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IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the individual who was fatally injured Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 40 in Iredell County. Troopers responded to the

IFN Staff Two men face drug trafficking charges following a two-month investigation into the sale and distribution of cocaine in East Statesville by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced

Special to IFN The HEARTS Collaborative will holds its fifth annual Irish Connections event, “HEARTS Irish Connections ‘26: A Sharpe Focus,” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced major updates to the statewide online mental health bed registry that will reduce wait times and

Special to IFN Thirty years ago, Curt Deaton stepped into Mooresville Fire-Rescue Station No. 1 as a full-time firefighter. On March 27, he retires following a distinguished career after serving

IFN Staff An Alexander County man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at the Pilot Travel Center near Troutman following an investigation by the Iredell County

PHOTOS BY BRUCE MATLOCK Downtown Mooresville was awash in green on Saturday afternoon for the annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans street festival. Photo Gallery

BY DEBBIE PAGE Community members packed the Troutman Town Hall on Thursday night to express their concerns about a proposed Home Run Market planned for a 4.5-acre tract at the

Special to IFN Cathy Bessant, chief executive officer of Foundation for the Carolinas, will be the featured speaker at the 2026 HealthReach Heroes Luncheon on April 28 in downtown Mooresville.

BY KEVIN IMM Statesville Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Salisbury Road at 8:41 p.m. on Saturday. Statesville Engine 3 was first on scene with heavy

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 6 ♦ Vernisha Le Aira Camp, 37, of Phillips Lane, Statesville, charged with manufacture Mdpv, maintaining a

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 Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brian Sohovich of Statesville recently qualified for the firm’s Impact conference, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 445 top financial advisors from

Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby Race at Coddle Creek Elementary School. The Scouts raced the cars that they built from kits on

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 24 ♦ Marcellus Anquan Steele, 24, of Craige Street, Salisbury, charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon,

Special to IFN Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s Rainbow Kidz program will host a free community workshop titled “Here for You: Building a Compassionate Community for Grieving Children

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ Anthony Benjamin Church, 51, of Spring Lake Drive, Charlotte, charged with habitual impaired driving and 46

Special to IFN When you meet Callie Farmer, you encounter a woman whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and compassion. Her journey is not

BY KARISSA MILLER Four members of the West Iredell High School Junior ROTC took a major step toward their futures recently by formally committing to serve in the U.S. Army.

  Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep students in grades 6-9 recently had the unique opportunity to hear an eye-opening message about how technology and social media are intentionally designed

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Town of Troutman’s recent strategic planning retreat, Iredell Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jenn Bosser provided town and elected officials with an update on

Special to IFN The Outdoor Learning Center at Allison Woods, Iredell County’s first environmental education center established in 1993, expanded its reach this past year by bringing two of its

Special to IFN Women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the region will gather at the Statesville Event Center on March 20 for the 4th Annual Actualize Women’s Leadership Conference,

MGSD superintendent among 28 appointees to statewide commission Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein, President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall on Tuesday announced the

Special to IFN Iredell County EMS Deputy Director Robby Milton has earned the professional designation of Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO), which is awarded by the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Milton

Plans for Town Hall and library expansions also presented at pre-agenda meeting BY DEBBIE PAGE During its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council voted on several issues,

IFN Staff A Mooresville man who is on probation for a felony firearms faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue, Iredell County EMS and Troutman police responded to an overturned dump truck on South Main Street in Troutman about 12:13 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters removed

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the results of its 22nd Annual Youth Art Show. A total of 116 young artists entered this year’s show, submitting artwork ranging

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident who is wanted on charges in Virginia faces new charges following her arrest over the weekend. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of  Kimberly

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again been placed in the top 25 best hospitals in the state by Business North Carolina. Business North Carolina hospital rankings are

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday called on the N.C. General Assembly to fast-track a $1.4 billion Critical Needs Budget focused on addressing the state’s most