IFN Staff Statesville Police Department officers will have a “visible presence” in Downtown Statesville on Saturday during the No Kings demonstration. Organizers of the nationwide protest expect millions of people
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Special to IFN FeedNC is calling on the public to take action to help feed children at risk of going hungry this summer during the organization’s Summer Hunger Food Drive.
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 14 Medical Assisting graduates during a Pinning Ceremony held on Thursday, May 22, on its Statesville campus. The event marked a significant milestone
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on
IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire on Buffalo Shoals Road about
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus.
Special to IFN Motorists who travel a portion of West Lowrance Avenue in Mooresville will notice new signage and a reduced speed limit in the coming days. The Town Board
Special to IFN A Mooresville man faces a felony insurance fraud charge following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Scott
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Amy Teague as director of environmental services. Teague previously served as assistant director of environmental services at Frye Regional
BY DEBBIE PAGE The most contentious item on the Troutman Town Council’s meeting agenda Thursday is expected to be consideration of requests for annexation and conditional rezoning of 151 acres
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the following personnel moves for the 2025-2026 school year after Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting: ♦ Andrew Mehall, principal
IFN Staff Two men wanted in connection with a shootout that occurred on Wall Street near Statesville on May 29 were behind bars on Tuesday after being taken into custody
Special to IFN The process for municipal elections in the City of Statesville has been changed, beginning with this fall’s races, following a June 2 vote by the City Council
BY KARISSA MILLER North Carolina school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools, are experiencing budget difficulties that affect their ability to adequately fund services for Exceptional Children (EC) programs, retain highly qualified
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 17 other attorneys general have joined together to oppose about $500 million in cuts to public safety grants nationwide.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 14 ♦ A boy, Koen Lee Parker, born to Brandon Parker and Brittany Reavis of
Special to IFN Veteran firefighter and public servant Jaime Waiwaiole has officially retired after a nearly four decade career in the fire service. Waiwaiole’s last day with Troutman Fire &
Special to IFN Eight newly sworn law enforcement officers have joined the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and will serve as courthouse bailiffs and road patrol deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell welcomed
Special to IFN Powerhouse vocalist Abby Bryant will perform at the Iredell Arts Council in Statesville on Thursday, June 12. Bryant will bring her “soulful Americana sound” to the IAC
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award for its proven commitment to providing rapid, research-based care to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Monday announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement provides for an average statewide
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising labor and materials costs are making it difficult for many local residents to afford necessary home repairs. However, I-CARE Inc. is helping ease the financial burden
BY COOPER HALL The City of Statesville’s annual Art in the Park festival featured live music, food trucks, and opportunities to create art through painting birdhouses, drawing on a large
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 30 ♦ Charna Ann Bustle, 52, of E. Broad Street, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Analysis: Nearly half a million North Carolinians could lose their health care Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Friday sent a letter to U.S. Senators Thom Tillis
Latest projection is $7 million higher than earlier estimates BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are estimating the district will need an additional $7 million or more to add athletics
Special to IFN Mooresville Masonic Lodge #496, Campbell Masonic Lodge #374, Lake Norman Shrine Club, and Cavin-Cook Funeral Home co-sponsored a breakfast on Saturday at Richard’s Coffee Shop in Downtown
Special to IFN More than 300 people attended the Statesville Branch NAACP’s 91st Freedom Fund Banquet at the Statesville Civic Center on May 18. Branch President Eric Todd Scott began
IFN Staff A Statesville man was killed and three passengers were injured in a crash on Interstate 77 on Friday evening. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Elmer Adalberto
Special to IFN FOODiversity has received a $1,500 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its Food Delivery Program. According to Wendy Gordon Pake, executive director and founder of
Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for text scams impersonating the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
PHOTOS BY EVA CLENDENIN A large crowd enjoyed the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert featuring Thomas Road Band in Downtown Statesville on Friday evening. Photo Gallery
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces charges in connection with two vehicle break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Keith Andrew
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 20 ♦ Derrick Devon Friday, 50, of Village Point Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine. ♦ Steven