BY DEREK DEVOS While Washington bickers and postures, veterans wait. This month, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins tried to hit pause on nearly every veteran appeal at the U.S.
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BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School senior Lily Pope has gained valuable experience in veterinary science through her pre-apprenticeship at Animal Hospital of Statesville. “I’ve always loved animals. I
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Bryce Xavier Harp-Coney, 26, of Biltmore Street, Mooresville, charged with common law robbery, misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor
Special to IFN I-CARE Inc., the Community Action agency serving Iredell, Lincoln, Alexander, and Catawba counties, issued a warning Sunday that critical programs serving hundreds of local residents are at
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools, in collaboration with Mooresville Graded School District, Mitchell Community College and Iredell Ready, teamed up for the fourth annual Careers on Wheels event on Friday.
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 15 ♦ Karlie Lynn Gottschalk, 27, of Tangle Lane, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. OCTOBER 17
Special to IFN The Town of Troutman invites the community to attend Trails & Treats at ESC Park on Friday, October 31. This year’s event, scheduled for 4 to 6
Special to IFN For more than three decades, Rosie Bailey has served the Lake Norman community with consistency, compassion, and joy—helping wherever help was needed. From welcoming FeedNC guests in
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Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has increased the number of vacuum trucks for leaf collection on scheduled collection days. Over the coming weeks, crews will pick up leaves
Special to IFN Fore more than two decades, the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament has done more than give golf enthusiasts the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the
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 DONNA SWICEGOOD Beef stew, mixed vegetables, rice and a variety of desserts were served for lunch on Wednesday at Fifth Street Ministries in Statesville. It was more than the
IFN Staff A 33-year-old man faces human trafficking and sexual assault charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Shane Dalton York
Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club honored three of its newer members, Ann Nivens, Janice Blackley, and Richard Babb, with Paul Harris Fellow awards on Tuesday, October 21.
BY JEFF CORBETT There is a tried-and-true formula that advertisers and marketers use to motivate you to purchase their products and services, and to persuade you to take a course
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that LaShanda Pressley has been hired as principal at Lake Norman Elementary School. Pressley, who currently works as the assistant principal at Flat Rock Middle
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident has been arrested and charged with several felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing and then approved a $46,547 economic development incentive for a strategic race alliance company called VICCI Inc. VICCI
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Christopher Hazel. The teen was last seen leaving his home on Hickory Highway
Special to IFN Charlton L. Allen, an Iredell County attorney and mediator, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Allen,
IFN Staff Two Old Fort residents face felony charges in connection with the theft of fiber optic and copper wire following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating one year of All Ages, All Stages NC , the state’s Multisector Plan for Aging.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday postponed consideration of annexation and rezoning requests related to a 111-unit development planned for Black Angus Lane. The
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 1. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers
IFN Staff Five suspects felony drug charges as a result of a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving an anonymous tip related to suspected narcotics trafficking
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine for the third consecutive year. The award is given based solely on employee feedback
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD In a split vote, the Statesville City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request that will enable a developer to build 385 homes on Hill
BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Fire Department, along with the Stony Point and Monticello fire departments and Iredell County Rescue Squad, were alerted for a report of a structure
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Business Advocacy Committee have released videos of candidate interviews for the 2025 Statesville Municipal Races. These sessions were moderated
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), CHESS Health and Diamond Mind LLC have launched an initiative to provide specialized resources and services
Olivia Atchley is a statewide finalist for CTE Teacher of the Year BY KARISSA MILLER Time spent Olivia Atchley’s technological system’s classroom at West Iredell Middle School is rarely boring.
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is preparing to kick off the 2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, announced the opening of Iredell General Surgery on Monday. Dr. Richard A. Cheek III will begin seeing patients ages
IFN Staff Citing severe winds and deteriorating weather conditions, organizers of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest cut the festival short on Sunday. “The safety of our guests, pilots, volunteers, and community



