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BY DEBBIE PAGE During this week’s annual budget retreat, Town Manager Ron Wyatt told Troutman Town Council members that residential growth is outpacing the town’s wastewater treatment capacity, necessitating the

Special to IFN Northview School invites all high school seniors and their families to a special College & FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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 Iredell County Health Department will host “Mindful Moments: A Mental Wellness Experience,” a community wellness event designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and emotional well-being, on Tuesday,

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court Jim Mixson announced Thursday that Iredell County will transition to eCourts on October 13. An initiative of the North Carolina Judicial

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

IFN Staff Braden Zittle, a local business leader, husband and father of three, announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council on Thursday. Stressing the values

BY JEFF CORBETT I thought you’d be interested in a study on happiness from a joint project of three universities, as reported in TIME magazine. The research team’s findings had

Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation donated more than $116,000 in the first quarter of 2025 to support individuals, families and nonprofit organizations in its service area. The funding provided

IFN Staff A multi-agency investigation spearheaded by the Mooresville Police Department has resulted in felony charges against seven individuals, ranging in age from 25 to 91, on charges they used

Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted March 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from February’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Katlin Dekoa Lewis, 22, of Pondella Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession of stolen goods, possession of

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Effective May 1, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system, the N.C. Department of Natural

Special to IFN In a remarkable display of cross-country collaboration, the “Terrible at Chess” Club in Los Angeles has provided sponsorship for the upcoming Speak Life and Live Chess Summer

Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame officials on Wednesday announced the top senior athletes from seven Iredell County high schools who are finalists for the Iredell County

Special to IFN McKayla A. Cable, daughter of Michael and Julia Cable, completed her Eagle Scout board on April 21, reaching a milestone attained by only about 5 percent of

Special to IFN Dr. Steven Landau, a board-certified ENT specialist with Piedmont HealthCare – Ear, Nose, & Throat, recently reached a major milestone in sleep apnea care. He successfully performed

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox

Special to IFN Troutman resident Kaden Buchmann caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 2 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H

IFN Staff A Connecticut man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate 77 by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN Duke Health on Monday announced the appointment of Kristie Barazsu as president and chief operating officer for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, effective immediately. Barazsu will be

Special to IFN Nurse Practitioner Hannah Brooke Brown has joined the practice at Family Care Center of Statesville, which is part of the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family nurse

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to the school’s highly anticipated annual Leadership Day on Friday. “We are just so proud of

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the seizure of about three pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a residence

BY REP. JEFF MCNEELY North Carolina House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, represents a prudent and necessary measure to protect our state’s agricultural resources and national

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation and the United Way of Iredell County, in partnership with the Iredell Health Foundation, recently announced a joint investment of $100,000 to

IFN Staff A Claremont man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in western Iredell County on Saturday afternoon. Ramon Gustavo Navo-Almanza, 28, died at the scene

IFN Staff A Walkerton man faces felony charges in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Saturday night. The N.C. Highway Patrol

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Norman Eugene Frontis Jr., 68, of Bell Street, Mooresville, charged with identity theft, possession with

BY KARISSA MILLER During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting this week, Superintendent Jeff James recognized two board members for undergoing training this year. Board members Anita Kurn and

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD N.C. Rep. Jeff McNeely delivered a simple message during his visit to the Iredell County Emergency Communications Center on Thursday. “Thank you for all your hard work,”

Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) held a gathering in front of Congressman Pat Harrigan’s office in Hickory on Saturday afternoon to show support for the rule

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,

Special to IFN Alexandra Stansberry of Girl Scout Troop 2781 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses education

To the Editor: Medicaid is our country’s single largest source of healthcare coverage, providing crucial healthcare access to more than 72 million low-income Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, those living

BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-one teams of elementary school students and nearly 20 teams of middle school students gathered at Unity Center on Wednesday and Thursday for the Iredell-Statesville Schools First

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC store continue to surpass budget projections for sales and profits. Troutman ABC Board Chairman Layton Getsinger recently presented the store’s third quarter report to

Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer

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

BY KIM EROH Let me tell you about my son. He is an extraordinary human being in every way. His heart is tender, overflowing with compassion, empathy, and kindness. His

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council is continuing to mull a recommendation by a consultant to significantly increase water and sewer rates over the next decade. During a meeting

Special to IFN Careers on Wheels, a career exploration event, returned on Thursday to the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Rock the Park Summer Concert Series at Liberty Park. This year’s series promises an exceptional

Special to IFN Abby Miller of Girl Scout Troop 13042 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses inclusion

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 1 ♦ A girl, Palmer Ann Turner, born to Amanda and Dylan Turner of Statesville.

Special to IFN The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers from

BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER Why is the day of Jesus’ crucifixion on a Roman cross called “good”? Here’s a beginning: Because on the cross Jesus forgave the ones killing

Special to IFN In a dimly lit room lined with glowing monitors and a steady hum of radio chatter, the first line of defense for Iredell County springs into action

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a formal resolution on Tuesday in support of NC Senate Bill 248 to allow local Register of Deeds offices

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a plan to cut $3 million from its proposed budget for 2025-2026 during Monday’s board meeting. The school board voted