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IFN Staff A convicted felon faces two felony firearm charges in connection with a disturbance that occurred near Statesville over the weekend. On Saturday, February 21, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

BY REP. TODD CARVER I would like to take a moment to talk about the importance of voting in this primary season. Early voting runs through Saturday, February 28. During

Special to IFN Veteran fire investigator Kevin Aube has been appointed Iredell County fire marshal. Aube, who has nearly two decades of fire service experience, advanced investigative credentials, and a

Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, has welcomed Amy Kilpatrick to Iredell Psychiatry. She recently served as case management coordinator for Iredell Davis Behavioral

BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue was alerted for a vehicle fire on Talon Trail about 7:57 p.m. on Saturday. Responding units were notified that the fire was burning the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell County Republican Party’s Executive Committee has some important work to do on Monday evening. At the risk of sounding over-dramatic, nothing less than the future

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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 2 ♦ Rebecca Ann Johnston, 32, of Amity Hill Road, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School was filled with students and proud family members last week as the school hosted its annual Academic Day. “We love welcoming our parents

Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who are interested in participating in the Spring Craft Art Crawl. The event is scheduled for 2 to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The annual Statesville Wedding Expo was held at the Statesville Event Center on Sunday afternoon. A diverse group of vendors were on hand to help couples plan

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD During their winter budget retreat in Hickory on Thursday, Statesville City Council members talked about a three-year capital improvement plan, held a strategic plan review, and discussed

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is now taking orders for the Annual Geranium Sale that will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Special to IFN Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne recently observed Scout Sunday with Scouts and Scout Leaders from Cub Scout Pack #173 and Scouts BSA Troops #173

Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department has launched its new Drone First Responder (DFR) program, designed to get eyes on the scene faster and enhance public safety. The MPD

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

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 11 ♦ Rodney Lynn Southworth, 75, of Damascus Church Road, Hiddenite, charged with manufacture or possess a

IFN Staff A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Bobcat compact loader from a construction site following an investigation by the Troutman Police Department.

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will host its fourth annual Creek Week March 9-14. The Town’s Stormwater Division will be working with various town departments, as well as

Special to IFN When you or a family member gets hurt, knowing where to seek care can make all the difference. While emergency rooms are essential for life-threatening injuries, severe

Special to IFN The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI) will present its annual “In The Know: A Community Conversation on Substance Misuse” event on Tuesday, March 10, at the Statesville

Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) recently received a $979.52 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. through the company’s employee-supported vending machine fundraising initiative. Each month, JMS

Special to IFN Let’s Talk Strength Inc. will present the 6th Annual 5K & Mission Fest on May 16 in Downtown Mooresville. The event, which supports military mental health and suicide

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 29 ♦ A boy, Axel Lee Fontaine, born to Liam Fontaine and Madison Simpson of

Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board approved $25.86 million in funding for transportation projects during its meeting on February 18. These funds support 16 projects

Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, community leaders, educators, and residents will gather at South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 22, for an interactive

IFN Staff Attorneys for three former City of Statesville employees filed a civil rights lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for Western North Carolina alleging that a supervisor

Special to IFN Iredell County Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Jennifer Bosser has been appointed to a one-year term as vice chair of the International Economic Development Council’s  Professional Development

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Film and television production activity in North Carolina generated an estimated $185.5 million in direct in-state spending in 2025. The total reflects robust investment across

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Republican Executive Committee is accepting applications to fill an opening for the District 2 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. The vacancy

Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club recently presented HealthReach Community Clinic with a $4,000 check to support the organization’s work in the community. Keri Montagnino accepted the donation

BY KARISSA MILLER Cool Spring Elementary School students recently transformed themselves into historical figures as part of the school’s famous North Carolinian Wax Museum Day. Fourth-graders, who were dressed up

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The City of Statesville experienced a slight decline in violent crime in 2025 from the previous year. In his annual report to the City Council, Police Chief

IFN Staff A Jefferson man has been charged with breaking into a home off North Oakland Avenue in Statesville and assaulting the homeowner. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest

Special to IFN The Mooresville Youth Council invites teens in the community to Downtown Mooresville for a free event full of activities that will prepare them for the future. The

Special to IFN Troutman resident Kaden Buchmann caught a total of five bass weighing 19 pounds and 8 ounces to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025. As cases continue to rise

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is proud to present the next installment of its Well-Crafted Music Series featuring acclaimed Asheville singer-songwriter Jane Kramer on Thursday, February 19. The

Special to IFN Iredell Health System recently appointed two new members to its Board of Directors and five members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy of community

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Monday announced the appointment of Joy Durham as chief operating officer. Durham has been with Piedmont HealthCare since June 2014 and has spent her

IFN Staff Statesville High School and Crossroads Early College were evacuated Monday morning as law enforcement personnel investigated a bomb threat. At approximately 8 a.m. Monday, a bomb threat was

Special to IFN Hazel Smith’s relationship with her grandmother is intertwined with her work career, her faith and her outlook on life, which is rooted in an unshakeable commitment to

Special to IFN The Iredell County Cooperative Extension will hold its Spring 2026 Plant Sale (presale only). All orders must be prepaid by cash or check. The deadline to submit

  BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Special Olympics Iredell County held its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday morning at the Statesville Leisure Pool. Supporters of the local nonprofit donated $75 for the

Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day won’t want to miss the 2026 City of Statesville Wedding Expo, hosted by the Statesville Event Center from 1

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 6 ♦ Chad William Gullickson, 41, of Arbor Drive, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule

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

Council also hears quarterly report from ABC Board chair BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept a proposal from U.S. Bank to finance the

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized several students for their recent accomplishments during Monday’s board meeting. ‘I Voted’ Contest Winners The board recognized two winners of

Special to IFN Four members of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services team recently reached a significant professional milestone, graduating from the UNC Charlotte EMS Management Institute — one of the

Editor’s Note: Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith presented the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday, February 11, during a hearing exploring the causes of