Category: News & Features

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Reversing its decision from October, the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning for the 187-unit Lanterna development on Monday. Colin Brown of Alexander

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are bracing for another challenging budget year — facing a nearly $3 million budget deficit. During the board’s Committee of the Whole meeting on

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein announced that as of Wednesday 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved salary supplements to teachers and instructional support personnel on Tuesday night. Chief Finance Officer Jonathan Smith told the

IFN Staff An Elkin man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Wednesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Jared Quincey Nelson, 27, was driving a

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest

IFN Staff A 27-year-old man faces two felony charges following a motor vehicle theft investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Bradlee GT

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday greenlighted a request to increase the density of a proposed income-based apartment complex geared toward seniors. The 50-unit complex is planned

IFN Staff The District 32 Bar Association on Tuesday nominated five attorneys for consideration to fill the vacant Iredell County District Court judge position created by the recent resignation of

Special to IFN North Carolina legislators are actively participating in Legislators in Schools Week, an initiative designed to foster greater understanding and connection between lawmakers and the state’s educational system.

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is seeking volunteers who live in its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to serve on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. The ETJ includes

BY DEBBIE PAGE During its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council approved Planning and Zoning ETJ board recommendations, approved a fee waiver for council members, and got

IFN Staff A Mooresville man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Tuesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Justyn Jack Jenkins, 26, died after his

IFN Staff A Statesville man who is on probation for felony drug convictions was arrested on new charges after attempting to avoid an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office traffic checkpoint. Sheriff

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chair Abby Trent has resigned her position on the board, effective April 4.  Trent, in her resignation letter, said that she

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Ethan Chase Fritz, 29, of Chestnut Grove Road, Statesville, charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking opium or

Special to IFN Mooresville High School student Evan Wanner recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the N.C. General Assembly’s Senate Page Program, gaining invaluable insights into the workings

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nearly 100 people gathered in Mooresville’s Liberty Park to give a voice to the voiceless. Foster Love Adopt Repeat (FLAR), a Mooresville-based organization that raises awareness of

IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to commemorate the beginning of construction of Weathers Creek High School. Located on 114 acres off Overcash Road in

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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 28 ♦ Jason Lyle Padgett, 52, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with felony probation violation. ♦

BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its second annual Rope Runner Derby on March 28 at the Fuzion Teen Center, bringing together Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes for

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans for the statewide expansion of Success Coach, an innovative program designed to help families

Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) is proud to celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) as part of a national effort to highlight the power of libraries

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals issued a decision on Friday in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin. The court’s decision

IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $235,468 economic incentive for Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, which is planning to make a $23 million investment in new equipment. 

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 Statesville Public Power has been recognized with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for its commitment to safe operating practices throughout 2024. Statesville

IFN Staff A registered sex offender who faces charges he violated the terms of his probation was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Tuesday, April 1. Sheriff

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you love gospel music, the Circle of Giving has planned an event that you will not want to miss. The 2025 Gospel’s Finest All-Stars competition is

Special to IFN Mooresville Graded School District middle school dance teacher Carly Thompson was honored at Belmont Abbey College during their recent Dance Showcase with the Excellence in Dance Education

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 United Way of Iredell County announced the following organizations and citizen have been presented the Spirit of North Carolina Award: ♦ Iredell-Statesville Schools; ♦ Iredell Health