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Photo Gallery: Troutman firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
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
Make Music Day coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday
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
Statesville ministry serves up chicken and waffles — with a side of love (Photos)
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,
Pharos Parenting expands Statesville office to serve more families
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
Bosser appointed to N.C. Economic Development Association Board of Directors
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
Four political parties no longer recognized in N.C. following 2024 elections
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,
Iredell County commissioners adopt $343.8 million budget for 2025-2026
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
Full Bloom Film Festival announces official selections for 10th anniversary celebration
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
Viewpoint: What you need to know to avoid being manipulated
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
Statesville Community Appearance Commission announces 2025 Spring Award winners
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
Health Beat: Hypertension is a silent killer
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.
Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment awards $25,500 to local nonprofits
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
Soul Summit: Statesville Juneteenth Committee invites community to three-day celebration
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
Mooresville commissioners award contract for design of downtown parking deck
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
I-SS camp equips students with knowledge, skills to work as babysitters
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
Iredell County holds annual opioid settlement meeting, highlights progress and partnerships
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
DSDC celebrates progress, looks to future at annual meeting
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
Songs from Sybelia: A Conversation with Jodi John
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
Statesville Council delays action on proposal to fund affordable housing assistance program
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
MSI Defense Solutions honored by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
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
Stein, McMaster call on Trump administration to maintain moratorium on offshore drilling off Carolina coasts
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
ICSO releases identity of man who drowned in Lake Norman on Saturday
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
Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club outlines vision for 2025-2026 at annual retreat
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
ICSO Felony Arrests: June 6-13
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,
Viewpoint: Brown Family Bereavement Center will be a blessing to our community
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
Zapata joins staff at Iredell Psychiatry
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
Let’s Get Loud: Electrifying guitarist to rock the old Iredell County Jail on June 19
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
City of Statesville holds groundbreaking ceremony for SPD expansion, new parking deck
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
View from the Hudson: A few words about your love handles
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,
Statesville police investigating pair of fatal shootings
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,
Statesville teen preparing to compete for Miss North Carolina’s Teen title
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
Statesville Woman’s Club provides financial support to Food For Days
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
I-SS Rockets, Rovers and Robots Camp cultivates a love for STEM
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
Photo Gallery: 2025 Statesville Pride Pet Pageant
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
No Kings! Crowd protests against Trump administration in Downtown Statesville (Photos)
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
Troutman Council approves annexation, rezoning for Clontz Hill Road development
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
Mitchell Community College honors 2025 retirees at annual reception
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
Sheriff: Three suspects face felony drug charges following traffic stop by ICSO deputy
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
City of Statesville offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth holiday
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
Fort Dobbs to present Historic Trades Day on June 28
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
Sheriff: Two men charged in residential break-in; deputies searching for third suspect
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
Grayhouse Farms presented 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award
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
StoryWalk now open along Stumpy Creek Park’s walking trail
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
Horizon Church to host Independence Celebration on July 3
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
SPD officers to have ‘visible presence’ during No Kings protest in Statesville
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
FeedNC kicking of Summer Hunger Food Drive on June 16
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.
Mitchell Community College honors medical assisting graduates (Photos)
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
Troutman Garden Club celebrates 75th anniversary with luncheon at Lake Norman State Park
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
Sheriff: Two suspects arrested on felony drug charges after ICSO investigation
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
Home on Buffalo Shoals Road heavily damaged by early morning blaze (Photos)
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
Mitchell Community College honors 2025 BLET graduates
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.