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IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces 20 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the

IFN Staff A convicted felon faces gun and drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in southern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren

Special to IFN Did you know tobacco use is the leading cause of most preventable deaths in the United States? Although the health risks are widely known, nearly 20 percent

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference on Monday to share his appreciation for the work they do

Editor’s Note: Congressman Pat Harrigan released the following statement about the first 100 days of the Trump administration. BY REP. PAT HARRIGAN WASHINGTON — One hundred days into President Trump’s second

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Police Department Cpl. Casey Hoover was honored on Monday for the courage, resilience and commitment to duty that he displayed when he was shot in the

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 600 people attended the second annual Charles Fest in northern Iredell County on Saturday. Founder Kevin Robertson was pleased with the turnout and expressed his appreciation

Special to IFN In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, the Iredell County Register of Deeds Office will honor veterans and active-duty service members with a Military Appreciation Hot Dog Drive-Thru

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held a New Member Induction Ceremony at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue. During the special ceremony, the club’s nine

  BY REP. TODD CARVER While the the N.C. General Assembly was on our Easter break last week, this week is shaping up to be very busy. There are a

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Kneeling down to help others makes Michael Davidson feel tall. While sharing his own experiences as a volunteer for a laundry list of organizations, Davidson was also

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its annual budget retreat this week, the Troutman Town Council reviewed Town Finance Director Justin Mundy’s proposed budget, which was created with input from the March

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 16 ♦ Carl Adrian Miles, 33, of Tatum Road, Olin, charged with possession of stolen goods, possession

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Special to IFN Opening night of the Theatre Statesville production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is scheduled for Friday, May 2. Evening performances of the upbeat musical comedy

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation hosted its annual Wine Walk on Saturday. Forty different businesses showcased a large selection of wines for participants to sample.  Photos

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,

BY KARISSA MILLER “Andrew,” a student at Statesville High School, was dressed to the nines in a black blazer and matching tie at Unity Center for the recent Iredell-Statesville Schools prom

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 7 ♦ Erin Brooks Shelton, 42, of Greylin Loop, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces several felony charges, including identity theft, after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Norman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has approved nearly 100 student and employee identification cards for use in the 2025 municipal elections and the 2026

BY DEBBIE PAGE During this week’s annual budget retreat, Town Manager Ron Wyatt told Troutman Town Council members that residential growth is outpacing the town’s wastewater treatment capacity, necessitating the

Special to IFN Northview School invites all high school seniors and their families to a special College & FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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 Iredell County Health Department will host “Mindful Moments: A Mental Wellness Experience,” a community wellness event designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and emotional well-being, on Tuesday,

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson announced Thursday that Iredell County will transition to eCourts on October 13. An initiative of the North Carolina Judicial

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

IFN Staff Braden Zittle, a local business leader, husband and father of three, announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council on Thursday. Stressing the values

BY JEFF CORBETT I thought you’d be interested in a study on happiness from a joint project of three universities, as reported in TIME magazine. The research team’s findings had

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated more than $116,000 in the first quarter of 2025 to support individuals, families and nonprofit organizations in its service area. The funding provided

IFN Staff A multi-agency investigation spearheaded by the Mooresville Police Department has resulted in felony charges against seven individuals, ranging in age from 25 to 91, on charges they used

Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted March 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from February’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Katlin Dekoa Lewis, 22, of Pondella Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession of stolen goods, possession of

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Effective May 1, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system, the N.C. Department of Natural

Special to IFN In a remarkable display of cross-country collaboration, the “Terrible at Chess” Club in Los Angeles has provided sponsorship for the upcoming Speak Life and Live Chess Summer

Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame officials on Wednesday announced the top senior athletes from seven Iredell County high schools who are finalists for the Iredell County

Special to IFN McKayla A. Cable, daughter of Michael and Julia Cable, completed her Eagle Scout board on April 21, reaching a milestone attained by only about 5 percent of

Special to IFN Dr. Steven Landau, a board-certified ENT specialist with Piedmont HealthCare – Ear, Nose, & Throat, recently reached a major milestone in sleep apnea care. He successfully performed

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox

Special to IFN Troutman resident Kaden Buchmann caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 2 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H

IFN Staff A Connecticut man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN Duke Health on Monday announced the appointment of Kristie Barazsu as president and chief operating officer for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, effective immediately. Barazsu will be

Special to IFN Nurse Practitioner Hannah Brooke Brown has joined the practice at Family Care Center of Statesville, which is part of the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family nurse

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to the school’s highly anticipated annual Leadership Day on Friday. “We are just so proud of

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the seizure of about three pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a residence

BY REP. JEFF MCNEELY North Carolina House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, represents a prudent and necessary measure to protect our state’s agricultural resources and national

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation and the United Way of Iredell County, in partnership with the Iredell Health Foundation, recently announced a joint investment of $100,000 to

IFN Staff A Claremont man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in western Iredell County on Saturday afternoon. Ramon Gustavo Navo-Almanza, 28, died at the scene

IFN Staff A Walkerton man faces felony charges in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Saturday night. The N.C. Highway Patrol

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Norman Eugene Frontis Jr., 68, of Bell Street, Mooresville, charged with identity theft, possession with