BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire at Republic Recycling off McKenzie Road about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units
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Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating nearly $50 million in federal education funding for North Carolina
IFN Staff Angela Wokatsch Matthews has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. “Iredell County Is my home. I was born in Statesville, grew
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department on Wednesday announced an additional arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at Mazeppa Park on Tuesday evening. Christopher Noe Flores, 17,
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council. This announcement follows the recent update to
IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces new charges after he reportedly failed to comply with state laws prohibiting him from visiting certain places and requiring him to report an
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has announced several promotions within the command staff and officer ranks. These promotions, which take effect January 5, reflect the department’s continued commitment
IFN Staff A Salisbury woman was fatally injured early Tuesday morning when she lost control of her car and crashed into another vehicle in eastern Iredell County, according to the
IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a tip provided by a law enforcement agency in Western North Carolina over the
IFN Staff Six Statesville teens face murder charges after a juvenile was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at a popular Mooresville park on Monday evening. Officers responded to
Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients
Special to IFN Russ Ferguson will lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a felony charge and the possibility of losing his vehicle after failing to stop for a Mooresville police officer who attempted to stop him
IF Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY STACIE LETT CAIN When Ann Nivens entered her first pageant as a teenager, she had no idea what her life’s journey would be. As a 15-year-old, she signed up
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Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting at organization’s historic clubhouse. Special guest entertainment was provided by local entertainers Erin Tide, featuring Veda and Rick
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Marshall Alexander Jr., 39, of McIntyre Ridge Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to sell
UPDATE: Ms. Avnet has been located. IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing woman. Betty Barlowe Avnet, 74, suffers from a
IFN STAFF In the wake of his victory in the November 4 election, new Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix discussed his decision to run for office for the first time, the
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell, Register of Deeds Renee Holland, District Court Judge Carole A. Hicks and Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Anita Kurn remained unopposed when
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Ty Parent, 29, of Family Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance
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
Special to IFN Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Iredell and Alexander counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 4 ♦ Shannon Lipscomb Shepherd, 48, of Wilmington Avenue, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny. ♦ Byrum Colby Holmes,
Special to IFN Brent Goddard has announced his candidacy for election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Goddard said he is excited for the opportunity to
Support of community helps family of five get fresh start BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Barnette and Randy Lambert spent last Christmas in a motel room after a series of unfortunate
Special to IFN Every child in foster care deserves not only safety and stability but also the chance to return home to a family that is ready and able to
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has awarded a total of $100,000 in 2025 Endowment for the Future grants aimed at strengthening the local social service network
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3 percent dwelling insurance rate
BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with firefighters from Shepherds, Statesville and Rowan Iredell fire departments and Iredell County EMS & Rescue Squad, were alerted for
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Troutman, Catawba, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire with people trapped
to IFN Piedmont HealthCare has announced the hiring of Tyler Yoder as director of Information Technology. He brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, electronic health record
IFN A family friend of one of the men who died in the plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport last week has set up a gofundme campaign to help his
Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) partnered with Repairers of the Breach to hold one of hundreds of prayer vigils to mark the longest night of witness.
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 12 ♦ Marie Michelle Kilby, 40, of Roberson Lane, Boomer, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a