Category: News & Features

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,

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle from a residence in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the

Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars announced Wednesday that Jennifer Christian has been promoted to executive director of the nonprofit, effective July 1. She succeeds Suzanne Wegmiller, who recently

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies that took effect on Tuesday. The changes, which are

Special to IFN The first class of internal medicine residents at Iredell Health System began their clinical rotations on Tuesday. Residents will become part of the fabric of Iredell County

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has been selected to serve as the host city for the 2025 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament. Qualifying teams in the 9U and

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individual involved in Monday’s deputy-involved shooting incident in Harmony. Daniel Glenn Brown, 33, of Harmony was shot by a deputy

Special to IFN Rodney Harris has been promoted from assistant county manager to deputy county manager for Iredell County, effective immediately. Harris has served as assistant county manager since April

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Director of Operations Melissa Haines has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE is the certification entity of the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt and Sen. Jim Burgin, released its interim report outlining six

Special to IFN Plans are now underway for the 2025 Downtown Harmonies, the signature music festival celebrating live music, local flavor, and community spirit. This year’s festival, which will be

IFN Staff The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy that occurred Monday afternoon outside of the Family Dollar store

IFN Staff A Statesville man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Timmy Jaurice Moore was taken into custody by Statesville Police Department officers on Saturday. The SPD announced

Special to IFN Most Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4 2025, in celebration of Independence Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services:

IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with an incident involving shots being fired at a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday afternoon. The Statesville

Special to IFN South Iredell High School student Nicholas Moore has been named one of only five finalists nationwide—and the only student from North Carolina—in the tuxedo category of the

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 20 ♦ Robert Lee Brice Jr., 52, of Warfield Drive, Hyattville, Md., charged with sex offender/fail to

Special to IFN In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site showcased local trades from 1756 on Saturday. Visitors had a chance to step back in time and get a glimpse of how

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children as the Fourth