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Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Statesville was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday for selling methamphetamine to undercover ATF agents while he was on federal

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man wanted on charges in connection with a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act in response to the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. If passed and signed into law, this legislation

BY DEBBIE PAGE Leaders from Mooresville Graded School District and Mitchell Community College, town officials, parents, and teachers gathered on Thursday morning to discuss the district’s legislative priorities as well

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday announced he has issued an Executive Order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to

Special to IFN Three new officers have joined the the Statesville Police Department. Mayor Costi Kutteh and Police Chief David Onley presided over a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday in the

Special to IFN Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch will be the keynote speaker at the Iredell Health Foundation’s third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, presented by Fora Dermatology. This

BY JEFF CORBETT Are you the best you’ve ever been? You say, “What?” Let me rephrase that. Looking back over your life, are you a better person today than ever

Special to IFN The 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 20, at 7 a.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. Doors will

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A former Statesville Police Department officer was convicted of misdemeanor assault and domestic violence in Iredell County District Court on Wednesday. Following a two-hour trial, Visiting Judge

FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was free on bond for criminal charges in Tennessee was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pair of felony charges and

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely has begun his third full term in the N.C. House of Representatives. He was officially sworn in on January 8. McNeely, a Republican

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department personnel responded to the Mooresville Ford Dealership on East Plaza Drive on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report about a possible bomb/wired device found

Special to IFN Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, a NJROTC Cadet at Mooresville High School, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Commander, Naval Air Force Private Pilot Scholarship. Cadet Fitzpatrick was one

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Ray Starling, general counsel of the N.C. Chamber and president of the N.C. Chamber Legal Institute, will be the

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been completed. The CCU

Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new report from the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) shows the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) followed its budget plan for state fiscal

Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer’s popular radio program, “We’re Just Saying,” is set to expand its reach across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Beginning Friday, January 17, the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charge in connection with three armed robberies at local Dollar General stores. The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants for the

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Craft Art Crawl. The event

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a pharmacist at a Walgreens store in Mooresville. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces drug charges after being stopped for an expired vehicle registration by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Lisa

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved administration’s request to seek Restart school status for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West

Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman Fire-Rescue, and the Shepherds and West Iredell fire departments responded to a house fire on Lytton Street in Troutman about 12 noon on Tuesday.

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees presented his year-end review at Monday’s city council meeting, highlighting the department’s increased call volume and efforts in key areas. Statesville Fire

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare will host open interviews on Friday, January 17, from 12 to 2 p.m. at PHC Administrative Offices located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Ext. in

Special to IFN Shannon Viera, president & CEO of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, and Jenn Bosser, president & CEO of Iredell Economic Development Corporation, have successfully completed the

Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park is sponsoring a Women in Nature winter hike on Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. The hike will begin at the

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club’s Champions for Children Chili Cook-Off raised $7,632.41 for the Children’s Homes of Iredell County and the club’s Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign. Children’s Homes

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men were arrested Sunday night following a high-speed pursuit by Mooresville Police Department officers. The MPD received a report from employees of the Walmart store

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Equity and Inclusion Council will host a Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16. The event, which is free and

BY KARISSA MILLER Thanks to a $17 million federal grant, every Iredell-Statesville Schools student now has access to a licensed therapist. District administrators recently touted the benefits of the grant

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival has announced its 2025 Film Series, which showcases a diverse selection of classic and beloved films throughout the year. Each month will

Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and hire a new executive director by May. Over the

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman, Shepherds, Mooresville and Mount Mourne fire departments responded to a structure fire on Meigs Lane about 9:38 p.m. on Sunday. When crews arrives, they

Video FROM STAFF REPORTS A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the Statesville Historical Collection in its new home in the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 3 ♦ James Carlton Aistrop, 50, of Fairdale Road, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a

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 Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James continues to push for changes to North Carolina’s accountability model, which he argues negatively impacts public education. As part of his annual

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger presented the second quarter Troutman ABC Store report to the Troutman Town Council on Thursday night. Speaking on behalf of board

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing fatalities from fires and on-scene incidents. North Carolina lawmakers took a significant step

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The annual Burns Night at The Historic Sharpe House will have a special meaning this year. The yearly celebration, which honors Scottish poet Robert Burns and includes

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

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Town of Troutman has received a clean audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Accountant Alan Thompson presented the findings of his firm’s audit during Thursday’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson was honored by the Town Council and staff as the town’s Employee of the Year on Thursday. Watson’s department turned out in

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $144 million for North Carolinians in 2024. This amount represents

Statesville High math teacher Amanda Freeze enjoys watching her students thrive BY KARISSA MILLER As a high school math teacher, Amanda Freeze sometimes gets asked about why she teaches at

Special to IFN The Statesville NAACP Youth Council will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Celebration at the Unity Center in Statesville on Saturday, January 18. This event is

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is looking to honor those individuals that have been an athlete, coach, administrator or community member that have contributed to