IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into concerns about secret videos made of a child. Sheriff Darren
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Special to IFN Mitchell Community College President Tim Brewer was recently honored as Mooresville’s Citizen of the Year by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber. Brewer was honored for his steadfast dedication
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont received an outpouring of community support on Thursday as the nonprofit hosted its Third Annual “Pancake Day: Iredell‘s Happiest
BY MICHAEL KUBINIEC In February of 2025, certain Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators were given an opportunity to rate the Board of Education members in a survey. Results were released and published
Special to IFN Staff and community members gathered at the entrance of Iredell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday to pay tribute to the selflessness of organ and tissue donors across the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Third Creek Elementary School community suffered a profound loss when beloved long-time teacher Michael Gercyz died at the beginning of this school year. Gercyz, affectionately known
Special to IFN The recent Iredell Ready Workforce Forum, presented by Burroughs Welcome Fund and the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, brought together key community leaders, elected
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rainy weather didn’t stop participants from competing on day two of the Special Olympics of Iredell County’s Spring Games. Local high school students and adults enjoyed racing,
Special to IFN Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. This decision follows
IFN Staff A Catawba man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred at the Cedar Stump Pub in Troutman. The Troutman Police Department announced the
Special to IFN Statesville Dance made a major impact at the Inspire National Dance Competition this past weekend, earning an impressive number of awards and securing the prestigious Studio of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau over the Rate Bureau’s proposed rate increase for Mobile Home
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 20 ♦ A girl, Ember Volicety Marie Hobbs, born to Kali and Dillen of Hiddenite.
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, which indicates that the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman Fire Rescue, the Troutman Police Department, Iredell County EMS and the N.C. Forestry Service responded to a report of a lumber truck off the
IFN Staff Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a store off Newton Drive in Statesville on Sunday. The Statesville Police Department announced
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Special Olympics of Iredell County kicked off the Annual Spring Games at Statesville High School on Tuesday morning. After the opening ceremony, which included Statesville Police
Cuts would impact 77 of NC’s 86 local health departments, including the Iredell County Health Department Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against
Hospital will be renamed Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Special to IFN Duke Health has finalized its $284 million acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) and related businesses
Special to IFN Roots In The Round will present the 3rd Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival on April 3-6 at the historic Old Jail Listening Room in Downtown Statesville. This
Special to IFN The largest Health and Wellness Expo in Lake Norman will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Soul Wellness Holistic Center of Lake Norman. The Mega Health & Wellness
Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Art Department, under the leadership of Department Chair Rogelio Calvo and instructor Paul Farmer, will present a juried student art show on Tuesday,
Special to IFN In celebration of Doctors’ Day, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center presented a donation to the United Way of Iredell County in honor of the hospital’s medical staff.
Special to IFN The following cases were among those disposed during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Tucker pleaded guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Controlled
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 21 ♦ Crystal Star Anderson, 46, of Dana Lane, Gastonia, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,
Special to IFN Vacation is supposed to be a time to rest and recharge, but many find themselves returning feeling worse than they did before they left. Family Nurse Practitioner
BY REP. TODD CARVER The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an idea which should not invoke a partisan divide the way it has. We can argue about the implementation
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Will artificial intelligence replace human employees? The answer is no, but AI will mean a change for employers and workers, according to Bill Daggett, founder of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As measles cases continue to rise across the country, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is taking proactive steps to ensure the state
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to attend “Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation with Tiffany Jenkins on Opioid Misuse and Recovery,” an empowering event focused
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson reported that his department responded to 4,796 calls last year, a 13.11 percent increase over 2023. However, the number of reportable offenses
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rated jumped to 3.6 percent in January, an increase of 0.5 percent from December. Iredell has a workforce of 103,679 individuals. Some
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department recently converted a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, into a fully functional brush truck. This project exemplifies the department’s commitment to