FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces two counts of statutory rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

Special to IFN Eight students from Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont recently participated in a Med-Stem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System, gaining insight in theto  array of

BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, tasty fair food, and entertaining shows will abound as the 88th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 30, at 5 p.m., with the

Special to IFN Members of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to submit an application for themselves or another outstanding young professional to be considered for recognition by

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is planning to participate in the second General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The National Day of Service is a

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Urgent Care has implemented an online check-in system that allows patients to reduce time spent in the waiting room. With virtual check-in, patients can now reserve

BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein introduced new Executive Director Cory Knight during the August meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell. Knight has a bachelor’s degree in sports

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Clean Heart of Statesville hosted the 11th annual Stop the Violence event in Statesville on Saturday. Representatives of Cochran Street Bible Church, the Statesville Police Department, Statesville

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Summer semester 2024: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the

Special to IFN Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing,

Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has received a transformative $500,000 life insurance gift to its Endowment for the Future from a generous couple in Mooresville. This

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces five felony charges and three misdemeanors in connection with the theft of artifacts from Fort Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville. Iredell County

Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27. The webinar

Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1

BY KARISSA MILLER Lucas Callejas appreciates the second chance he was given. The teen was charged with simple assault after he got into a fight a school. At the time,

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Faced with opposition from several of the county’s most prominent farmers and landowners, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday delayed action on a proposal to

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Committee has announced a new addition to this year’s lineup with its first-ever animated feature film. “The Inventor,” which captures the life

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Pride Alliance will host a murder mystery dinner with the Historic Sharpe House on Sunday, August 25. The dinner event, which starts at 6 p.m.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the N.C. Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to

Special to IFN In healthcare, it’s not unusual for a patient’s clothing to be destroyed from trauma or emergency procedures. This often results in patients to be sent home in

BY KARISSA MILLER Stefanie Duck will always remember her son, Timothy “TJ” Cothron Jr., as hard working, kind and compassionate. “He never met a stranger. He was always willing to

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 9 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 35, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of possession