BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its third annual “In The Know: A Community Conversation on Substance Misuse” event on Tuesday, February 18, at the

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its February meeting. In preparation for the “Love Your Valentine Bake Sale,” which supports the club’s beloved historic clubhouse, club member

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 31 ♦ Kasey Allen Randol, 34, of Rita Drive, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 1

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a four-year investigation of the

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 2025 Winter Showcase Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium. The show featured a mix of old and new songs and all ages

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people dressed as superheroes, villains, anime, furries, and other fictional characters attended the 2025 Statesville Comic Con at the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday. Along

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 KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners held its winter planning retreat on Thursday to define their priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. Growth in Iredell County continues to

Special to IFN The Boys & Girls Club of Piedmont (BGCP) has scheduled the 3rd Annual Randy Marion Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day for Thursday, April 3. The event

Special to IFN Tickets are now available for the upcoming Theatre Statesville production of “The Miracle Worker,” based on the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, in the

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to continue the Healthcare Access and

Special to IFN Mack Molding has announced several key leadership promotions and new hires within its Southern Division, including its Statesville location, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts held its third annual Competition Team Showcase on Friday night at Mac Gray Auditorium. Dancers opened to a montage of Prince’s music

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 RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced more than $11 million in funding to community-based diversion programs and re-entry services that strengthen

Special to IFN South Iredell High School was selected as the state winner for North Carolina in Samsung’s National STEM Competition. State winners are awarded a $12,000 Samsung technology prize

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the recent meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative meeting, Pam Navey thanked David Nolen and the Fifth Street Ministries team for their efforts during a recent

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend the opening reception for a show featuring the artwork of local Panamanian-American artist Rogelio Calvo. This opening is scheduled

Public Notice Habitat Charlotte Region has received a grant from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to perform Critical Home Repairs that pose a threat to health or safety on

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday announced that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former city council member William Morgan is the first official candidate in the 2025 Statesville mayoral election. Morgan, who served on council from 2013-2022, announced his candidacy

Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville community will be filled with chocolate lovers on Saturday, February 8, with the highly anticipated return of the 4th Annual Chocolate Stroll. More than

Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide participants with an informative look at the operations of their local police department.

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is launching a major infrastructure improvement project to replace approximately 5.7 miles of aging waterlines. Originally installed in the 1940s, these cast iron

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units reported decreases in school violence and high school dropouts in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the annual Consolidated Data

Join Statesville Process Instruments, a leader in Industrial Measurement Solutions! Statesville Process Instruments, located in Statesville, N.C., is now hiring for one Inside Sales Representative and Training for one Outside Sales

BY STACIE LETT CAIN A few days after the Mooresville Police Department announced the seizure of fentanyl, opioids, marijuana and cash from a suspected drug trafficker, Mayor Chris Carney applauded

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The 31 teddy bears were more than table decorations at the Pharos Parenting Kids at Heart luncheon on Tuesday. Each of the bears represented a child in

Special to IFN The Local History staff at the Iredell County Public Library is hosting several Black history programs throughout the month of February. All of these programs are set

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this

IFN Staff Three suspects face felony drug charges as a result of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The ICSO Narcotics Division began investigating after concerned citizens reported suspicious activity

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.