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Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Thursday announced that former commissioner and fire marshal Bobby Compton has passed away. He was 68. “Bobby Compton was a lifelong public

BY KARISSA MILLER The rising costs of materials and labor are making it difficult for some Iredell County residents to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. Thanks to a $132,000

Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh called a motion made by Councilman C.O. Johnson on Monday a potential historical event. “I want to do something that I haven’t done

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting remembering K9 Kato, who passed away from complications of cancer on Friday, May 30, just three days

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved several fee changes for the 2025-2026 academic year. These included out-of-district student tuition (based on Iredell

Special to IFN Matthew L. Pierce has been appointed downtown business & development manager for the City of Statesville. His appointment was announced Wednesday by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

Special to IFN A grassroots coalition of concerned citizens will gather for the “No Kings” protest on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. The protest will be held in front

Special to IFN In an effort to enhance its award-winning senior-care business, Home Instead of Statesville has added a specialized medical-care component by unveiling its Nurse Directed Services. Licensed by

Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep’s SPORKlings recently competed at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Western Edge International Open in Long Beach, Calif., where they proudly represented their region. Eighty-three

Special to IFN Eight recent high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship during the May meeting of the Circle of Giving organization (COG). During the meeting at First

BY STACIE LETT CAIN What was originally scheduled as a celebration of retirement for two very deserving Mooresville Police Department K9s instead became an emotional memorial ceremony for K9 Kato,

Special to IFN Iredell County officials are warning residents about a scam email circulating that falsely claims to be from the County and asks individuals to wire transfer funds as

Special to IFN The Statesville Pride Alliance invites residents and visitors to attend a joyful celebration of inclusivity, creativity and four-legged fun at the Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on

Special to IFN Iredell Health System and the Iredell Physician Network have welcomed Alisia Dulaney to Iredell Psychiatry. Dulaney earned an undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her master’s

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed June 1-7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Safety, this Week

Special to IFN The City of Statesville Fire Department has deployed its new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus, further enhancing the department’s ability to respond to hazardous materials incidents and safeguard

IFN Staff A Taylorsville woman faces a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 77 in Iredell County on Saturday night.   According to the N.C. State Highway

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its annual spring recital on Saturday and Sunday at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center.  Around 200 dancers performed to an assortment

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 13 ♦ Jaruis Dejuan Bell, 18, of Morton Street, Charlotte, charged with seven counts of breaking or

Special to IFN The Iredell County Historical Society will host a free public history program about the Union Grove Fiddlers Conventions on Saturday, June 7. The event, which begins at

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

BY KARISSA MILLER While some of Iredell-Statesville Schools low-performing schools didn’t achieve grade-level proficiency in reading or math last year, district leaders are hopeful that schools are trending in the

Special to IFN Art and film lovers alike are invited to experience “Loving Vincent,” the world’s first fully painted feature film, on Tuesday, June 3, at a special community screening

IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department reported the following felony arrests: ♦ A Troutman man faces drug charges after being stopped by a TPD officer in the 1000 block of

IFN Staff A Conover man was killed in a crash on Interstate 77 on Friday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the site of the

BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary School staff, students and parents held a special ceremony on the last day of school to dedicate a bench in memory of Michael Gerycz,

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is planning its 20th Annual Independence Day Parade for Saturday, June 28. The Independence Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. along Main

Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors across Iredell County, the United Way of Iredell County’s 2024–2025 annual giving campaign has reached 94 percent of its

Special to IFN The Pilot travel center in Troutman is ready to welcome travelers to experience its new curb-to-counter remodel, featuring a fresh look and enhanced amenities. This investment is

Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will expand its reach this summer by offering a Mooresville-based class for parents called Nailed It! with Love and Logic. Held from 6 to 8

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and DMV Commissioner Paul Tine on Friday to highlight North Carolina’s ongoing DMV crisis and call for cross-government

Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging (ICOA) has been awarded a $16,500 grant through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets Regional Cohort Grant Program, made possible by PetSmart