Special to IFN The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics at West Iredell High School. Gold medal winners from Cub Scout Packs throughout Iredell County

Special to IFN Kewaunee Scientific Corporation has been recognized with a major statewide award honoring the impact of its Well Living program, as the company celebrates the program’s 10-year anniversary

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted on Tuesday to maintain the district’s  tax rate of 15.5 cents per $100 valuation. The board also voted

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

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 29 ♦ Harold Lee Jackson, 58, of Herbert Lane, Statesville, charged with three counts of possession with

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein and emergency management officials are encouraging all North Carolinians to take steps to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms. The Atlantic hurricane season

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented a proposed $354.1 million budget for the upcoming year to the Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s board meeting. The spending plan,

BY KARISSA MILLER Three Career Academy and Technical School students shared heartfelt stories of career discovery, aspirations and service as they accepted scholarships awarded by the Rotary Club of Greater

Special to IFN As the Town of Mooresville gears up for the annual Mooresville Day X Race City Festival, Dog Mayor Annie made special visits to local schools to help

Special to IFN More than 400 students, parents, and education advocates gathered at the Statesville Event Center on April 28 for the 2026 Iredell Crosby Scholars Senior Celebration. It was

Special to IFN Based on the authority of the North Carolina Fire Code, Mooresville Fire-Rescue, in conjunction with the N.C. Forestry Service, has lifted the burning ban that prohibits open

Special to IFN Access to affordable, high-quality child care remains one of the most critical issues facing families, employers, and community leaders in Iredell County, according to the newly released

Special to IFN The City of Statesville and the Statesville Community Appearance Commission recognized 220 Café as the recipient of the 2025 Mayor’s Cup during a presentation held Monday, May

BY KARISSA MILLER School board members, local leaders and community members gathered Tuesday to break ground on the new Parkertown Elementary School. According to school officials, the project has been

IFN Staff  A Troutman woman faces more than 40 charges in connection with the theft of scratch-off lottery tickets from a convenience store where she worked. The Troutman Police Department

IFN Staff A Troutman man faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of incidents in which vehicles were damaged by rounds fired from a pellet gun

Handling an immigration case can feel overwhelming, especially in a city like Phoenix where immigration issues are part of everyday life for many families, workers, students, and business owners. Whether

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville FC head coach Nick Brown got his first look at about 20 players on his opening day roster on Tuesday morning as the team began practice

Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received $2,553.98 through the 2025–2026 Subaru Share the Love Event in partnership with Meals on Wheels America. The Subaru Share the

BY KARISSA MILLER At first, it sounded like the real thing. The sound of sirens cut through the air as fire trucks and ambulances rolled out of the bay after

Special to IFN Statesville Country Club continues to experience strong membership demand as the club enters the height of the 2026 season. Reflecting this sustained growth and the club’s commitment

BY STACIE LETT CAIN A month after receiving a vote of “no-confidence” by the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners, Mayor Chris Carney did not attend Monday’s board meeting. Carney, who

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces nearly a dozen charges, including felony assault with a deadly weapon, after a pursuit by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY KARISSA MILLER Tensions flared again during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday night as members sparred over legal and procedural issues related to the vacant District

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to the opening of a new exhibit featuring the works of Joan Gardner on Wednesday, May 6. The free event

IFN Staff A Canadian man has been charged with breaking into a home in the Mooresville area following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

IFN Staff The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 19 ♦ A boy, Kaleb Alberto Cachay, born to Carlos Cachay and Nora Cruz Hernandez of

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County residents and local officials gathered recently at the corner of Stockton and North Tradd streets in Statesville to dedicate the Iredell County Liberty Tree. America

Special to IFN Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) announced Tuesday that it has raised $21,000 through its 2026 Housing Heroes Challenge to assist families facing a housing crisis in Mooresville. Prospect

IFN Staff Members of the Circle of Giving gathered Sunday afternoon to award six college scholarships to area students. The six recipients were selected from 39 applicants and demonstrated both

IFN Staff A Kannapolis woman faces felony drug charges and a misdemeanor firearms charge after a vehicle she was traveling in over the weekend was stopped by an Iredell County

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Communications (ECOM) has been honored as the North Carolina NENA 911 Center of the Year. The recognition was announced Monday at the North Carolina

Public Notice ​The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that American Renaissance proposes for

Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin enforcing mandatory water restrictions on Monday, May 4. These restrictions are required because of the extreme drought conditions. The City of

IFN Staff A record number of participants turned out on Saturday morning for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run to support Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell

Special to IFN Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with its collaborative partner, Iredell Arts Council, invite the community to attend the upcoming Music

Special to IFN Organizers of the inaugural Lake Norman Bookpalooza Literary Festival have declared the event a resounding success. Books on the House, a Charlotte-based nonprofit literacy organization, organized and

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Micah Zane Johnson, 22, of Hayes Street, Harmony, charged with flee or elude arrest with

IFN Staff The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Concert Series kicked off in Downtown Statesville on Friday evening. The next concert is scheduled for Friday, June 5. Insomniacs will open

Special to IFN The First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will host a “Spring into Summer” featuring the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players on Friday, May 8. The concert will begin

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 Alan and Dawn Allman, owners of Jewelers on Main, were recognized as Downtown Mooresville’s latest Main Street Champions by the N.C. Main Street Program during the organization’s

IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured Friday evening in a head-on collision in northern Iredell County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Michael Alan Gandy, 57, was traveling

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 13 ♦ Fred Cox IV, 23, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two decades ago Natalie and Jeff Storment took a huge leap of faith. The couple welcomed at-risk boys into their home, fed them, got them involved in

Special to IFN Three suspects face felony drug charges as the result of a six-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation into

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday in recognition of their contributions to the State of North Carolina.

BY KARISSA MILLER The sun shone brightly as hundreds of Iredell County kindergartners traded their classrooms for the sights and sounds of the farm during the annual “Wake Up to

Special to IFN In response to the drought conditions across the region, the Town of Mooresville announced Friday that it is implementing mandatory water use restrictions, effective May 8. These

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to pick a favorite character in “Greater Tuna.” In the Theatre Statesville production of the comedy, which opened Thursday night, actors Dalton Isaac and Corey

IFN Staff A suspect faces criminal charges in connection with a break-in that occurred at the Lake Norman Airport on Saturday, April 25. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justice