IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 28 ♦ Jason Lyle Padgett, 52, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with felony probation violation. ♦
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BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its second annual Rope Runner Derby on March 28 at the Fuzion Teen Center, bringing together Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes for
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans for the statewide expansion of Success Coach, an innovative program designed to help families
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) is proud to celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) as part of a national effort to highlight the power of libraries
BY SALLY NIX For too long, health insurance companies have dictated patient care instead of doctors. The bureaucratic nightmare of prior authorization, which requires doctors to obtain insurer approval before treating their
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals issued a decision on Friday in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin. The court’s decision
IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $235,468 economic incentive for Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, which is planning to make a $23 million investment in new equipment.
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 SHELLIE TAYLOR For over 40 years, some people in Statesville believed that an abandoned African American church cemetery had been destroyed by the organization known as the Statesville Redevelopment
Special to IFN Statesville Public Power has been recognized with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for its commitment to safe operating practices throughout 2024. Statesville
IFN Staff A registered sex offender who faces charges he violated the terms of his probation was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Tuesday, April 1. Sheriff
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you love gospel music, the Circle of Giving has planned an event that you will not want to miss. The 2025 Gospel’s Finest All-Stars competition is
Special to IFN Mooresville Graded School District middle school dance teacher Carly Thompson was honored at Belmont Abbey College during their recent Dance Showcase with the Excellence in Dance Education
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 The United Way of Iredell County announced the following organizations and citizen have been presented the Spirit of North Carolina Award: ♦ Iredell-Statesville Schools; ♦ Iredell Health
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into concerns about secret videos made of a child. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College President Tim Brewer was recently honored as Mooresville’s Citizen of the Year by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber. Brewer was honored for his steadfast dedication
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont received an outpouring of community support on Thursday as the nonprofit hosted its Third Annual “Pancake Day: Iredell‘s Happiest
BY MICHAEL KUBINIEC In February of 2025, certain Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators were given an opportunity to rate the Board of Education members in a survey. Results were released and published
Special to IFN Staff and community members gathered at the entrance of Iredell Memorial Hospital on Wednesday to pay tribute to the selflessness of organ and tissue donors across the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Third Creek Elementary School community suffered a profound loss when beloved long-time teacher Michael Gercyz died at the beginning of this school year. Gercyz, affectionately known
Special to IFN The recent Iredell Ready Workforce Forum, presented by Burroughs Welcome Fund and the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, brought together key community leaders, elected
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rainy weather didn’t stop participants from competing on day two of the Special Olympics of Iredell County’s Spring Games. Local high school students and adults enjoyed racing,
Special to IFN Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. This decision follows
IFN Staff A Catawba man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred at the Cedar Stump Pub in Troutman. The Troutman Police Department announced the
Special to IFN Statesville Dance made a major impact at the Inspire National Dance Competition this past weekend, earning an impressive number of awards and securing the prestigious Studio of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau over the Rate Bureau’s proposed rate increase for Mobile Home
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 20 ♦ A girl, Ember Volicety Marie Hobbs, born to Kali and Dillen of Hiddenite.
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, which indicates that the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman Fire Rescue, the Troutman Police Department, Iredell County EMS and the N.C. Forestry Service responded to a report of a lumber truck off the
IFN Staff Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a store off Newton Drive in Statesville on Sunday. The Statesville Police Department announced
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Special Olympics of Iredell County kicked off the Annual Spring Games at Statesville High School on Tuesday morning. After the opening ceremony, which included Statesville Police
Cuts would impact 77 of NC’s 86 local health departments, including the Iredell County Health Department Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against
Hospital will be renamed Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Special to IFN Duke Health has finalized its $284 million acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) and related businesses
Special to IFN Roots In The Round will present the 3rd Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival on April 3-6 at the historic Old Jail Listening Room in Downtown Statesville. This
Special to IFN The largest Health and Wellness Expo in Lake Norman will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Soul Wellness Holistic Center of Lake Norman. The Mega Health & Wellness