Jul
01

Haines achieves Fellow designation in the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Director of Operations Melissa Haines has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE is the certification entity of the

Jul
01

United Way of Iredell County: Advertisement of Opportunity for Contractors

United Way of Iredell County is accepting subcontractor applications for general contractors willing to perform home repair work in Iredell County under a variety of funding streams including the Housing

Jul
01

N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education proposes initial solutions to child care crisis

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt and Sen. Jim Burgin, released its interim report outlining six

Jun
30

Downtown Harmonies music festival returning to Statesville on September 20

Special to IFN Plans are now underway for the 2025 Downtown Harmonies, the signature music festival celebrating live music, local flavor, and community spirit. This year’s festival, which will be

Jun
30

ICSO deputy placed on paid leave after shooting armed man attempting to enter Harmony store

IFN Staff The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy that occurred Monday afternoon outside of the Family Dollar store

Jun
30

Statesville man wanted on murder charge apprehended by SPD

IFN Staff A Statesville man wanted in connection with the shooting death of Timmy Jaurice Moore was taken into custody by Statesville Police Department officers on Saturday. The SPD announced

Jun
30

Iredell County announces Independence Day holiday closings

Special to IFN Most Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4 2025, in celebration of Independence Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services:

Jun
30

SPD: Suspect charged in connection with shooting incident in Walmart parking lot

IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with an incident involving shots being fired at a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday afternoon. The Statesville

Jun
29

South Iredell High student named finalist in national duct tape scholarship contest

Special to IFN South Iredell High School student Nicholas Moore has been named one of only five finalists nationwide—and the only student from North Carolina—in the tuxedo category of the

Jun
29

ICSO Felony Arrests: June 20-26

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 20 ♦ Robert Lee Brice Jr., 52, of Warfield Drive, Hyattville, Md., charged with sex offender/fail to

Jun
29

City of Statesville announces holiday schedule for Independence Day

Special to IFN In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility

Jun
29

Photo Gallery: Fort Dobbs State Historic Site presents Trades Day

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site showcased local trades from 1756 on Saturday. Visitors had a chance to step back in time and get a glimpse of how

Jun
29

N.C. insurance commissioner shares water safety tips ahead of July 4th holiday

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children as the Fourth

Jun
28

Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

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,

Jun
28

Local churches working to forge bond with SPD

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The tacos were the big draw at the Statesville Depot on Thursday, but providing lunch for Statesville Police Department employees wasn’t the only thing that motivated the

Jun
28

Photo Gallery: Troutman Independence Parade draws large crowd

BY DEBBIE PAGE A large crowd turned out for the 20th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman on Saturday morning, and they weren’t disappointed as a three-plane flyover kicked off

Jun
28

Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommends changes to Unified Development Ordinance

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board’s June meeting, Town Planner Andrew Ventresca asked board members to consider proposed changes to the temporary uses section of the

Jun
28

MGSD Board passes budget amendments, approves interim 2025-2026 budget

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its final meeting of the fiscal year on Thursday morning, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education tied up some budget details and passed an

Jun
27

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (June 27)

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

Jun
27

MPD Felony Arrests: June 1-15

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ Joey Eugene Richards, 44, of 5th Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of larceny and three

Jun
27

Health Beat: Taking action early can make a difference for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers

Special to IFN More than 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben

Jun
27

State fire marshal urges North Carolinians to exercise caution with fireworks

Special to IFN RALEIGH As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks —

Jun
27

North Carolina’s unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in May

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in May, unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained at 4.2 percent. The

Jun
27

Horizon Church in Statesville hosts local author

Special to IFN Horizon Church in Statesville hosted area pastor and author Michael Maffucci to speak about his recent book, “Submission and Authority: God’s Design for Order,” on June 22

Jun
26

Trinity firefighters limit damage after rapid response to garage fire off Weston Road (Photos)

BY KEVIN IMM Trinity Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Weston Road about 1:43 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters from Monticello, Central, Stony Point fire departments, along

Jun
26

Troutman firefighters, police officers rescue motorist from overturned vehicle

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue, Troutman Police Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to an overturned vehicle with entrapment on Perry Road about 10:55 a.m. Thursday.

