Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Perry Louis Hilton, born to Alan, Madison and Whitley Hilton of

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House’s annual Robert Burns Night celebration is expanding to a two-day event in 2026. The life and work of the Scottish poet and lyricist

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is investing in a strong workforce and honoring those who have served by participating in the federal GI Bill program. Through this program, eligible U.S. veterans

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at a home that was owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died in

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue hosted a water supply training exercise at the Pinnacle Boat Access Area on Monday. Tankers from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Cool Springs, Troutman, Lake Norman and

FN Staff A convicted felon was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy over the weekend after he fled the scene of a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the release of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education’s 2025 year-end report. Led by bipartisan co-chairs

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved plans for a new townhome development on property located in South Statesville. The 14-unit development will be built at the

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Monday to end their meeting abruptly due to rising tensions between some board members. As a result, the portion

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a public comment period for its draft 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) report and draft Air Quality Conformity

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman and Shepherds fire rescue personnel were alerted for a structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road in Troutman about 1:32 p.m. on Monday. Arriving units reported heavy

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored recently retired council member Paul Henkel for providing decades of dedicated service to the community on various boards and the council. During

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 19, at 7 a.m. at

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Lisa Allen, Jay Steele, Kyre Mitchell, and Matt Anderson bring a unique blend

Special to IFN The Rev. Brad Mullis announced that Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 801 Henkel Road in Statesville, will host its 23rd Annual Oyster Roast will be held on

Special to IFN With the deadline for donations rapidly approaching, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund through January 9 have totaled $26,293. The deadline for contributions for the 2025 holiday

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 Troutman Sheet Metal is proud to present Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026, a special night of music, laughter, and celebration, taking place on Saturday, March 7. The event,

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 2 ♦ Dee Alex Kiser, 27, of Lee Point, Terrell, charged with possession with intent to sell

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections on Monday will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election.

BY KEVIN IMM The Lake Norman Fire Department hosted a live burn training exercise at a house located on Lake View Shores Loop on Lake Norman on Saturday morning. The

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Malcom James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with possession of a schedule II

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, through its Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series, will present “Rent,” the revolutionary rock musical that captured the spirit of a generation, on

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 a result of a change in state law, adopted individuals can now request new birth certificates directly from their local Register of Deeds office — just

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the

Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle.

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update

IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5

IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced in

Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received a generous grant of $3,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing

NCFCC analysis includes major structural, funding, and staffing recommendations Special to IFN North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting (NCFCC) presented the results of the 2025 Fire Protection Service Delivery System Analysis

Special to IFN Iredell County residents are invited to contribute stories, photos, and histories for inclusion in “The Heritage of Iredell County Vol. III,” a new volume of local history

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, up from 3.7 percent in September. October data are unavailable due to the lapse in

Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health announced Tuesday additional cases of measles in three

Last day to register for the Town of Troutman MLK Breakfast is Wednesday, January 7. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday continued their discussion of residents’ dissatisfaction

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Site Selection magazine has ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Gov. Josh Stein celebrated this ranking on Tuesday during a

Special to IFN Jennie Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is now offering outpatient behavioral health services at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Reid has worked in healthcare since 2000

IFN Staff Two men who had outstanding arrest warrants were taken into custody over the weekend following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN In anticipation of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Iredell County Public Library invites

Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network announced Monday the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Christopher Upchurch to Family Care Center of Mooresville. Upchurch brings nearly two decades of experience both

Special to IFN Members of Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley are planning a demonstration on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the violent insurrection in Washington, D.C. The event

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces several felony charges in connection with an incident in which a juvenile was shot while playing a prank over the weekend. Iredell

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the public to attend an opening reception for an exhibition featuring works by artist Mary Fiorillo on Wednesday, January 7. The reception

BY REBECCA LaMANNA In April of 2025, a one-year-old boy who had been placed in foster care after being removed from his mother’s care was united with his biological father,

Membership at Statesville Country Club reaches new heights after major capital investment BY MIKE FUHRMAN Visitors to Statesville Country Club can’t help but be impressed by the championship-caliber golf course,

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 RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure