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May
21

Children’s Homes of Iredell County: Need for foster homes is urgent

Special to IFN May marks National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the crucial role that foster families play in the lives of children in need of care and stability.

May
21

Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation awards $75,000 grant to FeedNC

Special to IFN FeedNC recently received a $75,000 grant from a long-time community partner, the Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation. This funding will support the growth of the organization’s vital community

May
21

Class of 2025: Mitchell Community College honors High School Equivalency graduates (Photo Gallery)

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the achievements of over 100 graduates from its High School Equivalency (HSE) program on May 15 during a heartfelt commencement ceremony held on

May
21

Mitchell Community College celebrates 2025 Associate Degree Nursing graduates (Photo Gallery)

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 60 graduates from its Associate Degree Nursing Program during a pinning ceremony held on May 14. The pinning ceremony,

May
20

MPD investigating shootout in area of Lookout Point Place; no injuries reported

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Lookout Point Place in which two groups exchanged gunfire. No injuries were reported. Officers

May
20

Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2025, recognizes outstanding high school athletes (Photo Gallery)

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Members of the Class of 2025 of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame were humbled and honored to be recognized during Monday’s induction ceremony at the

May
20

Sheriff: Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after traffic stop on Interstate 77

IFN Staff  A Massachusetts man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jerome

May
20

Town of Mooresville honors Team Penske

Special to IFN Team Penske, drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and members of the No. 12 and No. 22 NASCAR Cup Series teams were honored by Mooresville Mayor Chris

May
20

City of Statesville kicks off school supply drive ahead of End of Summer Bash

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is kicking off a new citywide school supply drive to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence! From June 2 through

May
20

Iredell Health System partners with Pharos Parenting to support new parents

Special to IFN Welcoming a new baby can be one of the most exciting — and most terrifying — moments of people’s lives. Pharos Parenting, a local parenting resource center,

May
19

N.B. Mills Elementary student concert sends powerful message of resilience and hope (Photo Gallery)

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of parents and community members gathered on the lawn at N.B. Mills Elementary around lunchtime on Friday to hear music, student and teacher reflections, and comments

May
19

Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrates milestone anniversary with weekend of ‘totally rad’ performances (Photo Gallery)

Special to IFN It was a weekend to remember as Statesville Dance & Performing Arts celebrated its 5th Annual Recital and fifth year in business with a high-energy, neon-filled production:

May
19

MPD Felony Arrests: April 17-30

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 17 ♦ Ismael Vasquez, 33, of Hemphill Street, Charlotte, charged with soliciting by computer. APRIL 18 ♦ Phillip

May
19

Photo Gallery: Cool Spring High School grads attend 68th Alumni Reunion

IFN Staff About 100 Cool Spring High School graduates gathered on Saturday, May 10, to celebrate the 68th Cool Spring Alumni Reunion. The banquet was held in the Cool Spring

May
19

Legislative Update: State budget should encourage economic growth, invest in future of N.C.

BY REP. TODD CARVER This work in the the N.C. House of Representatives has turned to the budget process. Before I say where we are, let me tell you about

May
18

Iredell County church, civic group raise money to help Western N.C. residents recover from hurricane

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD If anyone has learned the value of community support in the last few months, it’s the folks who call Ashe County home. After flooding from Hurricane Helene

May
18

ICSO Felony Arrests: May 8-16

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 8 ♦ Shamar Traquan McCrea, 25, of Fairway Forest Drive, Winston-Salem, charged with possession with intent to

May
18

Iredell County Parks & Recreation to host County Campout and Summer Splash Kickoff

Special to IFN Iredell County Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in two family-friendly events: County Campout May 23-24 Details: Start your summer with an unforgettable overnight camping

May
18

Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

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,

May
18

N.C. Department of Labor launches human trafficking awareness website for lodging and rental industries

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) has launched a new public awareness website to support implementation of human trafficking prevention laws in the lodging and

May
18

Class of 2025: Commencement speaker encourages Mitchell Community College grads to ‘bet on themselves’

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored over 400 graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises held on May 17 at the Mooresville Performing

May
17

Photo Gallery: Iredell Arts Council hosts street concert in Downtown Statesville

IFN Staff Court Street was filled with people enjoying live music, art, food and community on Saturday evening as the Iredell Arts Council hosted a free street concert in Downtown

May
17

Class of 2025: CCTL grads urged to ’embrace every challenge and opportunity’

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Graduates of the Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership walked across the stage on the Circle at Mitchell Community College on Friday afternoon to a chorus of

May
17

Class of 2025: Crossroads grads advised to ‘never underestimate the impact of kindness, integrity, and hard work’

BY DEBBIE PAGE Crossroads Arts and Science Early College Principal Alicia Eller praised the Class of 2025 at the school’s commencement ceremony on Friday afternoon, congratulating them on earning just

May
17

Class of 2025: ASEC grads lauded for ‘earned success’

BY KARISSA MILLER The Class of 2025 at the Agriculture and Science Early College marched in to Pomp and Circumstance from behind a lush backdrop of trees that overlooked a

