IFN Staff Two suspects face charges in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the Red Roof Inn in Statesville on Wednesday. Statesville police officers responded to the hotel,
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BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School International Baccalaureate (IB) student Jaziya Mull, 17, has an infectious positivity and is well known on campus. She’s been making positive impressions at the
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Eric Babbitt as the district’s director of school safety and wellness. Babbitt comes to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Two Iredell County residents have been arrested in connection with an insurance fraud scheme following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance. Insurance Commissioner
IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges as a result of a traffic stop conducted by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is preparing to administer the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services
Special to IFN Statesville native Kasi Mitchell Douthit has joined the staff at Nicholson Funeral Home as a funeral director. A graduate of North Iredell High School, she earned her
BY DEBBIE PAGE The community is invited to the third annual Walk of Heroes Flag Installation Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. The event will begin with the
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department’s Traffic Division has been presented the 2024 MADD Award of Excellence for Agency of the Year. This prestigious award was presented during the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Three empty seats stood at the front of the room in Mooresville Town Hall on Tuesday morning in recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made by three
Special to IFN Dr. Anthony Elkins was recently awarded fellowship of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians at the 62nd annual ACOFP national convention in Palm Springs, Calif. The
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The overall North Carolina tourism economy continued to thrive in 2024 despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on
BY DEBBIE PAGE Dozens of kids squealed and laughed as they maneuvered around the model village, complete with stop lights and traffic signs, during the third annual Community Bike Ride
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education welcomed back a familiar face on Monday night. Cindy Haynes, a former board member, was sworn in as the District 3
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools assistant principals Dina Spataro and Stephanie Harris recently completed the Future Ready Leadership (FRL) program. FRL is a year-long leadership development program for practicing assistant
Special to IFN As part of its year-round film programming, the Full Bloom Film Festival will present a special screening of the cult classic “Harold and Maude” on Tuesday, May
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students during the annual Awards Day Ceremony—a tradition that highlights the college’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution opposing House Bill 765, legislation introduced in the 2025 session of the N.C. General Assembly that
IFN Staff A Statesville man was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a ATV crash off Saw Mills Road in northern Iredell County. The N.C. Highway Patrol responded to the
BY KARISSA MILLER Following Abby Trent’s recent resignation from the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, the board is expected to select her replacement for the District 3 seat on Monday
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 2 ♦ Jeffrey Todd Campbell, 53, of Lakeview Drive, Statesville, charged with four counts of possession with
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Rescue Ranch Director of Community Relations, Partnerships and Development Maureen Moore was a little surprised when a group of six adults arrived for the nonprofit’s inaugural Bunnies
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council, Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are continuing researching the language and legal requirements of a proposed residential development moratorium
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,
Special to IFN Advanced ticket sales for the upcoming Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame banquet have ended. A limited number of tickets for the May 19 event will be
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will honor its graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for May 14-22. To accommodate all of
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 As part of National Electrical Safety Month, EnergyUnited is highlighting recent safety achievements. From community outreach efforts to employee training, EnergyUnited is driven by the top core
Tiffany Jenkins shares her recovery story at ‘Breaking the Stigma’ event BY DEBBIE PAGE Comedian, author, podcaster, and speaker Tiffany Jenkins has over 9 million followers across her social media
IFN Staff The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Jeff James, administrators and principals celebrated the service of 75 retirees recently during the 2024-2025 I-SS Retirement Celebration held at the
Special to IFN The Friends of Fort Dobbs hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville on May 2. Officials from the N.C. Department of Natural
Special to IFN Tickets are now available for Statesville Dance’s 5th Annual Recital, which is set for May 17-18 at Mac Gray Auditorium. Show times are 2 p.m. and 6
BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary teachers and staff held a pep rally Friday to help inspire students and reduce test anxiety as the dates for End-of-Grade exams approach. TCE
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony assault and robbery charges in connection with in incident in which two people were severely injured on Old Charlotte Road earlier this week.
Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep freshman Mason Madji recently placed third overall in his division at the U.S. Junior Powerlifting Nationals and set four state records. Madji competed in
Special to IFN Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, outlining a spending plan that balances