IFN Staff A registered sex offender who is on probation for a federal narcotics distribution conviction faces new charges after being found in an abandoned home on Brawley School Road
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and attorneys general from 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for public education. North Carolina
Special to IFN Citing a need for a new generation of leaders who will develop and implement public policy for the benefit of Statesville families, James Pressly has filed to
Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, has acquired BridgeNET Fiber and plans to expand the network throughout Statesville, where the provider is headquartered.
Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Dionte Tyvon Tillman, 29, of White Apple Way, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury by
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of
BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman
BY DEBBIE PAGE At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Anthony David Salkill, 50, of Sigmon Road, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining a
IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only
BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its
Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to
Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly
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Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with
Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl, Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that
Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,
Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise
Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially
Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto
Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as
Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person
Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who
Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.
Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies
BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly took a break last week for the July 4th holiday so no new legislation was passed. That doesn’t mean that nothing took
The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, July 11 Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits, “The Art of Fiber Exhibit” and “Pop Culture,
Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better