Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3 percent in November, up 0.2 percent over October. Iredell has a labor force of 97,375 individuals, according
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy crafts, the Ranch’s
Alan Fountain, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. He was born November 17, 1953, in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of the
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Cates Gaines, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1946, in Iredell County to Roy Omar
Norma Jean Ewing, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Norma was born January 29, 1954, in Wake County, N.C., and was the
Thomas “Tommy” MacArthur Dowell, 82, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence. Tommy was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1942, to the
CONTRIBUTED It’s hard to imagine humans getting by without dogs – from the fire-keeping dogs of ancient tribes to the heroic canines that patrol our streets today, their loyalty knows
To the Editor: Now that elections are over, how about some state legislation that will help the citizens of Iredell County? We need to end the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJs)
Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire on Chandeleur Drive in Mooresville about 2:01 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units
Please take notice that I-CARE, Inc., 1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 [(704) 872-8141], intends to file a Community Services Block Grant application on January 24, 2025 with the N.
Elma Jean “Nana” Morrison, 81, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born September 7, 1943, in
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Dean Washam, 62, who passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother,
Nancy Lee Stevenson McIntyre, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on July 7, 1936, in Franklin, Pa., to Raymond George Stevenson and
Tamara Jean Hollifield, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Born on September 30, 1961, in Lexington, N.C., Tamara graced this world with a spirit that
Russell Lee Lancaster, 83 of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iredell County on September 6, 1941, to
Betsy Miller Sherrill Jurney, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Betsy was born July 10, 1948, to the late William and
Amy Reddings Knapp, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Amy was born in Iredell County on April 28, 1973, to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures drop across North Carolina, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents to take precautions to stay warm safely and avoid life-threatening hazards. Improper
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Sen. Vickie Sawyer was sworn in Wednesday for her fourth full term representing the residents of N.C. Senate District 37. Sawyer, a Republican, renewed her
Lewis Earl Stewart, 55, of Vale, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was born on
Gloria Davidson Price, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on December 16, 1948, in Iredell County to Thomas Justin Davidson and Alda
Nancy Pauline Wilson Lowrance, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Nancy was born on August 27, 1937, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Clyde John Wilson and Aileen
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville on Tuesday to announce two major Community Development
CONTRIBUTED Few things are as exciting as adopting a new puppy, especially if you and your family have been searching for the perfect one to fill your family dynamic. In
Pictured (from left) are Cory Knight, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont; Keeley Ward, principal at Union Grove Elementary; Jason Humphrey, principal at Central Elementary;
Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church will host its 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on Friday, January 17, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the Parrish Hall. The public is invited
Mrs. Barbara Christine Smyre James, 80, of 406 South Greenbriar Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 8, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Fred
Martha Dyson Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born November 25, 1949, in Statesville. Martha was a lifelong member of Trinity
Mrs. Annie Christine Mayberry Stokes, 82, of 123 Marcel Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Alexander County on April 24, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Walter Pinkey
Kathleen Rebecca Adams, 73, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Catawba Co. August 11, 1951, to the late
Berta “Dottie” Roseman Davidson LaClair, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dottie was born in Iredell County on November
Michael Matheson, 68, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born January 20, 1956, in Valdosta, Ga., the son of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators on Monday asked school board members for their approval to apply for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West Iredell High
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ten members of Gov. Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office on Monday, January 6. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed problems related to a recent horse auction at the Iredell County Fairgrounds during their agenda briefing on Monday. Town Manager Ron Wyatt