IFN Staff A teenager will face a first-degree arson charge in connection with a fire that destroyed a mobile home following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. ICSO
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Oxsher is seeking re-election to the Troutman Council to continue his quest for transparency and to give thoughtful examination and ask probing
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 30 ♦ A boy, Orion Lynn Jenkins, born to Brian Jenkins and Chloe Matney of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Parks and Recreation’s Youth Athletics Scholarship Program, which helps low-income youth participate in sports by covering 75 percent of the registration fee, has been named
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative have started planning assistance for the county’s homeless and housing insecure population in the coming winter months and will offer holiday
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office now has a canine working in every high school where ICSO deputies serve as school resource officers. Canine Chief, who works alongside
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a request to spend $8 million to replace the 35-year-old Reed Street Pump Station. “I know
BY DEBBIE PAGE Musco lighting representative Dina Neeley presented a proposal for lighting for ESC Park to Troutman Town Council during Monday’s agenda briefing. The 40 year-old company has over
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina was recently ranked No. 2 in the nation for workplace safety by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of employers, employees,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Compass Data Center planned for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County cleared another hurdle on Monday night as the Statesville City Council approved the second
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A Statesville man who has been free on bond while awaiting trial on charges he was responsible for a crash in June 2022 that caused the death
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 20 ♦ Roger Scott McKiver, 30, of Piney Woods Road, Willard, charged with felony probation violation. SEPTEMBER 21
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal is joining fire departments nationwide in October to celebrate Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week (October
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival invites movie lovers to attend a special screening of the beloved supernatural comedy “Ghostbusters” as part of FBFF’s ongoing film series. Grab
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Nevaeh Lavon Smart. She was last seen in the area of West Iredell High
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein inducted six people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday in recognition of their contributions to the State of
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is proud to welcome Dr. Dhrupa Changela, who will continue the tradition of exceptional patient-centered care established by Dr. Perry Bartelt at Bartelt Family Medicine.
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department hosted its annual Afternoon Out on Sunday, bringing neighbors together for an afternoon of food, fun, and community connection. Originally part of the
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Trinity, Stony Point and Central fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Rose Garden Lane in Hiddenite about 10:05 p.m. on Sunday.
Special to IFN If you like gardening and volunteering in the community, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener volunteer. The 2026 class begins in February with a Beginning Gardening Series followed by
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Special to IFN Mooresville Arts is featuring the works of 76 artists in the 43rd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition. Some 134 entries are on display from artists from
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 27 ♦ Crystal Juaquava Cook, 40, of E. Lackey Farm Road, Stony Point, charged with possession of
Court documents shed light on allegations against Max Ralston James Jr. IFN Staff The attorney for a former Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member who faces felony charges plans to
Special to IFN Lace up those sneakers, leash your dog, and get ready to run through historic downtown Mooresville! On Tap Crafty Brews will host its Fifth Annual Brat Trot
Special to IFN NC 211 and Project Haven are proud to announce a new partnership designed to strengthen support for underserved families across North Carolina. By combining NC 211’s statewide
Special to IFN Neighbors, advocates, and community partners will gather in Downtown Statesville on October 15 for a free Community Awareness & Resource Fair, reaffirming a shared commitment to stand
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Party Parrot Band closed out the 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series on Friday evening. The Jimmy Buffet tribute band had the crowd singing
Special to IFN On Saturday, September 27, Students for a Cure LKN hosted a pickleball tournament at Trump National Golf Course, raising $1,915 to support Susan G. Komen’s upcoming More
Special to IFN Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2026 of the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame. Nomination forms are available online at www.iredellsportshalloffame.org and should
Special to IFN Arts on Main, a Weekend of Creativity, Culture & Community, will be held November 20-22 in Downtown Mooresville. Mooresville Arts announced details of the three-day event, which
Special to IFN EnergyUnited Board Director Zolee Riggs recently earned the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel assigned to Mooresville Fire Rescue Ladder 6 were working at a community service event on Mazeppa Road and Oliphant Road when they heard a loud boom
New restaurant will host grand opening on October 7 Special to IFN Florence Wine & Beer Garden, a new Italian restaurant, has opened in a spectacular 100-year-old building that once