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BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue Units were dispatched to a report of a gas main that was ruptured by contractors working on West Plaza Drive in front of a

Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween season, thanks to Murto Made Distillery owner Justin “Z” Zalewski. Though he admits he’s not much of a

Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the Harvest Your Health Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Statesville Woman’s Club, located

IFN Staff It was fitting that there were tears mixed with the joy as Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) broke ground on the new Brown Family Grief

IFN Staff Two men suspected of damaging coin-operated machines and stealing hundreds of dollars from a Harmony car wash face a slew of charges following an investigation by the Iredell

Special to IFN The Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Gowri Nair. This is the fourth consecutive year that the foundation

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD More than three dozen people took to the streets in downtown Statesville on Wednesday afternoon to “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” in recognition of Domestic Violence

Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes nearly 20% of premature

R. Corina Iyoob ♦ Age: 40 ♦ Address: 412 Armfield Street, Statesville      ♦ Education: UNC Greensboro: BFA concentration in Sculpture and Ceramics, minor in Chinese ♦ Professional Background: I

Doris Allison  ♦ Age: 67 ♦ Address: 1200 Ninth Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Statesville High School, Mitchell Community College and Catawba Community College. ♦ Professional Background: Worked for the Iredell

Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in collaboration with Theatre Statesville, is hosting a dinner theatre. The production of Michele Lowe’s “The Smell of the Kill” will open on

Special to IFN For voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities, including Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and Davidson, in-person early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 16, and

STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE The annual Miss Statesville and Miss Statesville Teen competitions were held on Saturday night at the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Reigning

IFN Staff A Mooresville pastor faces more than a dozen felony charges related to sexual abuse allegations involving two teens following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Luis

Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department is making it easier for residents to safely recycle rechargeable batteries through its new Call2Recycle “One Drum” collection program. A specialized recycling container

IFN Staff A man who was wanted for a felony stalking charge faces new charges after being a apprehended by Statesville Police Department officers. The SPD announced the arrest of Casey

Kimberly Wasson ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Address: 116 Shadow Woods Road, Statesville ♦ Education: Graduate of North lredell High, Kings College, and Mitchell Community College ♦ Professional Background: My professional

Brian Summers ♦ Age: 55 ♦ Address: P.O. Box 1003, Statesville ♦ Education: Iredell‑Statesville Schools; Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.A. in Political Science and History; George Washington University, School of Political Management, graduate degree.

William Morgan ♦ Age: 62 ♦ Address: 1003 LaSalle Lane, Statesville ♦ Education: BA, Wake Forest University;  graduate study, The American College ♦ Professional Background: President and CEO, Capital Management

James Douglas “Doug” Hendrix ♦ Age: 67 ♦ Address: 117 N Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Graduate of Watauga High School, Boone, N.C.; graduate of Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky. ♦

Update: According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Evan Milos was located on Tuesday and returned to his parents. IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office sent out an urgent

Special to IFN Mooresville Arts announced the award winners for the 43rd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition on Monday. Seventy-six artists entered this year’s show, which features 134 entries. Artists

BY KEVIN IMM The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held its 18th Annual Cruise-In fundraiser at Station 1 on Ruritan Road on Saturday. More than 75 cars, motorcycles and trucks

BY KARISSA MILLER One Iredell-Statesville school board member expressed concerns about the way the board approves School Improvement Plans. During Monday’s school board meeting, board member Mike Kubiniec made a

BY DEBBIE PAGE Winter Flake Drive residents pleaded with the Troutman Town Council during last Thursday’s meeting to intervene after Prestige Development failed to honor its promise to protect a

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby called Monday a big day for the Tar Heel State. Newby joined other state and local officials Monday morning

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Monday that Ashley Jimenez has been selected as the nonprofit’s new board chair. A supporter, donor, and active board member for the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced Monday more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more

IFN Staff A man and woman face felony child abuse after their three children tested positive for cocaine exposure following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

Braden Zittle ♦ Address: 103 Brookmeade Drive, Statesville ♦ Professional Background: Service-industry and operations leader with extensive experience in business development, financial management, and logistics. Over the past decade, I

Trey Robertson ♦ Age: 35 ♦ Address: 226 White Apple Way, Statesville ♦ Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Point ♦ Professional Background: 11 years as an

James Pressly ♦ Age: 38 ♦ Address: 929 Argyle Court, Statesville ♦ Education: BA in History, University of South Carolina (2009) ; MBA, Western Carolina University (2013) ; MS in

Todd Lange ♦ Age: 64 ♦ Address: 222 N. Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Public Policy and Administration/Liberal Arts, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ♦ Professional Background: Former Sales and Project Executive

Dustin Jett ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: North Oakwood Drive, Statesville ♦ Education: High School ♦ Professional Background: Telecommunications Worker ♦ Elected experience: Proud Rookie ♦ Volunteer/community service experience: City

Frederick Foster ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Education: Statesville High School Class of 1990,  Mitchell Community College Basic law-enforcement training 1993, Full Sail University Information and Technology 2025. ♦ Professional Background:

BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department hosted its first Community Day at Station 2 on Fifth Creek Road on Saturday. There were live emergency demonstrations, including car

Special to IFN Nila Granillo of Girl Scout Troop 13036 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that teaches children

Special to IFN Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton swam the length of Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest manmade lake, on October 6-7. Pending ratification by the Marathon Swimmers Federation (marathonswimmers.org), this

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 4 ♦ Nicholas Scott Bollen, 22, of Harmony Blend Drive, Harmony, charged with assault by strangulation inflicting

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is seeking participants and sponsors for a new fundraiser to support college and career access opportunities for local students. The inaugural Fall

Special to IFN Over 330 participants and 26 volunteers gathered to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $37,000 to

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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 16 ♦ Michael Anthony Martinez, 48, of Casares Court, Laredo, Texas, charged with felony speeding to elude arrest,

Special to IFN Residents of the Catawba Valley area will join with millions of Americans across the country on Saturday, October 18, in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at

Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Friday announced changes to its parking enforcement and permitting systems to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Beginning October 15, several updates

BY JASON GARDNER Today’s world is changing at unprecedented speeds, and today’s schools need to do more than just teach facts. They need to teach students how to take charge

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 DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner shared an overview of recently released state assessment data with school board members on Tuesday night. At the elementary level,

Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is seeking adults who are ready to mentor the next generation of adventurers, scientists, innovators and leaders to become a Girl

Special to IFN Iredell County Department of Social Services employees recently worked together to support organizations within our community. On June 25, a donation drive was held to collect hygiene

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD What began as a one-day event to honor their late mother on what would have been her 70th birthday in 2014 has grown into a day of