Category: News & Features

IFN Staff The Iredell Republican Patriot Men on Thursday announced that it had endorsed three candidates for this fall’s Statesville municipal election. The group is backing Brian Summers for mayor, Trey

IFN Staff Crime has dropped by 56.7 percent in Iredell County since 2014, according to a crime analysis report prepared by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. The Iredell County

Special to IFN Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) has reached a settlement with the N.C. Parole Commission that will lead to changes in how the commission conducts parole reviews

Special to IFN Statesville High School students had the opportunity to participate in the annual Student Appreciation Day on Friday. Members of the community worked together to organize the student-centered

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools observed Constitution Day on Wednesday with many community members presenting or assisting teachers in activities to deepen students’ understanding of the U.S. Constitution. At East

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department and the FBI are investigating a potential hate crime after a doll was discovered hanging from a street sign in close proximity to a

Special to IFN Statesville FC announced Wednesday that veteran college coach Nick Brown has been hired to coach the expansion club, which will begin play in the National Premier Soccer League

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that Jerrica Scott has been named the principal at Troutman Middle School, and Derrick Wishon has been named the principal at North Iredell

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s teachers of the year during the board’s September meeting. “These individuals have gone above and beyond in their

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training in a structure that was donated by the property owner for that purpose on Monday. Personnel

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Courtyard at Brumley Farms development. The project, which is located on nearly 55 acres at

Special to IFN Brittany Snyder has been named director for Iredell County Veteran Services. As director, she will oversee benefits coordination, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to support the county’s

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education continued its discussion Monday night about implementing a policy to restrict student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The objections of more than 30 people — the vast majority of whom are not city residents — did little to convince the Statesville City Council that

Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 8 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League

Special to IFN BURNSVILLE — Mount Mitchell State Park opened on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Helene. The reopening is in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway’s reopening from

Special to IFN Downtown Statesville will host two of its signature events — the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival and the Fall Art Crawl– on Saturday, September 20. The Downtown Harmonies

Special to IFN Angela M. Kline has been hired as the chief executive officer of FeedNC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to serving neighbors

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to approve a rezoning request for a huge data center proposed for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. The

Special to IFN The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel, with members of the Catawba, West Iredell and Monticello fire departments, were alerted to conflicting reports of a person on fire, a structure

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 17 ♦ Jamal Jean Frantzsisc Leger, 20, of Avalon Reserve Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to

Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has signed an agreement with the Town of Riihimäki in Finland to collaborate on the development of aerospace and defense development. According to

IFN Staff Randy Marion Ford in Statesville is partnering with Iredell Christian Ministries to help ensure that food insecure households in our community have enough to eat. The dealership, located

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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 34, of Greenland Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a resolution to pursue a financing agreement with the Local Government Commission (LGC) to fund the acquisition of the Keystone

Special to IFN For decades, it was standard practice for primary care providers to manage the care of their patients both in-clinic and at the hospital. This all changed in

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges as a result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of James Robert Gabriel Jr.,

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School celebrated meeting growth for the 2024-2025 school year on end-of-year standardized tests recently. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and

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 Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will hold a meeting of the Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee on September 24. The meeting will be held from

Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry continues to meet a critical need in our community by providing diapers and wipes to families struggling to