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IFN Staff The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Concert Series kicked off in Downtown Statesville on Friday evening. The next concert is scheduled for Friday, June 5. Insomniacs will open

Special to IFN The First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will host a “Spring into Summer” featuring the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players on Friday, May 8. The concert will begin

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 Alan and Dawn Allman, owners of Jewelers on Main, were recognized as Downtown Mooresville’s latest Main Street Champions by the N.C. Main Street Program during the organization’s

IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured Friday evening in a head-on collision in northern Iredell County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Michael Alan Gandy, 57, was traveling

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 13 ♦ Fred Cox IV, 23, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two decades ago Natalie and Jeff Storment took a huge leap of faith. The couple welcomed at-risk boys into their home, fed them, got them involved in

Special to IFN Three suspects face felony drug charges as the result of a six-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation into

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday in recognition of their contributions to the State of North Carolina.

BY KARISSA MILLER The sun shone brightly as hundreds of Iredell County kindergartners traded their classrooms for the sights and sounds of the farm during the annual “Wake Up to

Special to IFN In response to the drought conditions across the region, the Town of Mooresville announced Friday that it is implementing mandatory water use restrictions, effective May 8. These

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to pick a favorite character in “Greater Tuna.” In the Theatre Statesville production of the comedy, which opened Thursday night, actors Dalton Isaac and Corey

IFN Staff A suspect faces criminal charges in connection with a break-in that occurred at the Lake Norman Airport on Saturday, April 25. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justice

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced Wednesday a significant policy change aimed at strengthening worker safety across the state. For decades, North Carolina’s approach to

Special to IFN Iredell County Public Library Community Engagement Librarian Jenny Levins-Hertal and Youth Services Manager Kelli Goodwin were the guest speakers at the Statesville Woman’s Club’s April meeting. Levins-Hertal

IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the woman who was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Wednesday morning. Nicky Cherie

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home off Mott Road near Mooresville on Tuesday, ICSO deputies responded to the residence about

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has awarded its inaugural senior scholarship to Kaitlyn Kittle of Charlotte. She will receive $5,000 to go towards her college tuition. Four local high school

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with the state area agencies on aging and local service providers to

BY CARL MIZE Three new titleholders were crowned at the 57th Annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville on Saturday evening. A near capacity crowd attended the pageant, which was

Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) invites the community to “Take A Chance for Children” by participating in its fourth annual fundraising raffle, supporting early literacy

BY RON SMITH We know no one likes being told what they can and cannot do. Truth is, we don’t want to be the water police either. But right now,

Special to IFN Ahead of The Keel Duo’s sold-out performance in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, April 30, Larry Keel shared his thoughts on

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by age group

Special to IFN Iredell Health System on Tuesday announced the hiring of Angel Ross as the system’s new chief nursing officer and vice president of nursing and patient care services.

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

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 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