BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several amendments to the county’s Land Development Code. “A lot of these changes are text amendments to create

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. American Renaissance School’s chorus was on hand singing Christmas favorites and

BY DEBBIE PAGE Greg Whitfield and Rakeem Brawley were sworn in for another term on the Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education on Wednesday night by Superior Court

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Wednesday that she is seeking re-election to continue representing District 37, which includes all of Iredell County and the Towns of Cornelius

Special to IFN U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced earlier this week that a series of actions to further enhance and protect the integrity of the voter-registration process will be implemented

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON National Balloon Rally Charities Inc., the nonprofit that puts on the Carolina BalloonFest every October, continued its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. During its annual Night

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Emergency Medical Services employees celebrated the department’s successes during the past year on Wednesday evening while also paying tribute to those who came before them.

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan

Special to IFN Rep. Jeff McNeely announced Wednesday that he plans to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives, continuing his service to the citizens of District 84. A

IFN Staff Several first responders on Wednesday described the “chaotic” scene that they encountered on June 13, 2022, after arriving at the site of a deadly crash involving a Honda

IFN Staff Three family members face felony charges related to the theft of nearly $280,000 from a business in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Olin

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday chose to maintain their current leadership by re-electing Bert Connolly as chair and Melissa Neader as the vice chair Tuesday night. Commissioner

IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections began across North Carolina on Monday. Several incumbents were among the first candidates in Iredell County to file their paperwork and pay

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced plans for the 2025–2026 season of the Our Town Stage Entertainment Series.  This season promises a dynamic mix of live music,

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated $218,000 in the third quarter to nonprofits, individuals and families to meet grave needs in communities across the EnergyUnited service area. From July

IFN Staff A jury was selected Tuesday afternoon for the Iredell County Superior Court trial of a Statesville man facing numerous felony charges related to a crash involving a golf

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD As one chapter in the history of the City of Statesville closed on Monday, another one began as Doug Hendrix was sworn in as the new mayor.

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Is Target coming to Statesville? While there is certainly compelling evidence that the retail giant is strongly considering construction of a new store at the old Newtowne

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Community Tree Lighting set the town aglow for the holiday season on Monday night. Multiple Christmas trees, garland-wrapped light posts, and decorative holiday deer and

BY STACIE LETT CAIN One familiar face and two newcomers were sworn in as town commissioners during the Mooresville Town Board meeting on Monday. Iredell County Senior Resident Superior Court

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the launch of the Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program, a $20 million initiative to

IFN Staff A Matthews man who was free on bond for dozens of felony charges in Mecklenburg County was jailed without bond after being arrested on new charges over the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Representatives of the N.C. Medical Care Commission (NCMCC) appear before the Local Government Commission on Tuesday, December 2, with three funding requests totaling $675 million.

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Annastasia Beth Thornton, born to Michael Thornton and Emily Underwood of

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will present its annual Member Art Show on Thursday, December 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will feature a dozen artists

BY JENNA CRATER Some of my most fulfilling moments as a social worker come from watching young people rediscover their worth and voice. Recently, I had the joy of taking

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: NOVEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Donnell Gregory, 54, of Eddington Drive, Charlotte, charged with being a fugitive from justice.

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council recently received an $850 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc.  Each month, JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will meet on Thursday, December 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. The first half hour will be a

IFN Staff  Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently completed his fifth year, leading the district through a global pandemic while remaining focused on student achievement and significant funding and staffing

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Antonio Paredes Diaz, 32, of Muellens Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled

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 RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections took a step toward strengthening election integrity in North Carolina during its meeting on Tuesday. Board members voted to authorize

Special to IFN Troutman is dressed up for the holidays and ready to light up the decorations along the greenway. The community is invited to join in these special events.

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of families celebrated the start of the Thanksgiving holiday by participating in the 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K race in Mooresville. Under sunny skies, runners and

Special to IFN Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation (ISCEC) and the partnership collaborative has been awarded a multi-year grant of $120,000 in matching funds to present a free outdoor music

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board voted to deny recommendation of a change brought forward by planning staff, at the direction of the Town Council, to amend

Special to IFN More than 160 runners and walkers, ages 7 to 73, completed the Iredell County Crosby Scholars’ inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K on Saturday. The event raised more than

Special to IFN As the community enters the season of giving, Home Instead is encouraging resident in Iredell and Alexander counties to help brighten the holidays for older adults who

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School held a special Veterans Day program to honor local veterans earlier this month. “We gather to honor those who have served and continue

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has sent a second round of Registration Repair letters to voters whose registration records are missing either a driver’s license

Special to IFN ’Tis The Season” to dance, celebrate and shine! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Statesville Dance & Performing Arts’ 5th Annual ‘Tis The Season’

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted in closed session on Monday to end its relationship with Town Manager Ron Wyatt due to his inability to perform his duties. Wyatt

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t dampen the holiday spirit in Downtown Mooresville on Tuesday afternoon as residents lined the streets for the 2025 Christmas Parade. With a variety

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein pardoned two turkeys, Krispy and Kreme, from the Thanksgiving table during the annual Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from four Iredell County fire departments traveled across the county line on Monday to help firefighters from nine different Rowan County departments battle multiple structure fires,

IFN Staff A Lake Norman High School wrestling coach is free on an unsecured bond after being charged with assaulting a student. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

IFN Staff Two Troutman Elementary School employees have been charged with assaulting EC students following a criminal investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced the arrests of Kassidy

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation announced Tuesday that has awarded $180,000 in grants this year to support the work of 27 local nonprofits. These grants will help

Please take notice that I-CARE, Inc., 1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 [(704) 872-8141], intends to file a Community Services Block Grant application on December 1, 2025 with the N.