IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday involving a Statesville Police Department officer who was responding to the scene of

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 17, on Court Street in Downtown Statesville, offering an evening of live music, local

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project on Wednesday. Standing in front of the scoreboard, town commissioners reflected on the

The City Council of the City of Statesville, North Carolina (the “City”) has determined to consider whether to enter into an installment financing contract (the “Contract”) pursuant to Section 160A-20

The City of Statesville has received an offer in the amount of $15,000 to purchase an approximately 0.0239-acre parcel located on the southern side of E. Broad Street between S.

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is actively investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, about 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Before their meeting was officially called to order on Monday, Mooresville town commissioners had already heard an earful about an issue that wasn’t even on the

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are finalizing a resolution for a residential development moratorium scheduled to be presented to the Town Council

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education local plan. “We believe every moment counts … every

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best

Special to IFN Safe Kids and State Farm have joined forces to launch the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, dedicated to increasing access to child passenger safety education and

Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Communications and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are launching RapidSOS 911 Live Video, a cutting-edge tool that will significantly enhance the county’s emergency response

IFN Staff Two suspects in an early morning break-in in southern Iredell County were apprehended on Tuesday by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan calls for maintaining

Special to IFN Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy honored North Carolina’s fallen officers and their families at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in

BY DEBBIE PAGE In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein shared alcohol use statistics with coalition members at the April meeting. Research indicates

BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken and Pork BBQ fundraiser at the fire house at 3351 Harmony Highway on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers cooked more than

Special to IFN Planning is underway for the 10th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival, which will return to Downtown Statesville on September 11-13. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) continues

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is calling on educators to submit their “Bright Idea” for a chance to bring their dream classroom project to life. The local electric cooperative is awarding

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with a residential break-in that occurred early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a 911

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Three new queens were crowned on Saturday evening during the 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville. Held at Shearer Hall on the

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,

BY DEBBIE PAGE Poverty profoundly affects local families. Fourteen percent of North Carolina residents live below the federal poverty line. Forty-one percent of students in Mooresville Graded School District qualify

Special to IFN Kim Gregory Clendenin from R. Gregory Jewelers in Statesville was one of just five Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) retail members invited to serve on a distinguished review

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

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Donald Wayne Church Jr., 36, of Mock Mill Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation.

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will present the debut solo exhibition of local artist Josh Dickens on Wednesday, May 7. Titled “Dive Into The Abyss,” the exhibit invites

Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns

BY KARISSA MILLER Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate students Janey Walker and Charlotte Templeton were excited for the opportunity to share information about their Service as Action project, “Change Through

BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department hosted a live burn training at a donated property off Island Ford Road on Saturday. Personnel from Stony Point, Monticello, Catawba,

IFN Staff A record number of people registered for the 2025 Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, which was held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday morning. Proceeds from

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center will host “The Marketing Innovation Experience,” featuring seasoned marketing innovator and CarneyCo founder Skip Carney. This event will take place on

BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students participated in the annual Fun Day Friday that brings students, teachers and community partners together. Students and teachers gathered in the open

Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration Tuesday, April 29, honoring 2024-2025 graduates and awarding $20,000 in scholarships. Around 100 students, their family members and

IFN Staff JayLynn Morrison celebrated his 103th birthday on May 1, 2025. Morrison was born on May 1, 1922, to Madie Morrison in Statesville. His grandmother was Ellen Rankin, and

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Police, Troutman Fire Rescue and Iredell County EMS personnel responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Skylar View Lane in Troutman about 9:40

IFN Staff A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville on Friday evening for the inaugural Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the 2025 season. Photo Gallery

Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a school bus stop arm violation that occurred

Special to IFN Thanks to a partnership with The Kindness Closet, Iredell-Statesville Schools has received a generous donation of 12,458 hygiene products to support students experiencing homelessness. The donated items,

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina election officials routinely update the voter registration rolls through a uniform and nondiscriminatory program that complies with state and federal laws. So far this

Special to IFN Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) on Wednesday introduced the Financial Intelligence and National Security Act (FINS Act), a bill to close a loophole in U.S. financial law exploited

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 The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 15 ♦ A boy, Levi Curtis Deaton, born to Roy and Jessica Deaton of Harmony.

Special to IFN Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville since November of 2018, is retiring. His last Sunday will be May 4. A

IFN Staff A suspect in the April 19 crash on Interstate 77 that killed two Mooresville women faces new charges as a result of the ongoing investigation by the N.C.

IFN Staff Two individuals face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Wilkesboro Highway and Hill Dairy Road. Sheriff Darren

BY KARISSA MILLER Each summer, a handful of academically and intellectually gifted students are invited to further their studies on a college campus by attending the N.C. Governor’s School. Fourteen

Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H members recently showcased their dedication and expanding knowledge in the dairy industry, achieving significant success at the 2025 4-H State Dairy Quiz Bowl and

Special to IFN The 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series kicks off Friday, May 2, with a high-energy performance by Asheville-based Americana rock band Ashes & Arrows. The

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning Board on Monday approved Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments regulating mini-warehouses and self-storage and for parking in front yards. The board also recommended approval

IFN Staff A suspect has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Reginald Scott