Special to IFN Iredell County and the City of Statesville announced the following closings and schedule changes for Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. City of Statesville City
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 31 ♦ Angel Fabra Martin, 48, of Nabors Road, Statesville, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses,
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets and students held the school’s 41st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning, delivering a heartfelt and powerful tribute to
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Special to IFN Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a troubling trend involving deep-fake videos that promote a weight-loss product. Over the course of two months, BBB Scam Tracker
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night granting the Trump Administration’s appeal to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cochran Street Bible Church opened its doors on Thursday evening to feed those who are hungry, those hurt by the delays to federal food assistance payments, and
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments related to the Title V air qualify permit for Transcontinental Gas Pipe
Special to IFN Each October, schools across the country celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW), a time to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and recognize the dedicated staff
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Special to IFN First Baptist Church on Davie Avenue in Statesville will host its 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 16. Dr. Nelson Granade, pastor, invites all friends of First
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Eric Morrison has earned the North Carolina EMS Executive Officer credential — a distinguished recognition awarded by the North Carolina EMS
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in Shearer Hall on the Statesville Campus to honor those
Special to IFN As a part of its commitment to the health and success of business in Iredell County, the Iredell Economic Development Corporation periodically checks the pulse of our
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team, including two who previously worked for the Town of Mooresville. Gina
Special to IFN La Michoacana Taqueria & Tortilleria has opened for business in Mooresville. Encouraged after building a strong and loyal community at their Charlotte location, the owners saw
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 7 ♦ A boy, Lyric D’Angelo Lamont Alexander, born to Kenny Alexander and Brittany Barker
BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School students and staff paid tribute to local military veterans Thursday morning during the school’s eighth annual Veterans Day Celebration. “We want you to
BY DEBBIE PAGE With the continuing federal shutdown and the cessation of some food benefits, Iredell County agencies are seeing rapidly increasing numbers of new applications for food assistance. Salvation
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its $86,767,209 budget for 2025-2026 budget on Monday night. State revenues represent the majority of funding, with local
BY DEBBIE PAGE George Harris, Felina Harris, and Tonya Bartlett were elected to the three open Troutman Town Council seats on Tuesday. George Harris was the top vote getter after
Special to IFN With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the N.C. Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina to provide
Special to IFN The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated concert handbell ensemble will perform at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, November 15, as part of the Performing
Special to IFN A woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a Statesville hotel to investigate a narcotics complaint. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Toni-Ann Lukacs as the new director of the Before and After School Program (BASP).
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering two options as the district prepares for its upcoming device refresh. During Monday’s board meeting, I-SS Executive Director of Digital
Special to IFN Wendy Troutman has been name director of corporate wellness for Iredell Health System. A 25-year employee of the nonprofit, Troutman began her journey as a CNA. She
IFN Staff Doug Hendrix was elected mayor of the City of Statesville on Tuesday, defeating four other candidates in the race to succeed long-time Mayor Costi Kutteh. According to unofficial
IFN Staff Former Troutman Councilman George W. Harris, who lost his seat by a single vote in 2023, was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s race for three seats on the
IFN Staff Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney was re-elected Tuesday, but two incumbent town commissioners lost their seats, according to unofficial results. Carney garnered 2,122 votes (49.58%) to win a second
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces numerous charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine, after being stopped by Troutman Police Department officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Douglas Scott
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A divided Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve the first reading of an annexation request for the site of a proposed 385-home development off Hill
Special to IFN Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack # 173 recently placed American flags on the grave sites of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with the theft of electrical wiring from a residential construction site following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Rate Bureau has requested an overall 68.3 percent statewide average rate increase for dwelling insurance policies, with the proposed implementation over a two-year period.
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend a special Small Works Show featuring fine artist Amy Sullivan on Wednesday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7



