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IFN Staff The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Jeff James, administrators and principals celebrated the service of 75 retirees recently during the 2024-2025 I-SS Retirement Celebration held at the
Special to IFN The Friends of Fort Dobbs hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville on May 2. Officials from the N.C. Department of Natural
Special to IFN Tickets are now available for Statesville Dance’s 5th Annual Recital, which is set for May 17-18 at Mac Gray Auditorium. Show times are 2 p.m. and 6
BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary teachers and staff held a pep rally Friday to help inspire students and reduce test anxiety as the dates for End-of-Grade exams approach. TCE
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony assault and robbery charges in connection with in incident in which two people were severely injured on Old Charlotte Road earlier this week.
Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep freshman Mason Madji recently placed third overall in his division at the U.S. Junior Powerlifting Nationals and set four state records. Madji competed in
Special to IFN Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, outlining a spending plan that balances
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning on Davie Avenue. Emergency personnel responded to a traffic incident involving a 2024
Special to IFN The City of Statesville held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, to officially kick off construction on a major waterline replacement project that will modernize the
BY JEFF CORBETT A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on
IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday involving a Statesville Police Department officer who was responding to the scene of
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host its annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 17, on Court Street in Downtown Statesville, offering an evening of live music, local
To the Editor: This could be one of the most contradictory statements one has ever heard. “Town Manager Ron Wyatt opened the session, saying that being frugal is key while
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project on Wednesday. Standing in front of the scoreboard, town commissioners reflected on the
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is actively investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, about 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Before their meeting was officially called to order on Monday, Mooresville town commissioners had already heard an earful about an issue that wasn’t even on the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are finalizing a resolution for a residential development moratorium scheduled to be presented to the Town Council
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education local plan. “We believe every moment counts … every
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best
Special to IFN Safe Kids and State Farm have joined forces to launch the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, dedicated to increasing access to child passenger safety education and
IFN Staff Two suspects in an early morning break-in in southern Iredell County were apprehended on Tuesday by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan calls for maintaining
Special to IFN Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Justice Academy honored North Carolina’s fallen officers and their families at the 40th Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony in
BY DEBBIE PAGE In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein shared alcohol use statistics with coalition members at the April meeting. Research indicates
BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken and Pork BBQ fundraiser at the fire house at 3351 Harmony Highway on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers cooked more than
Special to IFN Planning is underway for the 10th Annual Full Bloom Film Festival, which will return to Downtown Statesville on September 11-13. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) continues
Special to IFN EnergyUnited is calling on educators to submit their “Bright Idea” for a chance to bring their dream classroom project to life. The local electric cooperative is awarding
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for two suspects facing charges in connection with a residential break-in that occurred early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a 911
STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Three new queens were crowned on Saturday evening during the 56th annual Carolina Dogwood Festival Pageant in Statesville. Held at Shearer Hall on the
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 DEBBIE PAGE Poverty profoundly affects local families. Fourteen percent of North Carolina residents live below the federal poverty line. Forty-one percent of students in Mooresville Graded School District qualify
BY REP. TODD CARVER This week’s article isn’t about a particular piece of legislation but an issue which confronts many people in North Carolina. The Division of Motor Vehicles
Special to IFN Kim Gregory Clendenin from R. Gregory Jewelers in Statesville was one of just five Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) retail members invited to serve on a distinguished review
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Donald Wayne Church Jr., 36, of Mock Mill Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation.