Special to IFN FAA investigators have arrived at Statesville Regional Airport to investigate a deadly jet crash that occurred this morning. At approximately 10:15 a.m., an aircraft crashed while landing
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Special to IFN The City of Statesville is rolling out a series of department and facility name updates that more clearly reflect the work its teams have been doing for
Special to IFN James Lee Mixson III recently announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court, reaffirming his commitment to a fair, accessible
Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day are encouraged to save the date for one of North Carolina’s longest-running wedding showcases, the 2026 City of Statesville
BY BRITTANI CRAMER-JONES The holidays are always a special time to engage in family activities. It’s the time of year to pick pumpkins at the local pumpkin patch, eat too
Special to IFN FeedNC, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, has launched a first-of-its-kind Emergency Epinephrine Initiative to make its free community dining center safer for families and individuals with food allergies. As
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region
BY KARISSA MILLER Local high school students recently participated in the 2025 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference at Mitchell Community College. The event
Special to IFN Local balloon pilots donated more than 2.5 tons of food to Iredell Christian Ministries this week thanks to the support of the community during last weekend’s drive-thru
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has received a service innovation award from the N.C. Public Library Director’s Association for its Book Box service, an engaging program created
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Council on Monday approved an economic incentive of $219,115 for a manufacturing company planning to expand its local facility. The grant for GMS Fabrication Inc.
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department has concluded that a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend at Meadowlark Glen Apartments was gang related. The MPD received several phone calls from concerned
A few years ago, the idea of making extra money outside a traditional job still felt uncertain. Today, people in Iredell County are finding ways to turn hobbies and everyday
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces a felony gun charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office for displaying a fake license plate. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN Full Bloom Film Festival invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with a special screening of the beloved Christmas classic “Elf” on Tuesday, December 16, from
IFN Staff After being found guilty by a jury of six felony charges related to a deadly crash near Statesville, Austin Ray Harmon was sentenced to a minimum of 20
BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in the Town of Troutman’s annual Jingle Run 5K did not let the bitter temperatures and wind affect their holiday spirit on Sunday afternoon as they
Special to IFN Retired school administrator Boen Nutting has filed to run for the District 5 seat on the Iredell–Statesville Schools Board of Education. A 30-year advocate for public education
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Frigid temperatures didn’t prevent the crowd from enjoying the 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon. Spectators bundled up in thick coats and pajamas. Many brought blankets,
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Ruritan Club held its first annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next
IFN Staff The deadline for candidates to file to run in local and state elections in 2026 is Friday, December 19. Several local races, including two seats in the N.C.
North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listings
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Pedro Aguirre Jr., 28, of Craft Lane, Statesville, charged with three counts of statutory rape
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local balloonists hosted their annual drive-thru event at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday. Photo Gallery
By DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District school officials and staff held their annual legislative breakfast on Friday morning with representatives of the Town of Mooresville and Iredell County, and
BY DEBBIE PAGE After the Troutman Town Council concluded its December business on Thursday, Felina Harris, George Harris and Tonya Bartlett were sworn in and officially began their four year
BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday morning at a donated home off Harmony Highway. Personnel from Yadkinville, Lone Hickory, Sheffield-Calahaln, County
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD When he moved to Statesville 10 years ago, James Poston was told his new home was a welcoming place for veterans. “I was told Statesville loves veterans,”
IFN Staff A jury began deliberations on Friday afternoon following closing arguments in the Iredell County Superior Court trial of Austin Ray Harmon. Harmon, 26, faces six felony charges and
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System reached an important milestone recently with completion of the 200th ION robotic bronchoscopy performed at Iredell Memorial Hospital. This achievement marks
BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops & Kids program at the Statesville Walmart on Thursday evening. Sixty-two children were taken
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Friday notified the public of a scam involving the use of the Sheriff’s Office youth athletic program information. A flyer and
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A report issued this week by Gov. Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being, which was formed in April 2025, is reporting early success
IFN Staff A man who was traveling on Fort Dobbs Road behind Austin Ray Harmon on the evening of June 13, 2022, when Harmon’s Honda Accord crashed into a golf
Special to IFN Sawyer Insurance continued its longtime sponsorship of Mooresville High School football and celebrated the Blue Devils’ successful 2025 season. In partnership with the Mooresville High School Athletic