Category: News & Features

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site hosted a ribbon-cutting for the attraction’s new visitor center on Friday afternoon. The project, which took 10 months to complete, includes a

Survivor Deven Tucker shares story and struggle for hope, healing BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Light Rowan, a group dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking, hosted an event in collaboration

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 N.C. House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform has formally recommended a state constitutional amendment to place responsible limits on local property tax hikes.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Event Center was full of smiles on Thursday for the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont’s annual Pancake Day. More than 100 volunteers, including

IFN Staff A Troutman woman who is on probation following a felony drug conviction faces trafficking charges after being arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein visited Davidson Elementary School on Friday with Rep. Beth Helfrich to celebrate Legislators in Schools Week, outline his priorities for investing in

Special to IFN The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced Thursday that extremely dry weather conditions have placed the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 1 of the group’s Low

IFN Staff A Troutman faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of motor vehicle break-ins following an investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections will soon check the citizenship of all registered voters in North Carolina against federal databases to identify and remove any

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined other traffic safety advocates on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the dangers of distracted driving at a news conference at

Special to IFN Kellyn Bell has returned to Piedmont HealthCare as director of Value-Based Care. She brings more than a decade of experience with PHC and a deep understanding of

Special to IFN Through May 15, your $100 donation to Pharos Parenting can also mean a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s football stadium was full of eager Special Olympians, along with supportive volunteers, teachers, students, and family members, on Wednesday morning for the Day 2

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the Town’s

IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash in Iredell County on Tuesday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to Midway Road

Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) achieved an extraordinary milestone in the studio’s history, earning the 2026 Elite Studio of Excellence Award at the Inspire National Dance

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety has unanimously approved a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving the state’s involuntary

STORY BY DONNA SWICEGOOD PHOTOS BY BRUCE MATLOCK Ability, inclusion and the power of community were all on display Tuesday as the Iredell County Special Olympics Spring Games got underway

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday opted to postpone discussions about filling the vacant District 2 seat on the board until May. Acting Chairman Doug

Special to IFN The 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run is coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, May 2. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker,

BY AMY FUHRMAN Challenging stigmas. Having difficult conversations. Advocating for support and resources. And saving lives. Susan Tolle has spent the past decade building a legacy of hope, advocacy and

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two apartment complexes, aimed at addressing low-income housing needs, were given the initial approval by the Statesville City Council on Monday. The first readings of rezoning requests

Special to IFN As temperatures across North Carolina begin climbing into the 90s this week, the N.C. Department of Labor is urging workers to take proactive steps to protect themselves

Special to IFN Troutman native and two-time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale will be featured in the next episode of PBS North Carolina’s music series “Shaped by Sound.” A Nashville

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 48th SpringFest Judged Show & Competition. Sixty-six artists entered a total of 123 entries in this year’s show.

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council passed a resolution opposing state limits on local property taxing authority at its Monday agenda briefing Monday, but after conversation with Iredell County

Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved several proclamations and a resolution to acknowledge and promote vital community services and initiatives throughout April during the board’s April

Special to IFN Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, is seeking food and craft vendors interested in renting booth space at the church’s annual Independence Celebration

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 17 ♦ Stephanie Carlton, 60, of Clearview Road, Moravian Falls, charged with two counts of possession of a

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In The Know” event featured a PTSD panel discussion moderated by Partners Health Management’s Jeff Eads and featuring Sean Wilson

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 Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution reaffirming the board’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship, local decision making, and responsible growth management. The resolution

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Jessica Nichole Borders, 32, of Desiree Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II

Special to IFN The Mooresville Blue Devils men’s and women’s track teams swept the 2026 Iredell County Championship on Thursday. It was a great day with some fantastic racing and