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
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BY JEFF CORBETT Over its lifetime, a lobster experiences periodic and traumatic transitions. Having no other choice, it cracks its entire hard shell and wriggles free and then develops a
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 —
Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pat Harrigan and Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, legislation to ensure that individuals who become U.S.
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces 10 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
IFN Staff Additional arrests have been in connection with a larceny at Holly Springs Baptist Church following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, March 8, a
IFN Staff Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a Mooresville teen who was fatally injured in a crash involving a golf cart on Monday evening. Mooresville police
BY DEREK DEVOS By now, most people have had the experience. You notice someone isn’t quite themselves. You try to check in. The conversation doesn’t go how you expected. It’s
Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in partnership with HEARTS Collaborative, will host the 10th Annual Easter Tea and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The event marks a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday joined education leaders at BEST NC’s annual North Carolina Education Innovation Lab to outline his priorities for recruiting and retaining excellent
Special to IFN The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers
BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School has taken a major step toward creating a more inclusive environment for all students, thanks to the generosity of community partners and supporters.
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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Gary Wayne Lyles, 39, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with six counts of obtaining property
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 40 guest readers from across the community joined students and staff for East Iredell Elementary School’s Read Across America Week celebration. The event came on
Special to IFN Is pain management possible without opioids? Dr. Rob Theiss, physician at Iredell Pain Management, shares information on how to keep pain from interfering with living your life
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville’s Spring Art Crawl showcased the talents of about 40 artists, whose work was on display in a variety of businesses. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, yarn work,
BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-three Iredell-Statesville Schools educators were recognized earlier this month for earning or renewing their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, which is among the highest honors in
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ David Michael Hurlocker Jr., 42, of North Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
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Special to IFN Two beloved community traditions will join forces for one unforgettable day in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, May 9. The Mooresville South-Iredell Chamber of Commerce and the Town
Special to IFN One of the newest tax scams involves criminals sending text messages about tax refunds. The texts say that you will forfeit your tax refund if you don’t
Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H youth have enjoyed an exciting and productive start to the new year. From statewide competitions to leadership events and recognition programs, local 4-H members
IFN Staff A Woodleaf man faces drug charges after being stopped on Wilkesboro Highway by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Todd Junior Rupard,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rollback that the agency’s own analysis
Special to IFN With less than two weeks to go until the next national No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action, organizers across the nation are now planning over 3,000 local
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board approved a waiver this week to allow the developer of the Brentwood Phase 5 project to reapply for a rezoning. An earlier
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools on Thursday announced plans for a series redistricting open houses. With the opening of Weathers Creek High School and Parkertown Elementary School on the horizon,