IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ Joey Eugene Richards, 44, of 5th Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of larceny and three
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Special to IFN More than 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben
Special to IFN RALEIGH As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks —
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in May, unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained at 4.2 percent. The
Special to IFN Horizon Church in Statesville hosted area pastor and author Michael Maffucci to speak about his recent book, “Submission and Authority: God’s Design for Order,” on June 22
BY KEVIN IMM Trinity Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Weston Road about 1:43 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters from Monticello, Central, Stony Point fire departments, along
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue, Troutman Police Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to an overturned vehicle with entrapment on Perry Road about 10:55 a.m. Thursday.
Special to IFN Thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation, Statesville resident Najee Glover is looking forward to continuing to learn to play the guitar and being able to hear his girlfriend’s
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections made appointments to the 100 county boards of elections in North Carolina during its meeting Tuesday. Appointed to the Iredell County
Special to IFN FOODiversity staff members will report the impacts of the Mooresville-based nonprofit’s Food Delivery Program, Early Introduction Parent Program, and disaster relief efforts during this weekend’s Center for
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday inducted nine North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to our state. “I am proud to
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Wednesday announced the appointment of Nic Allen as the new principal of Lake Norman High School. Allen, who currently serves as
Special to IFN Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital celebrated a significant milestone that marked the integration of mission, values, and care during its inaugural White Coat Ceremony on June 18.
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period for the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Draft Fiscally Constrained Project List. Official
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, including: ♦ Two seats for residents within the city limits;
Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust has been selected to participate in the 295th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The FBI
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday led a group of 23 governors in an effort to urge congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell has been conducting community interviews with teens to gather data on the extent of their alcohol use and their attitudes about underage
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Thanks to nine days of great weather last fall, 15 students from Iredell County will receive $2,000 scholarships. The Statesville Kiwanis Club recently presented the scholarship checks
Special to IFN Statesville-based Children’s Homes of Iredell County has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces
In June 2024, the Statesville Fire Department officially relocated from the former Fire Station 1. As part of that move, the Plymovent exhaust removal system previously installed in the apparatus
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of the State Auditor has released preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV
IFN Staff A Harmony couple faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to child and animal abuse following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Exchange Club of Troutman gathered recently to honor a local child abuse prevention organization and club members who exemplified leadership, service and commitment to the community
BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week I voted against HB 948, which has been dubbed the PAVE Act. It was brought forward by a member of the Mecklenburg County legislative
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 14 ♦ Brandon Scott Brooks, 30, of Davis Trail Lane, Troutman, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining
IFN Staff Congressman Pat Harrigan on Sunday expressed his support for the U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in three locations. “The United States executed a highly successful strategic
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a crash on Mt. Ulla Highway about 7:22 a.m. on Sunday. Responding units
Special to IFN In a new partnership with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering, Bobcat Company is supporting the next generation of engineers,
Special to IFN “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville celebrated Juneteenth in a big way on Saturday. It was a day of remembrance, celebration, and sharing. Numerous guest speakers, musicians and 82 vendors participated in
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 16 ♦ Justin Smith Davidson, 20, of Kerr Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled
IFN Staff Four boys sat around a table, talking about life, death and the grief that follows with a wisdom that is breathtaking for their young age. They agreed that
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With summer temperatures rising, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective
Special to IFN The 2025 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration is set for Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. The display will be launched from the Signal Hill Mountain Bike