Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined other traffic safety advocates on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the dangers of distracted driving at a news conference at
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Special to IFN Kellyn Bell has returned to Piedmont HealthCare as director of Value-Based Care. She brings more than a decade of experience with PHC and a deep understanding of
Special to IFN Through May 15, your $100 donation to Pharos Parenting can also mean a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s football stadium was full of eager Special Olympians, along with supportive volunteers, teachers, students, and family members, on Wednesday morning for the Day 2
Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the Town’s
IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash in Iredell County on Tuesday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to Midway Road
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) achieved an extraordinary milestone in the studio’s history, earning the 2026 Elite Studio of Excellence Award at the Inspire National Dance
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety has unanimously approved a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving the state’s involuntary
STORY BY DONNA SWICEGOOD PHOTOS BY BRUCE MATLOCK Ability, inclusion and the power of community were all on display Tuesday as the Iredell County Special Olympics Spring Games got underway
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday opted to postpone discussions about filling the vacant District 2 seat on the board until May. Acting Chairman Doug
Special to IFN The 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run is coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, May 2. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker,
BY AMY FUHRMAN Challenging stigmas. Having difficult conversations. Advocating for support and resources. And saving lives. Susan Tolle has spent the past decade building a legacy of hope, advocacy and
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two apartment complexes, aimed at addressing low-income housing needs, were given the initial approval by the Statesville City Council on Monday. The first readings of rezoning requests
BY LORENA PHILLIPS The smell of syrup and the sound of laughter will soon fill the air. Pancake Day — one of Iredell County’s most beloved traditions — will return
Special to IFN As temperatures across North Carolina begin climbing into the 90s this week, the N.C. Department of Labor is urging workers to take proactive steps to protect themselves
Special to IFN Troutman native and two-time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale will be featured in the next episode of PBS North Carolina’s music series “Shaped by Sound.” A Nashville
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 48th SpringFest Judged Show & Competition. Sixty-six artists entered a total of 123 entries in this year’s show.
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council passed a resolution opposing state limits on local property taxing authority at its Monday agenda briefing Monday, but after conversation with Iredell County
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved several proclamations and a resolution to acknowledge and promote vital community services and initiatives throughout April during the board’s April
Special to IFN Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, is seeking food and craft vendors interested in renting booth space at the church’s annual Independence Celebration
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 17 ♦ Stephanie Carlton, 60, of Clearview Road, Moravian Falls, charged with two counts of possession of a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In The Know” event featured a PTSD panel discussion moderated by Partners Health Management’s Jeff Eads and featuring Sean Wilson
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 Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution reaffirming the board’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship, local decision making, and responsible growth management. The resolution
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Jessica Nichole Borders, 32, of Desiree Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to IFN The Mooresville Blue Devils men’s and women’s track teams swept the 2026 Iredell County Championship on Thursday. It was a great day with some fantastic racing and
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the City’s
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects in connection with an investigation targeting methamphetamine distribution in southern Iredell County. On March 30, ICSO
Special to IFN A coalition of clergy, veterans, and moral leaders are planning to convene outside Rep. Pat Harrigan’s district office on the App State campus in Hickory at 5
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the April Iredell County Homeless Collaborative meeting, members shared details about upcoming events and seasonal needs for the local homeless population. Walk for Recovery The 9th
Special to IFN The Union Grove Ruritan Club and the Union Grove PTO are sponsoring the annual Union Grove Spring Festival on Saturday, April 18. The festival, which runs from
BY JEFF CORBETT Most of us think of our lives as a straight line, running from birth to death. May I offer you a different, broader perspective? Your life is
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved teacher supplements, a variety of budget amendments, and the board’s meeting calendar for next year.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 21 ♦ A boy, Wells Sullivan Woodall, born to Cameron and Hannah Woodall of Statesville.
Special to IFN What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy
IFN Staff Three suspects face charges in connection with a residential break-in and larceny in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell