IFN Staff Two Statesville men were arrested and a third is wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

Special to IFN Grayhouse Farms Inc. of Stony Point has been named recipient of the 2025 Marvin E. Senger Distinguished Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award was presented

BY DEBBIE PAGE Make An Impact Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to showcase the new StoryWalk enhancement at Stumpy Creek Park. The StoryWalk is located along the walking trail

Special to IFN Horizon Church will host an Independence Celebration in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. The

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

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

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and N.C. State Parks announced Friday that Chimney Rock State Park and the Chimney Rock attraction will reopen

Special to IFN Thirty-nine athletes, six unified partners and 17 coaches from Iredell County recently traveled to Raleigh to compete in Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. The Iredell delegation

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 With the American Heart Association’s focus on building a Nation of Lifesavers and increasing CPR education and awareness for adults and teens nationwide, Randy Marion Automotive Group

Special to IFN The City of Statesville’s annual Art in the Park festival will return to Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 7.  Scheduled for 10 a.m. to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Rotary Farmers Market kicked off its 51st season last Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official opening ceremony included a tribute to two farmers who were

Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced woundcare services. The center

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel, along with Mooresville police officers, responded to a tractor-trailer crash on Cornelius Road near Indian Springs Road early Thursday morning.

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Thursday announced that former commissioner and fire marshal Bobby Compton has passed away. He was 68. “Bobby Compton was a lifelong public

BY KARISSA MILLER The rising costs of materials and labor are making it difficult for some Iredell County residents to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. Thanks to a $132,000

Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The