Category: News & Features

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

IFN Staff Iredell County Commissioner Scottie Brown has filed to run for re-election in 2026. “I will continue serving the county — all 200,000 people and not just one or

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Markel Antonio Sherrill, 33, of Rita Avenue, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle for

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several amendments to the county’s Land Development Code. “A lot of these changes are text amendments to create

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. American Renaissance School’s chorus was on hand singing Christmas favorites and

BY DEBBIE PAGE Greg Whitfield and Rakeem Brawley were sworn in for another term on the Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education on Wednesday night by Superior Court

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Wednesday that she is seeking re-election to continue representing District 37, which includes all of Iredell County and the Towns of Cornelius

Special to IFN U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced earlier this week that a series of actions to further enhance and protect the integrity of the voter-registration process will be implemented

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON National Balloon Rally Charities Inc., the nonprofit that puts on the Carolina BalloonFest every October, continued its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. During its annual Night

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Emergency Medical Services employees celebrated the department’s successes during the past year on Wednesday evening while also paying tribute to those who came before them.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan

Special to IFN Rep. Jeff McNeely announced Wednesday that he plans to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives, continuing his service to the citizens of District 84. A

IFN Staff Several first responders on Wednesday described the “chaotic” scene that they encountered on June 13, 2022, after arriving at the site of a deadly crash involving a Honda

IFN Staff Three family members face felony charges related to the theft of nearly $280,000 from a business in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Olin

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday chose to maintain their current leadership by re-electing Bert Connolly as chair and Melissa Neader as the vice chair Tuesday night. Commissioner

IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections began across North Carolina on Monday. Several incumbents were among the first candidates in Iredell County to file their paperwork and pay

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced plans for the 2025–2026 season of the Our Town Stage Entertainment Series.  This season promises a dynamic mix of live music,

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated $218,000 in the third quarter to nonprofits, individuals and families to meet grave needs in communities across the EnergyUnited service area. From July

IFN Staff A jury was selected Tuesday afternoon for the Iredell County Superior Court trial of a Statesville man facing numerous felony charges related to a crash involving a golf

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD As one chapter in the history of the City of Statesville closed on Monday, another one began as Doug Hendrix was sworn in as the new mayor.

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Is Target coming to Statesville? While there is certainly compelling evidence that the retail giant is strongly considering construction of a new store at the old Newtowne

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Community Tree Lighting set the town aglow for the holiday season on Monday night. Multiple Christmas trees, garland-wrapped light posts, and decorative holiday deer and

BY STACIE LETT CAIN One familiar face and two newcomers were sworn in as town commissioners during the Mooresville Town Board meeting on Monday. Iredell County Senior Resident Superior Court

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the launch of the Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program, a $20 million initiative to

IFN Staff A Matthews man who was free on bond for dozens of felony charges in Mecklenburg County was jailed without bond after being arrested on new charges over the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Representatives of the N.C. Medical Care Commission (NCMCC) appear before the Local Government Commission on Tuesday, December 2, with three funding requests totaling $675 million.

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Annastasia Beth Thornton, born to Michael Thornton and Emily Underwood of

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will present its annual Member Art Show on Thursday, December 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will feature a dozen artists

BY JENNA CRATER Some of my most fulfilling moments as a social worker come from watching young people rediscover their worth and voice. Recently, I had the joy of taking

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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Donnell Gregory, 54, of Eddington Drive, Charlotte, charged with being a fugitive from justice.

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council recently received an $850 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc.  Each month, JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will meet on Thursday, December 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. The first half hour will be a

IFN Staff   Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently completed his fifth year, leading the district through a global pandemic while remaining focused on student achievement and significant funding and

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Antonio Paredes Diaz, 32, of Muellens Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled