Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections on Monday will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election.
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BY KEVIN IMM The Lake Norman Fire Department hosted a live burn training exercise at a house located on Lake View Shores Loop on Lake Norman on Saturday morning. The
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Malcom James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, through its Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series, will present “Rent,” the revolutionary rock musical that captured the spirit of a generation, on
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
Special to IFN As a result of a change in state law, adopted individuals can now request new birth certificates directly from their local Register of Deeds office — just
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the
Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle.
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update
IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5
IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced in
Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received a generous grant of $3,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing
NCFCC analysis includes major structural, funding, and staffing recommendations Special to IFN North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting (NCFCC) presented the results of the 2025 Fire Protection Service Delivery System Analysis
Special to IFN Iredell County residents are invited to contribute stories, photos, and histories for inclusion in “The Heritage of Iredell County Vol. III,” a new volume of local history
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, up from 3.7 percent in September. October data are unavailable due to the lapse in
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health announced Tuesday additional cases of measles in three
Last day to register for the Town of Troutman MLK Breakfast is Wednesday, January 7. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday continued their discussion of residents’ dissatisfaction
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Site Selection magazine has ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Gov. Josh Stein celebrated this ranking on Tuesday during a
Special to IFN Jennie Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is now offering outpatient behavioral health services at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Reid has worked in healthcare since 2000
IFN Staff Two men who had outstanding arrest warrants were taken into custody over the weekend following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN In anticipation of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Iredell County Public Library invites
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network announced Monday the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Christopher Upchurch to Family Care Center of Mooresville. Upchurch brings nearly two decades of experience both
Special to IFN Members of Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley are planning a demonstration on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the violent insurrection in Washington, D.C. The event
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces several felony charges in connection with an incident in which a juvenile was shot while playing a prank over the weekend. Iredell
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the public to attend an opening reception for an exhibition featuring works by artist Mary Fiorillo on Wednesday, January 7. The reception
BY REBECCA LaMANNA In April of 2025, a one-year-old boy who had been placed in foster care after being removed from his mother’s care was united with his biological father,
Membership at Statesville Country Club reaches new heights after major capital investment BY MIKE FUHRMAN Visitors to Statesville Country Club can’t help but be impressed by the championship-caliber golf course,
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure
IFN Staff Readers of Iredell Free News articles, obituaries and commentary set a new record for pageviews in 2025, clicking on our content 6,710,872 times. Here are our most-read articles
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released the statutorily required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery. The audit, performed
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 26 ♦ Cameron Max Burleyson, 24, of Trace Court, Troutman, charged with attempted first-degree burglary and misdemeanor
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