Category: News & Features

Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pat Harrigan and Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, legislation to ensure that individuals who become U.S.

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces 10 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s

IFN Staff Additional arrests have been in connection with a larceny at Holly Springs Baptist Church following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, March 8, a

IFN Staff Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a Mooresville teen who was fatally injured in a crash involving a golf cart on Monday evening. Mooresville police

Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in partnership with HEARTS Collaborative, will host the 10th Annual Easter Tea and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The event marks a

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday joined education leaders at BEST NC’s annual North Carolina Education Innovation Lab to outline his priorities for recruiting and retaining excellent

Special to IFN The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School has taken a major step toward creating a more inclusive environment for all students, thanks to the generosity of community partners and supporters.

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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Gary Wayne Lyles, 39, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with six counts of obtaining property

  BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 40 guest readers from across the community joined students and staff for East Iredell Elementary School’s Read Across America Week celebration. The event came on

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville’s Spring Art Crawl showcased the talents of about 40 artists, whose work was on display in a variety of businesses. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, yarn work,

BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-three Iredell-Statesville Schools educators were recognized earlier this month for earning or renewing their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, which is among the highest honors in

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ David Michael Hurlocker Jr., 42, of North Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,

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 Two beloved community traditions will join forces for one unforgettable day in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, May 9. The Mooresville South-Iredell Chamber of Commerce and the Town

Special to IFN One of the newest tax scams involves criminals sending text messages about tax refunds. The texts say that you will forfeit your tax refund if you don’t

Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H youth have enjoyed an exciting and productive start to the new year. From statewide competitions to leadership events and recognition programs, local 4-H members

IFN Staff A Woodleaf man faces drug charges after being stopped on Wilkesboro Highway by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Todd Junior Rupard,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rollback that the agency’s own analysis

Special to IFN With less than two weeks to go until the next national No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action, organizers across the nation are now planning over 3,000 local

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board approved a waiver this week to allow the developer of the Brentwood Phase 5 project to reapply for a rezoning. An earlier

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools on Thursday announced plans for a series redistricting open houses. With the opening of Weathers Creek High School and Parkertown Elementary School on the horizon,

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 2 ♦ A boy, Callum Maverick Butler, born to Colton and Hannah Butler of Huntersville.

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE — Gov. Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials at Central Piedmont Community College on Thursday to highlight the urgent need to fund public safety priorities included

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to the next installment of its Well Crafted series, an intimate evening of music and conversation set inside the historic

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Destin Hall announced Wednesday that the House is actively exploring a state constitutional amendment on property tax levy limits. The House Select

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council voted unanimously on Monday to deny a request to rezone some 28 acres for a 70-unit single-family housing development, citing concerns about one

Special to IFN More than 40 downtown businesses have signed on to participate in Saturday’s Spring Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville, transforming shops, galleries, and storefronts into pop-up art spaces

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s Water and Sewer Enterprise’s Revenue rating was recently upgraded from Aa2 to Aa1 by Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s). The upgrade reflects that the utility

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members clashed on Monday over the selection of a permanent chair, delays in filling the vacant District 2 seat on the board

IFN Staff A South Iredell High School student was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an incident that led to the school being placed on lockdown on

Special to IFN The Statesville City Council on Monday approved the purchase of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont facility located at 1001 Cochran Street during its March