BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial
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Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s
City Council scheduled to consider rezoning and annexation requests on September 15 BY MIKE FUHRMAN West Iredell showed up and spoke out on Tuesday night. Faced with the prospect of
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday the rehiring of Angela Davis as its chief finance officer. Davis, who previously served in the same role, is rejoining
BY KARISSA MILLER Mayor Costi Kutteh declared August 21, 2025, as Dorothy Woodward Day in the City of Statesville in recognition of Woodard’s legacy of caring for others and being
Public voting now open in NC Chamber’s statewide manufacturing contest Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is among the record-breaking 188 products
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host the grand unveiling of its new Mobile Library, a state-of-the-art vehicle designed to bring library services directly to communities across
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to obtain public input on the 2026-2035 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amendments
Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Statesville City Council and United Way of Iredell helping fund effort IFN Staff The remaining residents of the Brookwood Inn now have less than a
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Monday that Diana Jones, principal at North Iredell High School, has been named chief elementary academic officer for the district. “Mrs. Jones has been
Special to IFN Iredell County has earned a Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in recognition of its Mobile Health Unit. The award
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display at the Depot through Thursday, September 25. An artists’ reception was held on Friday, August 22, for the exhibits, Collective
IFN Staff A Harmony man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
BY REP. TODD CARVER This week I want to share some information with you about HB 67, The Healthcare Workforce Reform. You probably haven’t heard of it because it was
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Cooperative Extension Director Nancy Keith will officially retire on September 1, bringing to an end a career of service that has spanned four decades. Her
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 15 ♦ Charles Lee Moore, 46, of E. Memorial Highway, Harmony, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
Special to IFN Foundation For The Carolinas has awarded a $20,000 grant to Lake Norman Humane to support the construction of a low-cost spay and neuter clinic that will provide
IFN Staff The Statesville Planning Department has recommended approval of the rezoning request for a large data center proposed for 255 Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. Compass Data
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department will host the 2025 Statesville Night Out on Thursday, October 2. This free community event, which will be held from 5:30 to 7:30
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 At the Iredell County Animal Shelter, volunteerism isn’t just about walking dogs or cleaning kennels — it’s about building connections, fostering compassion, and inspiring a lifelong commitment
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Visit Mooresville will celebrate Mooresville’s deep roots in racing at the 2025 Mooresville Motorsports
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is working on implementing a policy to restrict student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day.
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following a six-month investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Kaseem Miller, 48, of Wilmington Avenue,
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Gregory Adam Newton, 41, in a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) launched “Achieving Educational Excellence,” a comprehensive strategic plan that sets an ambitious goal:
BY RON SMITH Sometimes, progress is ugly, and inconvenient, and frustrating, and expensive. Right now, one does not have to drive or walk far in Statesville to come across a
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD She may have been working behind the scenes each year at the Iredell County Agricultural Fair, but make no mistake about it, Nancy Keith’s contributions have been
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, thinking that as a member of the Statesville City Council, I sometimes get ferocious
BY DEBBIE PAGE After fair parking was brought up in member comments at the end of last Thursday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, Mayor Teross Young called a special meeting
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Board chair Dorothy Hensley announced Monday that Kristin Blumenstein had been promoted to executive director. Hensley made the announcement at DACI’s monthly meeting.
Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church is excited to announce its 9th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 13. This free, family-friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The governor announced the continuation of