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BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to approve a rezoning request for a huge data center proposed for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. The

Special to IFN The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel, with members of the Catawba, West Iredell and Monticello fire departments, were alerted to conflicting reports of a person on fire, a structure

Special to IFN A 2025 survey shows that an astonishing 90% of Americans have delayed seeking preventive medical care at some point. This could be due to logistics, finances, or

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 17 ♦ Jamal Jean Frantzsisc Leger, 20, of Avalon Reserve Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to

BY REP. TODD CARVER Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate President Phil Berger held a joint press conference last week to discuss how the deadly stabbing on the

BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by, and I waved, reeling from surprise and consternation, having just learned that a good Southern friend of

Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has signed an agreement with the Town of Riihimäki in Finland to collaborate on the development of aerospace and defense development. According to

IFN Staff Randy Marion Ford in Statesville is partnering with Iredell Christian Ministries to help ensure that food insecure households in our community have enough to eat. The dealership, located

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: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 34, of Greenland Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a resolution to pursue a financing agreement with the Local Government Commission (LGC) to fund the acquisition of the Keystone

Special to IFN For decades, it was standard practice for primary care providers to manage the care of their patients both in-clinic and at the hospital. This all changed in

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges as a result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of James Robert Gabriel Jr.,

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School celebrated meeting growth for the 2024-2025 school year on end-of-year standardized tests recently. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and

Special to IFN RALEIGH — To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Gov. Josh Stein on Friday directed the State Health Director Dr.

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 Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will hold a meeting of the Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee on September 24. The meeting will be held from

Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry continues to meet a critical need in our community by providing diapers and wipes to families struggling to

Special to IFN Rhonda Faust, second assistant chief for the Mooresville Police Department, graduated from the FBI National Academy as a member of the 295th session. The graduation took place

BY KARISSA MILLER Students, teachers and staff at Central Elementary School gathered around the flagpole on Thursday to honor all patriots, first responders and firefighters and remember the thousands of

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Rosalind Jeanette Burns, born to Rockne and Chelsea Burns of Statesville.

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning

BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be

BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief

IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of  Matthew Charles

BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell

Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity

Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts

Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda

Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County

IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double

Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available

Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as

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

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in July to 3.5 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate was 3.6 percent

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 22 ♦ Lander Herbert Bustle III, 49, of Ivydale Road, Harmony, charged with possession with intent to

Special to IFN American Renaissance School is excited to announce the full lineup for Downtown Harmonies 2025, headlined by nationally recognized family bluegrass band The Biscuit Eaters. “This year’s lineup

Special to IFN Get ready to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA! The Lacing Up for a Cure 5k, hosted by Iredell

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces numerous felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair Pam Navey said the Brookwood Inn closing is both a sad and good thing as it changes the lives of the folks who

BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School celebrated the unveiling of a new playing surface and the 50th anniversary of Greyhound Hollow on Friday night. The football team made the night

To the Editor: As was announced at the close of the Mooresville Commission meeting on September 2, on Monday, September 8, NCDOT will publicly demonstrate its lack of vision as

Special to IFN Suicide isn’t about not loving those closest to you. It’s often the crushing weight of PTSD, chronic pain, or invisible wounds of war. And when a veteran