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Election Watch: A rundown of who has filed so far in 2025 municipal, MGSD Board elections
IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only
Dog rescued from overturned pickup truck in retaining pond at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Photos)
BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announces plan to lease space to Success Institute Charter School
Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital announces appointment of new chief medical officer
Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings
SPD Felony Arrests: June 23-30
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 11)
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
Lane closures scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville as work begins on new bridge
Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with
Election Watch: City of Statesville reminds candidates, supporters of campaign sign regulations
Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the
Birth Announcements: June 6 – July 3
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl, Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE
North Carolina named No. 1 state for business by CNBC
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that
Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council
Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,
Election Watch: Madison Pfeufer announces candidacy for Ward 2 seat on Statesville City Council
Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise
Lake Norman athletes qualify for USA Volleyball Beach National Championship
Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially
Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers
Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city
Sheriff: Body of missing teen found in Lake Norman
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto
Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council
Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in
Mooresville commissioners approve financing plan for construction of new Moor Park
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as
Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public
Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person
Election Watch: Nicholson announces candidacy for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council
Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who
Sheriff: Suspects charged with shooting fireworks at occupied home
Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell
Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events
BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.
Iredell County EMS enhances pediatric care with new Carter Kits
Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies
Legislative Update: Lawmakers take action to prohibit student cell phone use in schools during instructional time
BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly took a break last week for the July 4th holiday so no new legislation was passed. That doesn’t mean that nothing took
Mooresville Arts announces opening of two new exhibits at The Depot
The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, July 11 Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits, “The Art of Fiber Exhibit” and “Pop Culture,
Election Watch: Morgan files to run for mayor, pledges to create a better Statesville for all residents
Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better
Election Watch: Harris files for Troutman Council election, two years after losing seat by one vote
BY DEBBIE PAGE Losing by a single vote in the 2023 Troutman Town Council election still stings George Harris. On Monday, Harris filed to run again in the 2025 election,
Election Watch: Filing for 2025 municipal elections begins in Iredell County
IFN Staff Sixteen candidates filed to run in the 2025 municipal elections in Iredell County on Monday, the first day of candidate filing. Half of the candidates who filed are
Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexual exploitation of minor, solicitation of a child by computer
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County man was arrested on July 3 when members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and Durham Police Department detectives executed a
Shepherds firefighters extinguish house fire off Resource Drive (Photos)
BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire Rescue personnel, along with Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire on Resource Drive about 12:20 p.m.
Full Bloom Film Festival to present special screening of ‘Woodstock’ on July 8
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival will host a special screening of the iconic documentary “Woodstock” on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Iredell Arts Council.
Statesville Fourth Creek Rotary Club holds End of Year Celebration
Special to IFN The Statesville Fourth Creek Rotary recently held its End of Year Celebration.
JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments support United Way of Iredell County
Special to IFN Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to community support, JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. have made a generous donation of $2,260.79 to the United Way of
Iredell County’s unemployment rate jumped to 3.4 percent in May
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent in May, jumping from 3.1 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County
ICSO Felony Arrests: June 26-July 3
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 26 ♦ Quientin Rayshaun Joyner, 29, of E. Front Street, Statesville, charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics.
Election Watch: Filing for 2025 municipal races, MGSD Board of Education begins Monday
Special to IFN Filing for the 2025 municipal elections and the Mooresville Graded School Elections begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7, and ends at 12 noon on Friday,
Sheriff: Nineteen suspects face felony drug charges as a result of targeted ICSO operation
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of 19 individuals who face charges as a result of ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illegal narcotics in
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
MPD Felony Arrests: June 16-30
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Malcolm James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with felony speeding to elude arrest.
Iredell County Public Library awarded $15,525 grant to support culinary literacy
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has been awarded a $15,525 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the State Library of North Carolina. This funding will be
Photo Gallery: 26th Annual Baymount Fourth of July Parade
BY COOPER HALL Residents of the Baymount community gathered on Friday morning for the 26th Annual Fourth of July Parade. Golf carts, motorcycles, bikes and more drove past viewers along
Hudson announces he will not run for another term on Statesville City Council
IFN Staff Statesville City Councilman Joe Hudson announced this week that he would not seek another term in November. “After prayer and consideration, I have decided I will not seek
Duke Health Spine and Pain Management Mooresville welcomes Laguerre and Walters
Special to IFN Duke Health Spine and Pain Management Mooresville welcomes Dr. Patrick J. Laguerre and Physician Assistant Thienkim “Kim” Walters. Laguerre is a board-certified interventional pain physician who specializes
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (July 4)
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
ICSO deputy honored by N.C. Juvenile Officers Association
Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Travis Lewis has been honored as the Lieutenant Williams Officer of the Year by the N.C. Juvenile Officers Association. This recognition highlights
Local children’s author to hold special story time at Iredell County Public Library on July 8
Special to IFN Children’s book author Reitha Z. Morrison will hold a special story time at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on Tuesday, July 8. Registration for the
Viewpoint: Understanding the power of eye contact
BY JEFF CORBETT The May/June 2004 issue of Psychology Today offers a great story on the power of eye contact. It reads like this: “Bill and Hillary Clinton often tell the story
USDA announces eligibility requirements for free and reduced price meals for 2025-2026 school year
Special to IFN The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025-2026 federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina’s schools. The Federally-assisted
Three new Statesville Police Department officers sworn in
Special to IFN Three new Statesville Police Department officers were sworn in Tuesday morning during a ceremony in City Hall. Mayor Costi Kutteh administered the oath of office and was
Randy Marion Subaru supports cancer patients at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Special to IFN Randy Marion Subaru, Subaru of America, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are spreading love, hope and warmth to patients with cancer and their families in
Field of Flags rises at Lowe’s YMCA to kick off Independence Day festivities in Mooresville (Photo Gallery)
BY DEBBIE PAGE A light drizzle did not dampen the high spirits of about 100 Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers who mounted 500 flags on rebar and