BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad hosted a weekend training session February 20-22, involving members from agencies such as Iredell County Search & Rescue, Harmony Fire, and Davie County
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifty community members packed the Troutman Town Hall to express their concerns about a proposed Home Run Market planned for a 4.5-acre tract at the corner of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sandra Houston Hunt wanted a hot dog and a Coke when she sat down at the lunch counter at the Statesville Woolworth’s some 66 years ago. She
Special to IFN Iredell Christian Ministries is grateful to announce a special partnership with Justin Hagan, art teacher at East Iredell Elementary School, celebrating the creativity and imagination of his
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced on Friday that visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been lifted, effective immediately. The health system implemented the restrictions on December 29,
BY JEFF CORBETT Two friends—a scientist and a city-dweller—were walking down a crowded Manhattan sidewalk at lunchtime. Taxis blared. Vendors shouted. A construction crew jackhammered somewhere nearby. The whole street
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce honored Mike Cook of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Mooresville Ford Citizen of the
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville, Shepherds, Troutman and South Iredell fire rescue personnel, along with Iredell County EMS, responded to a report of a structure fire with people trapped on Roseland
Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) invites families across Iredell County to celebrate literacy at its annual Read Across America events, featuring two free, in-person celebrations
Special to IFN NC Works and The Christian Mission have partnered to host a free career fair on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 919 North
BY MIKE KUBINIEC In the last election cycle, our district did not get the voice it deserved. When the previous representative stepped aside late in the filing period, the race
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday introduced its newest canine officer, Waldo. A 2-year-old Goldendoodle, Waldo will work primarily at the Iredell County Detention Center. Specially
Special to IFN The Exchange Club of Troutman invites the community to enjoy a day of classic cars, motorcycles, great food, and community spirit at the Second Annual Car Show.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released its 2025 Fire Fatality Report, and the numbers are sobering: 159 North Carolinians lost
BY DEREK DEVOS Most people believe they would recognize PTSD if they saw it. They picture flashbacks, panic, or someone unable to function day to day. But, in real life,
IFN Staff Two men face felony drug charges after a Mooresville police officer encountered them outside of a town recreation center and then found nearly a pound of marijuana in
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake–Mooresville on Tuesday announced the successful sponsorship and chartering of the Rotary Club of Greater Nebbi in Uganda. The new
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article mischaracterized what GOP Chairman Sean McGowan said about the next step in the process of filling the vacant seat on the I-SS Board
IFN Staff A current candidate for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and a former candidate for Statesville City Council have been ordered to pay $1,000 to
BY KEVIN IMM Fire Department recently conducted a live burn fire training at a donated property off Ashbrook Road. Personnel from Troutman, Monticello, Cool Springs, Stony Point, Statesville and Central
IFN Staff Two suspects face felony charges after Mooresville police officers seized an assortment of narcotics and a firearm from a vehicle after responding a call for service on Alcove
BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell, Mooresville, Shepherds and Atwell fire and rescue personnel responded to a structure fire on Linwood Road about 2:31 p.m. on Monday. Mooresville Engine 1 was
IFN Staff A convicted felon faces two felony firearm charges in connection with a disturbance that occurred near Statesville over the weekend. On Saturday, February 21, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
BY REP. TODD CARVER I would like to take a moment to talk about the importance of voting in this primary season. Early voting runs through Saturday, February 28. During
Special to IFN Veteran fire investigator Kevin Aube has been appointed Iredell County fire marshal. Aube, who has nearly two decades of fire service experience, advanced investigative credentials, and a
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, has welcomed Amy Kilpatrick to Iredell Psychiatry. She recently served as case management coordinator for Iredell Davis Behavioral
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue was alerted for a vehicle fire on Talon Trail about 7:57 p.m. on Saturday. Responding units were notified that the fire was burning the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell County Republican Party’s Executive Committee has some important work to do on Monday evening. At the risk of sounding over-dramatic, nothing less than the future
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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 2 ♦ Rebecca Ann Johnston, 32, of Amity Hill Road, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School was filled with students and proud family members last week as the school hosted its annual Academic Day. “We love welcoming our parents
Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who are interested in participating in the Spring Craft Art Crawl. The event is scheduled for 2 to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The annual Statesville Wedding Expo was held at the Statesville Event Center on Sunday afternoon. A diverse group of vendors were on hand to help couples plan
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD During their winter budget retreat in Hickory on Thursday, Statesville City Council members talked about a three-year capital improvement plan, held a strategic plan review, and discussed
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is now taking orders for the Annual Geranium Sale that will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special to IFN Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne recently observed Scout Sunday with Scouts and Scout Leaders from Cub Scout Pack #173 and Scouts BSA Troops #173