Jun
26

‘Pure Joy!’ Statesville man receives gift of sound

Special to IFN Thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation, Statesville resident Najee Glover is looking forward to continuing to learn to play the guitar and being able to hear his girlfriend’s

Jun
26

State elections board appoints four members to Iredell County Board of Elections

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections made appointments to the 100 county boards of elections in North Carolina during its meeting Tuesday. Appointed to the Iredell County

Jun
26

Driving Systemic Change: FOODiversity to share insights at national conference

Special to IFN FOODiversity staff members will report the impacts of the Mooresville-based nonprofit’s Food Delivery Program, Early Introduction Parent Program, and disaster relief efforts during this weekend’s Center for

Jun
26

Gov. Stein inducts nine North Carolinians into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday inducted nine North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to our state. “I am proud to

Jun
25

I-SS announces appointment of new Lake Norman High School principal

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Wednesday announced the appointment of Nic Allen as the new principal of Lake Norman High School. Allen, who currently serves as

Jun
25

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital honors providers during White Coat Ceremony

Special to IFN Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital celebrated a significant milestone that marked the integration of mission, values, and care during its inaugural White Coat Ceremony on June 18.

Jun
25

CRTPO accepting public comments on regional transportation project list through July 19

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period for the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Draft Fiscally Constrained Project List. Official

Jun
25

City of Statesville seeking applicants interested in serving on Board of Adjustment

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, including: ♦ Two seats for residents within the city limits;

Jun
25

MPD second assistant chief selected to attend FBI National Academy

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust has been selected to participate in the 295th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The FBI

Jun
24

Gov. Stein leads national effort to protect critical food and nutrition program

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday led a group of 23 governors in an effort to urge congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Jun
24

N.C. elections board approves plan to collect missing identification numbers from certain voters

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s

Jun
24

DACI interviews provide insight into Iredell teens’ alcohol use and attitudes toward drinking

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell has been conducting community interviews with teens to gather data on the extent of their alcohol use and their attitudes about underage

Jun
24

Statesville Kiwanis Club awarding $30,000 in college scholarships

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Thanks to nine days of great weather last fall, 15 students from Iredell County will receive $2,000 scholarships. The Statesville Kiwanis Club recently presented the scholarship checks

Jun
24

Children’s Homes of Iredell County awarded Lowe’s Hometowns grant

Special to IFN Statesville-based Children’s Homes of Iredell County has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces

Jun
24

City of Statesville: Public Notice

In June 2024, the Statesville Fire Department officially relocated from the former Fire Station 1. As part of that move, the Plymovent exhaust removal system previously installed in the apparatus

Jun
23

Preliminary N.C. DMV audit highlights need for additional staffing and workforce flexibility

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of the State Auditor has released preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV

Jun
23

Sheriff: Couple faces numerous charges after eight kids, two dogs are found living in squalor

IFN Staff A Harmony couple faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to child and animal abuse following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Jun
23

Exchange Club of Troutman honors service to community, installs new officers

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Exchange Club of Troutman gathered recently to honor a local child abuse prevention organization and club members who exemplified leadership, service and commitment to the community

Jun
23

Legislative Update: HB 948 would give Mecklenburg County an unfair advantage in transportation funding

BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week I voted against HB 948, which has been dubbed the PAVE Act. It was brought forward by a member of the Mecklenburg County legislative

Jun
22

ICSO Felony Arrests: June 14-20

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 14 ♦ Brandon Scott Brooks, 30, of Davis Trail Lane, Troutman, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining

Jun
22

Rep. Harrigan: Military strikes were necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons

IFN Staff Congressman Pat Harrigan on Sunday expressed his support for the U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in three locations. “The United States executed a highly successful strategic

Jun
22

Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel extricate driver from overturned vehicle on Mt. Ulla Highway

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a crash on Mt. Ulla Highway about 7:22 a.m. on Sunday. Responding units

Jun
22

Bobcat partners with University of North Carolina at Charlotte on scholarships, STEM initiatives

Special to IFN In a new partnership with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering, Bobcat Company is supporting the next generation of engineers,

Jun
22

Health Beat: A conversation about men’s health

Special to IFN “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these

Jun
22

2025 Juneteenth celebration attracts a crowd to Downtown Statesville (Photo Gallery)

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville celebrated Juneteenth in a big way on Saturday. It was a day of remembrance, celebration, and sharing. Numerous guest speakers, musicians and 82 vendors participated in