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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 14 ♦ Limerick Deshon Blackwell, 45, of Davie Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,

Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star, Highland Canine Connect continues to transform the lives of several families

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Commerce announced seven new economic development projects this week that will bring more than 3,400 jobs and invest more

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 EnergyUnited has awarded $51,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 41 local teachers to fund creative, engaging projects for their classroom. More than 13,000 students across the

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Members of the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners expressed their appreciation this week for two commissioners who were defeated in the November election. “Affordable housing is

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD They still have one more scheduled meeting representing the City of Statesville, but Mayor Costi Kutteh, and City Council members C.O. Johnson, Steve Johnson and Joe Hudson

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Tyler Bowie grinned broadly as he was presented the Tony Stikeleather Athlete of the Year Award on Wednesday at the Iredell County Special Olympics’ annual donors banquet.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Chamber has named Senator Vickie Sawyer (R – Iredell, Mecklenburg) as a “Jobs Champion” in its 2025 How They Voted report. This

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department has been named an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) are suited to

Special to IFN Paumac Tubing, a leading manufacturer of precision exhaust, air in-take, and fluid conveyance tube assemblies along with structural frame components, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, an internationally

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville and City of Statesville recently proclaimed November as Hospice & Palliative Care Month, and November 20th as Children’s Grief Awareness Day. This marks

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Eronte Sharrell Jones, 47, of Dobson Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm by a

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nancy Keith knew something was up when her former work family insisted she attend the annual Farm City Week Banquet on Tuesday night. But Keith, who recently

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, the designated county partner for the State of North Carolina, has awarded 12 organizations across Iredell County a total of $64,152 through the

Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District hosted its inaugural First LEGO League Regional Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, November 15, at Selma Burke Middle School. This event brought together

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ A girl, Aria Garcia Melos, born to Jennifer Melos and Jesus Ivan Garcia

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD In his next to last official meeting as mayor, Costi Kutteh cast votes to approve two highly contested agenda items during Monday’s Statesville City Council meeting. Kutteh,

Special to IFN After more than a decade, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser benefiting Fifth Street Ministries’ community kitchen enjoyed another successful year with over 100 guests sharing a meal

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of an enclosed trailer containing thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

Special to IFN The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will welcome the holiday season with “A Be-Jeweled Christmas,” a sparkling Christmas open house celebration at the historic Lucas Mansion, located

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with the N.C. Forestry Service, were dispatched to a grass and woods fire on the Barium Springs property about 10:41 a.m.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) shows that while federal COVID-19 public emergency funds provided to North Carolina have been

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009,

Photos BY Wayne Atkinson Photography, Hannah Elsenboss, and Paige Jackson Special to IFN Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center and the N.C. Falconers Guild joined forces on Sunday for their 7th

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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 4 ♦ Jean Marie Anderson, 43, of Cross Country Road, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Fire Department, N.C. Forestry Service and County Line Fire Department were alerted for a large grass and woods fire on Sheffield Road in Harmony about 2:20

BY TAYLOR BURRIS As the holiday season approaches, the Lonely Children’s Fund continues to make a difference in the lives of children and teens in foster care in Iredell County.

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 Iredell Memorial Hospital earned a fourth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an