IF Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
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BY STACIE LETT CAIN When Ann Nivens entered her first pageant as a teenager, she had no idea what her life’s journey would be. As a 15-year-old, she signed up
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting at organization’s historic clubhouse. Special guest entertainment was provided by local entertainers Erin Tide, featuring Veda and Rick
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Marshall Alexander Jr., 39, of McIntyre Ridge Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to sell
UPDATE: Ms. Avnet has been located. IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing woman. Betty Barlowe Avnet, 74, suffers from a
IFN STAFF In the wake of his victory in the November 4 election, new Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix discussed his decision to run for office for the first time, the
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell, Register of Deeds Renee Holland, District Court Judge Carole A. Hicks and Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Anita Kurn remained unopposed when
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Ty Parent, 29, of Family Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance
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 Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Iredell and Alexander counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 4 ♦ Shannon Lipscomb Shepherd, 48, of Wilmington Avenue, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny. ♦ Byrum Colby Holmes,
Special to IFN Brent Goddard has announced his candidacy for election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Goddard said he is excited for the opportunity to
Support of community helps family of five get fresh start BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Barnette and Randy Lambert spent last Christmas in a motel room after a series of unfortunate
Special to IFN Every child in foster care deserves not only safety and stability but also the chance to return home to a family that is ready and able to
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has awarded a total of $100,000 in 2025 Endowment for the Future grants aimed at strengthening the local social service network
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3 percent dwelling insurance rate
BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with firefighters from Shepherds, Statesville and Rowan Iredell fire departments and Iredell County EMS & Rescue Squad, were alerted for
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Troutman, Catawba, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire with people trapped
to IFN Piedmont HealthCare has announced the hiring of Tyler Yoder as director of Information Technology. He brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, electronic health record
IFN A family friend of one of the men who died in the plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport last week has set up a gofundme campaign to help his
Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) partnered with Repairers of the Breach to hold one of hundreds of prayer vigils to mark the longest night of witness.
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 12 ♦ Marie Michelle Kilby, 40, of Roberson Lane, Boomer, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a
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Special to IFN The City of Statesville announced the following facility closures and service schedule changes for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Christmas Holiday Schedule City offices,
BY AMBERLY FARRIS The Lonely Children’s Fund is an essential part of how Iredell County residents can provide financial assistance to children in foster care. Through this fund, the Department
Special to IFN Residents of Fifth Street Ministries enjoyed a special performance by Betty’s School of Dance students on Saturday. The audience enjoyed selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” while sipping
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met recently with district administrators to conduct a year-end review at the Career Academy and Technical School. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James
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 The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Jacques Ahmad Lindsay, 31, of Bradford Drive, Charlotte, charged with discharging a firearm in an enclosure
Special to IFN Iredell County Register of Deeds Renee L. Holland officially filed to run for re-election during the candidate filing period, which ended Friday. No other candidates filed for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The National Transportation Safety Board held its first briefing about the plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport that claimed seven lives on Thursday. A Cessna
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Weston Dallas Akers, born to Jazmine and Nathan Akers of Olin.
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec has announced his candidacy for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican, Kubiniec retired
Special to IFN Iredell County is joining the statewide County Flag Challenge, an America 250 NC initiative open to all fourth-graders. Students are invited to create an original county flag
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman, Shepherds, and Mooresville fire and rescue personnel were alerted to a report of a garage fire on Kyle Lane about 4:50 a.m. Friday. Arriving units found