Award at the Inspire National Dance