Special to IFN Shelton Moore has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council, pledging bold and inclusive leadership and a fresh perspective on the opportunities and
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Special to IFN Former Mooresville commissioner Frank Owens has launched a bid for the Ward 3 seat on the town board. “Dedication to the Mooresville community means serving its citizens,”
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with the June 14 shooting death of D’Angelo Malindsay Barker. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest Darryl Davekio Jordan, 33,
Special to IFN Theatre Statesville announced the performances planned for the 2026-2026 season on Tuesday, promising a bold and diverse lineup filled with comedy, drama, holiday magic, and music. Mark
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Tuesday announced the return of its signature event, the 3rd Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival Presented by deBotech. This celebration of
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 8 ♦ A girl, Adrianna Blanca Castro, born to Jeffrey Castro and Beatriz Salas of
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Three founding members, Mark Wagner, Bill Wilson, and Dr. Curtis Abel, were honored at the event.
Special to IFN Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital recently hosted its annual summer learning program, Camp Med. The three-day program is designed for high school students interested in medical sciences
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been convicted and sentenced to serve a maximum of 12 years in prison for his role in the overdose deaths of two women.
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) has earned national recognition as an Accredited Main Street America program, achieving the organization’s highest designation for meeting strict performance standards
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital, a part of Iredell Health System, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for
Special to IFN As part of an ongoing effort to enhance security at athletic events, Iredell-Statesville Schools will implement several new safety measures for the 2025-2026 school year. The district
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces 10 felony child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the name of the individual whose remains were found behind a home on Newton Drive near Statesville last week.
Special to IFN Pam Gill and Lisa Warren, nurses at Iredell Health System, presented a Guardian Angel pin to the daughters of Wanda Bryan on April 22. Just four days
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently marked the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline , which provides help and
Special to IFN Gary West has filed for re-election to his seat as at-large commissioner on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners. “After prayerful thought, and conversations with my wife
Special to IFN R. Corina Iyoob has announced her candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Statesville City Council. In her campaign announcement, Iyoob said she lives, works, and
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club installed 2025-2026 officers during the organization’s June meeting. Special guests were welcomed and recognized. Past Presidents in attendance, Joanna Gaither, Jennifer Griffith, Linda
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 10 ♦ Shena Bonnie Marie Carr, 37, of Damron Lane, Harmony, charged with two counts of felony
BY KARISSA MILLER In an effort to help provide additional resources to the district’s inner-city schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials spearheaded an effort to create a Unified Parent Teacher Community Organization
BY KEVIN IMM Firefighters from West Iredell, Catawba, Troutman, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Long Island Road about 1:50 p.m. on Saturday.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — In response to a sharp increase in suicide rates among Black youth and young adults, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released
Special to IFN Iredell Health System recently celebrated numerous employees who have dedicated between five and 50 years of service to the community through their work within the nonprofit health
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 KARISSA MILLER Almost $7 billion in federal education funding, which is distributed to local school systems through various programs and grants, has been frozen by the Trump administration. The
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County Endowment Committee is seeking proposals that build up the Iredell County community in new ways. In particular, the committee is looking
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has begun a comprehensive effort to collect identification numbers — driver’s license numbers (DL#) or the last four digits
Special to IFN The Statesville Community Appearance Commission announced that the installation of a new sculpture, “Wishes,” by nationally recognized artist Adam Walls has been completed. Located on Hartness Road
Special to IFN After 11 dedicated years of service, Canine Binji has officially retired from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his career, Binji worked on patrol alongside ICSO deputies,
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IFN Staff The candidate filing period for the 2025 elections in Iredell County ended Friday after the addition of a few last-minute candidates. Voters in Davidson, Mooresville, Statesville and Troutman,
Special to IFN A Mount Airy man who participated in a fraudulent scheme to steal livestock from sales barns in Iredell and Cleveland counties has been sentenced to two years in
IFN Staff About 100 people protested the actions and policies of the Trump administration during a peaceful demonstration in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening. Protesters gathered outside of the Statesville
BY KEVIN IMM A driver whose SUV crashed into a tree off Perth Road was pulled from the burning vehicle early Friday morning by a Good Samaritan. Steven Edwards, the
Special to IFN Statesville City Councilwoman Kimberly Wasson officially announced her candidacy for mayor on Thursday evening, pledging experienced, compassionate leadership and a steadfast commitment to building a stronger, safer,