Category: News & Features

Special to IFN Madison Duncan has been hired as the opioid settlement program & financial administrator for Iredell County. Madison Duncan Duncan, who begins her new role this week, will

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 1 ♦ Brian Lee Decker, 54, of White Oaks Road, Mooresville, was served with a true bill

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s issuer bond rating was maintained at AAA by Moody’s, which also maintained the town’s Aa1 rating on its outstanding limited obligation bonds (LOBs).

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the Statesville Family YMCA’s summer camp learned firsthand how rewarding — and tasty — growing your own food can be. Community Outreach Coordinator Melinda Spencer, who

Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries is working to coordinate the community response for individuals and families facing displacement by the closure of the Brookwood Inn. Roughly 60 family units

BY STACIE LETT CAIN In a time when the proliferation of chemicals and preservatives in the food supply chain is a frequent topic of conversation, many people are looking for

Special to IFN Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Nurse Shahbaz Almas has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Foundation Award. Almas, who works in the Critical Care Unit, is the

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Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has finalized the author list for the upcoming Write Local: Iredell Author Fair. The event is set for Saturday, September 27, from

Special to IFN The Intellectual Development Disabilities Collaborative of Iredell County will host a family and community I/DD symposium on Tuesday, August 19. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30

Special to IFN The Board of Directors and staff of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Western Piedmont NC invite the community to the 3rd Annual Share-a-Meal Fundraiser to support the Good

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mooresville commissioners expressed support for the concept of allowing a cat café in downtown, but that was tempered by a desire to protect other business owners. 

Special to IFN Former Councilman John Staford has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement, Staford said his previous

Special to IFN The Fifth Street Ministries Board of Directors has appointed Tamara Roach as the nonprofit’s new executive director. Roach, a longtime nonprofit leader and advocate for vulnerable populations,

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ James Malcolm Ingram, 25, of Royal Street, East Spencer, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and

BY DEBBIE PAGE Local nonprofits and government agencies are working to help residents of the Brookwood Inn who are in danger of becoming homeless when the motel closes at the

IFN Staff Two men face felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of John Anthony Mazzullo, 55, of Crestridge Road,

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Special to IFN The talents of Iredell County 4-H youth were on full display this summer through a series of competitions that highlighted their dedication, knowledge, and public speaking skills.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The clock is ticking for residents of the Brookwood Inn. About 60 families who reside in the Statesville motel have been instructed to vacate by the end

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Leatherman showcased the value of recreational facilities and programming that the county provides residents during Tuesday’s Iredell County Board of

Special to IFN RALEIGH — This month nearly 1.5 million students will return to classrooms across North Carolina. As bus traffic increases on our roads, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds everyone

Special to IFN Certified Nursing Assistant Gabriella Ordonez was recently presented the Caring iN Action Award by at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Ordonez, who works in the Medical-Surgical Unit, was

IFN Staff Two individuals face criminal charges in connection with a scheme to steal merchandise from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Troutman. The Troutman Police Department announced the arrests

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Despite an abundance of public comment against plans for a proposed massive data center campus, the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has approved right-of-way encroachment permits for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber optic infrastructure in multiple neighborhoods as part of a private broadband

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is kicking off its 10th year of supporting local students. The nonprofit assists students in public middle and high schools to prepare

Special to IFN Danielle Simmons has been promoted to director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Simmons graduated with her associate degree in nursing from

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) celebrated the opening of its new Mooresville location at The Christian Mission (TCM) facility in Mooresville with a ribbon-cutting

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A plan to transform the Monroe Street area into a gateway for the City of Statesville was presented to city council Monday night. Monroe Street is the

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education reviewed the district’s nearly $3.9 million Title I plan for the 2025-2026 school year during Monday night’s meeting. Title I funds provide

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible North Carolinians who wish to vote on Election Day in September, October, and November municipal elections. The regular

Special to IFN Local favorites The Night Move Band will perform on Saturday, August 9, at the Alexander County Courthouse Park, located at 101 West Main Avenue in Taylorsville. The

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department announced Monday that three individuals face criminal charges in connection with a domestic assault that occurred Saturday. Officers initially responded to a call for