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 North Carolinians prepare to turn back their clocks one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight-Saving Time, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 14 ♦ Nazmija Muja, 39, of no fixed address charged with possession of methamphetamine. OCTOBER 16 ♦ Jonathan

Special to IFN As many older adults experience delays in their SNAP (Food and Nutrition Services) benefits, one thing remains certain — the Iredell Council on Aging will continue to

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue personnel, Mooresville Police officers and Iredell County EMS responded to a report of a structure collapse on Brawley School Road about 10:48 p.m. Friday.

Update: Ms. Pratt has been located, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 78-year-old Kay Pratt. She was last seen

BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifty organizations, churches, nonprofits, and businesses lined the ESC Park Fitness Trail on Friday afternoon to hand out treats to about 2,000 kids and their families in

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Byers Road and strengthened the town’s parking requirements at its October meeting. Rocky

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Fewer than 1,000 voters statewide may have received a letter [see Notice of Late Voter Registration Letter (PDF)] in error from their county board of

Dana L. Tucker  ♦ Age: 55 ♦ Family: Wife, 4 children ♦ Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate in Psychology, Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Strategic Studies ♦ Professional Experience: 33+ Years military service

Lisa Qualls ♦ Age: 57 ♦ Family: Fiancé Bill Willburn; two cats, Leo and Willie ♦ Education: Attended Ohio University ♦ Occupation: Mortgage Banker ♦ Community Service: Active with Williamson’s

Justin Crews ♦ Age: 42 ♦ Family: Married to my wife for almost 17 years; together we have seven wonderful children. ♦ Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering ♦ Professional Experience: Electrical

BY KARISSA MILLER Civil Air Patrol Capt. David Leach provided a history lesson and shared some information about careers involving drones during a recent visit to Troutman Middle School. “The

Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinians to be careful they’re not buying or handing out THC-infused products that look like candy on Halloween.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Dozens of children dressed in colorful costumes descended on Downtown Statesville on Thursday afternoon for the annual trick-or-treat event. Photo Gallery

Special to IFN Pumpkin Fest returns to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event’s title sponsor is Flow Automotive. Admission is free. Attractions

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD From providing a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and thrive to helping senior citizens make their homes more comfortable, I-CARE is there for Iredell County.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Wednesday announced the approved insurance rates for the 2026 Affordable Care Act. For those in North Carolina that have individual

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new, state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit, on Wednesday afternoon. Funded with a $1 million appropriation from the N.C. General Assembly and

Special to IFN FeedNC has announced the return of the FeedNC Cup, a spirited rivalry football game with a mission to make a difference. This year’s game will feature the

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has again been recognized in the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing

Special to IFN In a competition showcasing lifesaving skills, EnergyUnited Lineman Levi Fagan raced against the clock and won fifth place at the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives 2025 Pole Top

Special to IFN The Aspen Institute on Tuesday named Mitchell Community College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence,

Special to IFN If you’ve ever visited Iredell Health’s Outpatient Lab, you may have had the pleasure of meeting Odessa Holmes. Her compassion is something you wouldn’t soon forget. Holmes’

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Help Ministries of Troutman President Donna Lambert was pretty skeptical when she was contacted by the N.C. Department of State Treasurer staff with news that

Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of Management and Budget for refusing to fund the Supplemental

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board on Tuesday announced the distribution of $100,000 to 11 area agencies through its Education Grant Program to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the cause of a structure fire that claimed the life of a western

BY KEVIN IMM On Sunday, October 26, the South Iredell Fire Department held its annual fall fire festival. More than 1,000 community members came out to the event and were

Special to IFN Sheets Laundry Club, a veteran-owned and privately held manufacturer and retailer of plastic-free, ecofriendly cleaning and personal-care products, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation with

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony assault and gun charges in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred over the weekend.  Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Joshua Anson

BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School senior Lily Pope has gained valuable experience in veterinary science through her pre-apprenticeship at Animal Hospital of Statesville. “I’ve always loved animals. I

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Bryce Xavier Harp-Coney, 26, of Biltmore Street, Mooresville, charged with common law robbery, misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor

Special to IFN I-CARE Inc., the Community Action agency serving Iredell, Lincoln, Alexander, and Catawba counties, issued a warning Sunday that critical programs serving hundreds of local residents are at

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools, in collaboration with Mooresville Graded School District, Mitchell Community College and Iredell Ready, teamed up for the fourth annual Careers on Wheels event on Friday.

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 15 ♦ Karlie Lynn Gottschalk, 27, of Tangle Lane, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. OCTOBER 17

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman invites the community to attend Trails & Treats at ESC Park on Friday, October 31. This year’s event, scheduled for 4 to 6

Special to IFN For more than three decades, Rosie Bailey has served the Lake Norman community with consistency, compassion, and joy—helping wherever help was needed. From welcoming FeedNC guests in

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has increased the number of vacuum trucks for leaf collection on scheduled collection days. Over the coming weeks, crews will pick up leaves

Special to IFN Fore more than two decades, the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament has done more than give golf enthusiasts the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the

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 DONNA SWICEGOOD Beef stew, mixed vegetables, rice and a variety of desserts were served for lunch on Wednesday at Fifth Street Ministries in Statesville. It was more than the

IFN Staff A 33-year-old man faces human trafficking and sexual assault charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Shane Dalton York

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club honored three of its newer members, Ann Nivens, Janice Blackley, and Richard Babb, with Paul Harris Fellow awards on Tuesday, October 21.

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that LaShanda Pressley has been hired as principal at Lake Norman Elementary School. Pressley, who currently works as the assistant principal at Flat Rock Middle

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident has been arrested and charged with several felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing and then approved a $46,547 economic development incentive for a strategic race alliance company called VICCI Inc. VICCI

North Carolina, Iredell County Public Notice: AX25-10 Hill Haven Subdivision LEGAL NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF THE STATESVILLE’S PLANNING JURISDICTION YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE: That

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Christopher Hazel. The teen was last seen leaving his home on Hickory Highway

Special to IFN Charlton L. Allen, an Iredell County attorney and mediator, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Allen,