May
17

Walk of Heroes: Flags wave in Troutman to celebrate service members and to honor those who sacrificed all (Photos)

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Walk of Heroes, 300 flags strong, is now waving along Troutman’s Richardson Greenway to celebrate Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 17, and will remain through

May
17

Statesville ABC Board accepting funding proposals from community organizations

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse. Each year, by North Carolina law, the ABC Board in Statesville

May
17

Iredell Health System announces hiring of new director of Food Service

Special to IFN Stacey Bedingfield has been hired by Iredell Health System as director of Food Service. Bedingfield has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, including team

May
16

View from the Hudson: It’s a good life … thanks to others

BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, thinking the birth of a rare Malayan tapir calf — a strange looking short-necked

May
16

NCSHP: Wrong-way driver killed in crash on I-77 in Iredell County

IFN Staff A Utah man was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 77 near Troutman early Friday morning. N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a

May
16

MGSD School Board maintains supplemental tax rate, approves budget amendments

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted to maintain its supplemental tax rate for 2025-2026 at 15.5 cents per $100 valuation during its meeting on

May
16

Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont hosts Community Day of Appreciation for local veterans (Photos)

Special to IFN  More than 150 people, including 37 veterans, attended the Community Day of Appreciation hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Saturday, May 10.

May
16

Sheriff: Harmony man charged with murder in connection with shooting death of his wife

IFN Staff A Harmony was arrested on Friday morning in connection with the shooting death of his wife after he called 911 and confessed to killing her. Iredell County Sheriff

May
15

Birth Announcements: April 28 – May 13

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 28 ♦ A girl, Charlie Jade Scott, born to Charles and Kacie Scott of Taylorsville.

May
15

SPD: Two suspects in armed robbery at Statesville hotel face charges

IFN Staff Two suspects face charges in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the Red Roof Inn in Statesville on Wednesday. Statesville police officers responded to the hotel,

May
15

Rewriting the Narrative: Statesville High student seeks to change perception of school through IB project

BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School International Baccalaureate (IB) student Jaziya Mull, 17, has an infectious positivity and is well known on campus. She’s been making positive impressions at the

May
15

Babbitt named MGSD director of school safety and wellness

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Eric Babbitt as the district’s director of school safety and wellness. Babbitt comes to

May
15

Two suspects charged with insurance fraud in connection with ‘staged’ auto accident

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Two Iredell County residents have been arrested in connection with an insurance fraud scheme following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner

May
14

Sheriff: Statesville woman faces felony drug charges

IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges as a result of a traffic stop conducted by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

May
14

New N.C. Transportation Commerce Tax goes into effect July 1

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is preparing to administer the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services

May
14

Douthit joins staff at Nicholson Funeral Home

Special to IFN Statesville native Kasi Mitchell Douthit has joined the staff at Nicholson Funeral Home as a funeral director. A graduate of North Iredell High School, she earned her

May
14

Memorial Day remembrances begin with Walk of Heroes installation on Friday

BY DEBBIE PAGE The community is invited to the third annual Walk of Heroes Flag Installation Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. The event will begin with the

May
14

SPD Traffic Division presented 2024 MADD Award of Excellence

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department’s Traffic Division has been presented the 2024 MADD Award of Excellence for Agency of the Year. This prestigious award was presented during the

May
13

Town of Mooresville honors fallen officers (Photos)

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Three empty seats stood at the front of the room in Mooresville Town Hall on Tuesday morning in recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made by three

May
13

Viewpoint: HB 636 promotes censorship and fear, while infringing on parental rights

BY KAREN VAN VLIET In response to Rep. Todd Carver’s recent column, the N.C. General Assembly has taken a misguided step with HB 636, “Promoting Wholesome Content for Students” Act,

May
13

Elkins named fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Special to IFN Dr. Anthony Elkins was recently awarded fellowship of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians at the 62nd annual ACOFP national convention in Palm Springs, Calif. The

May
13

Tourism industry contributed $36.7 billion to N.C. economy in 2024

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The overall North Carolina tourism economy continued to thrive in 2024 despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on

May
13

Community bike event teaches kids how to ride safely (Photos)

BY DEBBIE PAGE Dozens of kids squealed and laughed as they maneuvered around the model village, complete with stop lights and traffic signs, during the third annual Community Bike Ride

May
13

Haynes sworn in as District 3 representative on I-SS-Board of Education

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education welcomed back a familiar face on Monday night. Cindy Haynes, a former board member, was sworn in as the District 3

May
12

I-SS administrators complete leadership development program

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools assistant principals Dina Spataro and Stephanie Harris recently completed the Future Ready Leadership (FRL) program. FRL is a year-long leadership development program for practicing assistant

May
12

Full Bloom Film Festival to present screening of ‘Harold and Maude’ on May 13

Special to IFN As part of its year-round film programming, the Full Bloom Film Festival will present a special screening of the cult classic “Harold and Maude” on Tuesday, May