Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning
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BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be
BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief
IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Matthew Charles
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell
Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity
Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts
Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda
Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County
IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available
Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in July to 3.5 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate was 3.6 percent
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 22 ♦ Lander Herbert Bustle III, 49, of Ivydale Road, Harmony, charged with possession with intent to
Special to IFN American Renaissance School is excited to announce the full lineup for Downtown Harmonies 2025, headlined by nationally recognized family bluegrass band The Biscuit Eaters. “This year’s lineup
Special to IFN Get ready to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA! The Lacing Up for a Cure 5k, hosted by Iredell
IFN Staff A Harmony man faces numerous felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair Pam Navey said the Brookwood Inn closing is both a sad and good thing as it changes the lives of the folks who
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School celebrated the unveiling of a new playing surface and the 50th anniversary of Greyhound Hollow on Friday night. The football team made the night
To the Editor: As was announced at the close of the Mooresville Commission meeting on September 2, on Monday, September 8, NCDOT will publicly demonstrate its lack of vision as
Special to IFN Suicide isn’t about not loving those closest to you. It’s often the crushing weight of PTSD, chronic pain, or invisible wounds of war. And when a veteran
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Chocolate Chip & Company brought the funk, the rhythm and the blues to Downtown Statesville for the latest edition of the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert
BY DEBBIE PAGE During Tuesday’s Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting, the board unanimously approved the district’s 2024-2025 audit report from Anderson, Smith and Wike’s Shannon Dennison, who
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces charges in connection with a residential break-in and larceny following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
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 The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 12 ♦ A boy, Sawyer Lee Auton, born to Cruz Auton and Harley Shoemaker of
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is pleased to welcome Dr. Benjamin Hinkel to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN. Hinkel joins the team with a passion for women’s health, a strong background
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival, in partnership with the City of Statesville Recreation & Parks, invites the community to kick off festival weekend with a free outdoor