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BY KARISSA MILLER Families dropped into South Iredell High School last week to look over maps and voice their concerns as Iredell-Statesville Schools officials unveiled a draft plan for new
Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to bring awareness to a cause at the
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 20 ♦ Keith Neil Parson, 35, of C & C Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its next class of inductees. The Class of 2026 includes seven award-winning athletes who have had notable accomplishments
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Several hundred people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to participate in one of more than 3,300 “No Kings” demonstrations held in all 50 states. The
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Troutman Ruritan Craft Show will be at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) was awarded the prestigious Top Studio honor at last weekend’s American Dance Championships. SDPA’s 42-member Competition Team delivered an exceptional weekend of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The inaugural Spring Fest in the Ville attracted a small crowd — and a large Easter Bunny — to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event, which was
Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has banned burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This local restriction aligns
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Meeting the needs of both employers and employees isn’t an easy task. But Iredell Ready has taken up the challenge, and by most accounts, is succeeding
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club held a new member induction ceremony at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue during the club’s March meeting. The club’s 14
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has reviewed — but not approved — the proposed $67.5 million local current expense budget prepared by district administrators for fiscal
Special to IFN The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) invites residents and visitors to attend several community events planned for April in Downtown Mooresville. The month of fun kicks off with
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman officials welcomed three new businesses to the downtown Wagner Street area on Thursday morning with ribbon cuttings to celebrate their arrival. The owners of Troutman Chiropractic
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Get Fit Iredell (GFI) coalition is officially starting back up this spring, with an updated program and new equipment and activities being planned to get the
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mayor Doug Hendrix called Thursday “a proud day for the City of Statesville.” The reason for that pride, Hendrix said, was the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
BY DEBBIE PAGE South Iredell High School teacher and girls basketball coach Mariah Johnson thought she was helping with a Red Cross disaster preparedness activity with her PE students in
IFN Staff A Mooresville woman faces two felony charges following a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jonnie Ezara Wysong,
Special to IFN A Mooresville nonprofit has been recognized nationally for its strong record of supporting individuals living with food allergy, celiac disease or food intolerances. FOODiversity was named Best
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE — A Mooresville man was sentenced to 70 months in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of two federal firearms offenses. Timothy Demetrius Williams, 35, was
Special to IFN A critical infrastructure issue is emerging across Western North Carolina as multiple municipalities have stopped accepting septic waste, leaving licensed haulers with no local disposal options across
Special to IFN Lake Norman High School’s award-winning Winter Guard Teams will present a community show on Thursday, April 2. The show, which will be held at the LNHS gymnasium,
BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Girl Scout Service Unit 136 hosted its third annual Rope Runner Derby on Friday, March 20, at the Fuzion Teen Center. Scouts from across all levels
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized students who have gone above and beyond to achieve academic excellence in spelling, science and math — and archery —
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