BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-one teams of elementary school students and nearly 20 teams of middle school students gathered at Unity Center on Wednesday and Thursday for the Iredell-Statesville Schools First
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC store continue to surpass budget projections for sales and profits. Troutman ABC Board Chairman Layton Getsinger recently presented the store’s third quarter report to
Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer
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BY KIM EROH Let me tell you about my son. He is an extraordinary human being in every way. His heart is tender, overflowing with compassion, empathy, and kindness. His
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council is continuing to mull a recommendation by a consultant to significantly increase water and sewer rates over the next decade. During a meeting
Special to IFN Careers on Wheels, a career exploration event, returned on Thursday to the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Rock the Park Summer Concert Series at Liberty Park. This year’s series promises an exceptional
Special to IFN Abby Miller of Girl Scout Troop 13042 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses inclusion
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 1 ♦ A girl, Palmer Ann Turner, born to Amanda and Dylan Turner of Statesville.
Special to IFN The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers from
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER Why is the day of Jesus’ crucifixion on a Roman cross called “good”? Here’s a beginning: Because on the cross Jesus forgave the ones killing
Special to IFN In a dimly lit room lined with glowing monitors and a steady hum of radio chatter, the first line of defense for Iredell County springs into action
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a formal resolution on Tuesday in support of NC Senate Bill 248 to allow local Register of Deeds offices
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a plan to cut $3 million from its proposed budget for 2025-2026 during Monday’s board meeting. The school board voted
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again been ranked among the top 25 best hospitals in the state by Business North Carolina. Business North Carolina hospital rankings are
IFN Staff A doctor employed by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine who was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in Alexander County earlier this month now faces
To the Editor: Many Christians are concerned about the lack of the teachings of Jesus in today’s Christianity. Many churches preach power and riches instead of feeding the poor or
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomes club member Janine Burchette as the speaker at its April meeting. She discussed her love of African violets. Burchette admitted that she
Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church, a historic downtown Statesville congregation, is joining with other churches in ringing their bells to mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s
Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park will sponsor a spring hike for senior women at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at Lake Norman State Park. Julie
Special to IFN Special Olympics Iredell County will host its third annual golf tournament at the Statesville Country Club on Wednesday, April 23. The event is a four-member Captain’s Choice
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network and Iredell Health System are excited to announce the opening of Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat with Dr. Jeffrey E. Brink. An open house
IFN Staff A Statesville faces numerous charges, including two counts of drug trafficking, after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a vehicle registration violation. Sheriff Darren
BY REP. TODD CARVER One of the committees I am most excited to serve on in the N.C. House is the Regulatory Reform Committee. This group is tasked with reviewing
Special to IFN Tickets are still available for the upcoming Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday issued an order in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin. In a prior
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 4 ♦ Damon Tyree Jennette, 35, of no fixed address charged with two counts of sex offender
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has hired Andrew R. Ross as director of education. He brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge and experience to the health system. Ross has
Special to IFN Since 2021, identity and information theft reports to BBB Scam Tracker SM have totaled more than 16,600 and monetary losses are rising, according to a new study
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville held its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday at the Statesville Soccer Complex. There were fire trucks, utility trucks and SPD vehicles for kids
Special to IFN Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. This includes all units of: •
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Please note that there will be no garbage collection on that
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A journey that began in the 1930s ended this week at the Kewaunee Scientific Corporation in Statesville. Kewaunee representatives unveiled four masterpiece wood carvings that were crafted