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IFN Staff A man wanted by the Statesville Police Department on several felony charges was found dead in Burke County home on Thursday following a standoff with law enforcement officers.

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students will not have to make up any time for the nearly two weeks schools were closed due to the ice and snow storms, officials

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

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 30 ♦ Jesse Derrick Franks, 35, of Bent Arrow Road, Catawba, was served with a true bill

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is sharing resources and urging vaccination as measles cases increase across the state. The latest update to

IFN Staff Iredell County commissioners will face some difficult decisions in the coming months as they weigh competing needs during a tight budget season. During an all-day retreat designed to

Special to IFN On Saturday, February 14, Special Olympics Iredell County, in partnership with the Statesville Recreation and Economic Vitality Department, will host the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Kesean Campanella Saddler, 26, of Hill Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell or

Special to IFN Brady Johnson, retired Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent, was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. He discussed three different opportunities for students within

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library invites the community to explore Black history, culture and creativity throughout February. From local history lectures to panel discussions, there’s something for

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department’s Special Response Team was activated Thursday morning and deployed to the 1300 block of Wilson Lee Boulevard in response to a report of gunshots

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Child Nutrition staff, school employees and volunteers worked together on Wednesday at N.B. Mills Elementary School to provide free meals to I-SS students while schools

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is reconsidering how the county funds the daily operations of volunteer fire departments throughout the county as well as how it

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that Tracie Faircloth has been promoted to director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She formerly served as

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Demonstrating strong levels of safety, North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported that nearly 80 percent of schools had five or fewer acts of reportable criminal offenses), with 44 percent of schools having

IFN Staff Two suspects face criminal charges in connection with a break-in and theft that occurred at a business located off Sharon School Road following an investigation by the Iredell

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Fire Department personnel, along with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, N.C. State Highway Patrol and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were alerted for a report of

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith on Monday expressed appreciation to street crews and emergency personnel for their response to the back-to-back storms that dumped ice and snow

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that

IFN Staff Five Iredell County Detention Center inmates face felony charges following a criminal investigation sparked by the overdoses of two inmates, including one who later died. About 8 p.m.

IFN Staff The Mooresville Graded School District continued its climb into the upper echelon of North Carolina public school districts this fall. Based on the latest academic performance data released

Special to IFN North Carolina remains politically divided one year into President Donald Trump’s second term, with a new Catawba-YouGov Survey showing the president at 44 percent approval to 51

IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board in the wake of his altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the January

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 146 submissions from 80 artists. Out of the 146

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy to Family Care Center of Troutman, a new family medicine practice, which opened Monday. Vass-Eudy has been

Special to IFN After winning first place in Core Values at the state competition held in Greensboro, Pine Lake Prep’s Jr. Robotics team, the “SPORKlings,” have qualified for an international

  Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday,

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to an evening of art and conversation featuring photographer Peter O’Reilly on Tuesday, February 4. The program will be held

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Cindy Haynes has launched her campaign to continue serving as the District 3 representative. Haynes, who was appointed to the board

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Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to present “Stories Are Magic,” a premier series of events featuring a talented ensemble of professional magicians, storytellers, and theatre

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 31, of no fixed address charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in

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 Rotary Club of Greater Statesville presented five Rotarians with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award on January 22. The recipients are Maureen Moore, Anne Ellenburg, Scarlett

IFN Staff An attorney for 13 motorists who were cited for a noise violation while driving past a “No Kings” rally in Statesville is planning to file a federal lawsuit

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Fire Department held its annual awards dinner on Friday, January 30. Awards were given out to several members for their hard work and dedication

Special to IFN Park View Elementary School teacher Jessy DeFrancisco has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-2026 LifeChanger of the Year Award. The award recognizes and rewards the very

IFN Staff Two people suspected of helping a registered sex offender who had active arrest warrants avoid apprehension face felony charges in Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to IFN Purple Heart Homes officials are excited about the passage and signing of the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (H.R. 224), bipartisan legislation that removes long-standing barriers preventing

Special to IFN RALEIGH — With 229 magnet programs, 138 early college high schools, 211 charter schools and more than 500 career and technical education courses in 14 career pathways,

  Special to IFN Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2026 Critter Camps, spring break and one-week summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational

BY JEFF CORBETT At the end of the Christmas holidays, while up in the attic putting away decorations for another year, I stumbled upon an old taped-up box hidden away

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover

Special to IFN The Second Annual Statesville Health & Fitness Expo is set for Sunday, March 1, at the Statesville Civic Center. The event, which takes place from 12 to

Special to IFN Food for Days backpack meals ministry is asking the community to help support its efforts to ensure children facing food insecurity don’t go hungry. The ministry, which

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 12 ♦ A boy, Ramiro Ismael Catarino Garcia, born to Raul Catarino Hernandez and Claudia

IFN Staff The Iredell County Farm Bureau will hold a forum on Thursday, February 12, for candidates running for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the

BY KEVIN IMM After providing more than 36 years of service to the communities of Salisbury, Statesville and Troutman, Jeff Leaptrott has decided to hang up his turnout gear for good.

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep’s Speech and Debate Team recently competed at the Cavalier Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament at Durham Academy, competing against 54 other schools from 15