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
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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
Cleatus Smith, 89, of the Bethlehem Community passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. He was born July 24, 1935, in Caldwell County, the son of the
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
Herman Spencer Caldwell Jr. completed his life of public service on January 29, 2025, following a brief period of declining health. Born May 6, 1945 in Durham, N.C., to Herman
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
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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
Michael Eugene Cotton, 60, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 19, 1964, and was the son of Mary Elizabeth Cotton and the late Robert Carl Cotton. He departed
William Smith Watts, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on October 3, 1943, in
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Fletcher and
Denny Ray Woodward, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born August 19, 1951, in Cabarrus County, N.C., he was a son of the late Parnell
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
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Kenneth Cumby on January 31, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was
Fred “Freddie” Glenn Cavin Jr., 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence. Freddie was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1942, to the
Lisa Idol Swinson, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence with her beloved husband of 28 years, Lloyd, and her grandson Thomas, who
Roberto Cardenas Luevanos, 43, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2025, at Atrium Baptist Wake Forest Medical Center. Roberto was born February 26, 1981, in Guanajuato, Mexico,
Dorothy “Dot” Shew, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation in Conover on February 1, 2025, following a period of declining health. Dorothy was born
Kayleen Michelle Rankin, 31, of Stony Point, N,C., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a seven-month battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1993, to William and
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