BY KARISSA MILLER The first week of school at N.B. Mills Elementary School was filled with joyful smiles, bubbles and high-fives as 14 volunteers from First Baptist Church in Statesville
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IFN Staff A large crowd attended Friday night’s Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert featuring Petty Rewind. Photo Gallery
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Chief Operations Officer Scott Smith on Tuesday pleaded with drivers to stop when school buses have engaged their red lights and stop arm.
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is notifying residents, motorists, and local businesses of upcoming road closures connected to a major waterline replacement project. This work is part of
IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony drug trafficking charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the first and only men’s league designated by USASA as a Tier 1 national league, announced on Thursday that Statesville FC
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Inc. is applying for United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service Housing Preservation Grant (USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2025) to complete repairs on qualifying owner-occupied homes in
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 22 ♦ A girl, Ty’Zariah Brielle Stephens, born to Yolanda Unique Powell of Statesville. ♦
Special to IFN Jonathan Ribbeck has been hired as chief of schools by the Mooresville Graded School District. A seasoned leader with a strong background in instructional leadership and school
Special to IFN The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Iredell County invites the community to attend a special fundraising event on September 13. A presentation by accomplished landscape designer
Request For Quotes (RFQ) – Underground Primary Power Cable Sealed bid for Underground primary power cable, will be sent out on August 25, 2025, and will be received by the
Special to IFN Iredell County native Blake Crouch will receive the 2025 Buzz Award in recognition of his tremendous success in the world of film during the upcoming Full Bloom Film Festival.
IFN Staff Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Shannon Viera announced Wednesday that she is resigning her position “to pursue new opportunities.” Her last day will be September
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council heard a proposal from Musco, a sports and large area lighting and facility solutions provider, to light ESC Park during the pre-agenda meeting
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to launch Young Athletes, an inclusive early childhood play program developed by Special Olympics. Beginning in September 2025, organizers of
Special to IFN Statesville voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates for mayor and city council in a two-night public forum hosted by the Iredell County Democratic
Special to IFN The NCWorks Career Center-Iredell, which was previously located at 133 Island Ford Road in Statesville, is relocating to a building in downtown Statesville. The previous location closed
IFN Staff Eight individuals were arrested and a ninth is wanted in connection with an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation that culminated in raids on a pair of suspected
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on the State Board’s initial determination that 38 existing administrative rules are necessary.
Special to IFN Hosted by Mooresville’s On Tap Crafty Brews, Birdies & Brews is a fun-filled day of charitable fundraising alongside a round of golf. Held at the Mooresville Golf
Special to IFN Madison Duncan has been hired as the opioid settlement program & financial administrator for Iredell County. Madison Duncan Duncan, who begins her new role this week, will
Special to IFN Antibiotics, if used appropriately, can be a powerful tool to combat bacterial infections within the body. As with any medication, if misused, they can do more harm
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 1 ♦ Brian Lee Decker, 54, of White Oaks Road, Mooresville, was served with a true bill
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s issuer bond rating was maintained at AAA by Moody’s, which also maintained the town’s Aa1 rating on its outstanding limited obligation bonds (LOBs).
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the Statesville Family YMCA’s summer camp learned firsthand how rewarding — and tasty — growing your own food can be. Community Outreach Coordinator Melinda Spencer, who
Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries is working to coordinate the community response for individuals and families facing displacement by the closure of the Brookwood Inn. Roughly 60 family units
BY STACIE LETT CAIN In a time when the proliferation of chemicals and preservatives in the food supply chain is a frequent topic of conversation, many people are looking for
Special to IFN Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Nurse Shahbaz Almas has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Foundation Award. Almas, who works in the Critical Care Unit, is the
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 Iredell County Public Library has finalized the author list for the upcoming Write Local: Iredell Author Fair. The event is set for Saturday, September 27, from
Special to IFN The Intellectual Development Disabilities Collaborative of Iredell County will host a family and community I/DD symposium on Tuesday, August 19. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30
Special to IFN The Board of Directors and staff of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Western Piedmont NC invite the community to the 3rd Annual Share-a-Meal Fundraiser to support the Good
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mooresville commissioners expressed support for the concept of allowing a cat café in downtown, but that was tempered by a desire to protect other business owners.
Special to IFN Former Councilman John Staford has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement, Staford said his previous
Special to IFN The Fifth Street Ministries Board of Directors has appointed Tamara Roach as the nonprofit’s new executive director. Roach, a longtime nonprofit leader and advocate for vulnerable populations,
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ James Malcolm Ingram, 25, of Royal Street, East Spencer, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and