Proceeds from the event will benefit the historic Chestnut Grove Community Center Special to IFN Iredell Civic Community United is gearing up for an evening of family fun and friendly
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 19 ♦ Joshua Daniel Cook, 43, of Oates Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of a weapon on
Special to IFN The 8th annual Iredell Walk for Recovery at the South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center drew an overflow crowd on Saturday to enjoy three hours of
PHC Women’s Imaging at Fern Creek is located at 1424 Fern Creek Drive, Suite B, in Statesvillle. Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Tuesday announced the opening of Women’s Imaging
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s September meeting, Executive Director Kristin Blumenstein conducted member brainstorming groups to help determine what efforts the organization should continue and what
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its September meeting, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended several zoning requests for approval by the Town Council and also endorsed a proposal to extend
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to immerse themselves in the vivid, other-worldly vision of self-taught painter Danny Malboeuf at a special exhibition on Wednesday, October
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the introduction of three new Citizen Review Panels to evaluate child welfare services and make
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will now have an in-house Community Navigator program at the Statesville branch. This role is designed to strengthen the library’s connection to
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Noah Crosswhite has officially joined the family business. The newly minted attorney was sworn in by his uncle, Iredell County Resident Senior Superior Court Judge Joe Crosswhite.
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 1 ♦ Chaz Malik Mills, 30, of Southwood Oaks Lane, Charlotte, charged with possession of a firearm by
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) was awarded $3.15 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant
IFN Staff The fourth annual Statesville Pride Festival was held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event began with a small parade that traveled along Broad Street and culminated with
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin its annual loose-leaf collection program on Monday, October 20. Crews will follow the established five-area collection schedule, beginning in Area One
Special to IFN The court system in Iredell County will undergo an historic transformation with the implementation of eCourts in October. The official “go live” date is October 13. Residents
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Crossroads Care Clinic held its annual Life Walk on Saturday. The event, which was held at Front Street Baptist Church, was hosted by East Side Baptist. Thirty-four
Special to IFN North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs will deliver the keynote address at the Iredell County Democratic Party’s 2025 Kennedy Carter Dinner on Friday, October 3. The
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council unanimously gave its approval to a plan to submit the Garfield/Green Street Historic District National Registry nomination to the N.C. Register Advisory Committee.
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD As part of a nationwide food drive, Randy Marion Ford Lincoln set out to collect 200 pounds of food for Iredell Christian Ministries on September 15. The
IFN Staff A former Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member was arrested Friday and charged with two felonies after being indicted by an Iredell County grand jury. Max Ralston James
Special to IFN Iredell Health System and the Iredell Physician Network announced this week that Dr. Rob Theiss has joined the practice at Iredell Pain Management. Theiss earned his Bachelor
Veteran attorney and decorated military officer continues storied legal career Special to IFN Alex Mendaloff, a distinguished Iredell County attorney, has joined the firm of Parker, Parker & Pittman in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With Medicaid funding cuts scheduled to go into effect next month, Gov. Josh Stein joined affected North Carolinians to urge the N.C. General Assembly to reverse
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 Christian Mission is starting a new program to help participants keep moving — and prepare for the upcoming Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trotters walking club starts
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Shepherds Fire-Rescue recently earned an upgrade in its fire insurance rating following an inspection by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Shepherds’ N.C. Response Rating System
Special to IFN Iredell Christian Ministries has launched its first-ever “Stock the Freezer” fundraiser, which runs through October 7. This initiative aims to support ICM’s expanding efforts to serve families
IFN Staff Emily Bosshart, one of seven candidates running for two at-large seats on the Statesville City Council in November’s election, has bowed out of the race. She announced her
Special to IFN Opening weekend of Theatre Statesville’s Mississippi Queens was a rousing success, nearly selling out all three shows. The Southern comedy, written and directed by local Dalton Isaac,
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue was alerted for a vehicle fire on Arthurs Road about 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday. The alarm was upgraded to a structure fire assignment when
BY DEBBIE PAGE During a special Wednesday night meeting led by Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Oxsher, the Troutman Town Council unanimously passed a 30-month building moratorium that will stop all
Special to IFN The march to kick off the fourth annual Statesville Pride Festival will begin at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, in Downtown. Walkers, accompanied by convertibles, will
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 11 ♦ A girl, Aviana Faith Rose Revollar, born to Emma Prestipino of Hamptonville. SEPTEMBER
BY DEBBIE PAGE Five Statesville mayoral hopefuls and two Ward 3 candidates for the City Council shared their views on a number of issues facing the community during a candidates
Special to IFN The N.C. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 307, “Iryna’s Law,” with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority. Named in memory of Iryna Zarutska—who was killed in
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its September meeting at the Historic Clubhouse. This was the first meeting after the summer break, and the meeting focused on



