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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of supporters attended Bella’s Heart Ball on Saturday at the Unity Center in Statesville. It was the third annual benefit for North Iredell High

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two men who played a pivotal role in America’s early history were remembered in programs at the Iredell County Public Library in March.  Randell Jones, author of

BY DEBBIE PAGE A water resources engineer from Kimley-Horn provided the Troutman Town Council with an update on water and sewer projects and offered suggestions for planning for the town’s

Special to IFN The PTSD will host a Thirsty Thursday Bike Night event in partnership with Tilley Harley-Davidson on April 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Statesville motorcycle

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces several charges in connection with multiple motor vehicle break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A musical style with deep roots in this region will come to life later this spring in a building that celebrates Iredell County history. The 2026 North

Special to IFN RALEIGH – After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the federal government’s tariffs unlawful last month, N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and

Special to IFN Registration is now underway for the Rest-Oration Christian Women’s Conference, which will be held in Statesville on Saturday, April 25. The event will be held at Cornerstone

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Representatives of local nonprofits and businesses gathered in Mooresville on Friday for a friendly competition and to raise money for local agencies through the Love United Iredell

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville announced on Monday that Shane LaCount has been promoted to fire chief of Mooresville Fire-Rescue, effective immediately. He succeeds Curt Deaton, who retired

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

BY KARISSA MILLER Families dropped into South Iredell High School last week to look over maps and voice their concerns as Iredell-Statesville Schools officials unveiled a draft plan for new

Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to bring awareness to a cause at the

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 20 ♦ Keith Neil Parson, 35, of C & C Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine,

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its next class of inductees. The Class of 2026 includes seven award-winning athletes who have had notable accomplishments

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Several hundred people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to participate in one of more than 3,300 “No Kings” demonstrations held in all 50 states. The

Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Troutman Ruritan Craft Show will be at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) was awarded the prestigious Top Studio honor at last weekend’s American Dance Championships. SDPA’s 42-member Competition Team delivered an exceptional weekend of

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The inaugural Spring Fest in the Ville attracted a small crowd — and a large Easter Bunny — to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event, which was

Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has banned burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This local restriction aligns

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Meeting the needs of both employers and employees isn’t an easy task. But Iredell Ready has taken up the challenge, and by most accounts, is succeeding

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club held a new member induction ceremony at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue during the club’s March meeting.  The club’s 14

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has reviewed — but not approved — the proposed $67.5 million local current expense budget prepared by district administrators for fiscal

Special to IFN The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) invites residents and visitors to attend several community events planned for April in Downtown Mooresville. The month of fun kicks off with

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman officials welcomed three new businesses to the downtown Wagner Street area on Thursday morning with ribbon cuttings to celebrate their arrival. The owners of Troutman Chiropractic

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Get Fit Iredell (GFI) coalition is officially starting back up this spring, with an updated program and new equipment and activities being planned to get the

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD   Mayor Doug Hendrix called Thursday “a proud day for the City of Statesville.” The reason for that pride, Hendrix said, was the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the

BY DEBBIE PAGE South Iredell High School teacher and girls basketball coach Mariah Johnson thought she was helping with a Red Cross disaster preparedness activity with her PE students in

IFN Staff A Mooresville woman faces two felony charges following a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jonnie Ezara Wysong,

Special to IFN A Mooresville nonprofit has been recognized nationally for its strong record of supporting individuals living with food allergy, celiac disease or food intolerances. FOODiversity was named Best

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE — A Mooresville man was sentenced to 70 months in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of two federal firearms offenses. Timothy Demetrius Williams, 35, was

Special to IFN A critical infrastructure issue is emerging across Western North Carolina as multiple municipalities have stopped accepting septic waste, leaving licensed haulers with no local disposal options across

Special to IFN Lake Norman High School’s award-winning Winter Guard Teams will present a community show on Thursday, April 2. The show, which will be held at the LNHS gymnasium,

BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Girl Scout Service Unit 136 hosted its third annual Rope Runner Derby on Friday, March 20, at the Fuzion Teen Center. Scouts from across all levels

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized students who have gone above and beyond to achieve academic excellence in spelling, science and math — and archery —