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Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department, in partnership with the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman, will hold its annual National Police Week Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12. The

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Fire-Rescue celebrated 100 years of providing service to the community on Saturday. About 100 people gathered at Station 1 for the occasion. Fire trucks and

Special to IFN The 2026 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 1. The free concerts are held on West Broad Street in front

Special to IFN Iredell County Telecommunicator Mercy Helms has been recognized by the NC 911 Board for her extraordinary actions during an emergency call earlier this year. The recognition stems

Special to IFN Four Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program. The following educators have been named Principal Fellows: ● Dawn Cardwell,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The latest data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows major improvements in the health and well-being of people across the state.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from the National Institute of Standards and

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Patric Gerald Ganges, 54, of Treyson Drive, Denver, charged with financial transaction card theft. ♦ Mitchell

BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell County hosted the 2026 Volunteer Celebration on Thursday night, honoring both individuals and organizations for their service to the community. Director of

Special to IFN If you’re a patient at Tondo Family Medicine in Troutman, you’ve likely met Lindsay Mathias, who has served as a certified medical assistant since 2018. What you

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Bellingham Park playground on Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Town officials will give brief

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 15 ♦ Natasha Renee Kirby, 48, of Iredell Avenue, Troutman, charged with two counts of trafficking heroin,

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A newspaper advertisement insulting the North Iredell High School press box launched more than a fundraising effort. It started an organization that has pumped hundreds of thousands

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and the Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Shearers Road about 7:27 p.m. on Saturday. Responding units reported seeing

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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

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