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
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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,
Editor’s Note: Neither the suspect in this investigation nor his business are affiliated with Statesville Collision Center, which is located at 114 Victory Lane in Statesville. Special to IFN RALEIGH
Special to IFN Lake Norman Humane is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated in-house spay and neuter clinic, the Giving with Grace Spay and Neuter Clinic.
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Mary Mathis Little, 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 28, 2025, at Pine Acres in Lexington, N.C. Mary was born January 3, 1955, in Catawba County, the daughter
Following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Roseann “RoRo” Bennett Broy, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home by her Lord on January 27, 2025 at the age of
Russell Glenn Myers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend entered into rest on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born on December 19, 1947, in Harnett County, N.C., Russell spent his
BY KARISSA MILLER A new North Carolina law requires students attending public schools to decide on a career track in eighth grade, beginning this school year. All students must complete
BY DEBBIE PAGE The parking lot for the new 36,000-square-foot Food Lion off U.S. Highway 21 in Troutman was overflowing at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, illustrating the community’s excitement about
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department is reassuring residents that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Clinic remains open and fully operational despite recent concerns or confusion surrounding
Special to IFN Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2025 Critter Camps, spring break and one-week summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational
Special to IFN Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Education shows that North Carolina students are ahead of the nation in eighth-grade math and tracking with their peers
Steven Andrew Koontz, 39, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born on October 13, 1985, in Iredell County, Andrew was the son
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Lou Steele announces her passing at the age of 86, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in
CONTRIBUTED AI essay generators are totally changing the way students approach their writing assignments. They’re becoming a lifeline for people who feel stuck or stressed out, as they make
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s freeze on grants and funding. Jackson and 22 attorneys general
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met Monday morning at Unity Center to receive updates on performance data as well as challenges the district is facing. I-SS
Special to IFN Final preparations are underway for the 2025 Statesville Wedding Expo, which is scheduled for February 16 at the Statesville Civic Center. The event, which takes place from
Special to IFN The Lonely Children’s Fund of Iredell County is celebrating a major milestone, having successfully reached its annual goal of raising $30,000 to support children in foster care.
Richard Howard Childers, 78, born on Friday, November 1, 1946, in Alexander County, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, January 27, 2025. He lived
Donald Glenn Reinhardt, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1950, in Delhi, N.Y., to the late Samuel Percy Reinhardt
Linda Lou Holzworth, born on August 22, 1947, in Lebanon, Pa., passed away on January 24, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was a cherished figure to
Patricia Joan Burton, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 26, 1947, in
Linda Faye Cain Reavis, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence. Linda was born in Iredell County on July 1, 1944, to the late
Amy Lynn Adkins, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away January 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Amy was born March 8, 1968, in Statesville, N.C. and
Timothy Chadwick Frazier, 52, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Chad was born
CONTRIBUTED Over 9.2 billion tons of industrial waste are being generated every year, and disposing of them correctly is very important. That’s especially true if we consider the fact that
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Tuesday that Georgia Marie Hayworth has been hired as director of Respiratory Therapy. Hayworth earned her respiratory therapy degree from Catawba Valley Community
IFN Staff A suspect in three armed robberies of Dollar General employees in Statesville was apprehended Monday afternoon in Mecklenburg County by the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Special to IFN Food Lion will open its new location at 155 Crosstie Lane in Troutman on Wednesday, January 29. As part of Food Lion’s commitment to providing easy, fresh
Judy Walker Stewart passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a period of declining health. She was born in Iredell County,
William Kelly Wilson, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, with his mother and sister by his side. He fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Special to IFN Getting a potentially life-saving mammogram doesn’t have to be so daunting thanks to Iredell Imaging at Mooresville. Scheduling and keeping a mammogram appointment can be difficult for
Mitchell announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2024: Full-Time Students To be