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Special to IFN Iredell Health System and the Iredell Physician Network have welcomed Alisia Dulaney to Iredell Psychiatry. Dulaney earned an undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her master’s

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed June 1-7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Safety, this Week

Special to IFN The City of Statesville Fire Department has deployed its new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus, further enhancing the department’s ability to respond to hazardous materials incidents and safeguard

IFN Staff A Taylorsville woman faces a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 77 in Iredell County on Saturday night.   According to the N.C. State Highway

BY REP. TODD CARVER Members of the N.C. House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 193 in May. This legislation has garnered some media attention so I wanted to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its annual spring recital on Saturday and Sunday at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center.  Around 200 dancers performed to an assortment

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 13 ♦ Jaruis Dejuan Bell, 18, of Morton Street, Charlotte, charged with seven counts of breaking or

Special to IFN The Iredell County Historical Society will host a free public history program about the Union Grove Fiddlers Conventions on Saturday, June 7. The event, which begins at

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 While some of Iredell-Statesville Schools low-performing schools didn’t achieve grade-level proficiency in reading or math last year, district leaders are hopeful that schools are trending in the

Special to IFN Art and film lovers alike are invited to experience “Loving Vincent,” the world’s first fully painted feature film, on Tuesday, June 3, at a special community screening

IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department reported the following felony arrests: ♦ A Troutman man faces drug charges after being stopped by a TPD officer in the 1000 block of

IFN Staff A Conover man was killed in a crash on Interstate 77 on Friday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the site of the

BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary School staff, students and parents held a special ceremony on the last day of school to dedicate a bench in memory of Michael Gerycz,

Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is planning its 20th Annual Independence Day Parade for Saturday, June 28. The Independence Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. along Main

Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors across Iredell County, the United Way of Iredell County’s 2024–2025 annual giving campaign has reached 94 percent of its

Special to IFN The Pilot travel center in Troutman is ready to welcome travelers to experience its new curb-to-counter remodel, featuring a fresh look and enhanced amenities. This investment is

Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will expand its reach this summer by offering a Mooresville-based class for parents called Nailed It! with Love and Logic. Held from 6 to 8

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and DMV Commissioner Paul Tine on Friday to highlight North Carolina’s ongoing DMV crisis and call for cross-government

Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging (ICOA) has been awarded a $16,500 grant through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets Regional Cohort Grant Program, made possible by PetSmart

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators are actively searching for three suspects facing criminal charges in connection with a shootout that occurred on Wall Street near Statesville

IFN Staff Three suspects were apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with cashing thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent checks.  Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

Special to IFN Seven Girl Scout volunteers based in Iredell County have earned the Appreciation Award and were honored at the Annual Meeting of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont

Special to IFN Iredell County has received a $10,000 county committee grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

BY DEBBIE PAGE Be Well Iredell Coordinator Genevieve Glaser recently welcomed several hundred attendees to the organization’s second annual mental health forum at Mooresville’s Charles Mack Citizen Center, applauding the

BY DEBBIE PAGE  The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously against a recommendation to rezone nearly 148 acres along Clontz Hill Road from Iredell County residential agricultural to Troutman

Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) gathered peacefully outside Congressman Pat Harrigan’s district office in Hickory on Wednesday, May 28, and presented a letter signed by nearly

Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Shakeya Jones, 17, left her Mooresville residence and did not return. Her

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel completed a live burn training for its members at a structure off Mocksville Highway on Monday, May 26. The home was

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially moved back to a D0 Drought Status, as determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 status means the

Special to IFN Seventy percent of adults identify as having chronic stress. Does that sound like you? Nurse and yoga instructor Sara Neal, who teaches ways to stop stress, has several

BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Charles Kelly recently donated 40 North Carolina flags and 40 American flags to Cool Spring Elementary School to make sure

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is working with the NC AIDS Action Network to raise awareness about the important work underway to

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) will begin deploying its new Mobile Library in the fall of 2025. This Mobile Library will bring ICPL services directly to

IFN Staff Pine Lake Preparatory held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, at The Cove Church. Some 168 students officially became alumni of the public charter school in Mooresville

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Mooresville, Shepherds, South Iredell and Mount Mourne fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Cornelius Road in Mooresville at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday. Responding

BY DEBBIE PAGE A chilly drizzle did not deter several hundred from paying tribute to fallen military heroes on Monday morning at the Walk of Heroes Memorial Day ceremony at

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed 16-year-old Isabella DiFiore, founder of Bella’s Backpacks, as guest speaker at the club’s May meeting. After her presentation, club members prepared 20

Special to IFN Some 168 golfers participated in the 14th annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic at Statesville Country Club on May 15-16.  This year’s tournament raised more than $125,000.

BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week we saw the introduction and passage of the N.C. House of Representatives budget. This is my first budget experience in the General Assembly, but

Special to IFN RALEIGH — With hurricane season beginning Sunday, June 1, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to get ready now, as forecasters are predicting another extremely active season.

Special to IFN Mooresville resident Ann Nivens was recently crowned Ms. North Carolina Senior America 2025. Nivens is a retired principal. During her career, she worked at several schools in

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) has announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program theme, “Color Our World.” This year’s Summer Reading program invites community

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,

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 18 ♦ Eleanor Kay Harmon, 27, of Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, charged with three counts of felony probation

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell-Statesville Schools proudly announce the successful completion of their 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Iredell Program sponsored by Bobcat, Denso, Jon C.

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Friday appointed Statesville attorney Jessie Conley to fill the vacant District Court seat in the 32nd Judicial District. The open seat, which serves

Special to IFN Prescription drugs are a great help to many if used as prescribed. Unfortunately, the CDC estimates more than 1.5 million emergency room visits each year are caused

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON   Vikings Stadium was packed on Saturday morning as South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2025. In her graduation speech, Student Body President Liz Winterhalter discussed

BY DEBBIE PAGE After presentation of the colors by the Mooresville High School NJROTC color guard and the playing of the National Anthem by the MHS student orchestra, Principal Samone

BY KARISSA MILLER Under sunny skies and cooler than normal weather, North Iredell High School seniors experienced mixed emotions on Saturday morning as they celebrated their graduation while remembering a