Category: News & Features

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series will bring the magic of classic cinema to Statesville with a special screening of “The Princess Bride” on Tuesday, February

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

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6 percent increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the automobile insurance

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Statesville, Shepherds and Troutman fire departments responded to report of a truck fire on Interstate 77 about 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday evening denied a property owner’s request to demolish a home in the Mitchell College Historic District. Council members voted 7 to

IFN Staff Two suspects have been charged with stealing copper materials from a local business. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Harmony residents Larry Edward Moore, 44,

Special to IFN Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) announced Monday that the nonprofit is revamping the services and offerings its provides. For five years, COAST has provided community members with

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Dr. Rachel Rader to Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Rader chose to join Iredell Health System because of

Special to IFN The Pine Lake Preparatory Board of Directors will accept applications beginning this week for positions that will be open in June 2025. While candidates for the Board-appointed

BY KARISSA MILLER After seeing images of the devastation Hurricane Helene wrought in Western North Carolina, Statesville High School student George Dailey was moved to assist residents who suffered unimaginable

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a domestic violence incident and the theft and recovery of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office patrol

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Stein’s budget request includes funds to

Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A man who embezzled more than $1.6 million from a pair of Mooresville business has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 1 ♦ Ramsay James Stuart, 46, of Cherry Birch Street, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession of

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Power Cross Ministries is rallying community support for one of its families. The Garcia family — long-time friends and supporters of Power Cross — was the beneficiary

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: JANUARY 24 ♦ Kendra Bunton Hood, 47, of Sloop Street, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule

Special to IFN Three long-serving local nonprofit organizations are joining forces to present the 1st Annual Serving Hope Community Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, March 15, at Caldwell Park in Statesville.

Special to IFN Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. These fraudulent messages often look official, but

Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently held its largest fundraiser to support local charities. The event also celebrated the club’s 50th Anniversary. The Reverse Raffle Fundraiser

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Special Olympics athlete Brett Troutman, with his medals draped around his neck, issued a challenge to the community during the Statesville City Council meeting on January 13.

Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church held its 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on January 17 to raise money for the church’s Outreach Ministry. Rowdy Armistead, chair of the event, said

IFN Staff A northern Iredell County man faces two felony charges and two misdemeanors following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into stolen timber. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Special to IFN The following cases were disposed during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Luis Arreola pleaded guilty to Trafficking in Cocaine and was sentenced to 35-51

Officials encourage residents to follow schedule for lawn irrigation and reduce personal vehicle washing Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing Stage D1 moderate drought conditions, according

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 DONNA SWICEGOOD Children’s Homes of Iredell is celebrating the addition of two new programs designed to help the teens and young adults served by the nonprofit. Children’s Homes’ facility

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 22 ♦ A girl, Maxine Yvonne Presnell, born to Phillip and Melinda Presnell of Stony

Special to FIN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, according to the latest report from the N.C. Department of Commerce. The

IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces multiple felony drug charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department Narcotics Unit. The MPD announced the arrest of Markeith Kane Phifer, 30,

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh is not planning to seek re-election in 2025, bringing to an end his tenure as the city’s longest serving mayor. A Statesville native

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel  from Shepherds, Troutman, Statesville and Cool Springs fire departments were alerted to a structure fire on Starlight Road near Statesville about 6:29 a.m. on Thursday. Shepherds

BY DEBBIE PAGE After Troutman Planning and Zoning Board members chose Randy Farmer to remain as board chair and Barry General as vice chair during their first meeting of 2025,