IFN Staff N.C. Rep. Todd Carver grabbed nearly 60 percent of the vote Monday to easily win a Republican primary in the 95th House District. According to unofficial results, Carver
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BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council took a final step on Monday toward making funds available to support affordable housing initiatives. By a 7-1 vote, council members approved the
IFN Staff A man has been charged with stealing automotive parts from a repair shop located on Mocksville Highway in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. The foundation
Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of EnergyUnited members, the EnergyUnited Foundation is celebrating a major milestone: $10 million in total charitable giving. The milestone was reached in December
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A boy, Brody Thomas Blankenship, born to Jonathan and Maranda Blankenship of Taylorsville.
Special to IFN Scouting America held a Recognition Banquet on February 13 for the Iredell Gemstone District. Bill Hicks was recognized as a 55-year Scouting veteran here in Iredell County.
IFN Staff A suspect faces numerous felony charges, including drug trafficking, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Following a lengthy undercover investigation, ICSO Narcotics Division detectives, with
BY JASON GARDNER As superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District, I am often asked what drives our decision-making and shapes our vision for the future. While our goals focus
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2025 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare. As a Wellbeing First Champion, Iredell Health
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County is now a accepting Community Investment applications for fiscal year 2026–2027. Local nonprofit organizations and community partners are invited to submit
BY DEBBIE PAGE In several recent work sessions, the the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard the 2026-2027 budget proposal from Chief Financial Officer Angela Davis, grant and capital
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 19 ♦ Amy Marie Booth, 47, of Midway Lake Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled
To the Editor: On November 26, 2025, the IFN printed a story indicating that the Town of Troutman elected officials decided to sever their contractual relationship with then-Town Manager Ron
Special to IFN Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, the final opportunity for registered voters to cast a ballot in this election. If you plan to vote on Election
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) officially launched its 2026 competition season at Encore Dance Championship of the Stars with a powerful and unforgettable opening weekend. SDPA’s
Brad J. Stroud Sr. ♦ Family Info: Married, father of 4 and grandfather of 4 ♦ Education: Some College / Extensive Leadership Training and Experience ♦ Career: Retired Active Duty Army 20 year,
Lisa Meier Family Info: I am married with two children. My daughter graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and works in Charlotte, and my son is a junior
Angela Wokatsch Matthews ♦ Family Info: 3 children, Abby, Chanler and Camden; 1 granddaughter Anna ♦ Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting; CPA Certificate North Carolina ♦ Career: 3 years Staff Accountant
Brent Goddard ♦ Family Info: Married to Kelly Goddard, and have three children and eight grandchildren. ♦ Education: Bachelor ‘s of Science, United States Naval Academy; Master’s of Science, Business Administration, Boston
Bert Connolly ♦ Family Info: Single ♦ Education: North Iredell High School, Wilkes Community College, Mitchell Community College, NC Justice Academy ♦ Career: Chief Deputy – Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Scottie Brown ♦ Education: Some College ♦ Career: Self Employed, owner of Zootastic Park Q&A IFN: What inspired you to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners?
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
deBotech named organization’s 2026 Sponsor of the Year Special to IFN Christine Patterson, the Town of Mooresville’s director of experience & engagement, has been named 2026 Director of the Year
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 9 ♦ Malik Hasan Mohammad, 61, of Westwood Drive, Statesville, charged with flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle.
BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad hosted a weekend training session February 20-22, involving members from agencies such as Iredell County Search & Rescue, Harmony Fire, and Davie County
BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifty community members packed the Troutman Town Hall to express their concerns about a proposed Home Run Market planned for a 4.5-acre tract at the corner of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sandra Houston Hunt wanted a hot dog and a Coke when she sat down at the lunch counter at the Statesville Woolworth’s some 66 years ago. She
Special to IFN Iredell Christian Ministries is grateful to announce a special partnership with Justin Hagan, art teacher at East Iredell Elementary School, celebrating the creativity and imagination of his
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced on Friday that visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been lifted, effective immediately. The health system implemented the restrictions on December 29,
BY JEFF CORBETT Two friends—a scientist and a city-dweller—were walking down a crowded Manhattan sidewalk at lunchtime. Taxis blared. Vendors shouted. A construction crew jackhammered somewhere nearby. The whole street
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce honored Mike Cook of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Mooresville Ford Citizen of the
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville, Shepherds, Troutman and South Iredell fire rescue personnel, along with Iredell County EMS, responded to a report of a structure fire with people trapped on Roseland
Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) invites families across Iredell County to celebrate literacy at its annual Read Across America events, featuring two free, in-person celebrations
Special to IFN NC Works and The Christian Mission have partnered to host a free career fair on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 919 North
BY MIKE KUBINIEC In the last election cycle, our district did not get the voice it deserved. When the previous representative stepped aside late in the filing period, the race