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BY KEIN IMM Troutman Police Department and Troutman Fire Rescue personnel responded to a vehicle fire in the Wendy’s parking lot off Charlotte Highway about 4:37 p.m. Friday. TPD officers

Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are excited to bring Make Music Day Downtown Statesville to the community on Saturday, June 21. Statesville is

IFN Staff Beyond the Building Ministries is a family effort, founded several years ago by Pamela Johnson, her daughter Deanna Ocampo, and Deanna’s husband Estevan. In the past five years,

Special to IFN Pharos Parenting recently announced an expansion of its office and classroom space to better serve parents and families in Iredell and north Mecklenburg counties. Located at 1602

Special to IFN Iredell County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jenn Bosser has been appointed to the N.C. Economic Development Association (NCEDA) Board of Directors. Bosser will serve a

Special to IFN RALEIGH — On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the county’s $343.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which begins July 1. The adopted budget represents $22

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival on Thursday announced its official film selections for 2025. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen

BY JEFF CORBETT I once attended an incredible workshop at Arizona State University taught by professor Dr. Robert Cialdini, an often-quoted expert in all things dealing with persuasion, and today

Special to IFN The Statesville Community Appearance Commission recently announced the winners of the 2025 Spring Community Appearance Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing the

Special to IFN High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is known as the silent killer. It can go undetected for years while causing permanent internal damage to your body.

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment recently awarded $25,500 to 16 local nonprofits for the spring 2025 grant period.  A reception will be held at Randy Marion

Special to IFN The Statesville Juneteenth Committee has planned three days of programming and community events for the 2025 celebration. The Statesville Juneteenth celebration started in 1995. Much of the

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Downtown Mooresville is one step closer to having a downtown parking deck. In a unanimous vote, the Town Board of Commissioners on Monday awarded a $1,596,280

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education program is helping address the childcare crisis through its babysitting camp, which aims to train middle and high school students to become

Special to IFN Iredell County officials held the annual opioid settlement funds public meeting during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in line with the requirements of the North Carolina Memorandum

IFN Staff North Carolina has seen a boom in cities investing in vibrant downtowns over the past decade, and Statesville’s downtown has become a model of how to do that

Special to IFN Iredell Arts Council Executive Director Sydney Koppelmeyer recently sat down for a conversation with Jodi John, who is returning to Statesville on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to delay taking action on a proposed policy that would direct funds from the sale of city-owned property into an affordable

Special to IFN Mooresville-based MSI Defense Solutions has been awarded the 2025 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The award

Special to IFN North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are calling on the Trump administration to maintain the moratorium on offshore drilling off the North

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a Sherrills Ford man who drowned in Lake Norman over the weekend. ICSO Lake Patrol deputies recovered the

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club held its annual leadership and planning retreat on Saturday, June 14, bringing together local rotary members to set priorities for the coming

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 6 ♦ Kira Holly James, 43, of Fairdale Road, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,

BY REP. TODD CARVER The best part of my week happened in Mooresville — not in Raleigh — last week. I want to use this space to share information about

  Special to IFN Iredell Health System is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mario G. Zapata to the Iredell Physician Network. He began seeing patients at Iredell Psychiatry

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is thrilled to host Zach Person, an electrifying guitarist, for a one-night-only performance in the old Iredell County Jail. The show is set

Special to IFN City officials, staff, project partners, and members of the community gathered on Monday to officially break ground on the Statesville Police Department expansion and parking deck project

BY JOE HUDSON  I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, appreciative of several things about you that are admirable — pleasant personality, winning smile,

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department is investigating a pair of shootings that left two Statesville men dead on Saturday. The shooting victims were identified as D’Angelo Malindsay Barker, 25,

Special to IFN Isabella DiFiore, Miss Thomasville’s Teen, will take the stage in pursuit of the title of Miss North Carolina’s Teen during competition week, June 23–28, at the High

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently presented a portion of the proceeds from its Annual Geranium Sale to Food For Days. Food For Days was started 12 years

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots Camp, in its fifth year, helps middle school and rising high school students each summer cultivate a love for STEM. At

PHOTOS BY EVA CLENDENIN The Statesville Pride Alliance held the 2025 Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on Saturday at The Pasture Stage at The Historic Sharpe House. The event delighted

BY STACIE LETT CAIN More than 400 people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to peacefully protest the executive actions and policies of the Trump administration. One of more than

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a request for a contiguous annexation and conditional rezoning for 151 acres on Clontz Hill Road, clearing the way for

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the careers and contributions of nine dedicated employees during its 2025 Retiree Reception on Thursday, May 22. The event honored retirees whose combined

IFN Staff Three Catawba County residents face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy T.M. Sharpe, who is assigned to the ICSO

Special to IFN In observance of Juneteenth, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Garbage Collection Schedule There will be no residential or commercial garbage

Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will come to life on Saturday, June 28, as costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades. In the 1750s, the North Carolina backcountry was

IFN Staff Two Statesville men were arrested and a third is wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

Special to IFN Grayhouse Farms Inc. of Stony Point has been named recipient of the 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award was presented

BY DEBBIE PAGE Make An Impact Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to showcase the new StoryWalk enhancement at Stumpy Creek Park. The StoryWalk is located along the walking trail

Special to IFN Horizon Church will host an Independence Celebration in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. The

IFN Staff Statesville Police Department officers will have a “visible presence” in Downtown Statesville on Saturday during the No Kings demonstration. Organizers of the nationwide protest expect millions of people

Special to IFN FeedNC is calling on the public to take action to help feed children at risk of going hungry this summer during the organization’s Summer Hunger Food Drive.

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 14 Medical Assisting graduates during a Pinning Ceremony held on Thursday, May 22, on its Statesville campus. The event marked a significant milestone

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on

IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire on Buffalo Shoals Road about

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus.