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I. Common English Learning Errors Introduction Learning English can be a wonderful but frustrating process for the majority of new students. As with any process of learning a language, mistakes

Special to IFN Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital celebrated a significant milestone that marked the integration of mission, values, and care during its inaugural White Coat Ceremony on June 18.

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period for the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Draft Fiscally Constrained Project List. Official

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, including: ♦ Two seats for residents within the city limits;

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust has been selected to participate in the 295th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The FBI

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday led a group of 23 governors in an effort to urge congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to attempt to collect missing identification numbers for voters lacking them on the state’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell has been conducting community interviews with teens to gather data on the extent of their alcohol use and their attitudes about underage

To the Editor: I’m not angry because the Troutman Town Council voted to approve the Clontz Hill Road rezoning and annexation requests. I’m angry because of why they approved it.

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Thanks to nine days of great weather last fall, 15 students from Iredell County will receive $2,000 scholarships. The Statesville Kiwanis Club recently presented the scholarship checks

Special to IFN Statesville-based Children’s Homes of Iredell County has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces

To the Editor: If you have ancestors who lived in Iredell County, your help is needed to help celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our country in 2026 by submitting an

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of the State Auditor has released preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV

IFN Staff A Harmony couple faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to child and animal abuse following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Exchange Club of Troutman gathered recently to honor a local child abuse prevention organization and club members who exemplified leadership, service and commitment to the community

BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week I voted against HB 948, which has been dubbed the PAVE Act. It was brought forward by a member of the Mecklenburg County legislative

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 14 ♦ Brandon Scott Brooks, 30, of Davis Trail Lane, Troutman, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining

IFN Staff Congressman Pat Harrigan on Sunday expressed his support for the U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in three locations. “The United States executed a highly successful strategic

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a crash on Mt. Ulla Highway about 7:22 a.m. on Sunday. Responding units

Special to IFN In a new partnership with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering, Bobcat Company is supporting the next generation of engineers,

Special to IFN “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville celebrated Juneteenth in a big way on Saturday. It was a day of remembrance, celebration, and sharing. Numerous guest speakers, musicians and 82 vendors participated in

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 16 ♦ Justin Smith Davidson, 20, of Kerr Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled

IFN Staff Four boys sat around a table, talking about life, death and the grief that follows with a wisdom that is breathtaking for their young age. They agreed that

Special to IFN RALEIGH — With summer temperatures rising, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective

Special to IFN The 2025 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration is set for Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. The display will be launched from the Signal Hill Mountain Bike

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey, chair of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative and a community resource officer with the Statesville Police Department, began June’s meeting by reminding the community that in

Special to IFN Rotary Club of Statesville/Fourth Creek recently donated $25,000 to establish a Family Resource Center in The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital. This beautiful space includes: ♦ Child-friendly seating;

BY KEIN IMM Troutman Police Department and Troutman Fire Rescue personnel responded to a vehicle fire in the Wendy’s parking lot off Charlotte Highway about 4:37 p.m. Friday. TPD officers

Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are excited to bring Make Music Day Downtown Statesville to the community on Saturday, June 21. Statesville is

IFN Staff Beyond the Building Ministries is a family effort, founded several years ago by Pamela Johnson, her daughter Deanna Ocampo, and Deanna’s husband Estevan. In the past five years,

Special to IFN Pharos Parenting recently announced an expansion of its office and classroom space to better serve parents and families in Iredell and north Mecklenburg counties. Located at 1602

Special to IFN Iredell County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jenn Bosser has been appointed to the N.C. Economic Development Association (NCEDA) Board of Directors. Bosser will serve a

Special to IFN RALEIGH — On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the county’s $343.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which begins July 1. The adopted budget represents $22

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival on Thursday announced its official film selections for 2025. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen

BY JEFF CORBETT I once attended an incredible workshop at Arizona State University taught by professor Dr. Robert Cialdini, an often-quoted expert in all things dealing with persuasion, and today

Special to IFN The Statesville Community Appearance Commission recently announced the winners of the 2025 Spring Community Appearance Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing the

Special to IFN High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is known as the silent killer. It can go undetected for years while causing permanent internal damage to your body.

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment recently awarded $25,500 to 16 local nonprofits for the spring 2025 grant period.  A reception will be held at Randy Marion

Special to IFN The Statesville Juneteenth Committee has planned three days of programming and community events for the 2025 celebration. The Statesville Juneteenth celebration started in 1995. Much of the

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Downtown Mooresville is one step closer to having a downtown parking deck. In a unanimous vote, the Town Board of Commissioners on Monday awarded a $1,596,280

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education program is helping address the childcare crisis through its babysitting camp, which aims to train middle and high school students to become

Special to IFN Iredell County officials held the annual opioid settlement funds public meeting during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in line with the requirements of the North Carolina Memorandum

IFN Staff North Carolina has seen a boom in cities investing in vibrant downtowns over the past decade, and Statesville’s downtown has become a model of how to do that

Special to IFN Iredell Arts Council Executive Director Sydney Koppelmeyer recently sat down for a conversation with Jodi John, who is returning to Statesville on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to delay taking action on a proposed policy that would direct funds from the sale of city-owned property into an affordable

Special to IFN Mooresville-based MSI Defense Solutions has been awarded the 2025 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The award

Special to IFN North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are calling on the Trump administration to maintain the moratorium on offshore drilling off the North

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a Sherrills Ford man who drowned in Lake Norman over the weekend. ICSO Lake Patrol deputies recovered the

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club held its annual leadership and planning retreat on Saturday, June 14, bringing together local rotary members to set priorities for the coming