Special to IFN Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Iredell and Alexander counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and
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IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 4 ♦ Shannon Lipscomb Shepherd, 48, of Wilmington Avenue, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny. ♦ Byrum Colby Holmes,
Special to IFN Brent Goddard has announced his candidacy for election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Goddard said he is excited for the opportunity to
Support of community helps family of five get fresh start BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Barnette and Randy Lambert spent last Christmas in a motel room after a series of unfortunate
BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Raleigh — Every December, my family lights and places our menorah in a window. Hanukkah – the miracle of lights – tells the story of a group
Special to IFN Every child in foster care deserves not only safety and stability but also the chance to return home to a family that is ready and able to
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has awarded a total of $100,000 in 2025 Endowment for the Future grants aimed at strengthening the local social service network
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3 percent dwelling insurance rate
BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with firefighters from Shepherds, Statesville and Rowan Iredell fire departments and Iredell County EMS & Rescue Squad, were alerted for
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Troutman, Catawba, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire with people trapped
to IFN Piedmont HealthCare has announced the hiring of Tyler Yoder as director of Information Technology. He brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, electronic health record
IFN A family friend of one of the men who died in the plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport last week has set up a gofundme campaign to help his
Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) partnered with Repairers of the Breach to hold one of hundreds of prayer vigils to mark the longest night of witness.
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 12 ♦ Marie Michelle Kilby, 40, of Roberson Lane, Boomer, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a
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Special to IFN The City of Statesville announced the following facility closures and service schedule changes for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Christmas Holiday Schedule City offices,
BY AMBERLY FARRIS The Lonely Children’s Fund is an essential part of how Iredell County residents can provide financial assistance to children in foster care. Through this fund, the Department
Special to IFN Residents of Fifth Street Ministries enjoyed a special performance by Betty’s School of Dance students on Saturday. The audience enjoyed selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” while sipping
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, thinking I love Christmas but the season is a trial for us Christians who
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met recently with district administrators to conduct a year-end review at the Career Academy and Technical School. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James
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
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Jacques Ahmad Lindsay, 31, of Bradford Drive, Charlotte, charged with discharging a firearm in an enclosure
Special to IFN Iredell County Register of Deeds Renee L. Holland officially filed to run for re-election during the candidate filing period, which ended Friday. No other candidates filed for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The National Transportation Safety Board held its first briefing about the plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport that claimed seven lives on Thursday. A Cessna
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Weston Dallas Akers, born to Jazmine and Nathan Akers of Olin.
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec has announced his candidacy for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican, Kubiniec retired
Special to IFN Iredell County is joining the statewide County Flag Challenge, an America 250 NC initiative open to all fourth-graders. Students are invited to create an original county flag
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman, Shepherds, and Mooresville fire and rescue personnel were alerted to a report of a garage fire on Kyle Lane about 4:50 a.m. Friday. Arriving units found
IFN Staff As the Federal Aviation Administration began its investigation of Thursday morning’s deadly plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport, the auto racing industry, residents of the Mooresville community
Special to IFN The Statesville Leisure Pool will host the 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County on Saturday, February 14. This year’s event begins with registration at 10
Special to IFN Iredell County Commissioner Brad J. Stroud Sr. announced Thursday that he is running for re-election, reaffirming his commitment to responsible leadership, transparency, and continued service to the
BY JEFF CORBETT For my Christmas column this year, I’m doing something different. I subscribe to a weekly email from minister and author Steve May, who provides sermon illustrations and
Special to IFN FAA investigators have arrived at Statesville Regional Airport to investigate a deadly jet crash that occurred this morning. At approximately 10:15 a.m., an aircraft crashed while landing
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is rolling out a series of department and facility name updates that more clearly reflect the work its teams have been doing for
Special to IFN James Lee Mixson III recently announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court, reaffirming his commitment to a fair, accessible
Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day are encouraged to save the date for one of North Carolina’s longest-running wedding showcases, the 2026 City of Statesville